Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
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Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
S2 EP13: How to Prepare for Important Events with Two Times Olympian Martina Wegman
Flow Unleashed
40 minutes
3 months ago
S2 EP13: How to Prepare for Important Events with Two Times Olympian Martina Wegman
In this episode, 2 time Olympian, Martina Wegman, shares her experiences and insights from her diverse kayaking career, ranging from extreme waterfall drops to Olympic slalom competitions. She discusses overcoming fears, handling pressure, and maintaining a fun and learner's mindset. Martina emphasizes the importance of confidence, mental preparation, and visualization techniques in achieving peak performance. She reflects on the challenges of maintaining fun in a highly competitive environment and the lessons learned about self-management and autonomy in the absence of continuous coaching support. Additionally, she touches on dealing with social media pressures, the importance of sleep in athletic performance, and shares the Japanese philosophy of 'ganbatte'—giving your best effort without fear of failure.
Access the show notes for this episode at: https://www.cameronnorsworthy.com/flow-unleashed
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:28 Extreme Kayaking Adventures
08:33 Transition to Competitive Kayaking
10:04 Challenges and Learnings in Competitive Kayaking
11:57 The Importance of Fun and Team Dynamics
14:17 Sleep and Overtraining
16:55 Self-Leadership and Training Autonomy
22:25 Mental Game and Visualization Techniques
32:39 Navigating Social Media as an Athlete
34:17 Book Recommendations and Philosophies
36:14 Host's Biggest Adventure
37:33 Conclusion and Farewell
Flow Unleashed
Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
