Skating Success: the Podcast

Do you have a huge dream? A massive vision? Something you want to create but aren't sure how? This inspiring interview episode is for you! While driving, Carolyn Taylor (comedian, sketch writers, & performance artist) heard the song: I Have Nothing, by Whitney Houston. As it blasted on her car radio, all she could envision was an Olympic level Pairs Figure Skating routine! She was so enthr...

How are you? What’s really going on for you these days? As I contemplate my relationship to owning what's really 'up' for me, I realized that I've lately had a huge breakthrough in this department. When my plans for this week's Podcast Episode went awry, I decided it was time to share. No: things aren't 'good' all the time. Yes: there are struggles along the way. Ad...

Redefine what it means to be a coach on your own terms!  How do you want to show up?  What’s important to you? Which impact do you want to make? Coach - you’re NOT alone. You are supported and cherished more than you know.  Consider this out sit down meeting to help you re-align with why you do what you do & set yourself up for success on YOUR terms. 

It might seem crazy, but great skating really is an equation. Using the space with the blades as tools to create beauty and performance boils down to one’s ability to harness edges on circles with prestige.  Curiously, skating and math are so interrelated that they’re inseparable.  Don’t believe me? Listen in for some concrete examples of ‘skating as math’ and how to start using it to your advanta...

Before your start goal setting this next season, sit with me. Let’s talk about the 3 questions you can ask yourself as a Coach, Skater, or Parent to get yourself set up to ‘Create Your Future’. This will really help you get to the core of more. With 3 simple questions, you’ll access your focus point. The things that truly matter to you will be revealed.   It’s time to give yourself a moment and ch...

Take the opportunity that’s in front of you right now and run it through these filters: How can I be open to what is ? Remember that the links will be made in retrospect   Am I being open or closed ? Trust the bigger picture connections  If you’ve ever struggled to say ‘yes’ to the opportunity in front of you or just want a refresher on how it could look, this episode is for you!

Do you experience ‘skating overwhelm’?  Like there are so many things to focus on that you’re not sure what to prioritize?  This episode is definitely for you!  Here are 5 specific skating secrets that I’ve learned about over my decades involved in the sport.  Think of them as keys to unlock your next level of awareness on the ice and the most intentional way to create exponential results! 

It takes courage to be a figure skater! What our sport has to offer in terms of personal development is actually astounding. Build your courage through performance... Increase your courage with your colleagues... Most importantly, learn to trust yourself and build your courage within. This episode is dedicate to this incredible word and the ways in which we can both apply it and gain more of it!

It's one of the most common practices that rarely gets discussed: how do you go about hiring a coach? In this episode, I pull together my experience from all sides of this topic to give you some guideposts for that exact process. There are many parts to this conversation, so let's just keep it simple and get to what matters.

5 really cool questions to ask if you want to improve the conversations going on in your life. We start with you and the power of your own thoughts; then, ask specific questions to help you improve your communication with others. I wish I had asked these questions of myself when I was skating, training, & competing. I think they would have made a world of difference. Now, they are my gift to y...

Are you 'extra'? (I mean... in a Good Way!) Here are 10 ways you can intentionally show up to any skating situation and bring a little extra. Your attitude at the rink really counts; and with a few little ideas, you can make a big difference. As you listen, think about which one of these can help you reframe your 'extra' skating success!

Are you ready to get your goals? Hint: you'll need to grow in order to become the person you need to be for your 'what's next'. Take a listen an get yourself ready for your next adventure with this specific episode. Own your process and get the growth you're craving!

Do you believe in your ability to do the things that stretch you? Then this episode is for you. Jump in and feel the process. Open up, face the fear, fall to win, & own the luck. (You’ll get it when you listen!)

This episode is a rant... I believe that artistic development and expression is important at every level of Figure Skating! (yes, I do) It's a quintessential feature of our sport and needs to be implemented throughout the skating journey. With so many skaters and experiences that I have seen enhanced by this, I wanted to share some thoughts about why I think it matters and a few tips on how to...

It's possible - so much more that you think of yourself. When we're tested (although we don't usually want to be) is when our abilities are honed and we truly find out what we're made of! This Episode is dedicated to helping you stretch yourself and grow on purpose.

In life, there are moments that pivot us and change everything. These can be small shifts, concise decision, or even changes in our personal identity. This Episode highlights 3 specific shifts I've had that were 'Life Changing' for me along my journey. As you listen, be sure to ask yourself the following questions: 1. What what a life changing decision I made that changed the trajector...

In this special interview with Devin Garcia, we talk 'Stretch for Success'! Devin teaches yoga with a specific niche in matching flexibility with strength. She uses her passion to help clients achieve their best stretch without sacrificing their overall health and the ability to sustain it. This was a cool conversation where we floated between philosophy, tactics, and even best client serv...

Skating keeps changing - or does it? Yes, the judging system evolves and the point values change - but great skating really is timeless! Edges, Great Elements, Presence of Performance and Kindness are 4 completely timeless moves you can make in your skating. It really matters that you do - because it will feel better.  Your input will create your output and your results.  When you commit to being...

How do you balance the athlete life with your student responsibilities?  This episode is dedicated to those who want to elevate and the create space to do both.  (Along with having your sanity)  I share tips, tricks, and insights on how to ‘leverage your luck’ and create an awesome plan to study like a skater. You’ve already learned so much from your sport - let’s use it to manage your scholastic...

What does it take to build your own skating success? Join special guest, Marie-Pierre: the Owner & Founder of her skating fashion company Brilliance & Melrose. With a dream and a lot of hard work, she's created a whole career for herself through her love and passion for skating that went beyond the rink and is now global! Get inspired by her story, what she sees as the most important p...

Really? You’re going to rant about ‘skating status’? Yep. It’s time to have a quick chat about using status against ourselves.  The stories that get in our way and the petty games of status don’t benefit us. What is the point?  Judging others based on outer achievements and treating them differently because of them…  In this episode - I’m calling it out.   And  I know that I am not the only one wh...

Figure Skating is all about 1 piece of equipment: your Skates! Everyone knows that when your equipment doesn't feel good or fit your performance goals, endless frustration ensues. In this Episode, special guest Mackenzie Smith from ProSkate Edmonton joins the conversation to help us revisit the importance of having the best fit. It's a reminder for anyone who wants to go to the next level...

What's next in skating? Where do we want to see the sport evolve to? Part of moving forward is reconciling the past. There are moments when we need to own where we are in order to create what's next. In this Episode, I share some more personal points about where I came from, what I am doing now, and most importantly, where I am focused moving forward. Skating Success™ Inc. is ready for the...

Along with the outfits, the performances, and the pleasure of skating - there is the possibility to heal oneself. When Judy Lipson found her way back to the ice, she also found that her grief could be healed one edge at a time. In this interview, I get to know about Judy and her passion for the ice. Classic skating with purpose is her intention and it was rather refreshing to hear her attitude and...

This Episode is your built in coaching teammate! Ever wish you had your own coaching mentor? Or someone in your corner to give you that well-deserved pat on the back? Me too….That’s why this Episode is for you, Coach! 3 awesome mantras are headed your way: game-changing sentences to add to your brain as you enhance your own coaching confidence. Let’s do this.