43. Overcoming Self-Doubt, Learning 7 Languages, and Embracing Failure with Katerina Salandova

01/04/2025 2h 24min

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Ever been told your dream was too big—or too impossible? What does it take to go from being terrified of open water to becoming a vice world champion in the fastest sailing sport? In this episode of The Committed Growth Podcast, we sit down with Katka, a multilingual athlete and psychologist, to unpack how she turned childhood fears and societal limitations into a life of global adventures and Olympic-level training. We talked about curiosity as a superpower, making peace with failure, and how to push forward even when support is scarce. This is your permission slip to chase the impossible—even if you’re not quite sure how you’ll get there yet.Key Points Discussed:- The power of curiosity and childlike thinking in learning, sport, and life- How Katka rewired her fear of water (and what EMDR has to do with it)- What “chasing the impossible” really means when you’re the only one who believes itTell us in the comments—what’s your version of “chasing the impossible”?Connect with Katka:- Kelios Coaching Website: https://kelios-coaching.com/- Bilateral Music Program (for calming & relaxation): https://nas.io/dopamine-boost/products/rxsv- Discover Your Flow Program (mental activation & recovery): https://nas.io/dopamine-boost/products/ncnd- Instagram (Kelios Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/kelios_coaching/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-salandova-76601581/

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