S1E90 - Honor Your Goals with 2x World Champion Water Polo Player Jaime Komer

Published: Oct. 12, 2023, 7:30 a.m.

Honor Your Goals with 2x World Champion Water Polo Player Jaime Komer

Welcome to yet another elite episode of the Pursuit of Gold podcast, as Laura takes the plunge into the remarkable journey of Jaime Komer, two-time World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist in water polo. Drawing from this storied Olympic career and her own personal journey of self-discovery, Jaime has gone on to guide Olympians, Paralympians, professional athletes, women's groups, business executives, parents and entrepreneurs alike through challenging transitions they’ve encountered, all with compassion and an open mindset. The Founder of Consciously Connected, a personal growth consultancy, our multifaceted guest has also created a new and unique practice for self-exploration and personal growth known as The Kampfire, and, as if that’s not enough, serves as the host of the Consciously Connected Podcast. This girl gets things done!

As you will hear, Jaime's narrative is nothing short of inspiring, encompassing a journey of transcending boundaries in Central California by initially joining a boys' water polo team to eventually achieving global acclaim. What truly distinguishes Jaime, though, is her transition from the pinnacle of sports to becoming a facilitator, guiding individuals and groups to embrace authenticity and prioritize emotional well-being. Today’s conversation unravels the spectrum of Jaime's insights, including the importance of setting ambitious goals and unleashing the power of creative imagery and visualization techniques. Uncovering the peaks and valleys of Jaime's athletic odyssey - from the heights of Olympic Silver glory to the emotional turbulence of facing rejection - her narrative embodies the indomitable spirit required to chase dreams while imparting invaluable wisdom for all. Join Laura and Jaime here today for this testament to resilience and determination, and immerse yourself in the wealth of knowledge, advice, inspiration and motivation to be found in this riveting installment of the Pursuit of Gold podcast.

Episode Highlights:

  • Jaime's remarkable journey
  • Goal setting and perseverance
  • Authenticity and emotional well-being
  • Visualization techniques
  • Navigating life transitions
  • Olympic dreams and training
  • The Olympic experience
  • Navigating career transitions

Quotes: "It's really hard because you're like this tight-knit family, and at the same time, there's a very competitive energy in it because you don't know who or what's going to happen."

"It felt like such an honor. It felt like such a proud moment in my life, and for our team to be there. And then at an individual level, I'm kind of working with my own emotions, my own mental health."

"It is a funny experience because you are feeling so many things, and it's so exciting at the same time."

"We went in going big. And I think that's why it was so hard, actually when we did get silver.” "Through coaching, by asking people questions and helping them find their own answers, you're way more motivated to do stuff."

"There's so much that can happen when we do share it, even if it's maybe not the most comfortable thing to start."

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