4TG Podcast

“What would you go back and tell your younger self?”

This question is used frequently to elicit reflective advice and explore the guest's personal growth.

“What is the real advice you'd give a young girl who's had an injury?”

This seeks direct, non-cliché advice for the podcast's core audience of young female athletes.

“What can clubs, teams, and coaches do to ensure psychological safety?”

This question seeks actionable advice for the broader sports community to create better environments.

“Why is it so important that we keep more girls and women in sport?”

This question ties the guest's personal experience back to the podcast's central mission.

“What self-limiting belief did you have to unlearn or overcome?”

A key mindset question used to uncover the internal barriers the guest has faced.

“What did [a specific major challenge] do to you mentally?”

A probing question that digs into the psychological impact of significant adversity, like a major injury.

“Have you ever had a crash or setback that completely ruined your confidence?”

This question directly addresses the theme of resilience and how athletes recover from failure.

“What is something not many people know about you?”

A recurring question in the rapid-fire segment to reveal a more personal, fun side of the athlete.

“Do you feel a gap in your identity now, or are you more comfortable being just you?”

Asked to athletes who have retired or gone through major transitions to explore identity beyond sport.

“What was your childhood and sporting life like growing up?”

This question opens the door to the guest's origin story and their initial relationship with sport.

“What does a week in your life look like?”

This question provides listeners with a concrete understanding of the daily discipline and routine of an elite athlete.

“What does self-funding look like and how do you make it work?”

A question that uncovers the often-hidden financial and personal burdens on athletes in under-resourced sports.

“What does the future look like for you in the next few years?”

A forward-looking question to understand the guest's upcoming goals and ambitions.