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April 15, 2025 41 mins

Sandee shares insights into her transition from being an ice skating gold medalist to her current roles as a speaker and author, acknowledging the complexity of her journey.

* Sandee's experience with mentorship and coaching

* Sandee's speaking engagements and training programs

* Sandee's experience with the Los Angeles Tribune Global Podcast Network

Sandee Sgarlata's Journey to Entrepreneurship

Sandee Sgarlata shares her personal journey, highlighting the impact of her brother's death, lack of parental guidance, and her father's advice to take secretary classes in high school. She discusses how these experiences ultimately shaped her entrepreneurial spirit and led her to start her own coaching business.

Sandee Sgarlata's Journey from Skating to Coaching

Sandee Sgarlata reflects on the impact of the Tanya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan incident on her coaching career, leading to a surge in interest in figure skating. She discusses her transition from figure skating to entrepreneurship, her experience in IT recruiting, and her eventual shift into life coaching, emphasizing the importance of peak performance and mindfulness in her coaching approach.

Expansion into Television and Podcasting

Alana and Sandee talk about Sandee's new venture into television and podcasting, with Sandee launching a show called Peak Performance Playbook and repurposing it as a podcast. Sandee explains the differences in production between television and podcasts, the format of the show, and the platforms where the shows will be available.

Sandee Sgarlata's Journey

Sandee Sgarlata recounts her diverse career journey, from being a skater to starting her own tech startup, experiencing a divorce, and re-entering the corporate world. She shares the challenges she faced, including financial struggles and personal hardships, and how she overcame them to build a successful career and find happiness.

Sandee Sgarlata's Book and Personal Journey

Alana Cahoon inquires about Sandee Sgarlata's book and its origins, prompting Sandee to recount the emotional significance behind the title and the personal experiences that influenced the book's content. Sandee shares how her brother's passing and other life events shaped her journey towards writing the book, which also includes elements of self-improvement and a mini memoir.

Discussion on Conscious Living and Leadership

Alana and Sandee share their perspectives on happiness, emphasizing that it is a practice and journey rather than a destination. They discuss the significance of conscious living and leadership, stressing the need to tap into consciousness and mindfulness to keep up with the changing world. They encourage individuals to be examples for others and show up in the world as conscious leaders.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Sandee Sgarlata provides her contact details, including her social media handles, website, and podcast information. She also mentions a free call scheduling option and an e-book titled "Peak Performance Secrets," which delves into discovering one's zone of genius. Alana Cahoon confirms the title of the e-book and discusses its content, emphasizing the formula for finding one's zone of genius.

https://sandeesgarlata.com/

Visit Alana's website https://www.alanacahoon.com/ where peace and abundance comes in all different forms! 

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