In this episode of Not So Avg., we sit down with Haley Daniels, an Olympic canoe slalom athlete turned corporate, to dive into a story of grit, advocacy, and reinvention.
Haley’s journey is anything but average. From overcoming trouble as a youth, to competing on the world’s biggest stage, she fought not just for herself but for gender equality in sports—paving the way for women’s canoe slalom to be included in the Olympics.
This episode covers: 🚣♀️ The fight to get women’s canoe slalom into the Olympics 🧠 The mental & physical habits that built an Olympian mindset 💼 Her transition from elite sports to the corporate world ⚖️ Navigating an identity shift after retirement 💰 Her role in corporate sponsorships for the Banff Centre 👊 Why she’s still pushing for equality in sports today
This conversation is filled with real talk, resilience, and game-changing lessons—for athletes, leaders, and anyone chasing a Not So Avg. path.
Hit play now and get inspired by a story of breaking barriers. 🎧🔥
Other Mentions:
Waking Up by Sam Harris - Book