BE THAT 1% Podcast

Breanna Acosta is a 4x national champion coach and driven entrepreneur, known for founding and leading two successful businesses in the dance industry—Envision Dance and Gymnastics and Bre Choreography Management. In this episode, Bre shares what she has observed, learned, and what her future in the dance world looks like. The post 301: Coaching Insights and Lessons from 4x National Championship Dance Coach w Bre Acosta appeared first on .

Eric Nicksick is an American mixed martial arts coach and former college football player, currently the general manager and head coach at Xtreme Couture. Three MMA fighters have become UFC champions under his guidance: Francis Ngannou, Aljamain Sterling, and Sean Strickland. In this episode, James and Eric discuss what it takes to perform at a high level in the fight game and life. Eric shares stories and insights that can help anyone show up to their craft with more intention and intensity. The post 300: Championship Mentality w Eric Nicksick appeared first on .

In this episode, James and Andrea cover the three things you can trademark, the difference between trademark and copyright, how you should structure your contracts, and what to be aware of as we navigate the online business space. The post 299: How to Protect Your Brand & Business with Attorney Andrea Sagar appeared first on .

James shares his experience attempting to run 100 miles in 36 hours. The post 298: 100 Miles in 36 hours: How it went, what I learned appeared first on .

In today's episode, James shares an insight he's learned that leads to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. He shares how seeking mastery for self and for craft can bring more of you to the moment and to life. The post 297: Mastery, Not Status appeared first on .

In this episode, James brings on Giovanni Gubbels, Founder and CEO of Ctrl Chain, an international Logistics company, bridging the gap between technology and logistics. They dive into Gio's travel schedule, how he leads a large company through challenges and what strategies he has found helpful in finding harmony between personal and professional life. The post 296: Control vs Curiosity: Strategies for building an 8 figure business w Giovanni Gubbels appeared first on .

After seeing a rise in anxiety among the athletes and clients James works with, as well as a trend in the Western world, James decided to make Anxiety a main research pillar for 2025. James shares his takeaways from the book Building a Non-anxious Life by Dr. John Delony. Tune in to hear some practical strategies that will help you navigate, minimize, and better leverage anxiety. The post 295: Building a Non-anxious life – Dr. John Delony appeared first on .

In this episode, James Shares what he has learned from Autobiographies, articles, podcasts, and interviews with Steve Jobs. Tune in to sharpen your mindset and implement tactical strategies for improving your business, relationship, and lifestyle. The post 294: Lessons, Mindsets and Strategies from Steve Jobs appeared first on .

Emma is an Executive at Orfield Laboratories Inc., the nation's only independent, multi-sensory design research and consulting firm, working in architecture, design, and product development. As a multi-disciplinary lab, Orfield consults in each area of design as related to human perception, including Acoustics, AV, Lighting, Daylighting, Thermal Comfort, and Indoor Air Quality. In each of these areas, the firm's orientation is perceptual comfort, designing spaces and products that are low in stimulus and therefore perceptually comfortable for the user. The post 293: What there is to learn from The Quietest Place on Earth with Emma Orfield Johnston appeared first on .

A renowned leader in sports performance and high-performance coaching, Steve has prepared triathletes for the Kona Ironman, boxers for world title fights, the U.S. Men's Soccer Team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and Matt Fitzpatrick for the 2023 PGA Championship and US Open. He was also the first full-time American performance specialist in the English Premier League, leading the Sport Science efforts for Everton Football Club, facing teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Beyond sport, he has coached executive VPs at Stanley 1913, performance directors at the Phoenix Suns, helped the Colorado Rapids (MLS) develop organizational identity, and has given keynotes on collaboration at Fuel50 and WebPT. The post 292. Building a Winning Culture and Team w Steve Tashjian appeared first on .

James explains how a quote from Joyce Marter accurately describes how our minds work and what we can do to break the pattern of safety and comfort. The post 291: We unconsciously recreate what is familiar until we choose something better. appeared first on .

James expands on a quote he found years ago that has helped him remain centered amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life. The post 290: Everyone Drifts, Few Shift. appeared first on .

In this episode, James shares 6 common patterns he's noticed in himself and his clients that create inconsistency in any area of life. When our awareness of these patterns heightens we are better equipped to shift to a more resourceful way of thinking or behavior that keeps us on track, even when we don't feel like it. The post 289: 6 reasons inconsistency happens appeared first on .

In today's episode, James invites you to shift your relationship with what he calls THE BIG 3. These 3 things, Change, Conflict and Uncertainty, can alter one's trajectory in significant ways, both good and bad, depending on how one responds. It's up to you to take inventory and to make the adjustment necessary in one or all of these areas so you can enhance the quality of your life experience. The post 288: 3 things that prevent most people from greatness appeared first on .

In this episode, James and Kute discuss how prevalent control is in our lives and ways to begin loosening the grip on our experiences to allow genius and magic to flow through. The post 287:The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson appeared first on .

Relationships can be dynamic and messy. Learning how to communicate, understand yourself and your partners needs and have the courage to be vulnerable are essential in building a relationship that lasts. Tune in to today's episode to see if you are experiencing/using these common behaviors that destroy relationships and learn what to do instead. The post 286: The mindsets, behaviors, and habits that destroy relationships with Dr. Katherine Hertlein appeared first on .

In the last nine years, James has been in countless conversations where tension was thick, stakes were high, and emotions were dynamic. When in these types of conversations, James has realized certain mindsets that have helped him prepare, handle, and navigate the complexities in any hard conversation. You'll hear a few strategies, insights, and frameworks that will help you improve and refine your communication skills. The post 285. Arguing is pointless, try this instead. appeared first on .

In today's episode, James shares with you eight quotes that have helped shift how James operates in his business, relationships, and life. At different stages of his life, these quotes have served as a powerful teacher, reminder, and prompt for deeper exploration and insight. The post  284: Quotes to live by  appeared first on .

In Today's episode, James talks about the concept of ‘Brain Endurance Training' from the book Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He shares the studies that he found insightful and helpful to know about in order to leverage this information for greater levels of performance inside and outside of sport. Join in and learn the strategies Elite-level athletes are using to reach new levels of performance. The post 283: ‘Brain Endurance Training' – A concept from the book Endure appeared first on .

In Today's episode James shares 4 fundamentals for influence from his experience working with leaders world-wide. You can use these four skills to deepen and expand your influence on the teams you lead and/or communities you serve. The post 282: Influence: Fundamentals for leading your team appeared first on .

Today is a reverse episode. You'll hear James on the Mark Groves Podcast encouraging listeners to embrace both their individuality and the interconnectedness of all things to live a meaningful life aligned with their values and purpose. They explore the importance of living our values to be in true alignment with ourselves. James dismantles presence and discusses the concept of unselfing and facing our sh*t head on. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that invites us to reflect on and widen our perspective. The post 281: How to Re-Wire from Survival to Greatness with James Silvas appeared first on .

Justin Hibbert is the creator of B10, an Elite Performance facility and brand, a 2x Ironman, and a Former Nightlife VIP host at Hakkasan Group. James and Justin have been friends for eight years, and on today's episode, they talk about pain, resourcefulness, and developing staying power in pursuit of a very challenging goal. Tune in to learn how to sharpen your focus, build your inner resilience, and lean into discomfort to grow into a greater version of yourself. The post 280: Developing Staying Power w Justin Hibbert appeared first on .

In this episode, James shares an insight that can help you have your best year yet. The post 279: 2024: Courage > Confidence appeared first on .

Today, James connects with his two best friends, Johnny Amiri and Seth Limon, as they discuss and break down how they built a 15-year relationship that continues to remain strong despite geographical changes, marriage, kids, and life's responsibilities. The post 278: Keeping Adult Friendships Strong: Navigating Long Distance, Marriage, Kids, and Career Changes appeared first on .

Join James + Mark as they dive into Mindset, Leadership, communication, and performance. The post 277: Battle-Tested Strategies and Exercises for Being Your Best with Dr. Mark Guadagnoli appeared first on .

Today, James connects with Online Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer, and Entrepreneur Michael Sheedy. Michael has committed his life to understanding the human body and how to get the most out of your fitness routines. The post 276: Key Principles for Building a Top 1% Physique with Michael Sheedy appeared first on .

Episode 274: Transcendent Leadership: Moving from “Not enough” to Peace w Carissa Johnsen Description: Carissa Johnsen is an International Spiritual Guide, Transformational Speaker, and Podcast host of Transcendent Leadership. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Guided Energy Medicine Facilitator, Intuitive, and Healer with 8 years of experience […] The post 275: Transcendent Leadership: Moving from “Not enough” to Peace w  Carissa Johnsen  appeared first on .

With the mission of helping 1 billion people by 2030, Samantha started examining the underlying causes of anxiety, trauma, and stress in 2014 with her first Hay House best-selling book. Eventually, it grew the movement into the comprehensive wellness brand that Pause is today, supporting over 10,000 clients in 30+ countries worldwide. The post 274: Utilizing Breath for Recovery, Transformation, and Performance with Samantha Skelly appeared first on .

A 23 year career shifted overnight: How A Breakdown led to a Breakthrough w Nick Motycka The post 273: A 23-year Career Shifted Overnight: How A Breakdown led to a Breakthrough with Nick Motycka appeared first on .

In today's reverse episode James appears on the Ignite U Podcast, discussing the mental body and how we can truly fortify our mindset through frameworks, concepts, and strategies. The post 272: Winning the Inner Game w James Silvas appeared first on .

Let's face it, our mind can be our best friend or our own worst enemy. It's easy to get in our heads, psych ourselves out, and have our performance suffer. That doubt, fear, and insecurity can compound over days, weeks, months, and years to take us to a place we don't want. It is a daily battle. It's critical to have frameworks, strategies, and exercises to work through that can provide a new level of clarity and productivity while injecting our work with a deeper meaning that brings new life to what we do. James first learned this strategy while building his own business in 2014. Since then, he has now shared this with Direct Selling Reps across the nation witnessing sales boost 20-30% in less than 7 days, seeing reps on the verge of quitting find a way to turn it around and save a summer-long commitment and watching Sales teams that were ranked lowest in the company win competitions and find a new gear. James hopes that regardless of whether you are in Sales or not, you can leverage this exercise to remain consistent, keep your eye on what matters, and achieve what you intend to accomplish. The post 271:Defeat Inconsistency, Procrastination, and Laziness with this Strategy appeared first on .

Episode 270: Title: Moving off-grid: Building a regenerative community homestead w Chase Spillman Description: Chase Spillman is a Husband, Father, founder, and leader of his own off-grid, regenerative farming community called Arcadia. In this episode, James & Chase talk about the following: What it looks like to build a regenerative community homestead. The lessons learned […] The post 270: Moving Off Grid: Building a Regenerative Community Homestead w Chase Spillman appeared first on .

In this episode, James answers a question from the Be That 1% community regarding meetings and how to improve them. Tune in to learn what strategies you can implement to see an improvement in this area. Have a question you want James to answer on the show? Send an email to info@silvasspeaks.com or send a DM through the @bethatonepercent IG profile. The post 269: How do I increase my effectiveness with and in my meetings? appeared first on .

Lance Essihos, a best-selling author and captivating host of the influential "University of Adversity" podcast, is on a transformative mission to turn adversity into purpose. As the visionary founder of Mic-Up Media, he ignites opportunities for aspiring leaders by connecting them with powerful podcast platforms. With over 400 transformative interviews featuring inspiring individuals, Lance sparks a profound sense of healing and human connection. His unwavering passion and drive empower others to embrace challenges, discover their true purpose, and reach new heights of success. The post 268: Sobriety, Adversity and lessons learned from the service industry w Lance Essihos appeared first on .

In this episode, James answers a question from the Be That 1% community regarding employee retention. Tune in to learn what strategies you can implement to see an improvement in this area. Have a question you want James to answer on the show? Send an email to info@silvasspeaks.com or send a DM through the @bethatonepercent IG profile. The post 267: How do I Increase Employee Retention? Q/A Series appeared first on .

In this episode, James emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and the journey toward becoming a heart-centered leader. He encourages listeners to embrace a new paradigm of leadership, one that combines raw lessons, ancient wisdom, and practical steps to reach their fullest potential. His personal story highlights the power of blending drive, discipline, and nurturing qualities to cultivate success. The post 266: Rising to your potential and shattering Average W James Silvas appeared first on .

James and Branden talk about his fight camp experience in Thailand and what he learned from the loss of his mother. The post 265: Optimize to Materialize with Branden Collinsworth appeared first on .

Cam joins James to discuss how he turned his life around and how we can go about challenging ourselves in the best way and foster a deeper relationship with our bodies to cultivate a greater level of health and longevity. The post 264: Breathwork, Recovery & Pushing Limits with Cam Macdougall appeared first on .

Jake Kauffman is an International Transformation Coach & Spiritual Mentor purpose driven, visionary men & entrepreneurs who are seeking to grow in their life & leadership. He has supported hundreds of men to thrive and reach the next-level in all areas of life, business & relationship. His mission is to help men radically heal & transform so that they can achieve their full potential & fulfill their purpose. He recently released his first book ‘Let Love In': The Pain Stops When The Truth Starts. James and Jake talk about what led him to writing his book, masculinity and where most people, specifically men, go wrong with performance and living a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. The post 263: The Pain Stops When the Truth Starts w Jake Kauffman appeared first on .

John Tierney is a former New York Times Science Columnist and Best-Selling Author. He is currently a contributing editor to "City Journal" and the co-author of "The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It." He also co-authored a New York Times Bestselling Book titled Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. John joins James as they discuss how we can use the power of bad to not let fear control our lives, not live in our own limited biases and live on our terms. The post 262:The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us & How We Can Rule It w John Tierney appeared first on .

Title: Connection, Intimacy & Sex with James & Amanda Silvas Description: Amanda Silvas joins James on the podcast today to talk about the strategies and lessons they have learned through their marriage, being parents to their two kids, and how to navigate connection, intimacy, and sex. Show Topics: The difference between connection and intimacy Ways […] The post 261. Connection, Intimacy & Sex with James & Amanda Silvas appeared first on .

From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken, is the Founder of Think Unbroken, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. At 4 years old Michael's emotionally incestuous mother cut off his right index finger, she was a drug addict and alcoholic. Join James and Michael as they talk about how to deal with Trauma and build your life intentionally. The post 260: From Homeless to Hero: Redesigning your Life with Michael Unbroken appeared first on .

Join James and Jeddy as they talk about how Men can find more meaning, create more value, and have more impact while living on their terms. The post 259: Attention Men: What is your vision and purpose? w Jeddy Azuma appeared first on .

This is a reverse episode. Months Ago, James appeared on The Coachable Podcast with Tori Gordon live in Las Vegas. We dove into fear, success, habits, and mindset shifts that will help you elevate your leadership and the quality of your life. It has received A LOT of traction on her end, so wanted to share it will all of you! Hope you enjoy the episode! The post 258: Join the Top 1% of Successful People with These Peak Performance Habits  appeared first on .

In this episode, you'll learn effective strategies for viewing and managing your time and energy, so you can allocate the appropriate amounts to the areas of your life that produce the highest ROI. Join James and Matt as they go into Time, Comparison, and Taking ownership of your life. The post 257. Improving your relationship with Time with Matt Gottesman appeared first on .

Title: Partners In Business & Life: Do These Fundamentals to Avoid a Breakdown Description: Today on the podcast, James connects with Ryan and Shannon Matson. Shannon's journey began in the corporate world, where she held titles such as V.P. of Marketing for a global publishing company and National Director of Sales & Marketing for a […] The post 256. Partners In Business & Life: Do These Fundamentals to Avoid a Breakdown w Ryan & Shannon Matson appeared first on .

Amanda Silvas joins James on the podcast today to talk about the strategies and lessons they have learned through their marriage, being parents to their two kids, and navigating their business partnership. Tune in to learn ways you can communicate with your intimate relationships. The post 255: 3 Communication Strategies for Marriage, Relationships & Parenthood with Amanda Silvas appeared first on .

Whether experiencing a roller-coaster performance, wanting to add more value to the spaces you show up to, or finding greater levels of mastery in your work and relationships, this simple, easy-to-use framework has helped thousands of leaders worldwide. Tune in as James shares one of his favorite strategies to help you GROW consistently. The post 254: A simple framework to help you GROW consistently appeared first on .

Money can cause us to do some pretty interesting things. It isn't until we examine our relationship with it that we can begin not to be controlled by it. In this episode, James and Diamandia dive deep into the concept of money, the attachment we can all have, and how to have a healthy relationship with money. The post 253: Turning your passion into purpose w Diamandia Lingos appeared first on .

Tori Gordon is known for being one of TikTok's Top 100 Female Creators. She is an Award Winning Content Creator, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, and High-Performance Coach committed to helping others achieve their highest potential and fullest expression. Her work reaches nearly 1 million people worldwide and has been seen on major media outlets like NBC, Fox News, CBS, Yahoo News, and Business Insider. She works with international brands like NatureMade, Canva, and BetterHelp, helping them spread their mission-driven messages. She was also named one of the Top 10 Female Mindset Coaches by Yahoo News in 2020. In this episode, James and Tori discuss the mental and emotional skills necessary to be a leader and create impact. The post 252: Let Your Presence be your legacy w Tori Gordon appeared first on .

“Your level of success is highly correlated to the number of uncomfortable conversations you are willing to have” This quote couldn't be more accurate. Baked into the human experience are tensions, stress, and pain, all of which can surface in a hard conversation. James has encountered countless conversations over the past nine years where his communication skill was tested. Some of the conversations were planned, but most were unexpected. When in a heightened state of emotion, it's common for topics to shift and for people to avoid, withdraw, or redirect and this can postpone what needs to be discussed or uncovered. In today's episode, James shares delivery strategies and how to bring conversations back to the goal when things get off track. The post 251: Pivoting a conversation that has gone off track w James Silvas appeared first on .