Summer Finke sits down with Christen Shefchunas — Professional Confidence Coach to Olympians, World Record holders, and NCAA champions.
Christen has helped athletes like Gretchen Walsh, Lilly King, Katharine Berkoff, Alex Walsh, Hali Flickinger, Jack Aikins, Phoebe Bacon, and more transform their mental game, manage pressure, and build real confidence that lasts.
We dive into:
• What “real confidence” actually is
• How athletes can handle nerves, doubt, and negative thoughts
• Why faking confidence can hold athletes back
• How Christen tailors mindset work across different types of athletes
• The breakthroughs behind Olympic medals and World Records
• Tools athletes can start applying today
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- Instagram: coach_christen
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If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent who wants a deeper look into what really drives performance under pressure, this episode is for you.
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