Olympic swimmer Anna Simcic is all too familiar with media pressure. Labelled ‘silver sadness’ in the headlines after failing to take home the gold medal (despite recording a PB) Anna understands the pressure, scrutiny and lofty expectations elite athletes deal with on a daily basis. Now working as an Athlete Life Advisor, Anna specialises in guiding high performing athletes through the trials and tribulations of athletic life. Anna brings a wealth of experience to this discussion and shares invaluable tips, tricks and insights to help budding athletes weather the adversity they’ll inevitably face. Anna is also a firm believer in the positive role and impact a mentor can make and speaks to some of the intricacies that’ll help ensure any mentor/mentee relationship is a success.