When you look at athletes at the highest level, you often see the results.
You rarely see what happens inside. The pressure. The identity. The fear of failing publicly.

In this episode I sit with Adrien Plavsic, former Olympian and NHL player, to explore the mental side of high performance. Our conversation was about the beliefs that shape us, the discomfort we avoid, and the mindset traps that appear when you measure yourself only by outcomes.

Adrien speaks about:
• What happens when your identity becomes tied to results
• Why failure is part of growth and not a threat to your value
• The shift from forcing success to performing in flow
• How discomfort can open clarity when you allow yourself to stay with it
• The mindset behind resilience and emotional strength
• How reframing stress can change performance and wellbeing
• What it really means to build a strong sense of self and personal brand
• The importance of trusting yourself when pressure rises

This conversation is especially meaningful if you carry the weight of always “getting it right”.
You will understand high performance through a more human lens, and see how identity, mindset and self trust influence the way you show up in your life and work.

Press play, and take what you need today.

Andrea Toucinho entered the payments world without a finance background. She was young, surrounded by men, and navigating an industry that can feel intimidating even for experienced professionals.
What changed her path was her determination to learn, stay curious, and build her voice one step at a time.

In this episode we talk about what it really takes for a woman to create authority in finance.
How to start from zero and still position yourself with confidence.
How personal study becomes credibility.
How sharing your insights helps you build a recognisable voice.
And how staying true to yourself can open doors even in the most technical industries.

We also touch on the value of networking, visibility, and speaking opportunities for women who want to stand out in payments and finance.

This conversation is simple, honest, and full of practical lessons for anyone who is building their own space in an industry that wasn’t designed for them.

In this conversation, María Lucia Romero talks with Aelia Kos about bringing spirituality back into the world of business.

Aelia shares how her life once looked perfect from the outside — global stages, achievements, and recognition — but inside she felt completely disconnected. That moment became an awakening.

They talk about the idea of “spirituality in the closet,” the leaders who hide their inner life, and how to reconnect with meaning without giving up ambition.

Some of the key conversation topics:

• How purpose is not something to find, but something to remember
• The difference between an obstacle and a test
• The balance between masculine structure and feminine creativity
• What changes when you lead and build from awareness

This conversation is about slowing down, listening, and remembering that success and spirituality can grow together.

Connect with Aelia Kos on LinkedIn or through her website https://www.aeliakos.com/

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