The New Peak

nicolamccrabbe

The New Peak Podcast is for high-performers and leaders who want to maintain top performance under pressure without burning out themselves or their teams. I’m Nicola McCrabbe, leadership coach and speaker, combining years of practical experience with evidence-based insights to help individuals and organizations achieve results sustainably. On each episode, you’ll hear stories from professionals, leaders, HR experts, and athletes who’ve re-imagined success, built resilience, and learned how to sustain performance under pressure. The New Peak isn’t about endless hustle — it’s about achieving excellence while protecting your clarity, energy, and impact. Follow the show and start climbing your own new peak of sustainable performance, well-being, and resilience.

Episodes

  1. Episode 001: Bianca Ribi – First Olympics in Bobsleigh

    FEB 7

    Episode 001: Bianca Ribi – First Olympics in Bobsleigh

    Hi everyone — welcome to the first episode of The New Peak Podcast! I’m Nicola McCrabbe, and my mission is to help leaders, high-performers, and anyone who wants to sustain pressure under pressure without burning out. In this episode, I’m joined by Bianca Ribi, a bobsleigh athlete preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. Recorded just before she hit the track, Bianca shares her incredible journey — from playing soccer, to firefighting, to Olympic bobsleigh — and how she stays resilient, motivated, and focused under enormous pressure. Together, we explore: What it really takes to pivot into a completely new sport Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and setbacks How to maintain focus, motivation, and trust with your team Routines and strategies for peak performance without burning out Whether you’re a high-performer, a leader, or just someone who wants to show up fully in life, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, preparation, and mental strength. 🎧 **Episode Timestamps**   0:45 – First Olympics: how it feels right now   1:30 – From soccer & firefighting to bobsleigh   3:00 – Discovering bobsleigh and stepping into elite sport   6:00 – Performing under pressure (firefighting mindset)   7:35 – The hardest part of transitioning sports   9:28 – Self-doubt, fear, and setbacks   10:45 – Learning how to work with fear   11:55 – Staying motivated when progress is slow   13:30 – When the Olympic dream felt out of reach   16:15 – Pushing hard without burning out   17:58 – Preparing with less than a month to go   20:22 – Trust, teamwork, and teammates   21:33 – Standing at the start line: emotions   23:23 – What this journey reveals about resilience   25:58 – Crossing the finish line   📌 Connect & Subscribe Subscribe to The New Peak Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app Follow me for tips on resilience, leadership, and thriving under pressure: [Nicolamccrabbe.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamccrabbe/] Share this episode with a friend who wants to show up fully and sustainably in life

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About

The New Peak Podcast is for high-performers and leaders who want to maintain top performance under pressure without burning out themselves or their teams. I’m Nicola McCrabbe, leadership coach and speaker, combining years of practical experience with evidence-based insights to help individuals and organizations achieve results sustainably. On each episode, you’ll hear stories from professionals, leaders, HR experts, and athletes who’ve re-imagined success, built resilience, and learned how to sustain performance under pressure. The New Peak isn’t about endless hustle — it’s about achieving excellence while protecting your clarity, energy, and impact. Follow the show and start climbing your own new peak of sustainable performance, well-being, and resilience.