The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy. We often talk about physical preparation at the Olympic level, but what we don’t always see is the mental side of performance: managing pressure, staying focused, handling expectations, and performing when the whole world is watching. Sommer Christie, Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Team Canada, spoke to Andrew Carter.

Photo Credit:  (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy.&nbsp;We often talk about physical preparation at the Olympic level, but what we don&rsquo;t always see is the mental side of performance: managing pressure, staying focused, handling expectations, and performing when the whole world is watching.&nbsp;Sommer Christie, Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Team Canada, spoke to Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: &nbsp;(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

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The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy. We often talk about physical preparation at the Olympic level, but what we don’t always see is the mental side of performance: managing pressure, staying focused, handling expectations, and performing when the whole world is watching. Sommer Christie, Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Team Canada, spoke to Andrew Carter.