Not a sports fan? That's ok. The Olympic Mindset Podcast identifies the principles behind the mindset of an Olympian exploring concepts such as self-worth, anxiety, and imposter syndrome.
The podcast not only shares the trials and tribulations of life and leadership but provides you with strategies for self-improvement that have worked at an elite level.
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Not a sports fan? That's ok. The Olympic Mindset Podcast identifies the principles behind the mindset of an Olympian exploring concepts such as self-worth, anxiety, and imposter syndrome.
The podcast not only shares the trials and tribulations of life and leadership but provides you with strategies for self-improvement that have worked at an elite level.
Looking for an uplifting, practical podcast? Then, this is the pod for you.
Visit www.theolympicmindsetpodcast.com to join the network of speakers included in this podcast.
Olympic Mindset Leadership Podcast (theolympicmindsetpodcast.com)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when you combine relentless energy, lived experience with ADHD, and a passion for educational equity? You get Daniel Hagstedt—a rising voice in global EdTech and UK Director of Magma Maths.
In this bold and refreshingly honest episode of The Olympic Mindset Podcast, Daniel shares his story: from growing up in a high-performance family in Sweden to scaling a startup that now supports millions of learners across the globe. He opens up about mental health, moving countries, failing forward, and why discomfort is the greatest teacher.
Daniel breaks down how Magma Maths secured $40 million in funding, won recognition from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and is leading a quiet revolution in maths education—one that’s powered by inclusion, AI, and real-world impact.
This episode is for you if:
Topics Covered:
00:00 Who is Daniel Hagstedt?
01:06 Competitive upbringing & self-efficacy
03:58 ADHD as a mindset advantage
06:39 Starting over in the UK
08:30 Mental health, autumn fatigue & simple rituals
11:08 Magma Maths – the mission and the moment
14:51 How they raised $40M and scaled with values
18:50 Education policy: Sweden vs UK
23:27 The danger of putting profits before pupils
25:14 SEN, equity, and what the UK gets right
29:57 Rethinking ADHD in the classroom
31:18 Gates Foundation validation
34:46 The future of education: data, AI, human-first
38:00 Final takeaways on leadership & impact
40:48 Closing thoughts
Power Quotes: "Whatever you do, do something you care about." "You're not here to find problems—you're here to find solutions." "If you're not failing, you're not growing." "Put teachers first—and students always." "Build a team that challenges your thinking."
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