Ever feel like you’re stuck despite past successes?
In this episode of Bold Moves, Confident Choices, Olympic gold medalist Joe Jacobi opens up about how he faced his toughest moments and emerged stronger than ever.
Joe shares how he transitioned from elite athlete to CEO, how he lost himself along the way, and the powerful shift that brought him back to health and happiness. He reveals how small, intentional steps—like journaling—can create massive transformation and help you get unstuck.
If you're ready to break through your own barriers and take control of your life, Joe’s story will inspire you to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start making bold moves today.
Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- Joe Jacobi’s transition from Olympic athlete to CEO of USA Canoe/Kayak.
- The toll his leadership role took on his mental and physical health.
- How journaling became a key part of Joe’s transformation.
- The concept of Thinking in Waves and how it can guide life decisions.
- The importance of small steps in overcoming life’s challenges.
- Insights on the power of reflection and personal growth.
- Joe’s experience of moving to Spain and finding a new purpose.
- How journaling can disrupt bad habits and improve mental health.
About Joe Jacobi
Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance Coach who specializes in Midlife Peak Performance. After his success as an Olympic athlete, Joe found himself stuck in an unhealthy and unfulfilled phase as CEO of a major sports organization.
Overweight and unhappy, he recognized that his previous success as an athlete was actually exacerbating his situation. Joe turned this crisis around by developing a performance framework and mental models that guided him through one of the most transformative midlife transitions imaginable.
Today, Joe combines his high-performance athletic experience with the values and lifestyle he embraces in Catalunya, Spain, to help senior executives, medical professionals, business owners, and sales leaders overcome the challenges of midlife and unlock their hidden potential.
Through his unique approach, Joe focuses on the art of course correction, the power of small daily steps, and rediscovering joy through movement in nature.
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Mentioned in the Episode
- Derek Sivers’ Blog Post: "One Big Choice Shapes 100 More"
- Joe Jacobi’s Weekly Essay: Thinking in Waves
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