Most people wait to feel ready.

Winners dive in—even if it's a belly flop.

In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Gardner, a competitive performance expert who doesn't just teach winning—she's lived it at the highest level.

At 66 years old, Deborah became the oldest woman to swim the 21-mile Catalina Channel, earning a Guinness World Record and proving something most people miss:

👉 Mindset beats circumstance. Every time.

We talk about what it really takes to compete—whether you're on a stage, leading a team, or fighting through uncertainty.

This is about:

• Turning "belly flops" into breakthroughs
• Owning your lane instead of comparing your path
• Why engagement—not likability—is the real standard of leadership
• How to build an unsinkable mindset in pressure moments

Deborah Gardner is a competitive performance expert, global keynote speaker, and six-time bestselling author who challenges leaders to take action—not just take notes.

At 66, she became the oldest woman to conquer the Catalina Channel, earning a Guinness World Record and redefining what's possible at any stage of life.

Her philosophy is simple and powerful:

YOBO — You Only Breathe Once.

She's known for her no-fluff, high-energy delivery and has been called a "pit bull in a skirt" for her relentless focus on driving results.

Deborah is also the author of the upcoming book "Own Your Lane" (2027), where she challenges individuals to stop comparing—and start competing where they are strongest.

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If you're serious about winning—personally or professionally—don't just listen. Execute.

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👉 Work directly with Coach Trent: https://www.bloomgrowthcoach.com/coaches/trent-clark/

Winners don't guess their way to success—they execute with intention.

In Part 2 of Winning Ways: How to Win, Coach Trent brings it back to fundamentals:

• Win the day
• Stack the days into weeks
• Stack the weeks into months
• And build a life—and business—that wins consistently

Execution isn't occasional. It's daily.

Most people stay busy. Winners stay focused.

👉 The standard:

• Write down your Top 5 priorities daily
• Execute the Top 3 that move the needle
• Schedule them into your calendar intentionally

Multiply that across a team—and now you're operating at a completely different level.

Consistency compounds into elite performance.

Elite teams are built on a strong foundation:

• Integrity
• Humility

• Stability
• Spiritual alignment (values-driven leadership)
• Quality standards

• Coachability
• Adaptability
• Responsibility
• Dependability

• Accountability
• Communication
• Visibility
• Authenticity

Get this right, and you don't just build a team—you build a winning culture.

If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or your team isn't executing at the level you need—

👉 Book a 15-minute call with Coach Trent

👉 Get clarity. Build alignment. Start winning again.

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity

🎧 Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast

In this Winning Ways solo episode, host Trent M. Clark breaks down the habits, mindset, and daily disciplines that separate high performers from everyone else.

Drawing from decades in professional sports, entrepreneurship, and leadership coaching, Trent shares lessons learned from championship environments—lessons that apply directly to business, leadership, and life.

From the power of hyper-learning to the reality of the Pain Exchange, this episode challenges listeners to take ownership of their habits, their discipline, and their results.

Because winners don't stumble into success.

They train for it daily.

Ask yourself one simple question:

What is one habit you need to stop doing immediately?

It might be:

• Sleeping in

• Procrastinating

• Poor preparation

• Lack of communication

Remove that one behavior this week.

Small habit changes create massive long-term results.

Trent also highlights the journey of USA Skeleton athlete Andy Whittier, who is pursuing his Olympic dream while serving in the U.S. Army.

Support Andy and learn more about his upcoming book "Life Head First."

• Leading Winning Teams – Trent M. Clark

• Bloom Growth Coaching System

• Andy Whittier Olympic Support Mission

Podcast:
https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast

Spotify:
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winners-find-a-way/id1578413577

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity

Website:
https://Leadershipity.com

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/

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