Bring Out the Talent: A Learning and Development Podcast
Bring Out the Talent: A Learning and Development Podcast
Maria Melfa & Jocelyn Allen
High-Stakes Performance: How to Thrive Under Pressure
53 minutes Posted Jun 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
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In this episode of Bring Out the Talent, we’re joined by Olympic gold medalist and keynote speaker Connor Fields for a powerful conversation on mental toughness and resilience. As the first American to win gold in BMX racing, Connor’s story is one of grit, perseverance, and reinvention, from his historic victory in Rio to the life-changing crash in Tokyo that forced a dramatic career pivot. Connor opens up about what it really takes to build mental toughness, not just in elite sports, b...