In this inspiring episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn interviews Amita Berthier, Olympic fencer and Singapore’s national flagbearer. Amita shares her fencing journey — from her early days competing internationally, moving to the USA to train, and overcoming the challenges of living and studying abroad. She reflects on winning her first gold medal, competing against her role model, and the intense preparation leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Amita opens up about balancing elite fencing with university life, dealing with injuries, developing strong mental strategies, and competing as a left-handed fencer. She also talks about her proud moment carrying Singapore’s flag, securing sponsorships, and her goals for future competitions. If you're passionate about Olympic sports, athlete mental health, fencing techniques, or inspiring stories of perseverance, this episode is a must-watch. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more powerful conversations with top athletes! ⚔️🏅GUESThttps://www.instagram.com/amita_berthier/?hl=enPAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuinntessentialQuestionsApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/Website: http://quinntessentialquestions.comOUR SOCIALSWebsite: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/(01:20) Amita’s Journey Into Fencing (02:59) First International Competition (03:55) Moving to the USA (06:50) Challenges of Living Overseas (08:30) Competing Against her Role Model(09:39) First Gold Medal (10:45) Olympic Journey (15:15) Balancing Fencing & University (18:10) 2020 Tokyo Olympics (20:35) Thinking About the Next Steps (23:05) Internal Dialogues & Self-Talk (24:35) Family Support (25:25) Technique, Studying & Mental Warfare (30:45) Injuries & Being Left Handed (34:45) A Full Circle Moment Competing in France (38:40) Upcoming Competitions (40:35) Being a Flagbearer for Singapore (41:03) Seeking Advice from Other Sportspersons (43:25) Securing Sponsorships (45:08) Rapid Fire QuestionsThe views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.