Skating Success: the Podcast

Skating really does matter!  Not convinced? Check out this Episode for the reasons that: • Skating builds so much resilience and character • Skating gives us access to our inner strength • Skating celebrates our individuality and expression  If you ever have doubts about the value of being involved in the sport of figure skating, you soon won't!

Did you know that there are 5 specific parts to tackle your next outcome? In this Episode, we cover the 'C' words which are the process of how you can create what's next in your skating. Get your notepad ready and grab each of these ideas to simplify your approach with 'Your Success Formula'. Remember to let us know how you do by connecting over on Instagram @skatingsuccess You've GOT this!

Let's get real... Coaching is hard!  There are so many things that Coaches do behind the scenes to get prepped for the ice on a weekly basis. Celebrate being a Figure Skating Coach by listening to this Episode and grabbing 3 Ideas to make your coaching more FUN!  It's time to do something for yourself, and in turn, have more to give ⛸

Learning to channel your skating passion into new avenues is something that is absolutely inspiring. Today, in an uplifting and real life conversation with Jacqui Drouin, we talk about the birth of her new company iSK8box.  She shares her journey to this point, what her mission is, and the amazing attitude she brings to this pursuit. Whether you're a coach, skater, or a budding entrepreneur y...

Such a treat to speak with Arnaud Muccini who has created his company and brand: Perform Live. His cutting edge approach to video analysis along with his coaching values shine through in what he produces and the coaching teams he supports. This conversation was interesting and inspiring!  Whether you're a skater or coach, you'll grab some awesome insights from this chat.   One of my favo...

You have no idea how much success your are building and creating in yourself by being involved in this sport. Listen in for 10 reasons why you, yes YOU - are a Skating Success! This is one of those episodes you'll want to come back to any time you need a 'pick me up' or a reason to remember why you're on the right track.

Do you struggle with 'I don't know' syndrome?  It's a fairly common habit and an easy one to miss... but the habit of responding all too frequently with 'IDK' leads to, well - nowhere.  The conversation stops, the flow dries up, and the next step lacks momentum. This Episode is a bit of a rant - one with purpose.  Listen in and see if you too can switch into a more curious mode...

Work your Plan! But here’s a hint: your plan is not a punishment. All too often, we use our plans against ourselves. We ‘should’ ourselves into patterns of guilt over not being ‘good enough’ along the way. Move beyond this tendency and adopt the Skating Success™ mantra. ‘Where there’s a WHY, there’s a WIN!’

Summer's here & it's time to train!   Before you dive deep into your new schedule, all the sessions, and burn out by Thursday... take a look at why you're training and what you really want to get out of it. Being intentional - right NOW - can make all the difference in the skating foundation you create.  When you take a moment to pause and decide what your true priorities are, you'll...

Figure Skating has celebration built right into it.  We have ceremonies, awards, and medals. There are endless ways that we celebrate the best in the biz.  But what if you don't feel that you have much to celebrate this season?   Listen in and reclaim all there is to celebrate in you!

It's true: this is the ever-changing sport of figure skating! So how do you deal with the new updates that keep happening?  The changes that inevitably come every season? This episode is dedicated to limiting your overwhelm & giving you specific strategies to grab what you need to know and leave the rest. 

Ever take yourself or your skating too seriously?  This awesome sport tends to attracts high achievers who put pressure on themselves and want to grow. Just be sure that as you do, you remember that it's supposed to be FUN!

Do you have beliefs about yourself that are holding you back on the ice? It's time to examine how what you believe (or be-lie) about yourself affects your performance.   Artistically, Mentally, & Physically - what we choose to believe about ourselves really matters. Listen in for more on how to re-evaluate your beliefs & Free Yourself to create your own version of Skating Success!&nbs...

Are you lacking motivation to go for your skating dreams? It's fairly common to have doubts along the way towards your personal version of skating success. On this episode, we tackle how to take your inspiration and turn it into action so you can GO: Glide On! 

Ever catch yourself saying things like: - 'I'm just a Mom'  - 'I just skate at this _______________ level' - 'Just a skating coach...' It's a short word, but using the word 'just' in this way has a big impact: and it's not a good one! When we minimize who we are and what we bring to the people and activities of our lives, we miss out.  It might seem like a small distinction, however, in...

True High Performers know that the quality of their rest is an essential component to their skating success. Rarely discussed, however, it's an easy thing to overlook. Shift your perspective in this episode where we dive into the benefits of rest over the drawbacks of burnout. 

Ever get in an artistic rut? You're not alone!  Getting stuck in the rules and those 'I-have-to-s' can cramp anyone's creative style.  Lean into your own process and break a few rules... When you find your own approach, you develop your Artistry on Purpose. 

Heading for a new season?  Maybe you're just making a change... Before you do - it's time to make space for new questions.  As you do, you can honour what was, be present to what is, and then consciously start what's next. Listen in for the 5 New Questions to ask yourself as you create your Fresh Start!

There's a BIG difference between just surviving & choosing to thrive!  Likely, if you enjoy listening to this Podcast, you're attracted to the idea of thriving on the ice.  I mean, it's called 'Skating Success' for a reason. In this episode, we talk through the 'Mountain Mindset' of going for your next season or goal by taking 3 important steps before you jump into your climb. 

Do you ever get 'stuck' when it comes to your artistic creativity? Whether you're a coach, skater, or choreographer, there are moments where we can all feel like the creative vibes aren't flowing... Listen in for 7 NEW perspectives on how to easily access your inner creative flow and get out of that rut! Remember to share your insights and takeaways with us socials @skatingsuccess

The Olympic Games are inspiring to athletes, coaches, & the public world-wide! Of course, there are many parts of the Games that will automatically inspire you in your pursuit of skating success.  Here are 5 additional ways to leverage that inspiration and pull it into your own development in a very intentional way. Enjoy the episode - get inspired - & let us know what you think! IG |...

Dryland training is always a hot topic in the world of Figure Skating - but for many, it's a mystery. After several years of watching the sport evolve, training skaters both on and off the ice, along with piloting different training methods - the bottom line is that the concept had to be simplified. Our sport has become so detailed and demanding that skaters, trainers, and coaches can become total...

Ever wish there was a simple way to step it up?  A way to improve your 'skating game'?  In order to become the magnificent figure skater that you want to be, there are pieces of your performance that can be enhanced by your approach.   If you're inspired by this idea, then the list provided in this Episode of 22 Keys is for you!

Just because you fall, doesn't mean you fail. In a sport where falling is really the gateway to learning, it's very important to contextualize the meaning of what a fall is.  In this Episode, we cover 3 points on how to redo your relationship with falling.  Encouragement, falling vs. failing, and falling forward.  Listen in and remember to let us know what you think of these 3 conce...

Are you sick of fighting with your own body? This sport, where aesthetics, style, & presence are so represented by how we 'look' can lead us to create enemies out of our own bodies.  It's something that this Episode of the Podcast is aiming at both debunking, and offering a totally radical alternative to. Befriend your Body is all about seeing your body for the gift that it is.  This...