What do Olympic medals and entrepreneurship have in common? Way more than you think.
This week, we’re sitting down with Cierra Burdick, professional athlete and mindset powerhouse, to talk about the mental game behind success. From training for the WNBA to pushing through moments of failure, Cierra shares what it takes to show up when no one’s watching, stay grounded under pressure, and bounce back like a pro.
This one is for the business owner who’s in it for the long haul, who’s tired, and who needs a reminder that your reps matter, your mindset is a muscle, and your story isn’t over yet.
Cierra Burdick is a professional athlete, Olympic bronze medalist, and seven-time gold medalist who brings the mindset of a champion to everything she does. From the WNBA to the world stage, she’s passionate about discipline, preparation, and helping others tap into their potential through resilience and intentional action.
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Resources mentioned:
Cierra’s go-to pregame (and pre-meeting) pump-up artist: Forrest Frank
In this episode we cover:
The difference between motivation and discipline, and why one will outlast the other
What to do when you feel like you’ve failed in front of everyone
How to build confidence through consistency, even on your worst days
The power of preparation, presence, and perspective — in sports and in business
What Cierra learned about leadership, grace, and showing up when it’s hard
How to intentionally lead and manage the chemistry in your team by leveraging your team members’ strengths.
For years, our group of business besties have been meeting up for dinner and drinks to talk about the ins, outs, wins, and struggles of running a business. Now, we’d love for you to pull up a seat at the table and join us at Breaking Even Better, the podcast where we share the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) and how you can apply them to your own business.
Meet Your Co-Hosts:
Carolina Aponte, Fractional CFO, Founder & CEO of Caja Holdings, an accounting and fractional CFO firm
Brenda Harris, Founder & CEO of BPN Staffing Solutions, a premier healthcare staffing agency; and The Lab Look, a medical apparel company
Trish Saemann, Marketing Consultant, Fractional CMO, and Owner of GoBeyond SEO, a boutique digital marketing agency
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