The Accomplishment Podcast with Sir Michael Barber

Ep 5: Accomplishment - Dame Katherine Grainger

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Jan 31, 2022
Dame Katherine Grainger revisits the thrilling race that brought Olympic gold on home waters and the years of preparation behind it. She explores partnership, pressure, and the emotional afterglow of victory, then reflects on facing life beyond rowing and carrying lessons from elite sport into leadership at UK Sport.}
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
How to Win a Race
03:24 • 3min
3
The Emotional Difference Between Winning and Losing
05:55 • 2min
4
The Four Year Journey to Rowing
07:46 • 2min
5
The Struggle to Win the Tour De France
09:34 • 2min
6
The Importance of Rhythm in a Team
11:53 • 2min
7
The Importance of Technology in Rowing
13:59 • 2min
8
The Importance of a High Moment of Achievement
15:42 • 2min
9
The Importance of Learning From Your Athletes
17:32 • 3min
10
The Importance of Believing in the Best in Your Life
20:57 • 4min
11
The Importance of Learning Consistently
24:32 • 4min
12
The Importance of Adapting to Difficult Conditions
28:17 • 2min
13
The Importance of Social Distancing in Universities
30:23 • 4min