In this episode, I am joined by Stef Zeh and Amy Snow, two remarkable advocates for women in sports. They are the visionaries behind Section Z, a nonprofit organization dedicated to leveraging the excitement of live sports to help girls develop confidence, competence, and collaboration skills. Recently, Section Z unveiled the largest and most inclusive, multi-generational, cross-sectional study about the impact of playing, watching, and attending live sports on girls and women in America.The report is the result of a landmark survey of nearly 5,000 girls and women aged 9 to 75 about their part ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Lindsey Wilson for her second interview on the podcast! Lindsey is a Mental Performance coach who helps aspiring mindset coaches build their own mindset coaching businesses through her company, Positive Performance. In this episode we discussed: The four stages of belief development essential for success The importance of a "reset ritual" and how to do it in a game How parents can embody behaviors for their kids How to teach emotional regulation to kids, emphasizing authenticity in dealing with failures and mistakes Resources for parents and coaches on how ..read more

On today's episode, which may be my favorite conversation of all time, I sat down with Lisa Thompson who is a world-renowned mountaineer, author of Finding Elevation, and owner of Alpine Athletics.  After her first Rainier summit in 2009, she knew that she wanted more. Her drive to learn and become a more skilled climber led her to climbs all over the world. In 2015, just before her first Himalayan expedition, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis and eventual victory over cancer led Lisa to reprioritize her life and goals. In 2018 she became the second American woman to su ..read more

In this solo episode, we explore the essential concept of training your mind with the same dedication and consistency you apply to training your body as an athlete. You'll learn importance of changing your perspective on mental training, understanding that results require patience and daily effort. I also share a handful of tangible strategies to strengthen your mindset, confidence, and resilience, such as: implementing meditation and visualization, becoming more aware of your thoughts, and seeking out challenges that push you out of your comfort zone. Enjoy! Learn more about the upcoming Mi ..read more

On today’s podcast I sat down with Robyn Love who is a 2x Paralympian in wheelchair basketball for Great Britain and the Scottish No. 1 in wheelchair tennis! Aside from her athletic achievements, she is also a soon to be mom and a huge advocate for women in sports! In this episode we dive into: Her story as a youth athlete and how she discovered wheelchair basketball at age 23 Her superpower that helped her navigate being made fun of at school How confidence played a role in her competitiveness and overall success The importance of trusting yourself in tough situations …and so much more!! Co ..read more

After a nine month break from the podcast, I am so excited to be back with an awesome conversation with Juliet Starrett who is the author of Built to Move, Founder & CEO of The Ready State, 3X World Champion in whitewater paddling, and mom of two girl athletes. In this conversation we discuss: The simplest way to improve your health by moving more Debunking health and wellness trends and fads The importance of doing hard things to build resilience  Juliet's advice and experience on navigating the youth sports landscape Why communication is so important in the college recruiting proce ..read more

That's right.... WE'RE BACK!! I know I said that I was done recording back in February, but I just couldn't stay away... In this episode I share why I decided to bring the podcast back, what's next coming up, and a personal story on hardship and growth. Thanks for re-joining me on this journey, I am so excited to be back! Check out The Mindset Monday Series: https://www.shayhaddow.com/mindset-mondays Connect on IG @shayhaddow ..read more

This is the last episode of the Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast. It's been a fun 5 years, but the time has come to shift and move in a different direction. In this episode I talk about why I'm stopping the podcast and offer my sincere gratitude for being a supporter and listener of the podcast ..read more

In today’s episode I share key takeaways that I've compiled from coaching a professional team's open tryouts, including: The importance of your energy and attitude Your interactions with coaches and teammates Responding to mistakes Being willing to play different positions I know it may not be tryout season for most, but make sure to take notes as these crucial intangibles can make a significant impact on your results during tryouts ..read more

In today’s episode I answer a question from one of our listeners on how to get your confidence back after a long injury. This is the most in depth episode that I’ve done on the podcast I where I discuss how to put yourself in the best position possible to step back onto the field/court with confidence. In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of staying in shape while injured How to shift your perspective to come back stronger How to use visualization during the injury process The importance of trusting and listening to your body How to navigate the fear of getting re-injured Want your q ..read more