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#69 Alexi Coffey: Confidence and hormones, How to deal with Nerves and learning how to learn
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Alexi Coffey is an entrepreneurial product leader and the VP of Product at WHOOP, where she drives innovation in health and performance tracking with tools like Pregnancy Insights, Menstrual Cycle Insights, Stress Monitor, and WHOOP Coach. Her journey includes a life-altering experience that reshaped her approach to health and sparked her curiosity about human performance. Alexi gained significant insights from her recovery process and overcoming identity challenges, including the role hormones play in confidence, with 1 in 4 women facing hormone imbalances.
In this episode, Alexi discusses how she deals with nerves, maintains psychological safety within her team, and manages cognitive load. She also shares her experiences with dyslexia and learning how to learn, emphasizing that learning can be overwhelming without a clear starting point. Her insights on leadership, personal development, and resilience offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to enhance their performance and well-being.
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