We explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.
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We explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.
UIOK 304: Portia Bing, you're never too cool to try
Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
1 hour 6 minutes 31 seconds
3 years ago
UIOK 304: Portia Bing, you're never too cool to try
Portia Bing, counter fraud advisor and international track and field athlete joins the podcast.
Our conversation explores the complexities of life, of performance, leadership, identity and personal growth with the lens of sportplaced over the top.
We chat through
- Experimentation and refining processes
- Watching for gaps that you can leverage or develop your skillset
- The power of eliminating options
- The joy of improving when you're a beginner
- The value of having multiple areas of focus
- The challenges of missing Olympic selection
- Creating an internal pivot
- Reciprocally providing value in relationships
- The value of diverse backgrounds and experience in creating innovative solutions
- Understanding when to let go
- Creating a ripple effect of impact
- and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE
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Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
We explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.