#40 - Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: An Athlete's Path to Resilience | Emily Chancellor

In this episode of Agency, we sit down with Emily Chancellor, one of Australia’s top rugby players. A force of resilience and leadership, Emily takes us inside her journey – from the triumph of being named Rugby Australia Player of the Year to the grit required to bounce back from a torn ACL. She opens up about her time with the Wallaroos and NSW Waratahs, sharing the mental and physical battles of recovery and the critical role of mental toughness and teamwork in elite sports. This is a story of relentless pursuit, resilience, and mindset needed to dominate not only in sports but in business and life. Also streaming on YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. Book Rivyl in for a free 30-minute call, here: http://l.rivyl.com/JUPbkj (00:00) Intro (02:00) Overcoming Challenges (05:15) The Power of Small Wins (08:30) Balancing Positivity and Realism (12:00) Using Criticism as Motivation (15:21) Evolving Sports Landscape (19:44) Equality in Sports (23:16) The Necessity of Self-Reflection (26:46) The Obsession for Success (30:31) Accepting Criticism and Moving Forward (33:01) Personal Transformations (36:16) Building Mental Resilience (39:46) Inspirations and Role Models (43:01) Balancing Personal and Professional Life (46:31) Self-Identity in Career (49:48) Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses (52:01) Emotional Intelligence in Sports (55:19) Building a Supportive Community (58:46) Goals Beyond Sports (01:02:01) Lessons Learned from Adversity (01:05:26) Facing Gender Challenges (01:08:31) Creativity and Innovation in Training (01:12:11) Psychological Strategies for Success (01:15:31) Defying Expectations (01:19:03) Defining Personal Legacy