Discover more: YouTube In the first episode of our Podcast Series - Supernova, Sophie and Shane talk about Shane's trip to Madrid and his airport experience that taught him a lesson, his philosophy of facing adversity with a smile and the life of a Muay Thai Champion transformed into a Leadership Trainer.

‍Shane O'Neill
‍Shane is a champion Muay Thai fighter. Throughout his career he won multiple titles, the pinnacle of which was winning the European title. He has also worked at the highest level of modern martial arts, the UFC. As an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer, his passion is inspiring and enabling others to reach for new heights.

‍Resources
Fight Night - A Documentary
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The body keeps the score, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Rest: why you get more done when you work less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang & Adam Sims
Presence: Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges, by Amy Cuddy‍

‍Timestamps
‍00:00:50 Keep Gratitude at the front of your mind
‍00:01:32 Facing adversity with a smile
‍00:03:30 A fighter from a sensitive kid
‍00:09:00 Becoming Antifragile
‍00:12:40 The importance of affirmations
‍00:19:40 The importance of mindfulness
‍00:23:40 High performance is a Peak, not a State
‍00:32:45 What is next for Shane