72: Laurenne Ross on Ski Racing, Presence of Mind, Focus
Laurenne Ross races the World Cup alpine circuit and is ranked one of the top-ten best speed skiers in the world. She\u2019s been to four World Championships and raced in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, and the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. She has two World Cup podiums and many top-ten results.\xa0
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But man, racing is hard. In 2017, after a top ten year, she injured her knee - seriously enough that she almost missed the Olympics.\xa0 She rushed recovery to compete in 2018 but it just didn\u2019t feel right. Laurenne took time off from ski racing last year and has just returned this season. I
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Needless to say, it\u2019s a roller coaster ride and Laurenne gives some straight talk on what it\u2019s like to be in the world cup circuit.\xa0
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To balance the intensity Laurenne also has a love for art. Today we talk about staying focused. Being really really good at one thing, being present, the downside of goal setting and we wrap it up with some inspirational talk on favorite ski destinations in the world.\xa0
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With that, let\u2019s listen in and gear up for what\u2019s next.\xa0
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Lisa advises CEOs and senior level management on how to use the power of storytelling and effective communication to influence action and bring ideas to life.
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