Reflecting on her career, Jessica Ennis-Hill offers a glimpse into the life of an Olympian, inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams by building mental strength and resilience whilst keeping a steadfast focus on what truly matters.

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Olympic legend Jessica Ennis-Hill delves into the highs and lows of her illustrious career. Jessica is a retired track and field athlete, specialising in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. As a competitor in the heptathlon, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion, and the 2010 European champion.

In this episode, Jessica opens up about what it was like being the ‘face’ of the 2012 Olympic Games and how she dealt with the immense pressure that brought; highlighting the crucial role of sports psychology to help athletes block out distractions.

With her degree in psychology, Jessica reflects on how her understanding of the human psyche has transformed her approach to training and communication. She acknowledges the invaluable support of her team and loved ones, emphasising the significance of their consistency in her path to success. They also discuss the importance of laughter and finding humour during tough moments.

Jessica discusses how her career changed after the birth of her son in 2014, and going on to become World Champion soon after. She shares her advice for young athletes and why happiness will always be her top priority. From overcoming career-threatening injuries to embracing the joys of motherhood, Jessica's journey is one of resilience, determination, and continued passion.

0:00 Introduction
1:31 What Is High Performance?
1:59 London 2012
7:09 🚨 Join WHOOP
8:29 "Don’t Let The Big Girls Push You Around"
14:19 Mental Strength
17:07 Avoiding The Olympic Stadium
20:42 The Olympic Village
23:52 Knowing You’d Win
27:51 🚨 Travel Counsellors
29:02 Physical VS Mental Strength
33:59 Refusing To Move To London
38:08 The Secret To A Happy Marriage
40:10 2008 Injury
45:08 Kelly Sotherton Rivalry
48:52 From Giving Birth To World Champion
56:22 Retirement Emotions
57:12 Quick-Fire Questions

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