Vicky talks about the moment that gave her the confidence to turn professional (00:00 – 03:45)

We speak about her early life and the positive influence playing many sports had on her. And although being very good at several sports, the enjoyment always came from just playing. (03:45 – 13:38) 

She shares how external pressures started to increase as she got older, and suggests the type of advice and support she believes is most important for juniors. (13:38 – 21:00) 

- “All of a sudden you’re in this amplified bubble of pressure, and you’ve not been prepared to deal with it.”  

Vicky talks about her time with Paul Carter and the influence that environment had on her. (21:00 – 23:41)

She talks about the early stages of life as a professional. The lack of support compared to now, some of the mistakes she made, but how important that was for her growth and self-understanding. (23:41 – 32:14)

We talk about the changes she has made. Moving to different places, working with different coaches, and ending up moving to the other side of the world in British Colombia. (32:15 – 43:19)

She talks about meeting the biggest influence in her entire squash career. She shares a story of how the confidence he instilled in her allowed her to let go and just flow. (43:20 – 56:39)

-  “I can’t believe how good you’ve got, considering how bad you are!” 

- “And that was really the first tournament where I felt I could play squash…” 

Vicky shares her thoughts about nerves and managing your energy. And what her aspirations and next steps are. (56:41 – 1:05:58)

· What’s your biggest strength? (1:06:00 – 1:06:11)

· What’s your biggest weakness? (1:06:12 – 1:06:19)

· What’s a book you’d recommend to our listeners? (1:06:20 – 1:07:09)

· Is there anything you wished people asked you more? (1:07:10 – 1:07:32)

· What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? (1:07:33 – 1:08:05)

· Acknowledgement and best way to connect (1:08:06 – 1:09:38)

· What is the one thing you know to be true about success? (1:09:39 – 1:09:48)

· What is the one thing you to be true about failure? (1:09:49 – 1:09:56)

· When you think of success who is the first person that comes to mind? (1:09:57 – 1:11:08)

· Conclusion (1:11:09 – 1:12:17)

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