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The Athlete’s Voice

The Athlete’s Voice

By Yona Knight-Wisdom

The Stories behind The Success, from The Athletes.
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Go Read My eBook! | The A.I.M. 017

The Athlete’s VoiceAug 01, 2022

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Secrets To Success | The A.I.M. 020

Secrets To Success | The A.I.M. 020

In todays episode I discuss the challenges with book writing, my problem with my health problems, Anthony Joshua's 'meltdown', and discovering my own secrets to success

Aug 22, 202228:29
The Sober Spell Is Over | The A.I.M. 019

The Sober Spell Is Over | The A.I.M. 019

In todays episode I discuss a good conversation I had with the JOA President, the end of my three and a half year sober spell, and a girl I met!

Aug 15, 202218:46
Play The Game, Not The Occasion | The A.I.M. 018

Play The Game, Not The Occasion | The A.I.M. 018

On today's episode I discuss the encouragement Ady gave to me before competing, my new-found attention to detail in competition training, Adam Peaty's controversial comments, my overthinking issues, a compliment of being hard to follow, and finally a feeling of happiness at the end of a competition season!

Aug 08, 202229:41
Go Read My eBook! | The A.I.M. 017

Go Read My eBook! | The A.I.M. 017

In today's episode I discuss how I need to be less passive, why Levi Roots is now more than just a sponsor, my out of character moment, the release of my eBook, and an interesting Team Jamaica meeting here at the Commonwealth Games.

Aug 01, 202243:53
A YonaKW Style Meltdown | The A.I.M. 016

A YonaKW Style Meltdown | The A.I.M. 016

On today's episode I discuss what a meltdown looks like for me, whether I failed deliberately, the synergy between the build up for this and the last Commonwealth Games, my avoidance of being told to stop, and the completion of The A.I.M. Introduction.

Jul 25, 202229:54
You Never Know Who You Can Positively Impact | The A.I.M. 015

You Never Know Who You Can Positively Impact | The A.I.M. 015

In today's episode I discuss why I no longer feel like I need to prove myself in Leeds, the virtual school visits I did, my focus on body management until Commonwealths, why my opinions of Mo Farah have been completely reversed, and more exciting changes from FINA.

Jul 18, 202237:03
I’m Writing An eBook | The A.I.M. 014

I’m Writing An eBook | The A.I.M. 014

In today's episode I discuss my goal to win an Olympic Silver Medal, why my efforts on YouTube were worthwhile if not for financial gain, and my upcoming eBook

Jul 18, 202225:48
Take The Risk | The A.I.M. 013

Take The Risk | The A.I.M. 013

On today's episode I discuss my semi-final struggles, my social connections, taking a risk and failing, taking a risk and succeeding, the gift and curse of high expectations, and the benefits of informed internal decision making.

Jul 18, 202238:55
Big Moves From FINA | The A.I.M. 012

Big Moves From FINA | The A.I.M. 012

On today's episode I discuss my hopes for being more charitable in the future, hiding likes on instagram, my support of FINA's new transgender ruling, protecting value, a huge test of my resilience, and my split World Championship prelim vision coming true!

Jul 18, 202236:59
The Best Advice My Dad Gave To Me | The A.I.M. 011

The Best Advice My Dad Gave To Me | The A.I.M. 011

In today's episode I discuss my Dad's excellent advice, learning Spanish, signing autographs, the by-product of confidence, who I want my results to mean something for, and the relationship between goal-setting and prioritising.

Jul 18, 202236:29
Canada Cup Silver 🥈 | The A.I.M. 010

Canada Cup Silver 🥈 | The A.I.M. 010

In today's episode I discuss the locus of control and why "safe flight" bugs me, the post-retirement transition, why context can't be ignored, what I would like to see done differently in diving, and the growth of my international medal collection!

Jul 18, 202241:04
I’m A Freak Of Nature | The A.I.M. 009

I’m A Freak Of Nature | The A.I.M. 009

In today's episode I discuss why/how/if I'm always so motivated, the fear of being disliked, persistence and discipline, my freakish ability, my social transformation, and Rafael Nadal's greatness as a perfect display of my performance principles.

Jul 18, 202243:54
Experience vs Instinct | The A.I.M. 008

Experience vs Instinct | The A.I.M. 008

In this weeks episode I revisit a conversation I had with Jack Laugher about experience and instinct, social media, talking, sharing and accountability, searching for humility, avoiding comparison, and remembering my achievements.

Jul 18, 202241:51
No Shortcuts | The A.I.M. 007

No Shortcuts | The A.I.M. 007

In today's episode I speak about completing my coaching & mentoring qualification, my next steps with it regarding business, what you can learn from young people, how I would feel about winning the lottery, and the fact that shortcuts actually get you nowhere.

Jul 18, 202238:12
How I Sustain My Energy Levels | The A.I.M. 006

How I Sustain My Energy Levels | The A.I.M. 006

In today's episode I discuss my energy when a week begins and how I maintain it, my appreciation for the opportunities I've had, the value of my time, my weird enjoyment of coaches, a well handled stressful situation and an excellent weekend in Plymouth! It's a long one!

Jul 18, 202244:22
The Fear Of Confidence | The A.I.M. 005

The Fear Of Confidence | The A.I.M. 005

In today's episode I discuss rebuilding my social life, my first ever mentoring session, and why my confidence is high right now.

Jul 18, 202240:03
Channel Your Obsession | The A.I.M. 004

Channel Your Obsession | The A.I.M. 004

In this episode I discuss a test of my dedication, my stress-management strategies, my obsessions, student life, my guilt with my diet taking a nose-dive for the weekend, and when is the right time to give up on something.

Jul 18, 202240:16
Ambition and True Self | The A.I.M. 003

Ambition and True Self | The A.I.M. 003

In today's episode I discuss ambition...a lot, why Jen is a great coach, my coaching qualification, jeopardy and opportunity, the newest Jamaican diver, and appreciating my true self.

Jul 18, 202248:13
Trust The Process | The A.I.M. 002

Trust The Process | The A.I.M. 002

In this weeks episode I discuss my improved eating habits, my story of when I first truly felt like an Olympian thanks to Allyson Felix, learning styles, Duncan Robinson's work ethic, but most importantly I'm reminding myself to trust the process that I'm in.

Jul 18, 202239:24
Post-Olympic Blues | The A.I.M. 001

Post-Olympic Blues | The A.I.M. 001

In this episode I talk about my time with covid, my experience of the post Olympic blues, working with young people, my social circles (or lack of), and my opinions of Manchester United.

Jul 18, 202201:00:13