☕️ Coffee with Kelsey — Episode 18: Chasing Perfect vs. Becoming Excellent

🎙️ Hosted by, Kelsey Kizina — 7-Time Award-Winning Professional Ballroom Coach
🎯 Topic: Breaking free from perfectionism and learning to train for excellence instead.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the biggest challenges I see in dancers, parents, and even fellow professionals — perfectionism.

I’m talking about what perfectionism really is (and what it’s not), how it hides behind the idea of “discipline,” and how it quietly holds so many dancers back from growing, enjoying, and performing at their best.

I also share a personal story from my own professional journey — a time when I let perfectionism take over, and how it nearly cost me my love for the sport. It was a turning point that completely changed how I approach training, coaching, and mindset — and I want to help you make that same shift.

Whether you’re a young dancer pushing for progress, a parent trying to support your child, or a coach balancing high standards with compassion, this episode will help you trade pressure for purpose and fear for focus.

If this episode speaks to you, and you’re ready to start breaking free from perfectionism and building real, sustainable growth — I’d love to work with you.

I offer private coaching for all ages — from beginners just starting their journey to advanced competitors looking to sharpen their edge. We’ll focus on mindset, performance, and the technical details that make your dancing strong, confident, and consistent.

👉 You can learn more or book your next session at www.ballroomdancecoach.com

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Thanks for listening, and remember — excellence isn’t about being flawless. It’s about showing up, learning, and growing forward every single day.