The Authority: Discussing Gwen Jorgensen, USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete
Hello and thank you, listeners. I hope you're enjoying the first season of Sideline Sessions. As we take a short break from publishing new episodes over the holidays, I wanted to share an episode from my other podcast, The Authority.
The Authority Podcast features weekly interviews with leading authors and new voices in the genres of education, leadership, and self-improvement. If you work in education or lead in another role, these episodes feature many valuable insights. Subscribe here: https://authoritypodcast.net/subscribe
In this episode, I spoke with Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen about their middle-grade and young adult biography, Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete, which they wrote in collaboration with Gwen.
The Authority Podcast features weekly interviews with leading authors and new voices in the genres of education, leadership, and self-improvement. If you work in education or lead in another role, these episodes feature many valuable insights. Subscribe here: https://authoritypodcast.net/subscribe
In this episode, I spoke with Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen about their middle-grade and young adult biography, Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete, which they wrote in collaboration with Gwen.
We discussed:
- What makes a hero and why kids need heroes
- Gwen’s “hero’s journey” from kid to accountant to gold medalist
- How to reward focused effort while also encouraging well-rounded development
- How Gwen’s early struggles prepared her for success as an adult
- “There is power in what you tell yourself.”
- Learn about your own potential: Practice Core Principles, Emphasize Recovery, Show Gratitude
- Surrounding yourself with the right people
Purchase the book on Amazon or get a signed copy: https://www.booksco.com/signed-copy-gwen-jorgensen
Download a free educator guide: https://download.m-m-sports.com/extras/GwenJorgensen/Teacher_Guide.pdf
Follow the authors on Twitter: @LyzaJo and @NancyJorgensen
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
CEO, September Strategies. Co-founder, @BePodcastNet. #EquityAwards Program Chair. Advisor, comms & storytelling strategist for #k12, #nonprofit, #edtech orgs.
