<p>Ever notice how the higher you achieve, the louder the expectations get? Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington gets it—because she’s lived it in the most high-stakes arena possible.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Charlotte shares how she built mental toughness in a sport that’s equal parts fearless and strategic, why confidence is a <em>practice</em> (not a personality trait), and the simple mindset shift that changed everything for her: swap comparison for admiration.</p><p><strong>You’ll hear about:</strong></p><ul><li>How Charlotte went from new BMX rider to Olympic track fast (without “waiting until she was ready”)</li><li>The tools she uses to stay calm under pressure: breathing + visualization + thought rehearsal</li><li>Why “I have to be the best in the room” is a trap (and what to do instead)</li><li>Individual sport vs. team energy—and how she learned to drop ego and embrace support</li><li>The confidence reframe every woman in leadership needs: comparison → admiration</li></ul><p><strong>Links / Resources</strong></p><ul><li>Follow Charlotte on Instagram: <strong>@</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chazworther/"><strong>ChazWerther</strong></a></li><li>Book mentioned: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4bBG16q"><strong><em>Ego Is the Enemy</em> by Ryan Holiday</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://loud-lifted.kit.com/profile/links"><strong>Loud &amp; Lifted Links</strong></a></li></ul>