A high performer in both her work and sport, Susan Jackson felt that the demands of her job were holding her back in achieving her ultimate goal - a Gold medal at a major championship.
As shooting is a minority sport, focusing on it full-time was not an option for Susan.
A year and a half before the Commonwealth Games she turned to Performance Lifestyle Coordinator, Susie Elms, for advice.
Susie's aim was to empower Susan in taking back control of her life choices and putting her in the best position to achieve her goal.
Susie and the Performance Lifestyle programme were able to construct a tailored schedule for Susan allowing her to take a year's sabbatical, giving her more time to tap into the extensive expertise at the Institute.
As a result, on March 18 2006, Susan was rewarded with her ultimate accolade, a Commonwealth Games Gold medal.