Believe it or not, defeat is usually the very thing that drives true champions onward. Based on her own personal defeats, and the many defeats she witnessed in the athletic world as a reporter with ESPN, Sharlene tells the stories that move her audiences to take a close look at their own failures and rather than fear them, learn from them. “We all fail, so what is the difference between us? It lies in what we learn. A positive perspective and reaction are the two key elements that all champions have in common. They don’t fear failure! They embrace it, incorporate it, and use it as a stepping stone to take them higher.” With audience participation, video illustrations, and vocal/piano performance, Sharlene inspires the audience to believe in their own ability to “Defeat the Defeat!”