In the first episode of season 2, Sara Wachter-Boettcher shares her journey with powerlifting, and how it helped her redefine her relationship with her body and cultivate a sense of strength and confidence both in and out of the gym. She talks about her early introduction to strength training, and how her interest in lifting evolved over the years. Sara reflects on the societal pressures women face regarding body image and explains how lifting shifted her focus from appearance to physical capability. She also touches on the importance of embracing failure as part of the process.

Guest Bio

Sara Wachter-Boettcher (she/her) is a leadership coach, speaker, author, and the CEO of Active Voice, a company dedicated to creating bold leaders and better workplaces in design and tech. She started Active Voice after spending a decade running a content and UX consultancy. Her books include Technically Wrong, Design for Real Life (with Eric Meyer), and Content Everywhere. Learn more about her work at activevoicehq.com.

Links

Sara’s company: https://www.activevoicehq.com/

Sara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraboettcher/

Credits

Cover design by Raquel Breternitz.