Listen "Grit and Mindset: Richard Colman's Success On and Off the Track"
Episode Synopsis
Inthis episode of Owners Outlook, host Shaun Lord sits down with RichardColman, Paralympic gold medalist, and advocate for disability inclusion,mindset, and personal accountability. From childhood athletics in Geelong tothe top of the Paralympic podium and even Bolivia’s infamous Death Road,Richard's story is a testament to grit, belief, and taking ownership of yoursuccess.Here’s what you can expect from thispowerful episode:🏁 EarlyAthletic FoundationsHow Richard’s primary school teacherschampioned inclusion from day oneHis early memories of racing as awheelchair athleteTransitioning from local athletics to eliteglobal competition💡 Mindset& ResilienceOvercoming chronic fatigue and losingfunding post-RioDealing with marginal losses and using themas fuel for growthThe mental edge in elite sport: tactics,belief, and training secrets🏋️♂️ TrainingPhilosophy & CoachingEvolving from sprint-focused training toendurance-based successCoaching today’s athletes with a long-termviewWhy clarity in goal-setting matters—and howto structure your goals🌍 Beyondthe TrackRichard’s post-athletic adventures,including pushing 65km down Death RoadAdvocating for greater inclusion andself-reliance in the disability communityHis passion for mentoring the nextgeneration through sport, education, and mindset