Di talks with Rachel Neylan, former professional road cyclist, Olympian, and all-around powerhouse about the power of choices not sacrifices. From a young girl watching the Olympics on TV to standing on the podium as a World Championship silver medallist, Rachel’s perseverance is nothing short of inspiring.

We dive into:

✨ The calculated risks and choices [note she doesn’t call these sacrifices] Rachel took to achieve success in professional cycling

✨ How resilience and work ethic shaped her career and personal growth

✨ The importance of identity and purpose beyond athletics

✨ Powerful insights on the parallels between high performance in sports and business

✨ Her transition from elite sports to a new path in performance coaching and consulting

Rachel’s story is a testament to the power of determination, adaptability, & self-belief. Making the transition from athlete to consultant & high-performance coach, Rachel draws on her combined success as a professional athlete & academic knowledge to incorporate her unique insights into high-performance optimisation, resilience-building and team optimisation. What is irrefutable is her passion for empowering others combined with her infectious enthusiasm.

WHO IS RACHEL NEYLAN OLY?

Based in Europe, Rachel Neylan, is an Australian former professional road cyclist and Olympian with over a decade of experience in World Tour Cycling. Her journey from a practicing Sydney-based physiotherapist to a World Championship Silver medalist in just 5 years showcases her exceptional drive and tenacity. Her career highlights include a World Championship Silver medal, Olympic Games representation and consistent world-class performances. Rachel has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and is currently studying MSc in Coaching Psychology.

FIND RACHEL AT:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-neylan/

Website https://www.rachelneylan.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachneylan/

OTHER EPISODES:

Listen to our episode with Margot Foster OLY here: https://shows.acast.com/the-power-of-women-podcast/episodes/ep25-margot-foster-am-oly-champion-of-the-boardroom

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