What gets you through the toughest moments in business?
In this episode of The Dreamfuel Show, Kevin Bailey sits down with Anna Heiny, an accomplished runner and neuroscience expert, who shares her journey of balance and perseverance.
From running a half marathon while 23 weeks pregnant to staying positive in the face of adversity, Anna's story is a testament to the power of mental resilience.
Anna and Kevin discuss the critical role of mental preparation, focusing on the tips and techniques that Anna employs both on the track and in the boardroom.
You’ll hear about the parallels between endurance running and the grueling path of leadership—both requiring discipline, drive, and the ability to embrace discomfort as a sign of giving your best.
You won’t want to miss it.
Key Takeaways:
1. Mental Mastery in Motion–Anna shares her secret for staying positive and focused, even when things get tough.
2. Embrace the Discomfort–Anna ran a marathon while pregnant. Crazy, right? She’s learned to embrace the stress and use it as fuel.
3. From Race to Leadership–Drawing parallels between running a marathon and running a business, Anna and Kevin share some insights on resilience, staying in the flow, and maintaining balance.
Resources:
- Click here to apply to Dreamfuel's Octane Mental Performance Program for Tech Leaders
Timestamps:
00:00 Endurance, discipline, and Anna’s drive to be the best in running
07:13 Mental techniques for enhanced athletic and academic success
15:15 Focusing on the positives and how negativity hinders growth
21:01 Journaling for accountability
25:05 Choosing gratitude over negativity in facing challenges
28:11 Anna, on Missing the Olympic trials
38:03 Embracing discomfort as a way to improve
What is The Dreamfuel Show?
The Dreamfuel Show is a research expedition to uncover and unpack the mindsets of impactful tech founders and executives. On this show, we’re going to get real and talk about what was actually going on in their hearts and minds during the harrowing journeys that forged them and their companies! We’ll also speak with performance experts who will share the latest tips, tools, and tricks that can help us realize our own dreams, too.
As we like to say at Dreamfuel, every quarter is a hero’s journey. So be sure to hit follow to join us along the way.