Aim Higher with Olympic Ski Medalist & Amputee, Bonnie St. John

<p>Do you want to get inspired to aim higher in your life? In this Live Greatly Podcast episode Kristel Bauer sits down with Bonnie St. John who despite having her right leg amputated at the age five,  became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. In recognition of this historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna.  Bonnie gives us a look into her journey as an Olympian and beyond, keys to overcoming adversity and reaching her goals. She shares tips to build micro resiliency and boost optimism as well as inspiring insights to help you live your life to the fullest. Tune in now!</p> <p>Key Takeaways from This Episode:</p> <ul> <li>A look into Bonnie's journey overcoming adversity</li> <li>What Bonnie means when she says normal is overrated, aim higher</li> <li>A look into being an olympian</li> <li>Keys to high performance</li> <li>Tips for boosting confidence</li> <li>How to embrace optimism, hope and positivity in the face of challenges and setbacks</li> <li>Ideas to build micro resilience</li> </ul> <p>About Bonnie St. John:</p> <p>Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals in downhill skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. In recognition of this historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna.</p> <p>Bonnie has achieved the highest levels of success in a variety of endeavors throughout her life. In addition to her success as a Paralympic athlete, she is a bestselling author of seven books, a highly acclaimed keynote spea