Embark on a gripping journey with Bella Collins, a novice rower turned record-breaking adventurer, on ‘The Resilience Project’ podcast.

Host Wes Linden asks the questions as Bella dives deep into her incredible feat of rowing across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in a small boat alongside three strangers. Despite her initial lack of experience and lifelong battle with self-doubt, Bella shattered not just one, but three world records!

In this episode, Wes uncovers the vital leadership principles Bella harnessed to forge a cohesive and effective team amidst the most extreme, life-threatening conditions. Discover the camaraderie and culture-building strategies that were crucial to their survival and success.

Bella, now recognised globally following her inclusion in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30' list, also reveals how she developed a resilient mindset, which helped her overcome persistent self-doubt and navigate the uncertainties of her daring expeditions. Join us to learn from a true exemplar of determination.

00:00 Intro

01:16 School nerd & unsporty. How did you end up with three world records?

02:44 First record.

03:07 Times you let fear beat you.

05:11: Something that happened when younger that pushed you on this path?

06:14 Attitudes to risk.

08:04 First world record.

10:25 How big is the boat & how confined were you with the others?

11:31 How do you even sleep?!

12:25 Only two hours to rest.

13:43 Cabin fever.15:00 Examples?

16:32 The next world record.

16:49 What did you learn about being around people for that length of time in such a small space?

18:57 Anxiety & mental health.

20:24 World record with The Ocean Sheroes

21:25 Training for the winds and waves.

24:43 Inner strength & resilience to get through the storms at sea.

26:20 How incredible the Pacific challenge is.

27:42 Break

27:55 Family doubting her.

30:34 Finding your people.

31:57 Overcoming anyone close to you that you expected to support you who didn't?

33:22 Overcoming imposter syndrome.

35:08 Why you’re going to go on the oceans again.

36:38 Why am I doing this?!

38:29 Gaps between success and failure.

39:44 Fearing success?

40:55 Attitude changes.

42:01 What would you say you learned from that period that you didn't already know from being isolated on a boat

43:58 Comparing yourself & your achievements.

45:39 Comparison issues.

46:42 Staying in your lane.

47:33 Most common challenges that your experiences can help people overcome?

49:07 How to build culture for a high-performing team that actually wants to work together?

51:12 Succeeding on your own without a team to support you.

51:54 Moving forwards when feeling lost or trapped.

54:14 Prepare mentally for the next world record.

55:58 Is there one question that you thought I might have asked that I didn't, but you've got a great story or answer for?

56:35 Closing

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