I played Division III Basketball and Softball for the Roger Williams Eagles in the early eighties. I was the starting center for the Women’s Basketball team in the 1982-1983 season averaging 6.2 rebounds and 4 points a game. I suffered a back injury in my junior year of college and had to stop playing athletics. This was an incredibly difficult time for me and I became depressed and gained 50 pounds. I was in the worst shape of my life. My academics suffered, so I left school, moved home, got a job in an office and then started to go to the gym daily. The weight slowly came off and I finished my degree at night while working full time. Exercise became an integral part of my daily life. I lost the weight and never gained it back, even after having two kids at the age of 39 and 41. Today I train and compete in half marathons, 5ks, and 10ks. I am also a certified Les Mills Body Flow instructor, and a certified ACE Personal Trainer.
As an athlete and competitor, I understand the importance of focus and confidence in the moment. However, most importantly, it is the work that is done prior to “the moment” that creates the ability to perform at the highest level. Focus and confidence are major contributing factors in our success when we perform. This applies in the business world as well as in all performance sports. In order to have a successful performance moment, we must have a foundation of both physical and mental training that provides us with the tools to excel. This all comes back to a strong foundation of preparation and doing the work.