Episode 10 of The Switch is one of our most exciting yet! Hear from Annie Vernon, Olympic medallist, who shares with us her inspirational journey from farmyard to fame. The athlete-turned-author provides insight into the reality of life after sport for professional athletes, what her journey to success looked like and the importance of mind over matter.
 
Annie's inspirational journey, growing up on a farm, rowing for Cambridge, to racing in the Olympics and where she is today, highlights how the path to success can start from any moment. One single decision - like joining a boat club, or taking that step towards your dream - is the only thing that stands between you and the person you want to be. Annie talks about the importance of values, motivation, role models, resilience and support structures like coaches. She shares her experience of success and struggle, from tough training sessions, to winning an Olympic medal, to retiring and feeling "a grey morass of confusion." If you've ever felt like your next step was just too far out of reach, or felt like an imposter, or even  just looking for some motivation, this is the episode for you.