Skating Success: the Podcast

This is a judged sport. It’s easy to judge both others and ourselves.  The trap is comparison… and it frequently stops us from skating our best. What if we could choose Inspiration over Comparison? Be inspired by those who are already achieving what we want? Have the best in the world help us see what’s possible instead of ‘where we’re not’?  WE can. In this Episode, I get very personal and specific about how choosing inspiration is both healthier and necessary at this point in our sport.  Listen, share, and give yourself time to decide what your version of skating success really looks like.  Inspiration beats comparison, when we choose to let it. 

Wish you were on a Lucky Streak? Today is a celebration of just that. It marks the 3 year anniversary of this Podcast! But I didn’t get here by ‘being lucky’ - I am here because I decided to create my own luck. In this Episode, we explore the ways in which dedication and discipline give you the luck you’re searching for.  When you ‘Labor Under Correct Knowledge’ - as I heard about in a book once - you can create your own lucky streak no matter what the circumstances. Use your talents and the things that come your way in stride.  Create your own luck!  And remember, I’m rooting for you!  No matter where you are in the world or along your skating journey…

What makes a performance unforgettable? There are so many programs and routines and skaters… How will you stand out? What will really make the difference? When you intentionally ‘Package your Performance’, you’ll lean into your individuality in a whole new way. Create a music video on ice and build your reputation as a skater on purpose. This is a fashion sport, an artistic art form, and an opportunity to inspire!  Listen in for 5 specific components you can use to empower your performance package.

Are you an Adult Figure Skater? This Episode is for YOU! It’s time to embrace the absolute awesomeness of what you’re doing and how you can make it even better. I share some personal insights on learning a new sport as an adult (cue the embarrassing tennis lesson story!) as well as my thoughts on how to enjoy the process and honour your skating journey. Listen in for my BEST skating tips and why you are actually a LEADER in this sport!

What can skating teach us about fear vs. love?  It happens to be the perfect space to grow our 'fear capacity' and our ability to face the things that scare us.  Along the way, we cultivate more love... if we allow it.  Listen in to this special episode - straight from the heart.  It's all about what's possible when we: Face Everything And Renew.   Fear vs. Love ~ let love be the answer.  'Love yourself, Trust yourself, You've Got this!' - Jadene 

Ever have an idea that you can't wait to share with the world?  An idea that keeps you inspired, dreaming, and creating - even when nobody else can see it yet.... The Master Class Experience is that idea.  Born out of the Master Class Series (over 10 years in the making) and how taking it to the next level. You can learn to trust yourself in performance and access your inner artist.  I know it.  Listen in to learn more about the behind the scenes concepts of what goes into this skating revolution & get the 'buzz' on your own creative output.  Want to book a Master Class Experience in your area? email: skatingmasterclass@gmail.com - Available Worldwide 

I’m going to challenge you here. What if you could enhance your ability to love yourself? What if figure skating is the ultimate opportunity to find out how much you are willing to learn about love? This special bonus episode is for all those out there in this sport struggling with self worth - I hear you. You are not alone. You are not crazy - I promise. You are already worthy. Listen in: this one’s for you! *Inspired by a request from Coach, Haley Barber - Golden, BC - Canada

It’s all about YOU! Own it. Be it. Express it! This episode is your ‘pep talk’ on figure skating expression and how to wrap your mindset around being your best. Listen to this on repeat if you struggle with being yourself and expressing on the ice. I promise you, your personal style is in there - you can uncover it and allow yourself to shine (on your own terms).

Great skating technique is the aim of every coach & the task of every skater. Here are some important reminders of why technique really is about creating your own gold standard on the ice: Foundation - Amazing technique gives you a strong foundation for everything you wan to achieve Consistency - Reliability is the root of your results Health - Muscle mastery keeps you healthier as an athlete Fun - The better your technical foundation, the more cool tricks you can learn Aesthetics - Skating is meant to be beautiful Strength - Be the best you can be Listen in for more detail (& a short rant) about each of these points!

The subtle art of having a great attitude literally makes or breaks many situations on the ice. There are so many circumstances that we just can’t control… but our attitude about those circumstances is optional. I’m not talking abbot ignoring problems, or being blind to things that need improvement. However, the attitude we bring to challenges really does impact our personal outcomes and how we come across in the skating world.

How well do you really 'know' skating?  It's time to look at your body of knowledge and ask yourself where you can improve and enlighten yourself with the knowledge of the sport you love. Join me on this episode where I break down 3 areas of skating knowledge that can transform how you think about it.  You'll know exactly what to focus on next in your quest for Skating Success!

Let's get back to the FUN-damentals of skating. In this Episode, I share 3 specific approaches that I use to have the best experience I can on the ice; every single time. 1. Rink Respect • The energy vs. entitlement of how you show up 2. Flow with it • Working with the flow of the ice  3. Fold in the Fall • Learn to relax when things don't go as planned  Listen in for more detail on each of these game changing concepts and truly 'be an athlete' when you train. 

To complete the year 2022, I am sharing 22 specific lessons I have learned from the art + sport of figure skating. After decades being involved - skater, competitor, performer, choreography, & coach - there are so many valuable lessons that I have gleaned from my participation in skating. Grab a pen or your notes app to pick out your faves and record any aha moments you have along the way.   Let's dive in! 

What’s the importance of dreaming? It’s significant! Dreams inform our motivations, choices, and how we show up in the world. When was the last time you connected with your skating dreams? Listen in as we skate through 5 specific questions to get you in touch with your personal dreams and how to move them forward.

Skating is a performance sport! Beyond the lessons we learn about discipline, perseverance, and athleticism - we also have the good fortune to learn about performance. When you ‘Own Your Performance’ with the insights from this Episode, you’ll truly gain the value of what it means to perform with purpose, show up for your dreams, and win from within.

When you do something for hundreds of hours and work to make it better over years, it’s time to share it! In this Episode, I talk about the learning I’ve had from coaching Master Classes for over a decade. If you’re a young coach and looking to improve your coaching with intention - faster than you may think possible - tune in for this one for sure!

This really is a positive judging system! What?? Are you kidding, Jadene? Nope! It’s time to shift our mindset around a few things: What the judges are looking for Why it’s a positive, not negative system How to embrace feedback as an athlete When you decide how to look at the judging system and use it to EMPOWER you, you ultimately win.

Program Components are the building blocks of your Artistic Impact! In this Episode, we go over the 3 PCs and discover how to approach them to truly ‘Own Your Performance’! Take each Component: Composition, Presentation, & Skating Skills to the next level when you understand how they work together to create a full piece of artistry on ice. No matter what level you skate at (or who you choreograph as a coach) this Episode will guide you to see the artistic side of skating as something you can learn, develop, and master.

This is one of the MOST asked questions in skating!  How do I deal with my Competition Nerves?? In this Episode, we cover 5 specific ways to work with your nerves and get curious about them instead of fighting them. Listen in to hear more about these tactics:  Your mental game is a daily practice  Building your personal 'bubble' Expect the unexpected at competition  Prepare, Focus, Perform, Let Go [your NEW mantra!] Emotionally regulate to gain perspective Share this Episode with anyone you know who needs these tips & please let us know over on Instagram @skatingsuccess which of these takeaways most impacted you! 

We all have them... Ever show up to do the thing you promised yourself you would do - only to run into your own excuses in the moment?  Our brains like to tell us that what we decided to do yesterday doesn't really matter today.  That's why this Episode really DOES matter!  Listen in & realize this: 1 - You are not alone - we all face our own excuses! 2 - You don't have to let your excuses win... 3 - You can show up for yourself even if those excuses try to persuade you not to. 

You clicked on this one for a reason!  It's time to revisit the magic in your ability to get up when you fall.   When you choose to stand up - both physically and mentally - from any fall, you build your resilience muscles.  You build your ability to face anything.  You actually gain the true benefits from figure skating that will last you a lifetime!  Not sure? Listen in for this concise Episode, and you'll be reminded of exactly why skating matters.

Skating really does matter!  Not convinced? Check out this Episode for the reasons that: • Skating builds so much resilience and character • Skating gives us access to our inner strength • Skating celebrates our individuality and expression  If you ever have doubts about the value of being involved in the sport of figure skating, you soon won't!

Did you know that there are 5 specific parts to tackle your next outcome? In this Episode, we cover the 'C' words which are the process of how you can create what's next in your skating. Get your notepad ready and grab each of these ideas to simplify your approach with 'Your Success Formula'. Remember to let us know how you do by connecting over on Instagram @skatingsuccess You've GOT this!

Let's get real... Coaching is hard!  There are so many things that Coaches do behind the scenes to get prepped for the ice on a weekly basis. Celebrate being a Figure Skating Coach by listening to this Episode and grabbing 3 Ideas to make your coaching more FUN!  It's time to do something for yourself, and in turn, have more to give ⛸

Learning to channel your skating passion into new avenues is something that is absolutely inspiring. Today, in an uplifting and real life conversation with Jacqui Drouin, we talk about the birth of her new company iSK8box.  She shares her journey to this point, what her mission is, and the amazing attitude she brings to this pursuit. Whether you're a coach, skater, or a budding entrepreneur yourself, you'll get nuggets of wisdom from this interview that will lift you up & help you on your personal journey. Part of our: You are a Skating Success Series, this Episode is a MUST listen!  Contact Jacqui and see what iSK8box is all about over on Instagram @i_sk8_box

Such a treat to speak with Arnaud Muccini who has created his company and brand: Perform Live. His cutting edge approach to video analysis along with his coaching values shine through in what he produces and the coaching teams he supports. This conversation was interesting and inspiring!  Whether you're a skater or coach, you'll grab some awesome insights from this chat.   One of my favourite quotes from Arnaud is:  'Everything is possible - it's just: Why, What, & How!' As part of our Series: You are a Skating Success - Arnaud shares so much gold in this conversation.   Enjoy the Episode!  Check out Perform Live to learn more about today's guest who had been a trusted consultant & team member with the 2022 Olympic Gold Medalists in Pairs, Wenjing Sui / Cong Han, the 2015 World Champion in Ladies, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, as well as Carolina Kostner & so many more.   Perform Live web. perform-live.com IG. @perform_live

You have no idea how much success your are building and creating in yourself by being involved in this sport. Listen in for 10 reasons why you, yes YOU - are a Skating Success! This is one of those episodes you'll want to come back to any time you need a 'pick me up' or a reason to remember why you're on the right track.

Do you struggle with 'I don't know' syndrome?  It's a fairly common habit and an easy one to miss... but the habit of responding all too frequently with 'IDK' leads to, well - nowhere.  The conversation stops, the flow dries up, and the next step lacks momentum. This Episode is a bit of a rant - one with purpose.  Listen in and see if you too can switch into a more curious mode the next time you default with 'I don't know'.

Work your Plan! But here’s a hint: your plan is not a punishment. All too often, we use our plans against ourselves. We ‘should’ ourselves into patterns of guilt over not being ‘good enough’ along the way. Move beyond this tendency and adopt the Skating Success™ mantra. ‘Where there’s a WHY, there’s a WIN!’

Summer's here & it's time to train!   Before you dive deep into your new schedule, all the sessions, and burn out by Thursday... take a look at why you're training and what you really want to get out of it. Being intentional - right NOW - can make all the difference in the skating foundation you create.  When you take a moment to pause and decide what your true priorities are, you'll experience your own true results and skating success! 

Figure Skating has celebration built right into it.  We have ceremonies, awards, and medals. There are endless ways that we celebrate the best in the biz.  But what if you don't feel that you have much to celebrate this season?   Listen in and reclaim all there is to celebrate in you!

It's true: this is the ever-changing sport of figure skating! So how do you deal with the new updates that keep happening?  The changes that inevitably come every season? This episode is dedicated to limiting your overwhelm & giving you specific strategies to grab what you need to know and leave the rest. 

Ever take yourself or your skating too seriously?  This awesome sport tends to attracts high achievers who put pressure on themselves and want to grow. Just be sure that as you do, you remember that it's supposed to be FUN!

Do you have beliefs about yourself that are holding you back on the ice? It's time to examine how what you believe (or be-lie) about yourself affects your performance.   Artistically, Mentally, & Physically - what we choose to believe about ourselves really matters. Listen in for more on how to re-evaluate your beliefs & Free Yourself to create your own version of Skating Success! 

Are you lacking motivation to go for your skating dreams? It's fairly common to have doubts along the way towards your personal version of skating success. On this episode, we tackle how to take your inspiration and turn it into action so you can GO: Glide On! 

Ever catch yourself saying things like: - 'I'm just a Mom'  - 'I just skate at this _______________ level' - 'Just a skating coach...' It's a short word, but using the word 'just' in this way has a big impact: and it's not a good one! When we minimize who we are and what we bring to the people and activities of our lives, we miss out.  It might seem like a small distinction, however, in my experience it can affect results in a major way. This Episode is a rant on the fact that no matter how you are involved in skating or whatever stage you're at, you MATTER! 

True High Performers know that the quality of their rest is an essential component to their skating success. Rarely discussed, however, it's an easy thing to overlook. Shift your perspective in this episode where we dive into the benefits of rest over the drawbacks of burnout. 

Ever get in an artistic rut? You're not alone!  Getting stuck in the rules and those 'I-have-to-s' can cramp anyone's creative style.  Lean into your own process and break a few rules... When you find your own approach, you develop your Artistry on Purpose. 

Heading for a new season?  Maybe you're just making a change... Before you do - it's time to make space for new questions.  As you do, you can honour what was, be present to what is, and then consciously start what's next. Listen in for the 5 New Questions to ask yourself as you create your Fresh Start!

There's a BIG difference between just surviving & choosing to thrive!  Likely, if you enjoy listening to this Podcast, you're attracted to the idea of thriving on the ice.  I mean, it's called 'Skating Success' for a reason. In this episode, we talk through the 'Mountain Mindset' of going for your next season or goal by taking 3 important steps before you jump into your climb. 

Do you ever get 'stuck' when it comes to your artistic creativity? Whether you're a coach, skater, or choreographer, there are moments where we can all feel like the creative vibes aren't flowing... Listen in for 7 NEW perspectives on how to easily access your inner creative flow and get out of that rut! Remember to share your insights and takeaways with us socials @skatingsuccess

The Olympic Games are inspiring to athletes, coaches, & the public world-wide! Of course, there are many parts of the Games that will automatically inspire you in your pursuit of skating success.  Here are 5 additional ways to leverage that inspiration and pull it into your own development in a very intentional way. Enjoy the episode - get inspired - & let us know what you think! IG | FB @skatingsuccess

Dryland training is always a hot topic in the world of Figure Skating - but for many, it's a mystery. After several years of watching the sport evolve, training skaters both on and off the ice, along with piloting different training methods - the bottom line is that the concept had to be simplified. Our sport has become so detailed and demanding that skaters, trainers, and coaches can become totally overwhelmed by off-ice training. The Skating Success™ 5 Pillars Program is a philosophy of training that gives you a context for learning and for measuring your own development.   Listen in to hear more about this revolutionary approach and create meaning out of every session you add to your training & skating journey.

Ever wish there was a simple way to step it up?  A way to improve your 'skating game'?  In order to become the magnificent figure skater that you want to be, there are pieces of your performance that can be enhanced by your approach.   If you're inspired by this idea, then the list provided in this Episode of 22 Keys is for you!

Just because you fall, doesn't mean you fail. In a sport where falling is really the gateway to learning, it's very important to contextualize the meaning of what a fall is.  In this Episode, we cover 3 points on how to redo your relationship with falling.  Encouragement, falling vs. failing, and falling forward.  Listen in and remember to let us know what you think of these 3 concepts. Connect anytime on FB or IG @skatingsuccess 

Are you sick of fighting with your own body? This sport, where aesthetics, style, & presence are so represented by how we 'look' can lead us to create enemies out of our own bodies.  It's something that this Episode of the Podcast is aiming at both debunking, and offering a totally radical alternative to. Befriend your Body is all about seeing your body for the gift that it is.  This shift is an essential piece to unleashing more energy, more joy, and definitely more fun on your Skating Success Journey. Once you've listened in, be sure to give your feedback over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess. *For Coaches looking for more support and technical expertise, head on over to skatingsuccess.com for access to information about our revolutionary Online Coaching Courses.  You can choose the exact subject you want to learn about & purchase at your own pace.  Each course was design with YOU, as the Coach, in mind.  Videos, written descriptions, and step by step technical detail is included in each of these 6 Courses.  See you inside!

Have you learned to take a compliment yet?  It's actually a life skill! Say what?? Yep.   Receiving a compliment is about energy, presence, and your gratitude bucket!  It's also a great practice that affects your life in many awesome ways.  If you aren't sure that this could be true or if you're just curious how this idea of 'taking a compliment' could help you be a better skater, coach, or skating parent - listen in. ps - this Episode is definitely a good one for all your non-skating friends as well.  So feel free to SHARE :)  Remember to let us know what you think after you listen to the Podcast over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess / or email us directly skatingmasterclass@gmail.com ⛸

Making progress is a mindset!  What you focus on during each practice adds up (seriously!)  Use this 1 idea to turn up the volume on your output while simplifying your process.  The 10% Trick is all about getting the little bit extra out of each move.  That 10% extra stretch on your landing position.  A slightly stronger position in your spin.  Or even a 10% better performance on the 2nd half of your program. Create an intention to implement the 10% Trick in your skating and/or coaching ~ we promise it will be worth it! Remember to let us know what you think after you listen to the Podcast over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess / or email us directly skatingmasterclass@gmail.com ⛸

Have you ever had a thought like:  - I don't belong on this ice surface...  - What if I get in someone's way?  - Everyone out here is a better skater than I am... If so, THIS is the Episode for you!   This simple chat about the 5 parts of why you DO belong can change your skating, give you back wasted energy, and renew your sense of belonging on the ice at any stage of your development. Remember to let us know what you think after you listen to the Podcast over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess / or email us directly skatingmasterclass@gmail.com ⛸

Are you feeling stuck or struggling with the changes of growing up? Over the years, we've worked with so many athletes who get totally frustrated by the times when their bodies change and they start to develop into young adults.  This time can be confusing and even a little scary.   Sound familiar? If so, just know that this Episode is dedicated to you!  You are not alone...  Listen in on this story for Jadene's analogy that just might have you seeing this time of change for the miracle it really is.  Or at the least, you'll know that nothing has gone 'wrong'... it's just the cocoon phase of growth before the flight.  Let us know what you think on IG or FB @skatingsuccess

Hello, Listener - have you ever been totally afraid of 'messing up' when on the ice?   It isn't exactly a fair question because it's likely guaranteed that you've felt that way.   In today's episode, Jadene looks that question in the eye and gives you 3 ideas to work with when it comes to the fear of 'messing up' while learning a routine.  This episode just might hit home with you if you're a skater, help you work with your skaters if you're a coach, and give you more context on our sport if you're a parent of a skater. Feel free to connect with us on Social Media to let us know what your big takeaway from this episode is!  IG/FB @skatingsuccess

Welcome to the 'F' word of Figure Skating... We all know that this sport is fabulous yet challenging, gorgeous yet slippery, exciting yet full of failure... In this Episode, we talk 'Failure' from the perspective of the athlete, the coach, and the support. Listen in for specific questions to ask yourself when up against any form of failure in your sport or in your life.  Take out a pen and paper - or computer document - to work through these ideas as you listen.  There is SUCH value in addressing the role that our perceived 'failures' play in our lives.   PS - Perfectionists: This one's for YOU!  •• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Zoomed out? Online learning is here to stay. So how do you maximize your learning as a skater or your online leadership as a coach?  What about the parents of the athlete?   Tune into this episode for 3 specific tips for each person: the learner, the teacher, & the supporter.  These lessons have been learned after hundreds of hours of online sessions that we've lead.   Take the stress out of your online sessions, & get back to the FUN of building your Skating Success!  •• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Figure Skating is such a detailed sport!   What could be more detailed than the nuance of the difference between a correct flip or lutz take-off?! This week, Ben is in the hot seat as we open the vault and tackle the 2 vaulting jumps in skating.  Listen in to hear about his thoughts on quality, taking your time as a coach, and the points available for those who act in 'due diligence' to the precise technical system of 'vaulting'.   ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

What's your definition of success?  Success is different for everyone and has its own meaning within each person's experience... it's personal and it can also change over time.  In this Episode, we chat about many outlooks on success and some possible meanings of the word.  Alongside that, we each give our input on what it means to us.   Find your own skating success as defined by you; and your inspiration will continue to soar!  ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Choreography is key to the art form of skating.  It's the backbone of the sport in that when an audience watches any performance, what they see is a prescribed and created routine.  However, it's also one of the mysterious processes that is rarely discussed.  It is personal and different for any artist.   In this episode of the podcast, Ben asks Jadene all about the art form of Choreography:  • How the inspiration strikes • What her process is • Why, when it all comes together, it's so special Whether you're a skater, coach, parent of a skater or choreographer yourself, you'll find value in this open candid chat about the love of Figure Skating Choreography! ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Yep.  It's that all-important quality that any great performer has, but is rarely talked about.  Tune in for this episode all about the elusive 'Performance Energy' and our insights on the subject after years in the business!  •••  The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira  •••  Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Skating around is one thing... showing up with a plan and a purpose is entirely another. This is something that can be easily overlooked in our sport as the nature of it really is completely repetitive.   However, complacency is the enemy of success.   Listen in on the convo to hear about our learnings on this topic and how you can adapt them to your own skating journey! ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

The SNAP jumping system is our streamlined approach to teaching the Loop, Salchow, & Toe-Loop Jumps.  With so much to learn in this sport, it's important to create efficiencies wherever possible.  Because there are only 6 jump types commonly used in figure skating, taking 50% of them and linking the technique of all 3 has been one of our most successful habits in coaching.  This approach is a fun and dynamic way of thinking about jumping technique!  SNAP into the conversation with us where we open up about the: Systematic Neuromuscular Accuracy Procedure!  ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

We recorded this Episode at the end of our first online launch! For years, we have wanted to provide deeper learning resources for Coaches.  This year?  We finally did it!   But this learning curve has been STEEP!  Listen in to hear our first hand thoughts on launching something new and stretching out of the comfort zone... on purpose ;) Facebook/Instagram:  @skatingsuccess  •••  The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.  Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira  •••  Want more?  skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success!  On social @skatingsuccess

How do you take what you know and organize how to share it? Coaching is an art form. It’s about communication, intention, and delivery. Coaches who create strong systems for how they impart their knowledge, have better success. Take a listen to this episode for some golden nuggets on how we each approach our communication strategies & coaching systems. Let us know what your top takeaways are on social media!  Facebook/Instagram: @skatingsuccess ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

The Axel. King of jumps...  In this episode, we talk through the first attempts, the 'axel impact' on our lives, and the way we love to keep teaching it!  Listen in for our insights and inspiration on the Axel.  It's always an inspiration talking about this jump... and in this episode, we get into it. Let us know what you think & share your takeaways with us on social media.  Facebook/Instagram: @skatingsuccess ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

What does Figure Skating teach you? What is the value of learning to perform? Of facing the pressure? And of learning to trust yourself at centre ice? Dive into this episode to hear how we both have formative experiences from being performers and how these experiences still resonate today.  Whether you're a coach, skater, or parent involved in figure skating, you won't want to miss this episode! Let us know what you think & share your takeaways with us on social media.  Facebook/Instagram: @skatingsuccess ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Perfectionism... it's a big topic, and we only scratch the surface in this episode. But we know it's something important to recognize and discuss; especially in the context of figure skating.  Listen in to hear about our experiences, opinions, and how we manage the 'perfectionistic tendencies' we both have. Truly, our intention for you in listening to this is:   1 - You're not alone   2 - Choosing the pursuit of excellence is key   3 - Be kind to yourself & try your best  Imperfectly yours -  ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Communication: It's an art form.   We are all learning about how to communicate.   What works... What doesn't... When our sharing is most effective... How the simplest change - even 1 word - can shift the meaning of a conversation or reaction.   As coaches, the emphasis we put on how we communicate is key.  Understanding skating is 1 thing; being able to convey what we understand through teaching is an entirely different skill.   ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

In today's podcast, we explore how language shapes our experiences.  With the concept of time + language, how do we approach the future?  The way we connect to and stretch into the future is a mindset.  In skating, there is a strong element of repetition.  It's circular on so many levels.  Yet the quality that is put into the perseverance really is the golden nugget.  Listen in to hear more about how theses ideas relate and can help you with your skating success.   ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Amid the months of uncertainty that we have experienced in the Spring of 2020, we realized a few things. Coaching is more than what we do on the ice.  In fact, when coaching, in the traditional sense, was not an option - service became our priority.  Building community... connecting with skaters & coaches... and creating self-care habits to help us show up as we intended to. In this conversation, we talk about our approach to these unique times and what we've learned along the way.  Here's a hint: gratitude, presence, and purpose - through consistency - have given us both perspective.  ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Finding your 'Why' is a journey.  Why do you skate? Why do you coach? Why do you love this sport... or anything at all? This conversation is all about how we connect to the purpose behind what we do.  There is more to it than results.  In the Skating Success intention, we see skaters and coaches living their best lives; empowered by being authentically themselves.  At the end of it all, we love seeing skating done WELL & the participants allowing themselves to be fully expressed through this process of art meets sport.  ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

Fully embracing the training and commitment it takes to be a figure skating coach - or athlete - or anyone who considers themselves a professional.  Training doesn't ever end... there is always more to learn and more to grow into!  From self care to intentional business practices, in this episode, Jadene & Ben unload their ideas, experiences, and thoughts on what 'being a warrior' and being your best truly means in the world of Skating Success.   ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

In this episode, planning, preparation, and purpose in training.  How we approach athlete management and the balance of both planning and being flexible within our plans.  There are so many components that go into our decisions and how we coach athletes.  Listen in to find out more about our process and how we develop skaters.   ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess

In this episode, we share what we've learned from our involvement in sport that applies to handling the changes and challenges of life.   In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt this would be a topic to discuss that may help others who are also experiencing their personal responses to this sudden change.   We understand that there are many emotions and no easy answers, however, we wanted to bring any mental perspective we could at this time to help others and have an honest discussion about how we have dealt with challenges in the past.    •••  The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.  Master Instructors & Co-Founders,  Ben & Jadene Ferreira  •••  Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success!  On social @skatingsuccess

In our first ever Skating Success the Podcast episode, we sit down to share our coaching philosophy and why we created our company.  This is a great intro into our relationship - both to how we think about skating, and how we relate to the training of the sport from an intentional standpoint.  Thank you for tuning into this podcast.  We can't wait to share this world of sport and personal development with you!  ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess