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The Athlete Identity Problem (Why You Freeze Under Pressure)
You train hard. You show up. You do the reps.So why does it all fall apart when it actually matters?In this episode of The Champions Corner Podcast, mindset coach Kate Elizabeth breaks down the real reason athletes...
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He Won Gold at Oceania. Then He Said This About Losing. | Matty B. Summerfield
Fresh off four competitions in seven weeks, Australian Taekwondo athlete Matty B. Summerfield joins Kate Elizabeth for one of the most honest conversations to land in the Champions Corner.Matty just came off the back...
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Ep. 20: It's the Little Things
The finished stance. The full push-up. The bed you throw the doona over before you start your day. These are the 1% habits that don't look like much on their own. But compounded over time, across every session, every...
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Ep. 19 | It’s Just a Loss… So Why Does It Feel Like More Than That? | The Champions Corner
You’ve just walked off the mat. The match is over. And someone asks “How did you go?” In that split second, before you even open your mouth, yourwhole body tightens. That moment? It’s not just about a result. And in...
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Ep. 18 | The One Thing I’d Tell Every Athlete Before Their Next Competition
Do you ever wonder why your athlete performs brilliantly in training but falls apart on competition day? In this episode, Taekwondo Mindset Coach Kate Elizabeth reveals the one thing every athlete, parent, and coach...
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Stop Chasing Medals: How Taekwondo Athletes Build Real Competition Confidence
In this episode of The Champions Corner, Taekwondo Mindset Coach Kate Elizabeth breaks down one of the biggest mindset mistakes high-performance athletes make: tying their confidence to the podium.If your happiness...
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Selections Weekend Was Chaos. Here’s What Actually Mattered
Selections weekend is not just about medals, rankings, or who makes the team.It’s about nervous systems on overload, expectations running wild, and athletes trying to perform while their brain is screaming louder than...
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Just You and the Mat – Part 3 You’re Not Competing Against Everyone — You’re Competing Against Drift
In Episode 3 of the When It’s Just You and the Mat mini series, Kate Elizabeth tackles the invisible opponent most athletes don’t see coming:Drift.This is the phase where comparison creeps in.Where everyone looks...
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Just You and the Mat - Part 2 Pressure Isn’t the Enemy......... Confusion Is
As selections approach and competition pressure rises, many athletes assume nerves and pressure are the problem. In this episode of The Champions Corner, we flip that belief on its head.Pressure isn’t what breaks...
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Just You and the Mat – Part 1 You Don’t Need More Motivation — You Need a Decision
In this 4 part mini series on The Champions Corner, this episode kicks off the Just You and the Mat series with a hard truth most athletes, parents, and coaches avoid:Motivation is overrated. Decisions are...
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2025 Athlete Reflection: Why You Can’t Set 2026 Goals Without Upgrading Your Identity
Reflection isn’t soft. It’s data.High-performance athletes don’t guess their way forward. They review footage, track metrics, assess behaviours, and get honest about what worked, what didn’t, and what needs to stop.In...
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The Hidden Power of Identity, Courage & Bravery: What Separates Champions from Everyone Else
In this episode of The Champions Corner, Athlete Mindset Coach Kate Elizabeth breaks down the three pillars that shape every high-performance Taekwondo athlete: identity, courage, and bravery. If you’re serious about...
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