What is it like to be a role model? What part will you allow role models to play in your lives? Being kept on a pedestal for being an Olympian has had an interesting effect on Heidi's life, especially since she was balancing it with studying a law and commerce degree. In this talk, she shares an open and honest perspective on what it really means to be a role model, the life lessons she discovered whilst juggling her sporting and career life, and how each of us can take control and win our own Olympics. Heidi is a two-time Olympian in the sport of open water swimming and a decorated sportsperson. She competed in the 2012 London Olympic Games while studying full time at the University of Western Australia, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games just after finishing her degree and while completing her graduate diploma in legal practice.
As one of Malaysia's most successful swimmers, she has competed at multiple world championship events in swimming and surf lifesaving and is a multiple medallist at the State and National level in both sports.
Born and bred in Perth, Heidi is a well-known and highly regarded figure in the Western Australian swimming community. Professionally, Heidi is a commercial litigation lawyer practising in the regulatory and investigation team at Clifford Chance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
