Gold-Medal Mindset: What Olympian Laura Wilkinson Teaches Us About Confidence, Preparation, and Smart Insurance Decisions
A Conversation in The Woodlands — and a New Chapter for Gibb Insurance
We had the privilege of interviewing Olympic gold medalist and mindset coach Laura Wilkinson in The Woodlands, where she lives and works. As we open Gibb Insurance’s newest location in The Woodlands, spending time with someone who embodies discipline, resilience, and preparation felt especially meaningful.
Just like Texans across the state, Laura is no stranger to big dreams, big risks, and big comebacks. And surprisingly, the mindset she teaches elite athletes maps beautifully onto how families and business owners can approach insurance planning.
Resilience Isn’t About Luck — It’s About Preparation
Laura’s story is legendary:
- She switched to diving at 15 after being told she was “too old.”
- She broke her foot months before the 2000 Olympics.
- She came back to compete again in her 40s.
Through every chapter, she relied not on circumstances, but on mindset. “You can’t always control what happens, but you can control how you show up.”
That philosophy is remarkably similar to how we think about insurance at Gibb Insurance. Life will throw curveballs — storms, accidents, unexpected losses, or sudden opportunities — but having the right coverage in place helps you stay centered, confident, and ready for whatever comes next.
Insurance isn’t about fear.
It’s about preparation.
It’s about resilience.
It’s about having the confidence to stand tall on your own version of a 10-meter platform, knowing you’re protected.
Confidence Comes from Clarity
As a mindset coach, Laura teaches athletes to get clear on their goals, their training plans, and their approach to pressure. The more clarity they have, the calmer they feel.
Insurance works the same way.
When our clients understand their coverages — what they have, what they need, and how each piece protects their family or business — they walk through life with more confidence. It’s not about having “more insurance,” but having the right insurance and a team behind you that explains it in real, human language.
That’s the heart of the Gibb Insurance experience.
Welcoming The Woodlands to the Gibb Insurance Family
Our interview with Laura Wilkinson marks an exciting moment:
Gibb Insurance is officially expanding into The Woodlands, bringing our award-winning Texas service model closer to families and businesses in this thriving community.
Just like Laura brings world-class coaching to The Woodlands, we aim to bring world-class personal insurance, business insurance, health insurance, and financial protection options to the area — all with the warmth, speed, and clarity we’re known for.
We couldn’t imagine a more inspiring neighbor to help us kick things off.
Want to Listen to the Full Conversation?
Catch our full interview on *The Susana Gibb Show*, where we dive deeper into:
- Identity beyond achievement
- Mental performance under pressure
- Motherhood and ambition
- Reinvention at any age
- The mindset behind world-class preparation
