Beyond the Medal: The Mindset of a Champion with Iris Zimmerman

Limitless Minds

Guest: Iris Zimmerman – Olympian, US Fencing Hall of Fame Inductee, Performance Psychology Specialist at Deloitte, and Co-Host of Untrained Podcast

Topics Covered:

• Iris’s Journey to Excellence – From winning a world championship at 14 to making the Olympic team in 2000
• The Role of Mindset in Success – How mental training and performance psychology shaped her athletic career
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – The struggles of feeling like a fraud, even at the highest levels of achievement
• Lessons from Elite Sports – The impact of parenting, coaching styles, and mental resilience on high performance
• Transitioning Beyond Sport – How she navigated life after elite competition and now helps others do the same
• Managing Comparison in a Social Media Age – Strategies for staying focused on your own journey and avoiding the comparison trap
• Untraining Toxic Productivity – The importance of breaking free from overworking and redefining success