{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Katie Zaferes: From World Champion to Coach - Building the AUXO Collective","description":"In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol is joined by Katie Zaferes, former World Triathlon Champion and double Olympic medallist&amp;nbsp;turned coach. The discussion delves into Katie's transition from being a world-class athlete to embarking on a coaching career. They explore Katie's reflection on her experiences, the inception of her new project \u2018AUXO Collective' based in North Carolina, and her vision of creating a supportive and growth-oriented training environment for athletes. Katie shares her coaching philosophy emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and fostering athlete independence. The conversation highlights the challenges in setting up a new program, her approach to recruiting the right athletes, and the valuable lessons learned from her own career that she aims to pass on to her trainees. Support the Real Coaching Podcast: Itunes:  https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/real-coaching\/id1052949196?mt=2 Spotify:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3dpGop1CyvrgMpowOUc1Ll Subscribe to the Real Coaching Substack: https:\/\/joelfilliol.substack.com\/&amp;nbsp; TIMELINE 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:02 Katie Zaferes' Coaching Journey 00:52 Goals and Philosophy of Katie's Coaching Project 02:01 Support and Challenges in Coaching 02:09 Encouraging Curiosity and Openness in Coaching 04:47 Katie's New Coaching Project in North Carolina 06:24 Katie's Reflections on Coaching Nuances 09:51 The Importance of Daily Training Environments 18:35 Challenges and Evolution of the AUXO Collective 22:06 Learning from Other Successful Programs 28:02 Balancing Community and High Performance 37:51 Katie's Coaching Philosophy and Approach 49:24 Balancing Autonomy and Decision-Making in Coaching 50:39 Connecting with Different Athlete Personalities 51:39 Building a Supportive Training Environment 53:14 Handling Challenging Athletes and Group Dynamics 56:12 The Importance of Athlete Buy-In 01:00:00 Transitioning from Athlete to Coach 01:02:32 Applying Personal Athletic Experience to Coaching 01:06:19 The Role of Reflection and Process in Coaching 01:10:46 Managing Training Intensity and Athlete Well-being 01:22:11 Advice for Aspiring Coaches and Athletes 01:30:21 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans SHOW NOTES AUXO Collective instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/auxocollective\/&amp;nbsp; Katie Zaferes instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kzaferes6\/&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Real Coaching with Joel Filliol","author_url":"http:\/\/joelfilliol.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35972580\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35972580"}