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Going For It 🌟 Building National Champions

Going For It 🌟 Building National Champions

By: Susie Ashmore
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How do you build a full volleyball team from scratch, starting with 2 players practising on a tiny patch of grass, and catapult them onto centre court to win gold at the Canadian National Championships? Well, Coach Sis Phant did just that ~ with Team Harmony, just north of Toronto. And it was no accident. As I interview each player, join me in discovering how the deliberate focus from Coach Sis on respect, kindness and connection developed a powerful loyalty that motivated them to bring their A game to every single touch of the ball. The best part of this story? I never predicted that I'd learn so much from these 16-year-old girls who sparkle with wisdom and extraordinary emotional intelligence equivalent to Harvard graduates. Come ~ be surprised. Be inspired.

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  • 10) Megan Hunter 🏅 "If you believe, you're already halfway there. If you don't fully believe, you're not going to put in as much effort because you don't believe it will get you anywhere."

    10) Megan Hunter 🏅 "If you believe, you're already halfway there. If you don't fully believe, you're not going to put in as much effort because you don't believe it will get you anywhere."
    Jun 11 2025

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    Megan Hunter is my final guest from Team Harmony ~ lucky last, as they say ~ simply because she was off playing volleyball for none other than Team Canada in Honduras. Take a moment and imagine having THAT on your resume. Now, take it one step further and picture in your mind the journey it would take to actually get that far in life. Since starting volleyball at the age of 9, she has always played with teams one year ~ and sometimes 2 years ~ older than she is. Two words: Truly remarkable.

    Megan and Team Harmony have been on the podium for the last 3 Canadian National Championship tournaments, giving them a radiant collection of bronze, silver and gold medals.

    As for Megan herself, I can’t wait for you to be inspired by the motivation and wisdom AND gratitude that she carries around in her back pocket on a daily basis.

    Allow me to introduce you to Megan Hunter ~ 16 years of age and # 23 on Team Harmony.

    Join me in discovering the drive and dedication that have resulted in a beautiful journey for this remarkable Canadian champion.

    Here we go!

    Hello ~ Thanks so much for listening! 🌟 Reach out if you're curious about my Collective Sparkle goal setting sessions, or maybe creating a corporate or personal podcast. You can find me at GoingForItPodcast@gmail.com. 🌟 We'd love for you to add a comment below...and please spread the podcast link to anyone who might be interested in these amazing and inspiring stories. Looking forward to hearing from you! Susie Ashmore x
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    43 mins
  • 9) Megan Chiang 🏅 "Now is the time to showcase everything that you’ve got ~ to not hold back…to not shy away. Let everything go at this moment. I think that's what helped us win the national title."

    9) Megan Chiang 🏅 "Now is the time to showcase everything that you’ve got ~ to not hold back…to not shy away. Let everything go at this moment. I think that's what helped us win the national title."
    May 21 2025

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    Canadian…National…Champion. Wow. What a title. But, let’s take it one step further. Imagine a team of extraordinary athletes who went on to become # 1 in Canada. Now, just imagine being captain of that very same remarkable team.

    The sport? Volleyball.
    The team? Harmony, from just north of Toronto.
    The captain? Megan Chiang.

    The most surprising part? She feels no pressure being captain of such an amazing line-up. Honestly? It says just as much about her teammates as it does about Megan’s own mindset.

    In today’s interview, I love the dichotomy Megan brings with a natural flow. At times she is bursting with so much excitement that I am convinced I’m in the stadium ~ and even on the court ~ with her and the entire team.

    Other times, she is reflective and full of so much wisdom and advice that it seems impossible to be coming from a 16-year-old.

    Join me in discovering the heart and soul, ~ plus the blood, sweat and tears ~ that have gone into creating and polishing this remarkable young champion.

    Here we go!

    Hello ~ Thanks so much for listening! 🌟 Reach out if you're curious about my Collective Sparkle goal setting sessions, or maybe creating a corporate or personal podcast. You can find me at GoingForItPodcast@gmail.com. 🌟 We'd love for you to add a comment below...and please spread the podcast link to anyone who might be interested in these amazing and inspiring stories. Looking forward to hearing from you! Susie Ashmore x
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 8) Eva Lin 🏅 "The amount of time, effort and dedication I've put in has paid off in many ways. But it all came from Step 1 ~ just joining a team."

    8) Eva Lin 🏅 "The amount of time, effort and dedication I've put in has paid off in many ways. But it all came from Step 1 ~ just joining a team."
    Mar 14 2025

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    Have you ever been on the verge of quitting something but persevered…and the results were life-altering? If so, you’re in good company today with my very special guest ~ Eva Lin.

    I’m so glad that you’ve tuned in for today’s interview that will have you wishing you could even just carry Team Harmony’s luggage to any one of their sensational tournaments around the globe.

    Eva almost quit volleyball a few years back, not because she’s a quitter, but for reasons I think we can all relate to on some level.

    And thank goodness she did persevere…because, not only did it completely alter her life journey, but she is now an incredible role model for all of us, on so many levels.

    Eva describes her journey to the podium in such detail and with such passion that it made me feel like I had a front row seat during our interview, despite us being oceans apart.

    Join me in discovering what goes on in the mind AND heart of a top Canadian athlete ~ before, during and after becoming a Canadian National Champion.

    Here we go...!

    🌟 Contact Susie Ashmore: GoingForItPodcast@gmail.com


    Hello ~ Thanks so much for listening! 🌟 Reach out if you're curious about my Collective Sparkle goal setting sessions, or maybe creating a corporate or personal podcast. You can find me at GoingForItPodcast@gmail.com. 🌟 We'd love for you to add a comment below...and please spread the podcast link to anyone who might be interested in these amazing and inspiring stories. Looking forward to hearing from you! Susie Ashmore x
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    54 mins
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