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Are you tapping all of the benefits of confidence? Research shows self-confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life -- including less fear and anxiety, greater motivation, more resilience, improved relationships and living a more authentic life. So, what tangible steps can you take to own your confidence? Kelly and Maria share their real-life examples of confidence in action and how others can do the same. Sign up for your free consultation on hea...

Are you brave enough to do something differently than everyone else? Paige Madden sometimes goes against the conventional “swimming wisdom” and still wins. Paige’s road to the Olympics had bumps and setbacks but she says consistency and finding her own style of swimming have helped her succeed. She joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about the Olympics, professional swimming and how she swims best under pressure. As the reigning NCAA Champion in the 200, 500 and 1650 Madden answers a q...

Are you surrounding yourself with the right tools to bring out your best, champion self? Life and leadership coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share six ways you can improve your chances for success, including examples from their own lives. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. 6 Ways to Create an Environment that Brings Out the Champion in You Contro...

Are you coachable in life? Being able to level up and live your life’s true purpose takes focused listening, vulnerability and self-reflection, according to performance coach and former D1 swim coach Steve Mellor. He joins the podcast to talk about his recent switch in careers, how therapy improved his outlook and continues to improve his life, and why incorporating a life coach is so valuable. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Mari...

Are you grateful for the gift of health? Liver transplant recipient and endurance swimmer Jillian Best joins the show to talk about how a hereditary disease, and near death, continues to inspire her to greater heights today. She talks about the importance of organ donation and how she stays motivated to reach all of her goals. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at Cham...

Swimming in open water during a date, Rachael Lilienthal felt something brush across her back. At first she thought it was a kayak. Then she realized it was a huge alligator. Hear what ensues from that point on during this amazing interview. Did an angel save her life? Could Rachael relearn everything in her life after losing a limb? Could she do it with a positive attitude? Alligator-attack survivor and Masters swimmer Rachael Lilienthal joins the show to share the details of her attack, her r...

How can athletes strike a balance between normal discomfort and understanding the constraints of aging? Olympic swimmer Dara Torres joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she stays active but respects the boundaries of her body as she ages. She also talks about parenting and what she’s up to now. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. ...

We have a responsibility to share our struggles with others -- even the most tragic. A Masters swimming gem. Keynote speaker and author Karen Allen joins the podcast to talk about how the still-unsolved murder of her husband drives the work she does today to help others embrace the “beauty in the mess” of their lives. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. ...

Many thought leaders believe that to be successful we must get out of our comfort zone. And also that today's society is making us, well, soft. Kelly and Maria share concrete ideas for getting uncomfortable in life, including in athletics, relationships and ambitions. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Do Tough by Maria Parke...

How has adversity inspired your success? Renowned cross-country coach Desmond Dunham, known to his athletes as Coach Dez, joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how he turned pain in his childhood into a passion for mentorship. He talks about the lessons in his new book, Running Against the Odds, and how coaching is one way he gives back to the community. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/c...

Purposeful living takes us to a higher level of joy in life -- but how do we find our purpose? Health and leadership coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker outline eight steps to finding your life’s purpose -- and then implementing it. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. 8 Ways to Find Your Life’s Purpose Ask yourself: What am I passionate about or what do...

Do you realize what a gift this ONE life truly is? How do you find your self worth and overcome life's challenges to enjoy that gift? How do you improve at Masters Swimming? Wellness and high performance coach Nordine Zouareg, author of the book Inner Fitness, talks with Kelly and Maria about how he overcame physical challenges and anxiety in his childhood to become a world-renowned bodybuilder -- and how he continues to motivate others today through his books and coaching. Nordine Zouareg is...

Are you moving too fast through life? Are you paying attention to your life -- or always thinking of the next thing on your list? Certified health and wellness coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker give 10 tangible tips for slowing down and building a mindful mindset to reduce anxiety and stress and improve physical health. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo...

Can you be afraid and confident at the same time? Confidence Coach Christen Shefchunas believes that you cannot reach a confident point without first facing your fears. She joins the show to talk to Kelly and Maria about how she coaches female athletes, and other clients, to confident outcomes. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. MORE ABOUT CHRISTEN SHEFC...

Did you know that stress can have a profound negative effect on your physical health? Certified health coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker break down several ways stress in your life may be impacting your mental AND physical health -- and then offer tips to combat stress for a healthier outlook. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. Ways that Stress is Da...

Olympic swimmer Natalie Hinds thought that she was finished with swimming in 2016 when she placed 40th at Olympic Trials. After some time away from competitive swimming she decided to compete again -- this time with new self talk, new boundaries and a new perspective on her abilities. Tune in to this exclusive interview as Natalie shares her Olympic-preparation routine and how what she does outside of the pool helps her performance. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and l...

How do you push past discomfort to meet your goals? Guinness Book World Record Holder Budimir “Buda” Šobat joins the show to talk about his record time of free diving for 24 minutes and 33 seconds -- and how his daughter and her medical issues inspire him. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. MORE ABOUT BUDIMIR BUDA ŠOBAT Budimir Buda Šobat is a Guinness ...

The pool is just one part of Olympic legend Aaron Peirsol’s lifelong, spiritual connection to the water. He joins the show to talk about his family history of swimming, sailing and connecting to the water around them -- as well as the ways he continues to engage with his sport, and his responsibility to it, more than a decade after officially retiring from it. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. MORE ABOUT AARON PEIRSOL Aaron Peirsol is a three-time Olympian and seven-time Olympic ...

Are you living up to your true potential? 2021 Olympic hopeful Michael Andrew returns to the podcast to talk about his recent success and embracing his talent and hard work so he never “wastes grace” in his life. He also talks with Kelly and Maria about his mindset change when it comes to competitively swimming the 200 IM -- and how he remains grounded in his faith and family as his clout in the swimming world continues to grow. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life ...

How does a person face, and overcome, their worst fears? How can you face your own stories about yourself -- and change them for the better? Peak performance coach Brian Bergford faced a lifelong fear of having his head submerged in water at the age of 30, when he decided to confront it. Today he is a record-setting Masters swimmer and he joins the show to share his journey with Kelly and Maria -- along with tips for listeners on confronting fears. Sign up for your free consultation on health, ...

We are all leaders, whether we know it or not. What kind of leader are you? Are you an eager leader? A target maker? A confidence carrier? Or all of them? In this episode Kelly and Maria explore 10 personas that great leaders emulate. This is a deeper dive on this topic from Kelly’s book Take Your Mark, LEAD! 10 Ways to Lead Yourself and Others like a Champion and she and Maria discuss the traits of each one in this episode. Learn ways to be a more effective leader for yourself and others. Cat...

When the pressure to perform becomes overwhelming, mental burnout, severe anxiety, and self-doubt can push an athlete to the absolute limit. How do you navigate the darkest moments of mental illness, rebuild your inner resilience, and still return to the highest levels of competitive swimming? In this episode, professional swimmer and Olympic hopeful Maddie Banic opens up about her personal journey from the brink of suicide to breaking records and advocating for athlete mental health. Maddie ...

What does it actually take to lead yourself when health scares, career shifts, or sudden life crises knock you off course? Why does the athlete or professional who isn't physically the strongest still manage to rise to the top and take the gold? ​In this special episode, co-host Maria Parker turns the mic around to interview former NCAA Division I Head Coach, Pfizer leader, and author Kelly Palace. Together, they break down the core personal leadership tools inside Kelly’s book, Take Your Mar...

Hard work can often make up for a deficit of time, or even raw talent. Two-swim-sport Olympian Jordan Willimovsky joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about how his work ethic keeps him at the height of his career, as he prepares for his second Olympic showing in open water and pool swimming in the summer of 2021. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com...