LISTEN AND WATCH: How five-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds handles nerves and stays motivated
In the latest episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, listeners hear from Ellie Simmonds, British Paralympian swimmer and BAFTA award-winning TV presenter.
In this episode, Ellie speaks about her career as a swimmer and how to overcome barriers and achieve your goals.
She highlights the importance of networking and reaching out to others and encourages people not to be afraid to make connections, attend events and ask for advice, reflecting on how much she learned from fellow athletes and coaches throughout her own career.
Ellie said: “My best advice is to reach out and speak to people whilst setting short-term and long-term goals for yourself.
“Asking is the best thing and throughout my career I have learnt so much from asking other athletes or coaches for their advice.”
Sophie Poduval-Morrell, head of Future, Faces said: “What an amazing lady! It had been a true honour in my career to interview Ellie Simmonds, one of the loveliest, inspiring and kind people I have ever met.
“On this episode Ellie shared the importance of resilience and surrounding yourself with the right people. A true authentic person with a real passion for people.”
If you want to get in touch with Ellie, you can find her on LinkedIn or contact Sophie at Future Faces Chamber of Commerce to make an introduction.
Listen to the episode HERE or watch on YouTube.
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