The Focused Athlete
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S2 Episode 1: Being Your Authentic Self and an Empathetic Leader with Danette Leighton
The Focused Athlete
02/20/25 • 18 min
In this episode, we talk to Danette Leighton, 30-year sports industry and corporate executive with experience serving both men’s and women’s professional and collegiate sports leagues and teams, as well as current CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation. Danette talks about being her authentic self and balancing her emotions throughout high level roles. She talks about how being an empathetic leader, being okay with making mistakes and not being afraid to say sorry has helped her within these roles.
Episode 16: Managing obstacles and emotional control with Michelle Brown
The Focused Athlete
12/22/21 • 18 min
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Brown, Second Degree Black Belt, Bok Fu Do and CEO Gumsaba Fitness and Hit with Power. Michelle talks about how martial arts has impacted her as a leader and athlete. She talks about the importance of emotional control and managing obstacles...
Episode 13: The power of kindness with Justine Siegal.
The Focused Athlete
11/10/21 • 21 min
In this episode, we talk to Justine Siegal, the first woman to coach in Major League Baseball. Justine talks about what it's like being a female coach in a men’s league, She talks about the power of kindness, the importance of self care and family time.
Episode 12: The goalie's experience on managing stress and pressure with Madison Davis
The Focused Athlete
10/27/21 • 26 min
In this episode we talk to D1 Loyola Marymount University women’s water polo goalie, Madison Davis. Madison talks about what it’s like to be a goalie, she shares tools on how to manage the pressure and stress that come with being a goalie...
Episode 11: Overcoming fear with Geeta Anand
The Focused Athlete
10/13/21 • 14 min
In this episode we talk with Geeta Anand, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Author, Dean of UC Berkeley Journalism, and National swimming champion! Geeta talks about how sports have helped her to where she is today. She talks about overcoming fear and the importance of enjoying what you do...
09/29/21 • 19 min
In this episode we talk with Daniel Garmendia, Artistic Swimming ahlete and coach. Daniela was part of the Venezuelan National team, she was a swimmer at Lindenwood University, and she was also the assistant coach for the USA Junior National Team. Daniela talks about visualization and turning negative emotions into positivity, and she talks about the importance of enjoying what we are doing...
Episode 5: Staying positive to stay in the game with MyKayla Skinner
The Focused Athlete
07/21/21 • 21 min
In this episode, we talk to Team USA Gymnast, MyKayla Skinner. MyKayla talks about the different mental cues she uses to stay motivated and positive. She shares her feelings about the challenges during the pandemic and what it takes to train for an extra year for the Olympics. She also talks about the importance of the relationships she has with her coaches...
05/01/21 • 28 min
In this episode we talk with Valorie Kondos Field. Valorie was the UCLA women’s gymnastics coach, she is a 7x NCAA champion, she is in the UCLA Athlete Hall of Fame, and she is the PAC12 Coach of the Century. Valorie talks about the importance of vulnerability and creating connections with her athletes. She talks about creating champions in life through sport and the power of silence...
Episode 15: Body love and awareness for peak performance with Shayna Hammond
The Focused Athlete
12/08/21 • 21 min
In this episode, we talk to Shayna Hammond, gymnast, collegiate softball player and CEO. Shayna talks about being in tune with her body and the importance of body love. She talks about the importance of being able to express and release emotions in order to have control over what happens next...
Episode 14: Role modeling and leadership performance with Karima Wesselhoft.
The Focused Athlete
11/24/21 • 21 min
In this episode we talk with Karima Wesselhoft. Karima is a leader in Education and she was a collegiate softball player. Karima talks about the importance of role modeling, self awareness, and connecting with others...
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Focused Athlete have?
The Focused Athlete currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does The Focused Athlete cover?
The podcast is about Stress, Skills, Athlete, Podcasts, Sports, Emotions and Focus.
What is the most popular episode on The Focused Athlete?
The episode title 'Episode 16: Managing obstacles and emotional control with Michelle Brown' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Focused Athlete?
The average episode length on The Focused Athlete is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Focused Athlete released?
Episodes of The Focused Athlete are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Focused Athlete?
The first episode of The Focused Athlete was released on May 1, 2021.
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