Kristin Allen is a two-time World Champion in the sport of acrobatic gymnastics and a member of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. After leaving competitive sport, Kristin performed with Pippin on Broadway, Cirque du Soleil, and the Kellogg’s Tour of Champions. Today, Kristin is the founder and president of the Acrobatic Gymnastics Foundation, the Chairwoman of the National Gymnastics Foundation, and an active investor and advisor in early-stage companies.In this conversation, Kristin and Chris dig into the mindset, training, and performance techniques necessary to reach the elite levels of a sport. Kristin shares lesser-known aspects of reaching the top—namely, what comes after World Champion? She shares insightful lessons on disentangling our identities from our profession and designing sustainable practices for mental health and athletic recovery.For the video, transcript, and show notes, visit https://forcingfunctionhour.com/kristin-allen.

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