6 results for tag: Olympic Lab

UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF SELF-COMPASSION

When the going gets tough, what does your inner voice say? ‘Do better, improve, push the pain away?’ As high-performers, we know the voice well. We listen because this ‘inner critical coach’ is motivating, brave and can drive us to succeed. But, if the voice is too loud we risk blocking out other important messages ... More

SHARING OLYMPIC LAB LESSONS

Thanks to you, Olympic Lab 2018 was an awesome experience. Sure, the event brought us together through team building (don’t worry the plastic-straw-ramp-building projects were recycled), it inspired us, and gave us tools for better preparation. But, as we continue to let our life’s purpose lead us, the lessons we ... More

RECOGNIZE YOURSELF WHENEVER TEAM CANADA MARCHES

Sport is personal. We customize how we want to see it — on our phones, our TVs, in giant arenas and as casual fans. Our children design it their own way, and let it occupy their imaginations or fuel life-long dreams. Everyone has their reasons to find purpose in sport. But only for those truly committed to their ... More

YOUR PERSONALITY IS A SECRET WEAPON

Who do you really see in the mirror? What is that person about? Why do they act the way they do? These questions may not be top of mind on your hurried way out the door each morning. But in order to perform at your best during the Olympic Games, you will need to find some answers. Remember Dumbo The Flying Elephant. ... More

FACE EVERYTHING AND RISE

We all have them. As coaches, team leaders and high performance directors we face them every day. During Olympic preparation and competition, they can be ever-present: Fears. F. E. A. R. A ROADMAP TO RISING ABOVE: At last year’s Olympic Lab we heard powerful and personal stories about the anxieties, concerns and ... More

AN OLYMPIC LAB HELLO

[Archive from Aug 4, 2016] — Three months ago we all met in Vancouver at the Olympic Lab. Tomorrow, your summer teammates will be walking into the opening ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as one strong, proud, and united Canadian Team ready to take on the world in Olympic competition. Since our time together in ... More