🎙 What happens when your identity is tied to being an athlete—and that career suddenly ends? In Episode 11 of the Making Your Mark Podcast, Kate Good, a former world-class competitive figure skater, shares her powerful story of reinvention, mental resilience, and performance coaching.
After being forced into early retirement at 21, Kate had to redefine who she was beyond sports. In this episode, she reveals the mental training techniques she developed to rebuild confidence, shift identity, and create success in new fields. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, executive, or high performer, this episode is packed with insights on mindset, self-identity, and personal growth.
🔑 Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction to Kate Good
02:52 Kate’s Journey as a Competitive Athlete
05:00 The Impact of Injury & Sudden Career Transition
07:45 Understanding Self-Identity in Sports & Beyond
10:59 How Your Environment Shapes Who You Become
12:58 3 Key Practices to Maintain Positive Thinking
15:19 Venting vs. Constructive Expression – What’s the Difference?
18:01 A Better Alternative to Venting When Facing Challenges
20:51 Seeing Reality Clearly—Without Emotional Bias
24:50 Building Confidence Through Evidence & Mindset Shifts
28:01 How Kate Rebuilt Her Identity After Leaving Competitive Sports
32:22 Key Differences Between Competitive Sports & Business Leadership
34:50 Candor: The Truth Delivered with Respect
37:21 How Behaviors Create Culture & High Performance
41:01 The Power of Mental Training for Success in Life & Business
47:00 What Kate is Doing Now & How to Reach Her
49:18 Two Key Takeaways for Resilience & Self-Discovery
52:21 Closing & Call to Action
🎯 Connect with Kate Good:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-good/
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