Defying the Odds: 3 Lessons from an Unlikely Victory

What can we learn from sport that translates into our everyday life? The answer from Jo’s recent netball grand final was a lot!Listen in as we recount a thrilling tale of how her team, despite their age and physical limitations, managed to clinch a victory against one of the youngest teams in a high-stakes sporting match. <br/>This isn’t an episode about the game of netball but rather a wonderful metaphor for how we can defy the odds, embrace our wisdom and really play to our strengths.  <br/>We’ll share how you can ensure that your circumstances, age or injuries don’t define you and how to neutralise threats that could topple you.  We also delve deeper into the power dynamics of the crowd. The crowd can be a double-edged sword. It can propel you to success or thrust you into a tailspin of self-doubt. Drawing from a personal experience of this high-stakes match, we discuss how we often seek the validation of a crowd or others instead of relying on our own inner wisdom. We explore this paradox, highlighting the importance of recognising when to let others' strengths come to the fore and when to trust your inner strengths.<br/>To view the Transcript from this week's episode, you can find it on our Balance & Beyond Podcast webpage: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast/2023/18<br/><br/>Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!<br/><br/>If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. You can also reach out to us on these platforms, if you have any questions! <br/><br/>Company Website: www.balanceinstitute.com<br/>Podcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast<br/>Buzzsprout Podcast Webpage: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187617/share<br/>Email: jo@balanceinstitute.com<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/<br/>Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute<br/>LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!