# @lala_the_diver on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrJcywjnlo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36731509-lala-the-diver-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-16T19:06:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Laura Wilkinson🥇Athlete Mindset & Performance Coach (@lala_the_diver) — https://gondola.cc/lala_the_diver

## Caption

25 years ago, I stood on the Olympic podium, gold medal around my neck, and thought, ‘Is this really happening?’

What most people don’t know is that leading up to that moment, I was battling some of the biggest doubts of my life.

👉 “Who am I to think I can win on this level?”
👉 “What if I fail in front of the entire world?”
👉 “What if I succeed? What then?”

The pressure was overwhelming, and the “what ifs” were deafening.

But here’s the thing… I had built something that carried me through those moments: a foundation of confidence I could rely on when things got tough.

I became my own internal cheerleader, giving myself the world’s greatest pep talks every time I needed them. I learned how to quiet the doubts, face the fear, and walk confidently right into the storm.

That foundation didn’t just help me win Olympic gold, it’s helped me navigate every challenge since.

And here’s the truth: Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.

That’s exactly why I created the Confidence Accelerator—> to help athletes like you build the kind of unshakable confidence that carries you through the toughest moments. The kind of confidence that helps you quiet the doubts, face the fear, and show up as your best self... no matter what.

Doors open next week, but if you want to be the first to know (and get early access to some sneak peeks!), join the waitlist today at the link in my bio.

Let’s build your foundation together.

#sydneyolympics #olympicgold #olympicgoldmedalist #athletemindset #buildconfidence

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olympicgoldmedalist, buildconfidence, athletemindset, sydneyolympics, olympicgold

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