Olympic Athlete. Speaker. Coach. Woman of Faith.
Discipline is a form of consistency—but not just any kind of consistency. It’s not about consistently showing up late to lectures or consistently failing to meet deadlines. Nor is it about regularly neglecting your obligations, like skipping gym class or indulging in too many “treat” meals. True discipline is about maintaining a consistent level of… Continue reading Mastering Discipline: How Consistency Unlocks Freedom and High Performance
Discover the magic and unexpected joys of the Paris Olympics through my latest short blog post. From late-night adventures to powerful moments of connection, this experience was about so much more than medals. Ready to leap into the unforgettable memories?
Transitioning from athletic life - retiring from sport into the 'real world' can be challenging. In this latest post, I share 6 essential tips to help athletes navigate this shift successfully. Learn from the experiences of Curtis Beach, Tiffany Porter, Naomi Metzger, and Judah Simpson on how to stay active, rediscover who you are beyond sport, and more.
Teaching is a rewarding yet challenging profession, and even the most resilient individuals can find themselves disheartened when faced with disengaged and unmotivated students. In this blog, I share a personal experience working with a sixteen-year-old, looked-after student who seemed beyond reach, highlighting the transformative power of a growth mindset. As an athlete and multifaceted… Continue reading From Math Misery to Mindset Mastery: A Teen’s Remarkable Breakthrough
Abigail held an online seminar for a 'Gamechanger' event for entrepreneurs, where they explored the concept of resilience and overcoming challenges in the journey to major dreams. Key themes are the importance of persistence, adaptability, and keeping the end result in mind. Abigail also offers mindset coaching services, event speaking, and workshop facilitation on resilience and wellness.
Who else is someone who, in general, catastrophises? For instance, you have a bad competition opener and immediately your thoughts spiral into how this will be your worst season ever and maybe it’s time to throw in the towel and I’m clearly hanging on too long and oh dear, what if I never jump far… Continue reading This is a catastrophe! Or is it…?
I compete tomorrow for the first time in nine months. How do I feel? Nervous. But then again… because the science tells me the physiological response my body has to the label "nervous" or "nerves" is the same as to the label "excitement" or "excited", I drop the nerves and pick up excitement only. (NLP… Continue reading It’s Competition Time!
In mid-April, I spent a few days in Portugal - my first time abroad all year. It’s crazy to type that, as my ‘past’ life feels like I spent more time OUT of the country than in the country. ‘The country’ meaning the UK - Manchester, England to be precise - for those who are… Continue reading Familiarity Breeds Content: How to Find Joy in Familiar Places
Friends and family celebrating weddings deferred in favour of surprise baby announcements. A new home-owner finally closing the deal, signing on the dotted line and getting the keys to live in her first ‘own, owned place’; another friend getting the keys to her first investment property - a home to tear apart, remodel and ‘flip’,… Continue reading New Babies, Homes & Record-Breaking Performances
18 athletes, coaches and their high performance team consultants feature in this latest episode of the Define Your Success podcast that was released on Tuesday 10th January 2023. The aim is weekly releases each Tuesday, featuring in-depth conversations with Britain's best athletes - Olympians, Paralympians and their High Performance Teams. I also have guests that… Continue reading How Britain’s Best Athletes Define Success
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