Olaf Kolzig: Lifting Others Up

This week Andrew talks with 2x NHL All-Star & former Washington Capitals star Olaf Kolzig. Olie’s NHL career spanned 17 seasons and he recorded 303 career wins. He won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender for the 1999-2000 NHL season. However, Olie’s talent on the ice is just a part of his story. He’s also known for his extraordinary work in the community and won the NHL’s King Clancy Trophy for leadership and humanitarian efforts. Andrew and Olie explore how he persisted through ups and downs early in his career, how he learned to channel his emotions, and so much more. For Olie, everything is built upon a passion for lifting up his teammates, his family, and the community around him. This conversation is a great reminder that every single one of us has the power to make a difference in the lives of others.

Show Highlights:
(2:38) - Getting into hockey
(3:28) - First time playing goaltender
(4:23) - Establishing your own personality
(6:20) - Modeling your approach after others
(7:07) - Developing emotional and mental toughness
(8:23) - Persisting through ups and downs
(10:45) - Stronger work ethic than others
(11:53) - Developing a "short memory"
(15:05) - Balancing emotions
(16:12) - Starting strong and building confidence
(17:50) - Stepping into a leadership role
(19:53) - Olie's community work
(22:23) - Using your voice for good
(23:09) - Living your beliefs and treating others right

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