Skating Success: the Podcast

10,000 hours, repetition, downloads.... it all takes work, focus and a commitment to be outstanding at something. In this BONUS Episode, we are on the verge of 10,000 downloads of this Podcast which has sparked the inspiration in me to talk about - 'The Magic of 10,000'! What does it take to really commit to something on that level? To want to master it? As a figure skater, you know that g...

It’s so important to dream! But what happens when people put our dreams down.  Or even tell us that what we’re pursing doesn’t matter unless we ‘make it’.  Many well-meaning moments can be destructive when it comes to our dreams.  In this Episode, I tackle the concept: Allow the Dream.  Inspired by a conversation with my friend, Char, this is a MUST listen if you’re a parent OR skater!  Remember,...

Heart of the matter... This Episode started as 'The Hard Stuff' but when I went to name my notes, 'The Heart Stuff' came out. That's just it. Hard stuff that we struggle with and have to overcome, informs our heart stuff. Skating is a sport where we can harness adversity and truly get to know ourselves through the hard things. Loss, events that are out of our control, and the p...

This Sport is getting so complicated!! Sometimes the overwhelm can set in and we don't even know where to focus our energy. 'Keep it Simple, Skater' is the episode dedicated to you: the skater, coach, or parent who just needs a break from all the complexities. A set of reminders to lean into what's working, let go of what's not - and to trust your own process. In this journey o...

This is a judged sport. It’s easy to judge both others and ourselves.  The trap is comparison… and it frequently stops us from skating our best. What if we could choose Inspiration over Comparison? Be inspired by those who are already achieving what we want? Have the best in the world help us see what’s possible instead of ‘where we’re not’?  WE can. In this Episode, I get very personal and specif...

Wish you were on a Lucky Streak? Today is a celebration of just that. It marks the 3 year anniversary of this Podcast! But I didn’t get here by ‘being lucky’ - I am here because I decided to create my own luck. In this Episode, we explore the ways in which dedication and discipline give you the luck you’re searching for.  When you ‘Labor Under Correct Knowledge’ - as I heard about in a book o...

What makes a performance unforgettable? There are so many programs and routines and skaters… How will you stand out? What will really make the difference? When you intentionally ‘Package your Performance’, you’ll lean into your individuality in a whole new way. Create a music video on ice and build your reputation as a skater on purpose. This is a fashion sport, an artistic art form, and an opport...

Are you an Adult Figure Skater? This Episode is for YOU! It’s time to embrace the absolute awesomeness of what you’re doing and how you can make it even better. I share some personal insights on learning a new sport as an adult (cue the embarrassing tennis lesson story!) as well as my thoughts on how to enjoy the process and honour your skating journey. Listen in for my BEST skating tips and why y...

What can skating teach us about fear vs. love?  It happens to be the perfect space to grow our 'fear capacity' and our ability to face the things that scare us.  Along the way, we cultivate more love... if we allow it.  Listen in to this special episode - straight from the heart.  It's all about what's possible when we: Face Everything And Renew.   Fear vs. Love ~ let love...

Ever have an idea that you can't wait to share with the world?  An idea that keeps you inspired, dreaming, and creating - even when nobody else can see it yet.... The Master Class Experience is that idea.  Born out of the Master Class Series (over 10 years in the making) and how taking it to the next level. You can learn to trust yourself in performance and access your inner artist. &nbs...

I’m going to challenge you here. What if you could enhance your ability to love yourself? What if figure skating is the ultimate opportunity to find out how much you are willing to learn about love? This special bonus episode is for all those out there in this sport struggling with self worth - I hear you. You are not alone. You are not crazy - I promise. You are already worthy. Listen in: this on...

It’s all about YOU! Own it. Be it. Express it! This episode is your ‘pep talk’ on figure skating expression and how to wrap your mindset around being your best. Listen to this on repeat if you struggle with being yourself and expressing on the ice. I promise you, your personal style is in there - you can uncover it and allow yourself to shine (on your own terms).

Great skating technique is the aim of every coach & the task of every skater. Here are some important reminders of why technique really is about creating your own gold standard on the ice: Foundation - Amazing technique gives you a strong foundation for everything you wan to achieve Consistency - Reliability is the root of your results Health - Muscle mastery keeps you healthier as an athlete...

The subtle art of having a great attitude literally makes or breaks many situations on the ice. There are so many circumstances that we just can’t control… but our attitude about those circumstances is optional. I’m not talking abbot ignoring problems, or being blind to things that need improvement. However, the attitude we bring to challenges really does impact our personal outcomes and how we co...

How well do you really 'know' skating?  It's time to look at your body of knowledge and ask yourself where you can improve and enlighten yourself with the knowledge of the sport you love. Join me on this episode where I break down 3 areas of skating knowledge that can transform how you think about it.  You'll know exactly what to focus on next in your quest for Skating Success!

Let's get back to the FUN-damentals of skating. In this Episode, I share 3 specific approaches that I use to have the best experience I can on the ice; every single time. 1. Rink Respect • The energy vs. entitlement of how you show up 2. Flow with it • Working with the flow of the ice  3. Fold in the Fall • Learn to relax when things don't go as planned  Listen in for more detail on each...

To complete the year 2022, I am sharing 22 specific lessons I have learned from the art + sport of figure skating. After decades being involved - skater, competitor, performer, choreography, & coach - there are so many valuable lessons that I have gleaned from my participation in skating. Grab a pen or your notes app to pick out your faves and record any aha moments you have along the way. &nb...

What’s the importance of dreaming? It’s significant! Dreams inform our motivations, choices, and how we show up in the world. When was the last time you connected with your skating dreams? Listen in as we skate through 5 specific questions to get you in touch with your personal dreams and how to move them forward.

Skating is a performance sport! Beyond the lessons we learn about discipline, perseverance, and athleticism - we also have the good fortune to learn about performance. When you ‘Own Your Performance’ with the insights from this Episode, you’ll truly gain the value of what it means to perform with purpose, show up for your dreams, and win from within.

When you do something for hundreds of hours and work to make it better over years, it’s time to share it! In this Episode, I talk about the learning I’ve had from coaching Master Classes for over a decade. If you’re a young coach and looking to improve your coaching with intention - faster than you may think possible - tune in for this one for sure!

This really is a positive judging system! What?? Are you kidding, Jadene? Nope! It’s time to shift our mindset around a few things: What the judges are looking for Why it’s a positive, not negative system How to embrace feedback as an athlete When you decide how to look at the judging system and use it to EMPOWER you, you ultimately win.

Program Components are the building blocks of your Artistic Impact! In this Episode, we go over the 3 PCs and discover how to approach them to truly ‘Own Your Performance’! Take each Component: Composition, Presentation, & Skating Skills to the next level when you understand how they work together to create a full piece of artistry on ice. No matter what level you skate at (or who you choreogr...

This is one of the MOST asked questions in skating!  How do I deal with my Competition Nerves?? In this Episode, we cover 5 specific ways to work with your nerves and get curious about them instead of fighting them. Listen in to hear more about these tactics:  Your mental game is a daily practice  Building your personal 'bubble' Expect the unexpected at competition  Prepare, Fo...

We all have them... Ever show up to do the thing you promised yourself you would do - only to run into your own excuses in the moment?  Our brains like to tell us that what we decided to do yesterday doesn't really matter today.  That's why this Episode really DOES matter!  Listen in & realize this: 1 - You are not alone - we all face our own excuses! 2 - You don't have to let y...

You clicked on this one for a reason!  It's time to revisit the magic in your ability to get up when you fall.   When you choose to stand up - both physically and mentally - from any fall, you build your resilience muscles.  You build your ability to face anything.  You actually gain the true benefits from figure skating that will last you a lifetime!  Not sure? Listen in...