Lisa Saban Smith shares her journey into professional sports, specifically bobsleigh. She talks about her upbringing in a small town in Alberta and how she played multiple sports growing up. She discusses the financial aspects of being an athlete, including sponsorships and government funding. Lisa also reflects on the importance of resilience, the impact of coaching styles, and the value of teamwork and community in sports. In this conversation, Lisa and Nicole discuss the importance of self-awareness and self-coaching in athletic performance. They also explore the concept of achievement and how it is often driven by external validation. Lisa shares her experience with celebrating success and the need for permission from others. They discuss the power of advocacy and the importance of effective communication in bridging divides. Lisa shares her work in advocacy and her goal of encouraging businesses and individuals to have better conversations and find common ground. They also touch on the fear of surpassing those we look up to and the importance of permissioning oneself. Lisa talks about her podcast, Ramble with Intent, and the focus on advocacy and representation. They discuss the misconceptions around advocacy and the need for open dialogue and understanding. Lisa shares her courses on communication and her upcoming course on advocacy. She also offers graphic design services for advocacy purposes.
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