Episode 138: Caroline Burckle – How To Use Visualization Like An Olympian What an honor it was for me to speak with an incredible leader and Olympic Bronze Medalist, Caroline Burckle. This conversation is packed with action oriented advice.  You can implement Caroline’s ideas immediately and see a positive impact in your life. In her words: Winning a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympic Games in swimming was the most humbling and rewarding experience of my life. A lifelong road of pursuing a goal not only taught me the importance of clear communication, leadership, self-confidence, and goal-setting, but how to authentically follow a vision that was once merely a dream. I thrive when I am developing individuals. My definition of success is to connect a person with their inner power and tap into their true potential. Whether I am rocking a one-on-one individual coaching session or speaking to a group of people, I am passionate in my quest to elevate people to view their lives through a spirited lens! My journey (in a nutshell): Swam for The University of Florida & Team USA, 2008 Beijing Bronze Medalist in 4x200 Freestyle Relay , Swam Professionally for BlueSeventy & Team USA in Southern California, Associate of Arts Degree from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising -- Product Development, Worked for the ever-inspiring lululemon Athletica for ~ 3 years in both Beverly Hills, CA & Louisville, KY, Masters of Science in Sport Psychology & Motor Behavior from The University of Tennessee, Founder of Stilwellness - Peak Performance Coaching Co-Founder of RISE Elite Athletes - Peak Performance Coaching for Youth Athletes Episode 138: Caroline Burckle – How To Use Visualization Like An Olympian Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “A creative mind is an authentic mind.  It is your personal driving force for autonomy and a balanced life.  Without creativity we do not grow.” In This Episode, You Will Learn: Connection to others (teammates).  The ability to know you are leading others leads to sustained excellence The influence Brene Brown had on Caroline and the importance of “doing the work” Winning a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics – The effect it had on her life Breaking Janet Evans long standing record How Caroline felt in that race and was able to do something that had never been done Flow state – the dynamics of it and how to get there Visualizing like Jason Day Mentoring and leading others – how to create a business from it The writing process – Talking it out The importance of waking up early and moving your body – How that impacts your mind and body 2008 Olympics – Michael Phelps – The French trash talking The struggle and depression that follows the Olympics – How common this is for Olympians How to use self-doubt as fuel “I believe in visualization… Paint the picture.” Continue Learning: Go To: RiseEliteAthletes.com Follow Caroline on Twitter: @caroburckle Read more about Caroline: OWaves.com To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Caroline Burckle on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From LinkedIn.com/in/caroburckle Winning a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympic Games in swimming was the most humbling and rewarding experience of my life. A lifelong road of pursuing a goal not only taught me the importance of clear communication, leadership, self-confidence, and goal-setting, but how to authentically follow a vision that was once merely a dream. I thrive when I am developing individuals. My definition of success is to connect a person with their i