Want to master the performance mindset used by Olympic champions?

In this episode of Loud & Lifted, we sit down with Gold Medalist Charlotte Worthington to reveal the mental strategies she used to go from a restaurant worker to Team GB champion in just a few years.
We dive deep into sports psychology tactics for overcoming fear, managing high-stakes pressure, and navigating women in leadership roles within male-dominated spaces.

Charlotte opens up about the difference between the "flow state" in Tokyo and the crushing expectations of Paris, offering a masterclass in staying steady when the world is watching.

In this episode, you'll learn:
*The Athlete Mindset: How to train for pressure before it hits (breathing, visualization, and self-talk).
*Overcoming Fear: Why "non-attachment" might be the secret to your next breakthrough.
*Comparison vs. Admiration: A daily practice to stop ego from killing your confidence.
*Resilience Tools: How to embrace your team without losing your competitive edge.

If you are a leader facing confidence dips or looking for female leadership insights that go beyond the boardroom, this conversation delivers the gold standard in mental toughness.

Chapters
00:00 Intro — Olympic mindset for women in leadership
03:55 Confidence & opportunity: “the stars aligned”… and the hard work behind it
06:35 Navigating a male-dominated sport: fear, confidence, and how women are coached differently
10:05 Performing under pressure: mental reps you can practice (leadership mindset)
10:36 Visualization for confidence: predicting imposter syndrome thoughts before they hit
12:13 Tokyo Olympics gold: staying calm, present, and process-focused
14:45 Post-win pressure: expectations, identity shifts, and rebuilding confidence
17:28 Lone wolf to team: support systems, leadership, and letting people in
19:29 Ego + competition: why comparison gets louder (especially for women)
20:37 Teamwork in a solo career: how helping others strengthens you
22:29 Ego redefined: “I’m better” vs “I’m worse” (and why both block growth)
23:34 Swap comparison for admiration: the confidence reframe that changes everything
24:05 From triggered to inspired: how to learn from other strong women
27:06 “Best in the room” trap: why it’s not sustainable for high performers
28:45 Mindset is a daily practice: confidence tools you can use every week

Links / Resources
Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @ChazWerther
Book mentioned: Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/4bBG16q
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