This week on 4TG, we chat with the incredible Tori West – Olympian heptathlete, self-taught software engineer, and founder of Peak.app. Tori shares her candid journey navigating the realities of women's athletics, where passion often outweighs financial support. She opens up about self-funding her Olympic dreams, a drive that led her to build a revolutionary tech solution for athletes.

Tori’s story highlights that talent isn't always enough. She discusses building a life beyond sport, maintaining identity, and owning athletic data. We dive into her innovative app, Peak, designed to make performance data accessible and empower athletes – built by an athlete, for athletes. Get ready for real talk on resilience, mindset, and creating opportunities in and out of sport.

In this episode, we cover:

• The financial realities of women's athletics and self-funding a sporting career
• Transitioning from elite athlete to self-taught software engineer
• The inspiration and mission behind Peak.app – empowering athletes with their data
• Why sleep and recovery are non-negotiable for peak performance
• Building an identity beyond sport and managing setbacks
• The future of athlete data ownership and blockchain technology
• The power of authenticity and community in an athlete's journey

Chapters:

• 00:01:56 – Tori West: Olympian Heptathlete & Self-Taught Software Engineer
• 00:06:07 – Best Setback: Missing Tokyo Olympics & Fractured Foot
• 00:33:15 – The Reality of Funding in Women's Sport & Self-Funding
• 00:47:38 – Building Peak.app: Empowering Athletes with Data Ownership
• 00:52:04 – Why Girls & Women Need to Stay in Sport

Links:

• Follow Tori on Instagram & TikTok
• Check out Peak here & follow on Instagram.
• A big thanks to Lúthri Athletics for sponsoring this episode. Check out their products here & follow them on Instagram

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What happens when the sport that’s been your whole life suddenly stops?

Former Western Australian women’s cricket fast bowler Piepa Cleary shares the real story of retirement from professional sport, athlete identity loss, and what life after cricket actually feels like when the routine, team environment and performance goals disappear.

We dive into:

• The emotional impact of retiring from elite women’s cricket
• Athlete identity and self-worth beyond performance
• Recovering from an ACL injury and navigating setbacks
• Selection pressure in Big Bash cricket – when one over feels career-defining
• The detachment mindset that improves performance under pressure
• Playing free vs playing scared
• The six-month suspension that reshaped her resilience and career
• The growth of women’s cricket: funding, pathways, exposure and opportunity

Piepa opens up about the “small and harmless” betting mistake that led to a six-month ban — and why that forced reset became one of the most important chapters in her development.

This episode is for athletes navigating:

• Injury comebacks
• Retirement or career transition
• Performance anxiety
• Selection stress
• Identity outside of sport

Because sport can mean everything — but it shouldn’t be everything.

⏱️ Key Timestamps

03:17 – Retirement after 694 days: first game back and what it meant
13:06 – Life skills sport teaches young athletes
15:56 – Growth of women’s cricket: contracts, funding and exposure
23:22 – Touring realities: recovery, sleep and flexibility
34:25 – Selection pressure and playing scared
38:00 – Detachment mindset and playing free

Follow Piepa on Instagram @piepa_cleary

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Have you ever been in a team where the structure looks perfect on paper… but the connection is missing?

This week I’m joined by Tom Cashin – Collingwood VFLW Head Coach and Head of Academy (AFLW) – for a raw, honest chat on what actually creates high-performing teams.

We unpack Tom’s people-first coaching philosophy, why he wants athletes setting goals they’re not guaranteed to reach, and how to change your relationship with failure so it becomes growth (not defeat).

Tom also breaks down his approach to movement mechanics and role-specific training – and why “quality reps over quantity reps” is the edge most athletes are missing.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why teams can look “perfect” on paper but still lack real connection
• The coaching shift Tom made at Collingwood – from structure-first to connectedness-first
• Psychological safety – how to create an environment where athletes play with freedom
• Why athletes should set goals they might not reach (and why that’s the point)
• Reframing failure – separating performance from identity
• The difference Tom noticed coaching boys vs coaching women
• Training with intent – quality reps over quantity reps
• Role-specific development: training for what your position actually demands
• Why aligning AFL and AFLW game days could accelerate women’s sport
• What Tom would tell his younger self (and what he hopes for his daughter)

Resources + links

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• Tom Cashin (Movement Mechanics): @cashinmovementmechanics
• Buy Tom's Cashin Movement Mechanics Performance Dashboard

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Pre-season is where reputations are built — but it’s not about flogging yourself to prove a point. It’s about building trust, training with intent, and staying consistent long enough to actually improve.

In this short, sharp solo episode, Kylie shares 5 practical pre-season tips for female athletes who want to get noticed, improve selection chances, and level up without burning out.

From being the teammate who lifts standards, to setting micro-goals, using your coach like a cheat code, and recovering properly — this episode breaks down what coaches actually notice in pre-season.

In this episode, we get into:

• Why the “hardest worker” doesn’t always get selected
• How to build trust with coaches and teammates in pre-season
• The 3 questions to ask before training (and 1 after)
• How to set a North Star goal and reverse engineer weekly micro-goals
• The exact script to use with your coach for clarity and feedback
• Recovery rules to avoid burnout and injury (discomfort vs pain)

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In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Kylie sits down with Ayeisha McFerran, Irish international hockey goalkeeper and Unboxed podcast host, for a real-talk conversation about confidence, identity, and the environments that either keep girls in sport or quietly push them out.

Ayeisha opens up about being perceived as calm and confident while privately overthinking everything, how growing up outside the “typical” hockey pathway shaped her self-belief, and why it took years to truly feel like she belonged at the elite level. They also unpack the power of language in women’s sport, including a moment that reframed the word “beautiful” as something you can feel through performance, not something you are judged on by appearance.

From culture and communication to the sacrifices athletes make behind the scenes, this episode is a reminder that you are a person first – and that great sport should make space for the full human experience. They also talk about all the things you shouldn't discuss at a dinner table - politics, religion, and finances.

Key Takeaways

• Confidence and insecurity can exist at the same time – being “good at chatting” does not mean you are not overthinking later.
• Feeling like you do not belong often comes from environment and story, not ability.
• The words coaches use shape identity – language can build belief or reinforce pressure.
• “Beautiful” can be reclaimed as a performance word – not just a looks word.
• People-pleasing can make you absorb everyone’s opinions – self-trust is a skill you build over time.
• Elite sport comes with real sacrifices – missing weddings, funerals, and everyday moments back home.
• Culture is not a buzzword – it is built through accountability, safety, and hard conversations done with care.
• Athletes are people first – and performance improves when teams allow space for off days and real life.
• If the joy starts to disappear, it is a signal to change something – not a reason to quit on yourself.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:18 - “People think I’m confident” – confidence vs overthinking

00:03:07 - Superstitions, control, and learning to let go00:05:26 - Proving yourself and feeling like you belong

00:08:11 - “That’s beautiful” – changing the way w

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In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Jacqui Louder shares her insights from a 25-year career as one of Australia’s leading sport and performance psychologists. Having worked with elite teams like Collingwood and Melbourne Storm, Jacqui discusses the evolution of the high-performance mindset and why mental skills are just as critical as physical ones. She emphasises the importance of effort over results, the need for specialised resources in women’s sport, and how athletes can navigate high-pressure environments. The conversation also explores why young girls are dropping out of sport and how we can build a more supportive, hardy generation of female athletes.

Key Takeaways

· High performance is defined by laser focus, discipline, and persistent drive over a long period.

· Success and failure should be viewed as effort-based rather than just scoreboard results.

· Sport is a vital vehicle for learning life skills, including managing emotions and unpredictability.

· The high dropout rate of girls in sport is often linked to missing the sense of achievement and self-pride sport provides.

· Mental skills deserve as much dedicated training time as physical skills in elite performance.

· "Staying in your lane" within a team structure creates a more effective flow and communication.

· Professional self-care, such as Jacqui's hobby of cake decorating, is essential for decompressing from high-pressure roles.

· Female athletes require specialists in women’s health and physiology rather than just repurposed male-dominated structures.

· Building a supportive professional network is key to finding opportunities and peer support.

· True high performers admit their faults and strive for excellence without the trap of needing to be perfect.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:32 - The Secret to Elite Performance with Jacqui Louder

00:03:39 - From Netball to Sport Psychology: Life Lessons from the Field

00:06:25 - The Crisis in Women’s Sport: Why Girls are Dropping Out

00:10:39 - 25 Years of High Performance: How Mindset Awareness has Evolved 00:14:46 - Working with Collingwood and Storm: The Reality of Pro Sport Culture 00:19:01 - 90% Mental: Defining the High Performance Mindset

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In this episode of the 4TG Podcast, Emily McKie shares her journey as a trailblazer in Australian sports, particularly in coaching within male-dominated environments. With over 15 years of experience, she discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a female coach, the importance of community engagement, and the evolution of coaching philosophies. Emily emphasises the need for women to create their own pathways in sports and the significance of building supportive networks. The conversation also touches on the logistical challenges faced by women's sports and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for all athletes.

Key takeaways

• Confidence is built through competency and understanding your craft.
• Women face unique challenges in coaching, often feeling isolated in male-dominated spaces.
• Building relationships within the community is crucial for success in coaching.
• The landscape of women's sports is evolving, but logistical challenges remain.
• Coaching philosophies must integrate social and emotional intelligence with technical skills.
• Female coaches can bring a different energy that enhances team dynamics.
• It's important to find allies who support and advocate for women in coaching.
• Creating pathways for women in coaching is essential for future generations.
• Self-awareness and understanding your coaching style are key to success.
• Enjoying the process and building connections is more important than immediate success.

Chapters

00:00 - Empowering Female Athletes

01:54 - Breaking Ground in Male-Dominated Spaces

06:23 - Personal Journey in Sport

10:21 - Building Female Football Pathways

12:32 - Logistical Challenges in Women's Sports

15:01 - The Importance of Coaching Philosophy

19:42 - Navigating Male-Dominated Coaching

24:50 - The Dichotomy of Female Leadership

30:30 - Overcoming Self-Doubt in Coaching

31:32 - Advice for Aspiring Female Coaches

40:21 - Creating Pathways for Women in Coaching

49:40 - The Evolution of Coaching Philosophy

01:00:24 - Future Aspirations in Coaching

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Welcome back to Season 2 of 4TG!

This week, we dive into the real work of personal growth as the new year kicks off—no empty resolutions, just honest conversations about what it takes to level up. We talk process over outcomes, why failure is your friend, and how radical accountability can change your year. Expect hard truths, practical tools, and a call to build a community that lifts you up.

Key Takeaways

• Process > Outcomes: Focus on the journey, not just the finish line.
• Failure = Data: Every setback is a lesson. Don’t fear it—use it.
• Audit Your Environment: Cut out what’s holding you back.
• Radical Accountability: Own your actions, own your growth.
• Consistency Wins: Small daily habits = big results.
• Back Yourself: Be your own biggest supporter.
• Worth ≠ Goals: You’re more than what you achieve.
• Community Matters: Surround yourself with people who push you forward.
• Upgrade Your Space: Create an environment that fuels productivity.
• Find Your Crew: Growth is easier (and more fun) together.

Sound Bites

• "Focus on who you're becoming."
• "Failure is data."
• "Be your own number one fan."

Chapters

1. 00:00 — New Year, New Perspectives
2. 02:38 — Process Over Outcomes
3. 07:11 — Embracing Failure and Change
4. 09:55 — Auditing Your Environment
5. 13:38 — Radical Accountability
6. 16:22 — Consistency is Key
7. 18:54 — Be Brave and Back Yourself
8. 20:46 — Building a Supportive Community

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