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This first post Paris Olympics week is still carrying the buzz of excitement and inspiration! What was it about this Olympics that had many of us at hello?! Paris’ historic beauty is undeniable. In collaboration with the greatest sporting event on this planet, it was the first Olympics with full gender parity and delivered across 32 sports many magnificent moments, heartbreaking defeats, moving stories of the athlete’s pilgrimage to get there, fun entertainment (Snoop Dogg did not disappoint!), excellent “play by play” coverage and unity. For all of the upheaval in various parts of the world, the ability of the global sports communities to come together in respect and support, even in the throes of intense competition, was a master class in how to do it. -Lift one another up and celebrate the achievements -Learn from the experiences -Recognize the generations of Olympic athletes who came before and paved the way to be better, along with the competitors who pushed the level of performances to the highest and best in the moment -Appreciate all of it and the village of people who were an integral part of the journey While there were issues; some that could be quickly addressed and resolved, some that required an alternate plan and others that are still smarting from a questionable decision, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games captured our heart's and broke many records. #ParisOlympics #WaytogoUSA #lovewhatyoudo #teamwork #healthandwellbeing #LA2028

My latest article for The Crafty Cask is all about the national drinks of the participating Olympic & Paralympic countries (the most popular might surprise you)!

I butted my way into a conversation on this excellent post recently. They were covering some of my Go-to topics: Kiwis Olympics Kiwis AT the Olympics and Cheeseburger eating competitions at the Olympics! I feel my contribution moved the conversation along helpfully when I pointed out my 2002 and 2006 Olympic Brakeman, Matt Dallow had managed 21 Cheeseburgers in the allotted hour of competition. It reminded me of other stupid stuff we used to do while on tour qualifying for the Olympics. One particularly stupid one, I was undefeated in: Underwater swimming for distance. For those with knowledge, please understand that I have a) stopped doing this and b) been instructed in the error of my ways. However remembering it reminded me of recent posts around stress and recovery. I would generally swim at least a length further underwater than my team mates. I did this by ignoring all my body's feedback that I needed to breathe. I had a system that allowed me to override all my natural impulses and the relevance to the workplace (and the reason I stopped doing it) was that the potential to start making catastrophic decisions went up as my fatigue increased and oxygen levels decreased. The workplace, until very recently, presented fatigue as a badge of honour and achievement. In effect celebrating pushing to the end of one's limits with no regard for the sustainability of this approach nor for the potential reduction in quality of performance and thinking that occurs. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should! Factor in, and plan your fatigue and recovery strategies. What would you say is the first sign that your fatigue is, or is about to, impact performance? What is a point prior to that, that you could identify as the moment you need to stop and re-energise?

Does size matter?! Let’s look at the Paris Olympics - Based on the “per capita” medal count, weighted by the value of the medals (3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze), the top five countries who had the most success were: 1. Australia (0.66 gold medals per million people). 2. New Zealand (although not in the top 10 overall medal tally, New Zealand achieved an average of 2 medals per million people). 3. Netherlands (1.11 medals per million people). 4. Norway and then 5. Slovenia. It doesn’t matter how big you are, but how impactual you are. Shout out to the solos, the small and the mid size #recruitment businesses who once again are demonstrating their ability to compete brilliantly on the global stage. #olympics

Today is Olympic Day, a celebration of the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. This day is dedicated to promoting the Olympic values of excellence 🥇, friendship 🤝, and respect 🤗. It’s a perfect reminder to stay active 🏃♂️, embrace diverse cultures 🌍, and strive for personal and professional excellence 💪. Let’s get moving and embody the spirit of the Olympics in our daily lives! #InternationalOlympicDay #OlympicDay #Friendship #Excellence #DigitalMarketing #ZestDigitalMedia

“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games Introducing, Be Challenged's MINI OLYMPICS! Just in time for the Paris Olympic Games this July/August! Your teams could compete and take part in your very own, inter-office, trail-blazing, courageous and competitive but also highly inclusive, Olympic dream. Just ask us how! In the Be Challenged MINI OLYMPICS, participants will be split into ‘countries’ that will compete over a series of events. The MINI OLYMPICS is all-inclusive as we modify our events and team sizes to promote inclusion and enjoyment for all participants. At the conclusion of the event, the all-important results are tallied and our medal ceremony is held. As the winners are revealed, everyone will realise that you don’t need years of training to win the gold but rather you just need to compete as a team and believe in each other along the way. https://lnkd.in/gkFp_7-f #teambuilding #olympics #paris2024 #miniolympics #oneteamonedream #leadership #communication #teamwork #strategy #fun #inclusive #australia #corporate #officegames #relationships

Fighting time difference: Australia and Paris 2024 Games As Australia gears up to follow the Paris 2024 Games, the challenge of time zone differences looms large. However, a novel initiative by the Australian Olympic Committee promises to overcome this hurdle and recreate the festive, collective atmosphere of the Games. The "Olympics and Paralympics LIVE" project is set to bring communities together in a way that echoes the shared spirit and celebration of the Games. At its core lies the transformation of local clubs, schools, universities, municipal councils, and community groups into mini fan zones, mirroring the excitement and communal atmosphere of the classical fan zones found at the Games themselves. A true sense of belonging and shared enthusiasm as fans come together to watch the events. These gatherings will create a festive environment where fans can celebrate (or commiserate) together. This collective experience is crucial for maintaining the social fabric that sports events like the Olympics and Paralympics traditionally weave among their audiences. The simplicity of accessing "Olympics and Paralympics LIVE" through a straightforward registration on the NOC website creates a positive feedback loop for the Australian olympic committee: more visibility, more registration, more appeal and more promotion of their national sponsors. Watching and celebrating the achievements of their domestic athletes together will reinforce the already existing strong sense of national pride and community spirit. For us, these collective viewing experiences remind us that the Games are not just about the competitions but also about coming together to support our athletes and celebrate their accomplishments. This shared pride and enthusiasm resonate deeply, reinforcing the communal bonds that sports uniquely cultivate. #Sport #Olympics #togetherness #Celebration #nationbranding #softpower #Australia https://lnkd.in/dk5UVzg3

Do we know what the similarity and difference between Olympic and Olympiad are? 🤔 Similarity: Both have their origins in Greece! 🇬🇷 Participants train rigorously for both competitions! Difference: Olympic Games are international sporting events organised every four years. Olympiads are international and national non-sporting events organised annually. As we celebrate the fighting spirit of our Olympic athletes, let's also recognise the tenacity and talent of our Olympiad competitors, for both test the limits of human performances! 👏 #Olympic #Olympiad

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The path to victory in sports and life is paved with balance. Let's honor International Olympic Day by striving for harmony in all we do! 🏋♀️ #OlympicDay #FindYourBalance #VictoryThroughBalance #ProfcymaGlobal #DigitalMarketing #ClientEngagement #BrandAwareness #profcyma #profcymaglobal