Episode 135 | Diljeet Taylor

Adaptations

During the pandemic, Diljeet Taylor found herself embracing gratitude as a central theme in her life and coaching. She shared that the disruption reinforced her passion for coaching and allowed her to spend more time with her family, which she viewed as a silver lining 1. Diljeet also implemented unique strategies to keep her athletes engaged, inspired by the Bauerman club's innovative racing opportunities. She aimed to maintain her team's confidence and readiness for future competitions 2.

I've been kind of rejuvenated with a new level of gratitude. I think that's what we can all take from this pandemic and this time, where our lives have been kind of turned upside down, is we can really focus on being grateful.

--- Diljeet Taylor

This focus on gratitude and adaptation helped her team navigate the uncertainty of the pandemic.

   

Setbacks

Facing setbacks like canceled seasons, Diljeet emphasized the importance of acknowledging grief and moving forward. She shared her personal experience of grieving alongside her athletes, recognizing the unique challenges they faced in 2020 3. Despite these challenges, she instilled confidence in her team, ensuring they were not intimidated by competition. Her approach focused on building internal strength and resilience, which she believes is crucial for success both on and off the track 4.

The greatest thing is the amount of confidence these women walk around with, the amount of confidence they race with, because that is the amount of confidence they are going to take out into the world.

--- Diljeet Taylor

This resilience and confidence have become hallmarks of her coaching philosophy.