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What does it actually take to lead yourself when health scares, career shifts, or sudden life crises knock you off course? Why does the athlete or professional who isn't physically the strongest still manage to rise to the top and take the gold?
In this special episode, co-host Maria Parker turns the mic around to interview former NCAA Division I Head Coach, Pfizer leader, and author Kelly Palace. Together, they break down the core personal leadership tools inside Kelly’s book, Take Your Mark, LEAD! 10 Ways to Lead Yourself and Others Like a Champion. Drawing from life-altering adversity—including surviving breast cancer, severe health setbacks, 9/11 in New York City, and coaching elite collegiate athletes—Kelly shares practical frameworks to regain control, build unshakeable grit, and show up with authentic confidence.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
- The Unlikely Champion Advantage: Why raw talent alone doesn't win—and the specific mental tools that allow underdogs to outperform the competition.
- Leading Yourself Through Major Life Crises: How to maintain daily purpose, resilience, and focus when dealing with sudden health battles or unexpected career upheavals.
- Olympic Coaching Wisdom for Everyday Life: Practical mindset strategies from legendary mentors like Bob Bowman and Jack Bauerle that you can apply immediately in business, sports, and family life.
- Authenticity Over Perfection: Why vulnerability and honest self-assessment build stronger influence than trying to look bulletproof.
- The 10 Action Steps: How to shift from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to building your own personal leadership toolbox.
“Each of these lessons is delivered in a way that anyone can benefit from and use in daily life. The action steps following each chapter will be powerful opportunities to build your personal leadership toolbox.” — Bob Bowman, Coach to 23-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps,6x Olympic Coach
- Get Kelly’s Book on Amazon: Take Your Mark, LEAD! 10 Ways to Lead Yourself and Others Like a Champion
Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.
You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com