Podcast appearances and mentions of Robyn Benincasa

Looking for a keynote speaker to inspire and motivate your team? Leadership expert Robyn Benincasa is accepting bookings for 2025-2026 keynote events, offering extreme performance strategies for success. Visit https://robynbenincasa.com/ for details. Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/

Firefighter and champion adventure racer Robyn Benincasa is your ultimate guide to motivational team-building and leadership. She's lived it and learnt lessons the hard way. Benefit from her wisdom through her amazing keynote speeches. They're entertaining and enlightening in equal measure! More details at https://robynbenincasa.com/ Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/

Ignite exceptional organizational performances and inspire breakthrough results with world-renowned team building and motivational speaker Robyn Benincasa's latest keynote: "8 Essential Elements of Extreme Performance." Learn more by visiting https://robynbenincasa.com. Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/

Are you looking to feel motivated and inspired as you head into a New Year? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Robyn Benincasa, award-winning keynote speaker, a 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a 2014 CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and the Founder of The Project Athena Foundation.  Kristel and Robyn discuss goal setting, tips to ignite your spark and more. Tune in now! This is a re-release of this Live Greatly episode.  It was originally released in January of 2024.  Key Takeaways from This Episode: Tips to grow personally and professionally  Keys for resilience Tips to reignite your spark Keys to Robyn's success The importance of community in achieving your goals What has helped Robyn overcome setbacks and challenges A look into Robyn's background as a champion adventure racer Keys to have success with goal setting ABOUT ROBYN BENINCASA: Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. Robyn is an award-winning keynote speaker, a 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a 2014 CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and the Founder of The Project Athena Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of medical or other traumatic setbacks achieve their adventurous dreams. Robyn is known as an inspirational force for leadership, teambuilding, and extreme performance. Her game-changing keynotes have earned Robyn accolades as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World. Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/ The Project Athena Foundation: https://www.projectathena.org/  Robyn's Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynbenincasa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynbenincasa/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/robynbenincasa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobynBenincasa  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/robynbenincasa  About Kristel Bauer: Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Robyn Benincasa is a star in the athletic world, and can now pass on all the lessons she has learned over the course of her remarkable career in a new keynote speech. To hear about her remarkable journey, visit https://robynbenincasa.com/ Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/ Phone: +1 619 368 0600 Email: robyn@worldclassteams.com

Robyn Benincasa (888-584-4177) is a world-class athlete and humanitarian, and she would be happy to share her experience with your team as the keynote speaker at your next business event. To book her for your next event, visit https://robynbenincasa.com/ Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/ Phone: +1 619 368 0600 Email: robyn@worldclassteams.com

Are you looking for that little extra something that will take your team from good to great? Why not hire professional keynote speaker Robyn Benincasa to deliver one of her featured keynote speeches? Go to https://robynbenincasa.com to find out more. Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/ Phone: +1 619 368 0600 Email: robyn@worldclassteams.com

Change your company culture to achieve unlimited success with one of the best female motivational keynote speakers, Robyn Benincasa! She works with businesses of all sizes across all industries to help them become more productive. Learn more at https://robynbenincasa.com Robyn Benincasa City: Cottonwood Address: 1630 Entrada Drive Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/ Phone: +1 619 368 0600 Email: robyn@worldclassteams.com

This episode originally aired September 7, 2015Listen in as Robyn Benincasa, world champion Eco-Challenge Adventure racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record distance paddler inspires us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity. Learn more about Robyn:www.worldclassteams.comwww.projectathena.orgwww.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.PageAlso, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you looking to feel motivated and inspired as you head into a New Year? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Robyn Benincasa, award-winning keynote speaker, a 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a 2014 CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and the Founder of The Project Athena Foundation.  Kristel and Robyn discuss goal setting, tips to ignite your spark and more. Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: Tips to grow personally and professionally  Keys for resilience Tips to reignite your spark Keys to Robyn's success The importance of community in achieving your goals What has helped Robyn overcome setbacks and challenges A look into Robyn's background as a champion adventure racer Keys to have success with goal setting ABOUT ROBYN BENINCASA: Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. Robyn is an award-winning keynote speaker, a 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a 2014 CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and the Founder of The Project Athena Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of medical or other traumatic setbacks achieve their adventurous dreams. Robyn is known as an inspirational force for leadership, teambuilding, and extreme performance. Her game-changing keynotes have earned Robyn accolades as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World. Website: https://robynbenincasa.com/ The Project Athena Foundation: https://www.projectathena.org/  Robyn's Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynbenincasa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynbenincasa/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/robynbenincasa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobynBenincasa  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/robynbenincasa  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale.  With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children.  She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/  To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. You can view Kristel Bauer's speaking reel here.  Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

On today's episode, BJ talks with Eric Quinn, Fractional Integrator for EOS at MCFA, Naval Academy Grad, and former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Eric discusses his journey to the Naval Academy, and how his role as a Fractional Integrator helps bring companies adopting the EOS framework to the next level. Resources mentioned: “How Winning Works” by Robyn Benincasa: https://www.amazon.com/How-Winning-Works-Essential-Leadership/dp/0373892551“How Leadership (Actually) Works” by Larry Yatch: https://www.amazon.com/How-Leadership-Actually-Works-Coordinating-ebook/dp/B09WF2KPPG/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=649723164894&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021743&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3899342270738931596&hvtargid=kwd-1544185871011&hydadcr=22569_13493349&keywords=how+leadership+actually+works&qid=1701191457&s=books&sr=1-1Eric's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmquinn/Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!  MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!  Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com

Our 6th season of The Teamwork Advantage kicks off with a true superstar from the extreme athletics world, Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is the author of “How Winning Works” in which she talks about how she paralleled professions; being a firefighter for San Diego County and competing in the world of extreme athletics.Robyn talks about how, as a true competitor, her team was dropped in outlandish places like the jungles of Borneo.  Her team then had to traverse over 600 miles, using no motorized transportation, with only a paper map and a compass for navigation.   Listen as she tells stories of what she, and her competitors, encountered.  If you think you have it tough, imagine that, if just one of your team members gets sick or decides the challenge is too tough, the whole team is disqualified. Compare that with the difficulty of being a firefighter and understanding when someone else on the team has a stronger proficiency of a task or can relate to a patient better and you have to step back. Robyn's ability to articulate these events will make this one of your favorite episodes of all time! Robyn is also the founder of “Project Athena,” a foundation that helps survivors of tragedy regain control of their lives. Whether it is surviving cancer, or the loss of a limb, she helps build powerful teams of individuals that then turn their setbacks into comebacks.   What a way to kick off our 6th season of The Teamwork Advantage!  For more information on Robyn and her work, visit her websites at: www.WorldClassTeams.com  www.ProjectAthena.org   FREE DOWNLOAD - available on World Class Teams - Robyn's acronym for Teamwork. 

In this episode we are speaking with world champion endurance athlete, and Founder of the Project Athena Foundation, Robyn Benincasa. Today, we will learn how Robyn used her own life experiences to create the space and opportunity for Survivors to grow and achieve adventure … turning their setback into a comeback!Connect with Robyn:Website: RobynBenincasa.comBook: How Winning WorksFacebookInstagramProject Athena Foundation Website: ProjectAthena.org FacebookInstagram**Donate to Tarra's Project Athena Foundation Efforts**CLICK HERE TO SEND A FUTURE SURVIVOR ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIMEClick Here to Make Adventure Possible!!!

In today's Best of Episode we feature Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is a world-class adventure racer, top-50 motivational speaker, and author of the New York bestseller How Winning Works; Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on Earth. She's also the founder of the Athena Project, a nonprofit which enables survivors of serious illnesses and emotional trauma to take part in confidence-building multi-sport adventures and endurance treks. In 2014, Robyn was selected as a CNN hero in recognition of her outstanding work with survivors, and through her inspirational keynotes and epic adventure challenges, she continues to encourage others to emerge stronger from adversity and work relentlessly towards their goals.In this episode, you'll hear from Robyn Benincasa on;(00:17:31) Cultivating courage. When it comes to courage, Robyn believes you're either born with it, or you need to borrow it or build it by surrounding yourself with people who believe in you and setting yourself audacious challenges and goals that benefit others as well as yourself.(00:21:47) Eight essential leadership lessons. According to Robyn's ‘teamwork' acronym, leadership is defined by total commitment, empathy, adversity management, mutual respect, ‘we thinking rather than me thinking,' ownership of the project, relinquishment of ego, and kinetic leadership.(00:27:17) Overcoming adversity. Robyn recalls an extraordinarily challenging situation where her teammates' emotional support and encouragement helped her complete the seemingly impossible challenge of climbing to the top of a 20,000-foot active volcano in Ecuador.(00:44:06) Fulfilling your dreams. We discuss the importance of goal-setting, and Robyn describes how she stays motivated and purpose-driven by always making sure to have a goal or a dream on her calendar to work towards.(00:45:32) Expressing gratitude. Robyn explains how her diagnosis of end-stage osteoarthritis made her grateful for what her body is still capable of accomplishing and inspired her to create Project Athena to provide support and hope for others recovering from illnesses or traumatic experiences.

ResourcesRobyn Benincasa website

Cry and Keep Walking (ft. Robyn Benincasa)Lessons from the valleys to the (literal) peaksOPENING QUOTE:“And this was after three days racing above 14,000 feet nonstop, no sleep, three days into it and then we get to this hut at 15,000 feet and realize, "Dear sweet, baby Jesus. We now have to summit this 19,700 foot active volcano." And then you return to this hut before we ride 250 more miles on our bikes and paddle three days to the finish line. It was nine days for the win.”-Robyn BenincasaGUEST BIO:Robyn Benincasa is a world champion adventure racer, a 2014 CNN hero, a Guinness World Record endurance kayaker, a New York Times bestselling author, and a 23 year veteran San Diego firefighter. She's been named one of the top 50 keynote speakers in the world, the number-one female speaker for meetings.net, and one of the top 10 speakers featured by Harvard Business Review. She's been delivering over 100 keynotes a year for the last 15 years and remains one of the highest demand speakers in the world.Links:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeLinkedInCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[5:18] - Learning from the ExtremeWhat keynote speakers can learn from firefighters and racersRobyn has become world-renowned for the performance of her teams. In keynote speaking, we can learn from her example. Robyn relies heavily on her team of agents, bureau reps, and others who help manage and grow her career. No speaker is a one-person-show.[15:26] - Gaining Stability from SpeedHow going faster helps us stay on courseWhen pro mountain bikers come to rocky, uneven portions of the trail, they speed up. In life, the rocky portions of life often leave us feeling like we need to slow down and reduce our action. In reality, these are the times when we should power up and power through.[17:06] - Turning Setbacks into ComebacksHow to flip the script on your biggest disappointmentsAs Robyn says, “You're not defined by your setbacks. You're defined by your comebacks. We're all going to have those setbacks, so what are we going to do about it? What are we going to do with what we have? “If you're going through hell, go faster.”[37:28] - Humility Over ArroganceA woman who has every right to be prideful — but isn'tRobyn has earned the right to be arrogant, but instead, she's the opposite. Robyn isn't there for the accolades or applause. She's there to lift others up and show them what's possible. She hopes others become the best versions of themselves in the spirit of generosity, and that's what makes her an irresistible choice for bureaus and meeting planners alike.RESOURCES:[2:56] “Adventure Race teams and Audacious Goals,” Harvard Business Review[10:09] Project Athena[27:18] About Altitude SicknessFollow Robyn Benincasa:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeLinkedInProject AthenaFollow Josh Linkner:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeABOUT MIC DROP:Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it's starting point. 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He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza. Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comABOUT eSPEAKERS:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. 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Welcome to Episode #339 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Our guest this week is Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is a World Champion Adventure Racer, Fire Fighter and top Keynote speaker sharing the skills that transfer from Adventure Racing to the corporate world.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Guest: World Champion Adventure Racer and Top Keynote Speaker Robyn Benincasa Endurance News Alistair Brownlee is out of the Pho3nix Sub7 Attempt due to injury! Ironman N. America Championship in Des Moines Course Recon What's new in the 303 Triathlon and Run Races this weekend Ride the Rockies Video of the Week Robyn Benincasa and Project Athena CNN Hero   Feature Interview: Robyn Benincasa Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. Robyn is an award-winning keynote speaker, a 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a 2014 CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and the Founder of The Project Athena Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of medical or other traumatic setbacks achieve their adventurous dreams. Robyn is known as an inspirational force for leadership, teambuilding, and extreme performance. Her game-changing keynotes have earned Robyn accolades as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World, the #1 Female Speaker for Meetings.net, and one of the Top 10 Speakers featured by Harvard Business Review. For the past 15 years, Robyn's keynotes have received rave reviews from user groups, associations, and Fortune 500 companies, including Starbucks, Walmart, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Yahoo, Intel, and more.   When the challenges are steep, the goals audacious, and the competition fierce, Robyn gives individuals and organizations the tools they need to inspire themselves and one another to their greatest heights and across their most challenging finish lines.   Post Interview: Firefighter faces down osteoarthritis and FOUR hip replacements to break world paddleboarding record, paddling non-stop for 90 miles around Californian harbor Robyn Benincasa broke the record in Huntington Beach Harbour The 47-year-old is a lifelong triathlon competitor and adventure racer But she was diagnosed with severe degenerative disease in 2007 It forced Mrs Benincasa to give up on racing altogether So she took on paddleboarding as a new test of her endurance   Robyn's contact information: robyn@projectathena.org robyn@worldclassteams.com     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Alistair Brownlee is out of the Pho3nix Sub7 Attempt due to injury! Joe Skipper joins Kristian Blummenfelt, Katrina Matthews and Nicola Spirig who will attempt to defy the impossible and break 7 hours and 8 hours for men and women respectively over the full distance. Joe's mentality is that no one, not even the dominant Norwegians and Kristian Blummenfelt is unbeatable.   Dual Olympic champion and Sub7 aspirant Alistair Brownlee has been ruled out of the Pho3nix Sub7Sub8 Project, powered by Zwift due to a stress response in his hip that requires immediate treatment. Brownlee will be replaced by fellow Brit and PTO world number six Joe Skipper who takes his shot at making history against reigning Olympic and World Champion Kristian Blummenfelt on Sunday at the DEKRA Lausitzring in Senftenberg, Germany.   It is a cruel blow for Brownlee, who along with MANA Group CEO and Pho3nix Foundation board member Chris McCormack was part of the initial team that developed the concept of delivering the first sub-7 hour full distance triathlon in late 2019.   “We are extremely disappointed with the announcement, but when you are pushing your body to the limit like Alistair has been, it's a fine line,” said McCormack. ‘Alistair is a true professional and will be there to support Joe, who has been preparing for Ironman Nice at the end of June, so in good shape to take on the challenge.''   ‘It's not going to get easier with Joe', said Blummenfelt. ‘He has a better full distance resume and a higher world ranking than Alistair. I'm looking forward to the challenge.'   “Honestly, I'm devastated, said Brownlee. ‘I was frustrated to miss St George, and now this. I'm gutted. I was so invested in the process and loved working with my team. This was the goal that stimulated me again in the sport, on par with the Olympics. I'll do what I can to support Joe.”   Brownlee, who also missed the recent Ironman World Championships in Utah, will support Skipper by pacing him in the swim, and will also join the commentary team for the live broadcast on Sub7Sub8.com. Brownlee replaces Richard Varga on Skipper's team, with Jonny Brownlee also dropping out to be replaced by German national marathon champion Frank Schauer. Skipper retains the support of the bike pacemaking team led by Alex Dowsett, who is fresh off riding in the Giro d'Italia.     Ironman Des Moines Course Swim This unique 2-loop swim course will take athletes counterclockwise in popular Grays Lake. Starting at the boat ramp, athletes will make their way to the bridge where spectators can get an up-close look at their athlete. Before starting lap 2, athletes will get out of the water, cross the peninsula and head back in the water. This 2-loop, spectator friendly swim course is a great way to kick off your race day.     Bike The rolling hills of this 1-loop bike course will take athletes through some of Iowa's best sights. Athletes will head west through beautiful West Des Moines before hitting the rolling hills of Dallas County and famous bridges of Madison County. In the heart of the course, athletes will ride through Winterset, the birthplace of John Wayne, before heading back north to Des Moines. May the wind be at your back and sun on your face. 4079 ft of elevation gain.     Run Athletes can expect an entertainment packed; 3-loop run course. After exiting T2, athletes will run around Grays Lake before heading downtown to the spectator packed Locust St where local restaurants, bars and parks will give the athletes tons of energy for their final leg of the race. Finish line will once again be in the heart of the entertainment district of downtown Des Moines: Court Ave. Music, lights, and the cheers of the crowd will give the athletes that final burst of adrenaline they crave. Be sure to soak in the beautiful Iowa summer night.     What's New in the 303:   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Races in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the Week: Robyn Benincasa is a CNN Hero       Closing: Good luck to those racing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga and Ironman Tulsa this weekend! Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Welcome to Episode #339 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Our guest this week is Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is a World Champion Adventure Racer, Fire Fighter and top Keynote speaker sharing the skills that transfer from Adventure Racing to the corporate world.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Guest: World Champion Adventure Racer and Top Keynote Speaker Robyn Benincasa Endurance News Alistair Brownlee is out of the Pho3nix Sub7 Attempt due to injury! Ironman N. America Championship in Des Moines Course Recon What's new in the 303 Triathlon and Run Races this weekend Ride the Rockies Video of the Week Robyn Benincasa and Project Athena CNN Hero   Feature Interview: Robyn Benincasa Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. Robyn is an award-winning keynote speaker, a 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a 2014 CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and the Founder of The Project Athena Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of medical or other traumatic setbacks achieve their adventurous dreams. Robyn is known as an inspirational force for leadership, teambuilding, and extreme performance. Her game-changing keynotes have earned Robyn accolades as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World, the #1 Female Speaker for Meetings.net, and one of the Top 10 Speakers featured by Harvard Business Review. For the past 15 years, Robyn's keynotes have received rave reviews from user groups, associations, and Fortune 500 companies, including Starbucks, Walmart, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Yahoo, Intel, and more.   When the challenges are steep, the goals audacious, and the competition fierce, Robyn gives individuals and organizations the tools they need to inspire themselves and one another to their greatest heights and across their most challenging finish lines.   Post Interview: Firefighter faces down osteoarthritis and FOUR hip replacements to break world paddleboarding record, paddling non-stop for 90 miles around Californian harbor Robyn Benincasa broke the record in Huntington Beach Harbour The 47-year-old is a lifelong triathlon competitor and adventure racer But she was diagnosed with severe degenerative disease in 2007 It forced Mrs Benincasa to give up on racing altogether So she took on paddleboarding as a new test of her endurance   Robyn's contact information: robyn@projectathena.org robyn@worldclassteams.com     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Alistair Brownlee is out of the Pho3nix Sub7 Attempt due to injury! Joe Skipper joins Kristian Blummenfelt, Katrina Matthews and Nicola Spirig who will attempt to defy the impossible and break 7 hours and 8 hours for men and women respectively over the full distance. Joe's mentality is that no one, not even the dominant Norwegians and Kristian Blummenfelt is unbeatable.   Dual Olympic champion and Sub7 aspirant Alistair Brownlee has been ruled out of the Pho3nix Sub7Sub8 Project, powered by Zwift due to a stress response in his hip that requires immediate treatment. Brownlee will be replaced by fellow Brit and PTO world number six Joe Skipper who takes his shot at making history against reigning Olympic and World Champion Kristian Blummenfelt on Sunday at the DEKRA Lausitzring in Senftenberg, Germany.   It is a cruel blow for Brownlee, who along with MANA Group CEO and Pho3nix Foundation board member Chris McCormack was part of the initial team that developed the concept of delivering the first sub-7 hour full distance triathlon in late 2019.   “We are extremely disappointed with the announcement, but when you are pushing your body to the limit like Alistair has been, it's a fine line,” said McCormack. ‘Alistair is a true professional and will be there to support Joe, who has been preparing for Ironman Nice at the end of June, so in good shape to take on the challenge.''   ‘It's not going to get easier with Joe', said Blummenfelt. ‘He has a better full distance resume and a higher world ranking than Alistair. I'm looking forward to the challenge.'   “Honestly, I'm devastated, said Brownlee. ‘I was frustrated to miss St George, and now this. I'm gutted. I was so invested in the process and loved working with my team. This was the goal that stimulated me again in the sport, on par with the Olympics. I'll do what I can to support Joe.”   Brownlee, who also missed the recent Ironman World Championships in Utah, will support Skipper by pacing him in the swim, and will also join the commentary team for the live broadcast on Sub7Sub8.com. Brownlee replaces Richard Varga on Skipper's team, with Jonny Brownlee also dropping out to be replaced by German national marathon champion Frank Schauer. Skipper retains the support of the bike pacemaking team led by Alex Dowsett, who is fresh off riding in the Giro d'Italia.     Ironman Des Moines Course Swim This unique 2-loop swim course will take athletes counterclockwise in popular Grays Lake. Starting at the boat ramp, athletes will make their way to the bridge where spectators can get an up-close look at their athlete. Before starting lap 2, athletes will get out of the water, cross the peninsula and head back in the water. This 2-loop, spectator friendly swim course is a great way to kick off your race day.     Bike The rolling hills of this 1-loop bike course will take athletes through some of Iowa's best sights. Athletes will head west through beautiful West Des Moines before hitting the rolling hills of Dallas County and famous bridges of Madison County. In the heart of the course, athletes will ride through Winterset, the birthplace of John Wayne, before heading back north to Des Moines. May the wind be at your back and sun on your face. 4079 ft of elevation gain.     Run Athletes can expect an entertainment packed; 3-loop run course. After exiting T2, athletes will run around Grays Lake before heading downtown to the spectator packed Locust St where local restaurants, bars and parks will give the athletes tons of energy for their final leg of the race. Finish line will once again be in the heart of the entertainment district of downtown Des Moines: Court Ave. Music, lights, and the cheers of the crowd will give the athletes that final burst of adrenaline they crave. Be sure to soak in the beautiful Iowa summer night.     What's New in the 303:   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Races in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the Week: Robyn Benincasa is a CNN Hero       Closing: Good luck to those racing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga and Ironman Tulsa this weekend! Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Adventure racing world champion and CNN hero Robyn Benincasa - shares the 8 essential elements of teamwork, how ego plays into team building, and how to choose great people to build a successful team. Learn more about Robyn Benincasa: https://premierespeakers.com/robyn_benincasa Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

In this episode, we talk with Robyn Benincasa, who is a Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Full-time Firefighter, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author. THOUGHT #1You're Never Defined by Your Setback, You're Defined by Your Comeback.THOUGHT #2In Three Words, I Can Sum Up Everything I've Learned about Life: It Goes On. – Robert FrostCONNECT:Website: WorldClassTeams.comBook: How Winning Works: 8 Essential Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on EarthInstagram: RobynBenincasaLinkedin: Robyn BenincasaBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:"My Hero" (Foo Fighters) - YouTube.comScottish Highland Games - wikipedia.orgCNN Heroes - CNN.comEncyclopedia Brittanica - brittanica.comGuinness Book of World Records - GuinnessWorldRecords.comNT Times - NYTimes.comHarvard Business Review - hbr.orgPresident Barak Obama - WhiteHouse.govBono (U2) - wikipedia.orgJudo - wikipedia.orgArthritis - arthritis.orgBowflex - bowflex.comChuck Norris - wikipedia.orgProject Athena - RobynBenincasa.comIronman Triathlon - ironman.comAlison Levine - AlisonLevine.comMount Everest - NationalGeographic.orgBethany Hamilton - BethanyHamilton.comRobert Downy Jr. - wikipedia.orgMCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) - Marvel.comRobert Frost - wikipedia.orgNight to Shine - TimTebowFoundation.org Tim Tebow - TimTebow.comAutism - autismspeaks.orgTuberculosis - wikipedia.orgTom Peters - TomPeters.comMount Kilimanjaro - NationalGeographic.orgHard Rock International – HardRock.comBooky Call - https://www.bookycall.combookstarPR - bookstarPR.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comLeadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelROBYN BENINCASA'S BIO:Robyn Benincasa is a top motivational keynote speaker on leadership, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, founder of Project Athena, and bestselling author. Robyn won two World Adventure Races and holds three Guinness World Records for long-distance kayaking. Her book on teamwork and leadership, How Winning Works, is a New York Times bestseller. Her entertaining keynotes show audiences the foundations of inspired leadership and how to win as a team.Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, an adventure racing world champion, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full-time firefighter who advises organizations on building World Class Teams of their own. One of the highest-rated, female motivational speakers who regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business icons, her customers include many Fortune companies like Starbucks, Deloitte, Aflac, Fast Company, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, ARAMARK, Siemens, 3M, Coldwell Banker, Ameriprise, Microsoft, AT&T. With a background in marketing, she was previously in corporate sales with Baxter and Allergan and is currently a full-time firefighter who was on America's first all female fire crew.  Eco-Challenge World Champion, CNN Hero, Founder of the Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), 3x Guinness World Record Distance Paddler and proud owner of 2 metal ‘bionic hips', Robyn definitely knows a thing or two about creating Human Synergy – “that magic that allows groups of ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things together.” Her New York Times bestselling book, How Winning Works, published by Harlequin has been reviewed as “an excellent resource for all business owners on approaching challenges with a team mentality.”For the last 20 years, she and her teammates have been competing at the front of the pack in the most unique and compelling classrooms on earth—the jungles of Borneo, the Himalayan peaks of Tibet, the rivers of Fiji, the rainforests of Ecuador and the desert of Namibia – studying the good, the bad, and the not-so-pretty in extreme teamwork and mastering the skills required to inspire a group of semi-exhausted people through a seemingly endless series of checkpoints, in pursuit of a seemingly impossible goal, working against crazy deadlines, in constantly changing conditions and all in pursuit of a huge hairy audacious goal. Sounds a lot like your life as a business leader, right?It is through these harrowing, life-affirming and often hilarious experiences in the world's most grueling challenges that she has emerged with her refreshing and truly unique perspective on what it takes to build the kind of World Class Teams that succeed against all odds, that triumph in the face of adversity and that win as one in times of great challenge and change. Whether you're trying to beat the competition to market, scale a looming mountain of a project or simply get your team all marching in the same direction, Robyn's 8 Essential Elements of Human Synergy will coach you to the finish line of success.More About Robyn Benincasa…NBC, ABC, CNN, ESPN, USA Network, The Today Show, Live With Regis, Dateline NBC, The Discovery Channel, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Runners World and Outside Magazine have all featured Robyn and her teams' amazing accomplishments. Most recently, Robyn was named one of the Top 10 Speakers Featured by the Harvard Business Review and one of the Top 10 New York Times Bestselling Authors Who Can Better Your Company and Your Life in 2018. She has also been named a Top 5 Business Speaker for five years by Speaking.com and one of the 10 Highest Rated Inspirational Speakers for Business by Derek Sweeney. Robyn accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run their first triathlon, start their own adventure racing teams, hike across the Grand Canyon with a group of Survivors, or start their own businesses. This is, after all, who she is and what she does: Robyn Benincasa inspires people to grab life with one hand, grab their teammates with the other, and to create that special magic that makes all of us better together than we ever would have been alone!To some of Robyn's rave reviews, check out her spotlight. 

Robyn Benincasa is a world-class adventure racer, top-50 motivational speaker, and author of the New York bestseller How Winning Works; Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on Earth. She's also the founder of the Athena Project, a nonprofit which enables survivors of serious illnesses and emotional trauma to take part in confidence-building multi-sport adventures and endurance treks. In 2014, Robyn was selected as a CNN hero in recognition of her outstanding work with survivors, and through her inspirational keynotes and epic adventure challenges, she continues to encourage others to emerge stronger from adversity and work relentlessly towards their goals.In this episode, you'll hear from Robyn Benincasa on;(00:17:31) Cultivating courage. When it comes to courage, Robyn believes you're either born with it, or you need to borrow it or build it by surrounding yourself with people who believe in you and setting yourself audacious challenges and goals that benefit others as well as yourself.(00:21:47) Eight essential leadership lessons. According to Robyn's ‘teamwork' acronym, leadership is defined by total commitment, empathy, adversity management, mutual respect, ‘we thinking rather than me thinking,' ownership of the project, relinquishment of ego, and kinetic leadership.(00:27:17) Overcoming adversity. Robyn recalls an extraordinarily challenging situation where her teammates' emotional support and encouragement helped her complete the seemingly impossible challenge of climbing to the top of a 20,000-foot active volcano in Ecuador.(00:44:06) Fulfilling your dreams. We discuss the importance of goal-setting, and Robyn describes how she stays motivated and purpose-driven by always making sure to have a goal or a dream on her calendar to work towards.(00:45:32) Expressing gratitude. Robyn explains how her diagnosis of end-stage osteoarthritis made her grateful for what her body is still capable of accomplishing and inspired her to create Project Athena to provide support and hope for others recovering from illnesses or traumatic experiences.

“‘Let's go for a walk, you know, let's go for a run.' And whatever she could do, if she couldn't run, she'd walk. If she couldn't walk, she'd do something else. And she always put an adventure on her calendar so that when she was going through her chemo, she wasn't just a cancer patient, she was a mountaineer in training, or she was, you know, training for her next adventure race or ultra run,” says Robyn Benincasa regarding her friend, Louise.   This week, we're continuing our Classics with some conversations that help us understand how to live life in a way that makes us happier. In this episode you'll learn…   How people who spend money on experiences are happier than those who spend money on materials How getting involved with experiences can improve your life How experiences change how you think of yourself If you want to watch the full episodes, Cornell Happiness Expert asks if Money Can Buy Happiness Episode 032: https://youtu.be/qWPUVK2ow3Y How Adventure Transforms You - Robyn Benincasa Episode 02: https://youtu.be/9uqTIBRR0zY   SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

Originally aired February 22, 2016Robyn Benincasa is a world champion Eco-Challenge Adventure racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record distance paddler. On top of that, she had a career as a San Diego firefighter. She's here to inspire us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity through stories of multiple hundred-mile paddling races and helping others to come from huge life challenges. Need a dose of kick it and go?  Don't miss this episode.www.projectathena.orgwww.worldclassteams.comwww.robynbenincasa.comStop waiting for your next adventure and start seeking your ‘someday' today at www.frostriver.com/adventuresports. Use promo code ADVENTURE for free shipping on your next order.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Stoyan Yankov, Co-Founder of The Leaders Who Care, welcomes on the podcast Robyn Benincasa, a two-time World Champion Adventure racer, Firefighter and Keynote speaker. Tune in and: ✔️ Dig into the meaning and the true components of TEAMWORK, ✔️ Discover what wonders a truly resilient and purpose-driven team can achieve, ✔️ Hear from the expert in resilience how to endure this difficult time and find strength within, and much more! When the challenges are steep and the competition fierce, Robyn Benincasa provides the tools individuals and organizations need to cross their most challenging finish lines. As a two-time World Champion Adventure racer, San Diego Firefighter, and CNN Hero, Robyn knows a thing or two about creating Human Synergy, or as she puts it, “That magic that allows ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things together.” Through harrowing experiences in places like the jungles of Borneo and the Himalayan peaks, Robyn has studied the good, the bad, and the not-so-pretty of Extreme Teamwork. Her refreshing and unique techniques build and foster impactful, inspired teams that succeed against all odds and turn setbacks into comebacks. Her game-changing keynotes inspire us to grab life with one hand, our teammates with the other and create that special magic that makes each of us stronger together than we could ever be alone.

In this special bonus episode on Productivity Mastery, Stoyan Yankov, as the co-founder of The Leaders Who Care, welcomes on The Leaders Who Care podcast Robyn Benincasa, a two-time World Champion Adventure racer, Firefighter and Keynote speaker. Tune in and: ✔️ Dig into the meaning and the true components of TEAMWORK, ✔️ Discover what wonders a truly resilient and purpose-driven team can achieve, ✔️ Hear from the expert in resilience how to endure this difficult time and find strength within, and much more! When the challenges are steep and the competition fierce, Robyn Benincasa provides the tools individuals and organizations need to cross their most challenging finish lines. As a two-time World Champion Adventure racer, San Diego Firefighter, and CNN Hero, Robyn knows a thing or two about creating Human Synergy, or as she puts it, “That magic that allows ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things together.” Through harrowing experiences in places like the jungles of Borneo and the Himalayan peaks, Robyn has studied the good, the bad, and the not-so-pretty of Extreme Teamwork. Her refreshing and unique techniques build and foster impactful, inspired teams that succeed against all odds and turn setbacks into comebacks. Her game-changing keynotes inspire us to grab life with one hand, our teammates with the other and create that special magic that makes each of us stronger together than we could ever be alone. Enjoy the special episode!

Robyn Benincasa is a 2014 CNN hero. She is a San Diego firefighter and 10 time Iron Man finisher. She's a world champion, adventure racer, and three time Guinness endurance paddling and a world record holder. Robyn was at the top of her game when an injury ended that path for her. Rather than give up on her dreams, Robyn turned her setback into a victory not only for herself, but countless others she’s helped.In this episode, we share snippets of Robyn’s original interview. Listen in as she talks about what adventure racing is, how she turned a major injury into world records, and the work she does to help anyone ready to make a comeback in their own lives.Subscribe to our Newsletter!Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow Us On TwitterSubscribe on YouTube

Robyn Benincasa is a Winner.  She is the founder of World Class Teams, an adventure racing  world champion, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a firefighter who advises organizations on building World Class  Teams of their own. One of the highest-rated, female motivational  speakers who regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business  icons, her customers include many Fortune companies like Starbucks and Fast Company to Boeing and Microsoft.  Robyn is the Founder of the Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), she holds 3 Guinness World Records as a Long Distance Paddler, is a New York Times best selling author and is the proud owner of 2 metal 'bionic hips'. Host Jamie Allison talks to Robyn about being defined by your comeback story, building your confidence wall, motivating yourself and your team through tough times and creating team synergy under pressure. She is the definition of a high performer! Please consider leaving a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Tell Robyn and Jamie what you think about this episode.   www.bigideabigmoves.com  Need Help Getting Back to Work? Visit: https://mailchi.mp/f53826f39bca/careercoaching JazzHR - awarded the most UserFriendly ATS

Today on The Atlanta Small Business Show we are joined by Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is a World Champion Adventure Racer, San Diego City Firefighter, CNN Hero, Guinness World Record holder, 10x Ironman Triathlete, New York Times Best-Selling Author of How Winning Works, and Founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation. For the past 20 years, Robyn and her teammates have studied teambuilding, leadership and performance in the most extreme classrooms on Earth: the jungles of Borneo, the Himalayan peaks of Tibet,, the rainforests of Ecuador, and the epic brush fires of Southern California (just to name a few)! It is through these harrowing, and often hilarious experiences that Robyn has emerged with her unique perspective on what it takes to succeed against all odds. Today Jim and Robyn tackle the topic of keeping momentum and your motivation during difficult times. Tune-in for more from Robyn. https://www.myasbn.com/small-business-shows/atlanta-small-business-show/how-cnn-hero-best-selling-author-and-firefighter-robyn-benincasa-finds-her-motivation-through-difficult-times/

As part of our ongoing coverage of the Coronavirus, we’re pleased to welcome Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer, San Diego City firefighter, New York Times best-selling author, and Founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation. https://www.cbtnews.com/ny-times-best-selling-author-robyn-benincasa-discusses-lessons-in-teamwork-as-a-frontline-worker-during-the-pandemic/

Robyn Benincasa is an expert on leadership and team building. Her expertise comes not as a result of classroom education or a lucrative corporate career, but through decades of extreme challenges and relying on teamwork. She was part of America's first all- female fire crew, and has spent years battling blazes alongside a team. She's completed numerous adventure races around the world. From the jungles of Borneo to remote locations in Tibet, there are few places Robyn has not conquered. But just when she was at her peak, Robyn collapsed in a race. A crushing diagnosis followed, effectively ending Robyn's way of life.Rather than accept the diagnosis as an end to challenges, Robyn accepted it as a new challenge. She went on to earn a new world record and launch a non-profit to help other Survivors of medical or emotional trauma make a comeback in life. Project Athena adopts Robyn's expertise in endurance racing, teamwork, and, resilience to guide others through their challenges. Listen in as Robyn shares her stories of training with Mark Burnett and former Navy SEALS, how being fired opened up opportunity, her lessons on teamwork, and how Project Athena provides opportunities for people to change their entire life trajectories. Read our featured article on Robyn BenincasaWatch this Interview on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram:@americansnippets@barballenspeaks@davebrownliveiTunes Not Your Thing? Listen to us on Simplecast and follow us on Spotify.Don't forget to visit us on YouTube for more inspirational content.

Salli O’Donnell is an inspiring female athlete who grew up in Dotham, Alabama participating in the usual “free range” activities such as swimming, running, biking, gymnastics etc. She attended Auburn University as a gymnast, until she blew out her knee sophomore year. She then finished her undergraduate at Texas in Marine Biology and joined the Army National Guard. While military life was busy, Salli used running as her “go to” activity. She competed in her first and only marathon in Berlin in 1988, and then shifted to ultra-marathons. With a growing passion for mountain trail running, a knee replacement in 2010 led her to distance kayaking. In 2012, she competed in Watertribe’s North Carolina Challenge. ***In this episode, Salli and I talk story about her first ultra-distance paddling experience at the North Carolina Challenge and her adventures at Yukon 1000, MR340, and Great Alabama 650. We also discuss what it takes to compete and complete in these long distance races mentally, physically, technically and tactically. Interested in entering one of the races discussed in this episode? Visit these sites:www.yukon1000.orghttps://rivermiles.com (MR340) https://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/calendar/great-alabama-650/www.watertribe.com (North Carolina Challenge)MR340-Allowed 88 hours to complete it. 7 Mandatory checkpoints. Results: 2017-Salli completed this race 4th overall and 1st Female **HOLDS 2nd fastest time record female 44:06Overall Solo Course Records:Joe Mann record 36:39 Robyn Benincasa 38:41 AGE 42YUKON1000- Whitehorse Canada to Dalton Highway Bridge in Alaska just over the Arctic Circle. 10 DAYS to CompleteNo back-ups, no safety blanketsAbsolutely self-sufficientBraided and poorly mapped channelsResults: Salli O-Donnell and Paul Cox in 2018 took 5th overall in 7 days, 9 hours and 45 minutes. Course Records: Team Hendron and Team After the Gold Rush at 6 days, 2 hour, 11 minutes GREAT ALABAMA 650-12 entries in 2019 for the first year. Salli was the ONLY FEMALE SOLO ENTERED9 PortagesWeiss: No mandatory downtime (Mile 9)Neely Henry: 45 Minutes (Mile 88)Logan Martin: 45 Minutes (Mile 137)Lay: 30 Minutes (Mile 186)Mitchell: 30 Minutes (Mile 200)Jordan: 30 Minutes (Mile 218)Robert F. Henry: 30 Minutes (Mile 307)Millers Ferry: 30 Minutes (Mile 414)Claiborne: 45 Minutes (Mile 479)Article Mentioned:Smith, Sarah L. What It Takes To Be An Ultrarunner. Trail Runner Magazine, 10 May 2017, trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips/what-it-takes-to-be-an-ultrarunner.html Sara Lavender Smith's list of the top non-physical attributes for ultra-distance:1) Mental Toughness2) Patience3) Respect & Humility 4) Strategic Planning 5) Experience.

Champion adventure racer Robyn Benincasa shares the inspirational story behind Project Athena and teaches us how ordinary teams can be extraordinary when given the right encouragement. Learn more about how to get involved with Project Athena at https://projectathena.org. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Robyn Benincasa is a World Champion Adventure Racer, award-winning motivational speaker, 3x Guinness World Record kayaker, San Diego firefighter, 10x Ironman triathlete, New York Times bestselling author, proud owner of two bionic metal hips, and the Founder and CEO of The 501c3 Project Athena Foundation, which helps survivors live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery.In her New York Times bestselling book, How Winning Works, Robyn shares the essential team building and leadership skills that she and her teammates discovered on their quest to win “the toughest races on Earth”. It isn’t just a book about succeeding at work—it’s a field guide for being a winner in all areas of life. How Winning Works takes readers on an unforgettable adventure and guides them step by step over the finish line to success.In 2014, Robyn was named a CNN Hero for the Project Athena Foundation. Project Athena is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that helps people who have endured life-altering medical setbacks live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery.

Welcome back everyone! Today is an epic conversation with Robyn Benincasa, the adventurer who inspires. Robyn is a world champion adventurer racer, award winning notable motivational speaker, three times Guinness World Record kayaker, San Diego firefighter, 10 times Ironman triathlete, New York Times best selling author, proud owner of two bionic metal hips, and the founder and CEO of the Project Athena Foundation, which helps survivors live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery. In this interview we talk about everything that Robyn is up to. This is one of my most fun conversations. She's extremely inspiring and has some really practical takeaways at the end. Let's dive right into my conversation with Robyn Benincasa. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

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If you’re enduring a difficult time, either physically or emotionally, you are likely focused on the obstacles that lie ahead. Whatever you may be recovering from, be it cancer, major surgery, the loss of a child, or any number of other challenges, moving forward may seem insurmountable. But what if you had something awesome on your calendar—like an ultra-adventure race—that would inspire you to train every day, even on your worst days? Something that would shift your focus away from the SETBACK and make your life all about the COMEBACK? Robyn Benincasa is a World Champion Adventure Racer, sought-after motivational speaker, three-time Guinness World Record kayaker, San Diego firefighter and ten-time Ironman triathlete. Robyn is also the founder and CEO of The Project Athena Foundation, a nonprofit set up to help survivors live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery. Her book, How Winning Works: 8 Essential Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on Earth, is a New York Times bestseller.  Today, Robyn shares her background as an athlete and the medical setback that threatened her ability to race. She explains how her own experience and that of a close friend and breast cancer survivor inspired the idea for Project Athena and describes some of the inspiring survivors who’ve won grants from the foundation. Robyn offers insight around winning as a team player and the differences between being a soloist and a teammate. Listen in to understand the challenges of staying healthy as an ultra-endurance athlete and learn how pushing yourself to ‘dare mighty things’ builds a foundation of confidence! Topics Covered [0:49] The teamwork of firefighting All bring different skills, value Think differently to solve problems [2:57] How Robyn got into fitness Always done sports (e.g.: gymnastics, track) Competing since age 8 [3:43] Robyn’s medical setback End-stage osteoarthritis in both hips Multiple hip replacements [5:42] Robyn’s recovery from hip surgeries Waited year after revised surgery Hip flexor issues on left leg [9:18] The impetus for Project Athena Friend and cancer survivor Louise Cooper Train to climb 7 summits (even on bad days) Live adventure dream as part of recovery Grant includes training, transport and gear [13:05] Examples of inspiring Athena adventurers 3 blind people complete walking marathon Parents lost daughters to HLH Above-the-knee amputee kayak/bike ride Breast cancer survivor, ‘not seen as frail’ [17:05] Robyn’s advice around winning Leave ego at start line ‘Winning is that way’ Focus on what YOU control [21:36] The wisdom in Robyn’s favorite African proverb Go fast alone, go far together Capitalize on each other’s strengths Give weight to those able to handle in moment [26:08] How Robyn transitions from soloist to team player Resistant to team play, angry if strongest/weakest Learned how to be teammate, accept help No finger pointing or blame [28:41] Robyn’s insight on getting better at teamwork Desire to win must overcome ego Surround with experts to reach highest level [31:45] The health aspect of adventure racing Can be healthy when NOT racing Sugar, salt, fat and caffeine during race 5 hours of sleep every 24 if want to win [36:05] How Robyn recovers from an adventure race Could do better at nutrition and stretching Probably not enough sleep with travel, fire station [37:53] The benefit of big athletic goals and adventures Confidence of knowing capabilities Affords perspective in daily life ‘Better to dare mighty things’ Learn More About Robyn Benincasa Robyn’s Website Project Athena Resources How Winning Works: 8 Essential Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on Earth by Robyn Benincasa ‘Xtreme Teams’ in Fast Company

Being Intuitive with Jill Willard Jill Willard has a keen sense of what’s going on. As a gifted Intuitive, medium and leader in meditation practice, Jill’s ease and grace have many coveting her golden rays of wisdom. She has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP, Women’s Health Online, and Atomic Moms. Jill also has a book, Intuitive Being (Harper One/Elixir), coming out on October 25, 2016. Her newest venture, IM, offers tools and tips on meditation and being here in presence. http://jillwillard.comProject Athena and What It Takes to Build Winning Teams with Robyn BenincasaRobyn Benincasa is a World Champion Adventure Racer, award-winning motivational speaker, 3x Guinness World Record kayaker, San Diego Firefighter, 10x Ironman triathlete, New York Times bestselling author of How Winning Works; 8 Essential Leadership Lessons From The Toughest Teams On Earth, proud owner of two bionic metal hips, and the Founder and CEO of CNN Hero The 501c3 Project Athena Foundation, which helps survivors live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery. http://robynbenincasa.com http://projectathena.org

Today on the show we have someone who I believe is the most well rounded athlete, business person, charity driven, and motivational person on the planet and her name is Robyn Benincasa out of Southern California. I first met Robyn about 10 years ago when I was racing with her brother Jack London in a ton of adventure races. Robyn is the crazy sister that we idolized as she was always a long ways ahead of us in any event that we were in together. She became a world champion adventure racer on team Nike, Merrel, and Earthlink, and has taken top finishes in the Eco Challenge, Primal Quest, and other top adventure races across the globe. In addition she holds world records for endurance paddling via stand up paddle board and kayaking, is a 10x Ironman finisher, twice on the podium, Judo National Champion, award winning motivational speaker, firefighter, and founder of Project Athena.  Social Links http://robynbenincasa.com/ http://projectathena.org/  Accomplishments Project Athena founder. World champion adventure racer. 3x Guinness World Record kayaker. 2 podium Ironman finishes. Judo National Champion. Motivational Speaker. San Diego Fire Fighter.

Robyn Benincasa addresses how to create true synergy among teammates, making them better together than any individual could ever be alone. A World Champion Adventure Racer, World Record holder, and firefighter, Robyn imparts the wisdom she learned from her extreme teammates about how to innovate, adapt, overcome and win as one. Link to episode: http://bit.ly/gdapodcast26 Transcripts, blogs, and more: www.gdapodcast.com For booking info: www.gdaspeakers.com or call (214) 420-1999 twitter: @gdapodcast instagram: @gdapocast fb: facebook.com/gdapodcast

Talking to Robyn Benincasa about performance - a world champion adventure racer, a CNN hero and a full time firefighter - was a bit like interviewing Sarah O’Connor about her thoughts on Judgement Day. Robyn is the ultimate adventure addict. She holds three Guinness World Records for distance paddling, and has competed in the extreme sport of adventure racing from the jungles of Borneo to the Himalayan peaks of Tibet, the rivers of Fiji to the rainforests of Ecuador and the desert of Namibia. These experiences have given her a unique perspective on what it takes to build successful teams, and what leaders need to become, if they want to inspire commitment rather than simply securing compliance.

Talking to Robyn Benincasa about performance - a world champion adventure racer, a CNN hero and a full time firefighter - was a bit like interviewing Sarah O’Connor about her thoughts on Judgement Day. Robyn is the ultimate adventure addict. She holds three Guinness World Records for distance paddling, and has competed in the extreme sport of adventure racing from the jungles of Borneo to the Himalayan peaks of Tibet, the rivers of Fiji to the rainforests of Ecuador and the desert of Namibia. These experiences have given her a unique perspective on what it takes to build successful teams, and what leaders need to become, if they want to inspire commitment rather than simply securing compliance.

Robyn Benincasa is a 2014 CNN Hero, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a San Diego Firefighter, a 10x Ironman Triathlete, and the proud owner of two bionic metal hips. Inspired by her good friend and Breast Cancer Survivor, Louise Cooper, Robyn started the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation to help Survivors of medical or traumatic setbacks discover how amazing and strong they are by completing an adventurous dream that they may have never thought possible. As Robyn often says "Its not about the setback, it's about the comeback!" Beyond her non-profit, Robyn is also a New York Times Bestselling author for “How Winning Works” and is a 3x winner of the “Top 5 Teambuilding Speaker" Award. In the last 10 years she has shared her message about "Extreme Teamwork"  and "Why Winners Win"  with over 600 companies, from Starbucks, to Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Nestle, just to name a few. Robyn also accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like cross the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim, run their first triathlon, start their own businesses, or kayak 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West! This is, after all, who she is and what she does: Robyn inspires people to grab life with one hand, grab their teammates with the other, and to create that special magic that allows each of us to become better and stronger together than we would ever be alone." The Project Athena Foundation and our upcoming adventures for Survivors and fundraisers -- paf was inspired by my hip replacements and my awesome semi broken survivor pals who are now "trail Angels" who train others for their big comeback! Her recent whack (last week) at the longest nonstop paddling race In the world, the Missouri River 340 (a 340 mile race from Kansas City to st Charles) with a fractured femur (grrrrr. Don't get me started)  For more information about the upcoming exclusive live Business Execution Summit, text the word BESUMMIT to 41411 This event is for Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs and Coaches that want to take their game to the next level and master execution once and for all.  It does not matter what you know, only what you can execute that counts.    Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Robyn Benincasa is a 2014 CNN Hero, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a San Diego Firefighter, a 10x Ironman Triathlete, and the proud owner of two bionic metal hips. Inspired by her good friend and Breast Cancer Survivor, Louise Cooper, Robyn started the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation to help Survivors of medical or traumatic setbacks discover how amazing and strong they are by completing an adventurous dream that they may have never thought possible. As Robyn often says "Its not about the setback, it's about the comeback!" Beyond her non-profit, Robyn is also a New York Times Bestselling author for “How Winning Works” and is a 3x winner of the “Top 5 Teambuilding Speaker" Award. In the last 10 years she has shared her message about "Extreme Teamwork"  and "Why Winners Win"  with over 600 companies, from Starbucks, to Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Nestle, just to name a few. Robyn also accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like cross the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim, run their first triathlon, start their own businesses, or kayak 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West! This is, after all, who she is and what she does: Robyn inspires people to grab life with one hand, grab their teammates with the other, and to create that special magic that allows each of us to become better and stronger together than we would ever be alone." The Project Athena Foundation and our upcoming adventures for Survivors and fundraisers -- paf was inspired by my hip replacements and my awesome semi broken survivor pals who are now "trail Angels" who train others for their big comeback! Her recent whack (last week) at the longest nonstop paddling race In the world, the Missouri River 340 (a 340 mile race from Kansas City to st Charles) with a fractured femur (grrrrr. Don't get me started)  For more information about the upcoming exclusive live Business Execution Summit, text the word BESUMMIT to 41411 This event is for Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs and Coaches that want to take their game to the next level and master execution once and for all.  It does not matter what you know, only what you can execute that counts.    Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Robyn Benincasa is a 2014 CNN Hero, a World Champion Adventure Racer, a San Diego Firefighter, a 10x Ironman Triathlete, and the proud owner of two bionic metal hips. Inspired by her good friend and Breast Cancer Survivor, Louise Cooper, Robyn started the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation to help Survivors of medical or traumatic setbacks discover how amazing and strong they are by completing an adventurous dream that they may have never thought possible. As Robyn often says "Its not about the setback, it's about the comeback!" Beyond her non-profit, Robyn is also a New York Times Bestselling author for “How Winning Works” and is a 3x winner of the “Top 5 Teambuilding Speaker" Award. In the last 10 years she has shared her message about "Extreme Teamwork"  and "Why Winners Win"  with over 600 companies, from Starbucks, to Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Nestle, just to name a few. Robyn also accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like cross the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim, run their first triathlon, start their own businesses, or kayak 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West! This is, after all, who she is and what she does: Robyn inspires people to grab life with one hand, grab their teammates with the other, and to create that special magic that allows each of us to become better and stronger together than we would ever be alone." The Project Athena Foundation and our upcoming adventures for Survivors and fundraisers -- paf was inspired by my hip replacements and my awesome semi broken survivor pals who are now "trail Angels" who train others for their big comeback! Her recent whack (last week) at the longest nonstop paddling race In the world, the Missouri River 340 (a 340 mile race from Kansas City to st Charles) with a fractured femur (grrrrr. Don't get me started)  For more information about the upcoming exclusive live Business Execution Summit, text the word BESUMMIT to 41411 This event is for Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs and Coaches that want to take their game to the next level and master execution once and for all.  It does not matter what you know, only what you can execute that counts.    Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.  

Whether you're looking to be inspired and learn how to succeed and overcome any challenge that stands in your way, or simply to build the greatest relationship or team you can, then this interview with best-selling author, world record holder, and team-building world champion is for you! Robyn is one of the top motivational speakers in the world and one of the winningest adventure racers ever (don't worry, she'll share what that is!) shows you how it's done. You'll be drawn into her stories, fascinated by her adventures on rivers, yes, without a paddle, up mountains, yes, without oxygen, and all around the world as she created winning teams that could quite literally, climb any mountain! You'll learn what it takes to win, at anything. How to improve relationships, INSTANTLY. And how to build a winning team, whether that's a team of 2, 200, 2000, or even 200,000. There's a reasons he's one of the most sought-after speakers in corporate America. And a member of the only female fire-fighting squad in America!!! She's also leader of Project Athena, helping bring life and adventure back to those with disabilities. For she doesn't see impossible, only possible in different ways. You'll be incredibly inspired by this interview. It'll improve your outlook, your motivation, and your confidence that you can succeed. You'll gain courage, inspiration, and how-to skills you can implement today to improve all that you're doing. Be prepared to laugh, to have fun, and to learn life-changing tips for success, in this entertaining, edge-of-your-seat interview! Whether you're an entrepreneur, mom with two kids, a business leader, seeking a new career, or anywhere in between, you'll come away with a smile and a strategy for greater success in your life! Learn how to succeed in this incredibly entertaining & adventure-filled interview with Robyn Benincasa World Champion & CNN Hero! Improve Relationships, Build Winning Teams, Win at Business & Overcome Any Adversity! Inspiration | Self-Help | Business For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Wheter you're looking to be inspired and learn how to succeed and overcome any challenge that stands in your way, or simply to build the greatest relationship or team you can, then this interview with best-selling author, world record holder, and team-building world champion is for you! Robyn is one of the top motivational speakers in the world and one of the winningest adventure racers ever (don't worry, she'll share what that is!) shows you how it's done. You'll be drawn into her stories, fascinated by her adventures on rivers, yes, without a paddle, up mountains, yes, without oxygen, and all around the world as she created winning teams that could quite literally, climb any mountain! You'll learn what it takes to win, at anything. How to improve relationships, INSTANTLY. And how to build a winning team, whether that's a team of 2, 200, 2000, or even 200,000. There's a reasons he's one of the most sought-after speakers in corporate America. And a member of the only female fire-fighting squad in America!!! She's also leader of Project Athena, helping bring life and adventure back to those with disabilities. For she doesn't see impossible, only possible in different ways. You'll be incredibly inspired by this interview. It'll improve your outlook, your motivation, and your confidence that you can succeed. You'll gain courage, inspiration, and how-to skills you can implement today to improve all that you're doing. Be prepared to laugh, to have fun, and to learn life-changing tips for success, in this entertaining, edge-of-your-seat interview! Whether you're an entrepreneur, mom with two kids, a business leader, seeking a new career, or anywhere in between, you'll come away with a smile and a strategy for greater success in your life!

Surviving physical illness or emotional trauma? Founder of Project Athena Robyn Benincasa shares her story and insights on how people can heal through adventures. Healing through Adventures How Survivors can Heal through Adventures Fully Alive Again through Adventures Become Strong Again through Adventures Emotional and Physical Healing through Adventures Book: How Winning Works   For Full Transcripts of this show and More Resources http://relaunchshow.com/366 972-885-8384

Adventure race champion Robyn Benincasa delved into her paddling passion by entering and excelling in a kayak ultra endurance race several hundred miles long. Several world records and hip replacements later, she is still going strong. It is her core philosophy that once you find something that you’re good at, pursue  it with every ounce of your being. Since she’s channeled much of her boundless energy into her foundation, Project Athena, that helps women who’ve survived medical setbacks, this is great news for them. Benincasa will describe the transformative power of adventure and persistence in this episode.Lessons:    1.    Make the effort to find your strengths and continue down that path.    2.    To bypass the victim mentality, always be working towards a big goal.     3.    Success is driven, not by money, but the desire to fully realize what you’re capable of.

Dr. David Nash board certified internist and the founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. This is the only School of Population Health in the nation. Dr Nash is internationally recognized as a leader  promoting the transition of care from volume to value Robyn Benincasa World Champion Eco-Challenge Adventure Racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation, 3x Guinness World Record Distance Paddler, Proud Owner of 2 Metal 'Bionic Hips' and Full Time San Diego Firefighter Robyn Benincasa definitely knows a thing or two about creating Human Syngery--or as Robyn puts it, "that magic that allows groups of ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things together."   Michael Eastham founding principal of Fellowship Financial Group in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mr. Eastham has been involved in financial services for over twenty five years. He is an active member of the American Institute of CPA's and has earned their Personal Financial Specialist designation Dick Beardsley international best selling author, but he is one of the world's most extraordinary, respected, and compelling motivational / inspirational speakers.   He is also the subject of a feature film, entitled Against the Wind.  He has been the keynote speaker at Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, conferences, conventions, corporate events, fundraisers, sporting events, prisons, schools and drug treatment centers, to name a few. He has spoken to countless number of groups all over the world, ranging in size from 5 people to 15,000 people!  He has a gift of making people laugh, cry and most importantly, think and appreciate life to the fullest, despite any ups and downs that may come along

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This episode is originally from September 2015 Listen in as Robyn Benincasa, world champion Eco-Challenge Adventure racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record distance paddler inspires us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity.  Also, you'll get to hear from one of our patrons, Dee Raz! www.worldclassteams.com www.projectathena.org www.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.Page Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel (@peakrefuel). Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting https://peakrefuel.com/ Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com

Robyn inspires us again with more great stories about multi-hundred mile paddling races as well as helping others to come from huge life challenges to amazing success as overcomers through Project Athena.  Need a dose of kick it and go?  Don't miss this show. www.projectathena.org www.worldclassteams.com www.robynbenincasa.com    

Listen in as Royn Benincasa, World Champion Eco-Challenge Adventure Racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record Distance Paddler, inspires us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity.     www.worldclassteams.com www.projectathena.org www.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.Page  

Listen in as Robyn Benincasa, World Champion Eco-Challenge Adventure Racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record Distance Paddler, inspires us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity. www.worldclassteams.comwww.projectathena.orgwww.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.Page