Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete with Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen The Authority Podcast 34
Elizabeth Jorgensen returns as a guest for this episode along with her mom and co-author Nancy to discuss the middle-grade and young adult biography, Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete, which they wrote in collaboration with Gwen.
Elizabeth, Nancy, and Ross discuss:
- How the book is designed to be used with students in the classroom
- What makes a hero and why kids need heroes
- Gwen’s “hero’s journey” from kid to accountant to gold medalist
- How to reward focused effort while also encouraging well-rounded development
- How Gwen’s early struggles prepared her for success as an adult
- “There is power in what you tell yourself.”
- Learn about your own potential: Practice Core Principles, Emphasize Recovery, Show Gratitude
- Surrounding yourself with the right people
Purchase the book on Amazon or get a signed copy: https://www.booksco.com/signed-copy-gwen-jorgensen
Download a free educator guide: https://download.m-m-sports.com/extras/GwenJorgensen/Teacher_Guide.pdf
For author visits, email nancy.l.jorgensen@gmail.com or elizabeth.jorgensen@gmail.com or visit the authors online at their websites: lizjorgensen.weebly.com and nancyjorgensen.weebly.com. You can also follow both authors on Twitter: @LyzaJo and @NancyJorgensen
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About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano
Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Elizabeth Jorgensen
Teacher and author, passionate about sijo, my family & dog, food, documentaries, Bravo, working out and track and field.
