Learn more about The Climbing Academy!   While things like finger strength, power, and technique are incredibly important for climbing harder, partners have the potential to make or break nearly every performance. What's more, there are a few surprising aspects about being a good partner that we might not be considering – aspects that have the power to supercharge a partnership. In this episode, Kris talks with coach Kyle O'Meara and alumni Sylvie Cressman about their time at The Climbing Academy, and what they learned about the importance of being both selfish and selfless.   Read the rest on the blog! Watch the video on YouTube! Learn more about The Climbing Academy! _________________________ 🔍 EXPLORE FURTHER You might enjoy these related articles, episodes, and other resources: Intentional Mentorship with Kyle O'Meara Board Meetings | How to Climb and Train Effectively with Different Level Climbers The Coach/Climber Dynamic with Taylor Reed and Bella Jariel Being Good Climbing Partners with Scott Pagel and Tyler Algeo Mentorship with Dru Mack and Lee Smith _________________________ 🔌 SUPPORT + CONNECT Help us keep the show sponsor-free when you join our Patreon Community for as little as $3. Get two or more bonus episodes every month on Patreon, Spotify, or Apple. Subscribe to THE CURRENT and get a monthly exploration of how we can all become better climbers. Find Power Company on Instagram and YouTube. Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. _________________________ The Power Company Podcast is a proud founding member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. Find full episode transcripts and more at our website.