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PPP 023 MATT NOKES

July 18, 2015/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Ed has an exclusive interview with Matt Nokes, Major League baseball player, All-Star, and Silver Slugger.

In this episode you will learn:

What it takes to become a world-class athlete
The secret to Matt’s success
The best advice Matt Nokes ever received
The one thing that changed his whole career
How anyone can become world-class at whatever they do
And much more!

For more on Matt, visit: www.mattnokes.com

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PPP 022 Ingrid Kantola: Open Heart Surgery to The CrossFit Games

June 28, 2015/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Ed chats with elite athlete, Ingrid Kantola who went from being active her entire life to having open heart surgery, then qualifying for The CrossFit Games. Don’t miss this exclusive interview.

What you’ll learn:

What goes on in the mind of an elite athlete during competition
How we are all able to access flow and the zone
The biggest challenges for athletes during competition…and how to overcome them
How sports can help you in other areas of life

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Follow Ingrid here:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ingridkantola/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngridKantolaAthlete

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PPP 021 CHANDLER PARR, PRO SURFER AND MODEL

May 19, 2015/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this anxiously-awaited episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Ed sits down with pro surfer and model, Chandler Parr for an intimate conversation about pro surfing, modeling, and living your best life.

What you’ll learn:

The life of a professional surfer
The life of a professional model
What separates the good from the great
Does pro surfer and model Chandler Parr get insecure or nervous?

All this and more in this exclusive interview.

For more on Chandler, follow her…

On Twitter: @channieparr

On Instagram: @channieparr

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PPP 019 Wimbledon Junior Champion, Noah Rubin

July 17, 2014/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Ed chats about the mental game with Noah Rubin, fresh off his 2014 Wimbledon win.

What you’ll learn:

How Noah got his start in tennis
His 2 keys to success
How John McEnroe has helped his game
The secret to overcoming nervousness
The zone and slumps

Don’t miss this exclusive interview.

Follow Noah on Twitter and Instagram at Noahrubin33.

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PPP 017 Gold Medalist, Allison Jones

March 4, 2014/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the peak performance podcast, Ed talks with Paralympic Gold Medalist Allison Jones from the Sochi Winter Paralympic Games on the mental side of skiing and cycling…with only one leg.

What you’ll learn:

What it was like growing up with only one leg
The secret to a gold medalist mindset
Do elite athletes have negative thoughts?

PPP 016 INSIDE THE MIND OF MICHAEL CHANG

February 21, 2014/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In Episode 016 of the Peak Performance Podcast, Ed Tseng talks with former World #2, French Open champion, youngest player to win a Grand Slam tournament, and one of Ed’s childhood heroes, Michael Chang.

In this exclusive interview, hear about Chang’s amazing run at the 1989 French Open and what was going on through his mind when he started cramping against Ivan Lendl. Ed and Michael also talk about life lessons that can be learned from sports.

Link to the Chang Family Foundation: http://mchang.com/

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PPP 015 From the Sochi Winter Games, US Luger, Preston Griffall

February 9, 2014/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Ed Tseng

In this podcast, Ed Tseng interviews American Luger, Preston Griffall (above, second from right) in Sochi at the Winter Olympics the day after Opening Ceremonies. Recorded over Skype, this conversation talks about the challenges of luge, the atmosphere in Sochi, and what it takes to have the mindset of an Olympian.

For more on Preston Griffall:

http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/GR/Preston-Griffall

Twitter: https://twitter.com/prestongriffall

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PPP 014 CAM CALKOEN, CEREBRAL PALSY TO WORLD-CLASS SPRINTER

November 8, 2013/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, I have a true peak peak performer. Cam Calkoen was born with cerebral palsy and the doctors said he wouldn’t be able to walk and would spend his life in a wheelchair. Neither his parents nor Cam listened. He first learned to ride a bike, and then went on to become a world top 10 100m and 200m sprinter. Cam now travels the world inspiring others. I even give you a sneak peak at the behind the scenes conversation that Cam and I had before the recording. Enjoy!

PPP 013 BRAIN INJURY SURVIVOR, ANN ZUCCARDY

October 21, 2013/1 Comment/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, I speak with Ann Zuccardy, who is a brain injury survivor turned speaker.

What you’ll learn:

How a brain injury survivor can feel smarter than before her injury
The key to adaptation in the face of change
How we can all become more resilient
The secret to clarity and creativity
How to tap into our childlike state

PPP 011 JESSICA LONG, GOLD MEDALIST, PARALYMPICS

August 29, 2013/0 Comments/in Podcast /by Ed Tseng

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, I speak with Jessica Long, 12-time gold medalist, 3-time ESPY winner, and Sullivan Award winner. Jessica has accomplished more things by the age of 21 that most never do in their lives…and Jessica has no legs from the knees down.

In this episode you will learn:

• What it’s like to be an athlete with a disability
• How great athletes overcome adversity
• Where Jessica’s desire comes from
• What mental toughness means to Jessica
• And much more!

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