Embark on a gripping journey with Bella Collins, a novice rower turned record-breaking adventurer, on ‘The Resilience Project’ podcast.
Host Wes Linden asks the questions as Bella dives deep into her incredible feat of rowing across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in a small boat alongside three strangers. Despite her initial lack of experience and lifelong battle with self-doubt, Bella shattered not just one, but three world records!
In this episode, Wes uncovers the vital leadership principles Bella harnessed to forge a cohesive and effective team amidst the most extreme, life-threatening conditions. Discover the camaraderie and culture-building strategies that were crucial to their survival and success.
Bella, now recognised globally following her inclusion in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30' list, also reveals how she developed a resilient mindset, which helped her overcome persistent self-doubt and navigate the uncertainties of her daring expeditions. Join us to learn from a true exemplar of determination.
00:00 Intro
01:16 School nerd & unsporty. How did you end up with three world records?
02:44 First record.
03:07 Times you let fear beat you.
05:11: Something that happened when younger that pushed you on this path?
06:14 Attitudes to risk.
08:04 First world record.
10:25 How big is the boat & how confined were you with the others?
11:31 How do you even sleep?!
12:25 Only two hours to rest.
13:43 Cabin fever.15:00 Examples?
16:32 The next world record.
16:49 What did you learn about being around people for that length of time in such a small space?
18:57 Anxiety & mental health.
20:24 World record with The Ocean Sheroes
21:25 Training for the winds and waves.
24:43 Inner strength & resilience to get through the storms at sea.
26:20 How incredible the Pacific challenge is.
27:42 Break
27:55 Family doubting her.
30:34 Finding your people.
31:57 Overcoming anyone close to you that you expected to support you who didn't?
33:22 Overcoming imposter syndrome.
35:08 Why you’re going to go on the oceans again.
36:38 Why am I doing this?!
38:29 Gaps between success and failure.
39:44 Fearing success?
40:55 Attitude changes.
42:01 What would you say you learned from that period that you didn't already know from being isolated on a boat
43:58 Comparing yourself & your achievements.
45:39 Comparison issues.
46:42 Staying in your lane.
47:33 Most common challenges that your experiences can help people overcome?
49:07 How to build culture for a high-performing team that actually wants to work together?
51:12 Succeeding on your own without a team to support you.
51:54 Moving forwards when feeling lost or trapped.
54:14 Prepare mentally for the next world record.
55:58 Is there one question that you thought I might have asked that I didn't, but you've got a great story or answer for?
56:35 Closing
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