2024 Games
Go for Olympic gold — in your own life
As world audiences marvel at awe-inspiring feats at the Olympics, there’s far more to admire than just physical abilities. What can we learn from these elite competitors to excel in our own lives?
Watch this webinar to glean insights from a distinguished panel of Olympic athletes, coaches, and support staff. Learn their strategies for tackling challenges, managing stress, and overcoming failures. Discover their secrets for cultivating motivation, discipline, and resilience. Find out how they applied these lessons to their lives after the Games. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth or professional success, learn how to adopt an Olympian mindset so you can strive for your own gold.
This webinar is presented by alumni UBC in partnership with UBC Athletics and Recreation.
Moderator
Kavie Toor, BA’99, BEd’00, MHK’10 — Managing Director, Athletics and Recreation, UBC
Speaker
Philip Jalalpoor, BKin’18 (he, him, his) — Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball, UBC
Samantha Pritchard (she, her) — Senior Manager, Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Athletics and Recreation, UBC
Dr. Dana Sinclair, BPE’85 — Performance Psychologist, Human Performance International; Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
Recorded August 27, 2024.