Behind the Podium: Unveiling the Coach

Today we are going behind the podium in person at Oak Park Los Angeles, home of CrossFit LA, with Austyn Layne Nealer, who is a coach, master’s graduate of Cal State Fullerton, certified Athletic Trainer, cockroach hater, runner, yogi, CrossFitter, blueberries enthusiast, beachgoer, coffee zealot, reggae fan, lavender-flavored kombucha drinker, runner, sister, healthy skeptic, rope climber, and, last but not least, a student of mine at Oak Park. Specifically, this guest of ours is one of the Athletic Trainers at UCLA for Rowing and Women’s Tennis. She has previously worked with USA Soccer’s National Team Development program. Her specialties include ACL screening/prevention research, post-activation potentiation, and assisted sprinting research. We cover: How to serve your clients from a physical and mental standpoint Why letting go of perfection can help you move closer towards your bigger purpose Why letting your clients take ownership of their healing can help you help them How to help clients when their motivation is waning Why learning to listen can be your greatest asset Why it’s important to be strong in your weak points Links: anealer@athletics.ucla.edu This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Today we are going behind the podium for a second time with Elizabeth Wipff; coach, teacher, mentor, meditator, competitive Olympic Weightlifter, Yoga Tune Up teacher/teacher-trainer, movement-mobility specialist, CrossFitter, dancer, theatre arts graduate, singer, straight-shooter, anti-bullshitter, quote-collector, wife, and life-long searcher. Specifically, this guest of ours has been coaching and teaching nationally since 1999 and has presented trainings and workshops at Kripalu Center for Yoga, YogaWorks studios, and CrossFit boxes throughout the US. Currently, her coaching is specifically focused on empowering fitness professionals to dream big and helping those professionals to tactically go after those dreams. What began as If X Then Why is now THRIVE: Business Building for Yoga and Fitness Professionals. This guest of ours was originally featured on episode 6 of Behind the Podium. 2 years and 60 episodes later, we are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Wipff back to unpack the latest in her thinking and feelings about the struggles, philosophies, and practices of her coaching endeavors. We cover: How to find your enthusiasm with what you do Why doing what’s easy may be the best choice How to redefine your role as a leader How to be an influencer vs a leader How to ensure your live event or training is a success Why being of service to your clients is the most important thing you do Why all teachers deserve a sustainable wage Links IG @strongandbendy https://elizabethwipff.com/ This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Today we go behind the podium with Jason Von Stietz. He is a coach, Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Sports Psychology consultant, neurofeedback technician, sumo wrestler, an avid supporter of house Stark, weightlifter, recipient of the student-athlete of the year award from his high school, husband, and father of three cats—Penny, Cowboy, and Mimi. Specifically, this guest of ours helped bring a sports psychology presence to the Major League Baseball Youth Academy in Compton, Los Angeles Valley College, and Whittier College. He has had the opportunity to act as team consultant to several collegiate teams, consult with coaches on mental health and sport psychology issues, facilitate concussion protocols, and work with individual athletes on mental health and performance issues. In the fall, our guest will begin as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Whittier College Counseling Center. Additionally, he acts as a Psychological Assistant at CBT center of Southern California. We cover: How to work with clients while still studying How to transition from student to practitioner Navigating imposter syndrome while working with clients How to be an ambassador vs an expert on a topic How to overcome a fear of self-promotion Why teaching beyond just what works for yourself is key Links: IG: @summahthissummahthat Twitter: @nextgen_perform This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Today we have Rob Wilson. Rob, with his wife, co-owns CrossFit Virginia Beach. He has over 15 years of experience as a manual therapist both as a practitioner and a teacher, a very robust background in martial arts, and is a part of our previous guest, Dr. Kelly Starrett’s, MobilityWod Team. Rob is also the head coach of Power Speed Endurance’s Breath and Tactical programs. Our other guest today is Brian Mackenzie—the Creator of Power Speed Endurance. Power Speed Endurance is a programming, coaching, and educational platform for developing sports performance, fitness, and health. Power Speed Endurance is also the name of Brian’s first published book, he has also co-written Unbreakable Runner, and Unplugged. Brian is a human performance iconoclast and forever dabbler—From CrossFit Endurance to 3Fuel Protein to heat/cold exposure and breath work to what will soon be a state optimizing smartphone app created alongside Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. We cover: How no single method will solve all problems When to use the right tool at the right time Why awareness of self is the greatest gift How you can only help who is ready to learn Why humility is the key to a successful partnership How to learn from your mistakes Links: IG @_brianmackenzie IG @preparetoperform Power Speed Endurance This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

This week, Jared and Alex chat about Jared’s recent experience with The Art of Breath seminar. The Art of Breath is a program developed to give participants an experience-based understanding of how breathing can affect both short-term performance and long-term health. Breathing is the new wave of training – you’ll learn about this awesome new course presented by Power Speed Endurance and get a better understanding of how and why you’d utilize this in your own training. We cover: Why breathing and the benefits and how we can use it in training. How the Art of Breath seminar was unique Using breath as a coach vs using it IN your coaching How to use breath purposefully The difference between health, survival, and maladaptation How to use breath as a diagnostic tool Find out more: The Art of Breath Seminar This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Today we are going behind the podium with Ryan Smith, a coach, doctor of physical therapy, gym owner, soccer player, wrestler, CrossFit coach, alumnus of Ohio State University, former bartender of Figlio Wood-Fired Pizza, a self-proclaimed bookworm, craftsman, vivacious learner, and all around genuine good dude. Specifically, our guest is the Chief Operating Officer, Head Coach/programmer for Recharge HoCo CrossFit. As a physical therapist, he specializes in treating individuals who participate in CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, and other recreational sports activities. Most recently, this guest completed the 10-day craftsmanship workshop at Oak Park Los Angeles where I, personally, had the pleasure of getting to work and go surfing with him. We cover: What you need to know about pain Why being catastrophic about pain isn’t helpful How “you can’t cheat feel” How to help your clients be autonomous with their bodies and movements. Why it’s important to test your body to see what you can do. Why being a coach over physio (or another label) is important Why gradual training is important whether you are an athlete or not. Links: IG: Ryansmith.dpt Recharge HoCo Crossfit IG: @rechargexfit This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

It’s a solo episode this week! Jared and Alex dive into a conversation recapping what they’ve been studying, thinking and doing over the last few months. We cover: How realigning yourself with your intentions can resolve tension Why going back to your why is always important How to cultivate the life you want And some of our favorite books that we’re reading This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

To be able to connect with students and clients on a deep level, an interplay of seriousness and playfulness is required. Our guest today is a magician at both. We chat with Emily Peterson, a coach, Rock n Roll enthusiast, Yin Yoga teacher, master Reiki practitioner, TimBO facilitator and teacher trainer, cat lover, elephant lover, former gymnast and competitive volleyball athlete, alumnus of University of Illinois-Chicago with a BA in applied psychology, professional space holder, and aspiring backup dancer for Neil Diamond. She is a certified 500-hour yoga instructor, Usui Reiki Master, and licensed TimBO (trauma-informed mind/body) facilitator and trainer. Her path to yoga began as a way to get out of pain. And since then has blossomed into being a vessel for practicing meditation and experiencing a safe connection to her body, which was transformative and led to personal healing from an eating disorder, depression, and trauma. Along with our previous guest Laura Ahrens, Emily can be found teaching at Coolidge Corner Yoga in Boston, MA. We cover: How your presence can define a class How to be serious and playful with your work simultaneously Why chasing external validation is a fruitless effort Why mastering the in between is your best teacher How to offer yourself as an honest human to your students and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Emily’s Site More info on TimBO Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

On today’s show, we chat with Dr. Sarah Court, who has been both a mentor and personal friend to us both. Dr. Sarah is a coach, Yogi, Yoga teacher, Yoga Tune Up Teacher Trainer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Princeton University Alum with degrees in Art and Archeology, Herder of Clinical Pearl, and facilitator of further studying, playing, and mending. Sarah is the creator of Quantum Leap, an advanced training for movement teachers to become biomechanically brilliant. Additionally, she is one of the co-creators and teachers of Movement Logic, which also includes our previous guest Trina Altman and Laurel Beversdorf. Movement Logic, similar to Quantum Leap, provides movement teachers with a reasoned application of movement therapy skills to broaden their clientele. When not traveling the world teaching, Sarah can be found practicing physical therapy at Postureworks in Santa Monica. We cover: Why understanding basic movement is better than memorizing a bunch of exercises Why letting your student make mistakes can help them learn Why a better understanding pain science can help you affect more people Why pain-free movement is the most important goal when teaching others to move Why there’s no perfect way to do anything and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Sarah’s site Quantum Leap Training Movement Logic Sarah on IG Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Pain isn’t always a bad thing – it keeps you safe, warns you of impending danger, and keeps you off areas as they heal. But pain certainly impacts performance and your ability to show up in the world. On today’s episode, we are going behind the podium with Roeshan Shadravan, a coach, snowboarder, bodyworker, educator, skateboarder, teacher trainer, climber, surfer, gymnast, traveler, doctor of osteopathic medicine, and holistic healer. Roeshan is the founder of San Diego Pain and Performance in North County San Diego. At San Diego Pain and Performance, she uses a full spectrum of therapeutic techniques to address the root cause of disharmony and miscommunication in the nervous system, joints, muscles, and the connective tissue system of the body. Additionally, she is a MELT Method practitioner. MELT is a self-massage technique that lengthens and heals connective tissue. We cover: How microcurrent can help process injury, inflammation, and pain The difference between functional medicine and osteopathy Why pain isn’t necessarily a bad thing Why organ mobility matters Why letting your brain assimilate to new things can help treatments last long after you’ve left the office and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: SD Pain and Performance (Roeshan’s practice) Roeshan on IG Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

This week, we had the awesome privilege to sit down with our mentors, Jill Miller and Kenny Kane. Kenny is a previous guest and owner of Oak Park (formerly CrossFit LA). He is also one of the hosts of the podcast, Body of Knowledge. Jill is the godmother of our show – it is through her courses that we met, developed a friendship and eventually this show! She is the creator of Yoga Tune Up, the Roll Model Method and Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, a global brand dedicated to helping people live better in their bodies. We cover: How to manage your energy on a daily basis from the work to home Staying true to your mission while nurturing your family Being present in the responsibility at hand How to practice acceptance for the way things are How to cross the threshold from work to home The importance of meditation and self-care to keep you present and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Oak Park LA (Kenny’s business) Kenny on IG Tune Up Fitness Worldwide (Jill’s company) Jill on IG Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Cultivating relationships may be one of the hardest things about being a coach. We must constantly manage the relationship with our clients, our bosses and our loved ones, all with some finesse. Our guest today, Zeb Pascual, is a great example of someone who is an expert at maintaining relationships, even as his own titles changed. Zeb is a coach, self-proclaimed nerd, CrossFitter, Vibram five finger enthusiast, cell phone flipper, CrossFit Coach, entrepreneur, servant of strength and health, chocolate lover, musical theatre enthusiast, competitive rope climber, runner, swimmer, softball player, nurse, and kidney transplant survivor. Zeb was an early adopter of CrossFit and what began as him being a fulltime coach eventually turned into him opening up his own facility CrossFit Nerd, and nowadays he is back being a full-time CrossFit Coach at Spry Society in Culver City. He is the founder and host of the podcast The Pascual Project, which seeks to explore the nature and importance of physical vitality and longevity, entrepreneurship and economic freedom, command and leadership, and all the shenanigans in between. We cover: Why relationships are the most important thing in your business How to be a leader even if you’re not an extrovert How to masterfully create, maintain and manage relationships The 4 beliefs that are pivotal for all businesses Why compassion is a waste of time What the future of health and fitness in Western Civilization and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Zeb on Instagram Zeb at Spry Society The Pascual Project Podcast Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Have you ever been transplanted into a new town and immediately set off on forging new relationships? Our guest today, Daniel Cortez, has not only done that but also established a strong place for himself in the movement world in a short time. Daniel is a coach, law school grad, matcha enthusiast, natural mover, health transformer, sea kayaker, breathing teacher, iconoclast, and student of life. Daniel believes there is a better way to be more closely aligned with how we as humans have evolved. As a coach, his cause is to guide people to their own middle path to reconcile the inevitable obstacles to health and wellness caused by evolutionary mismatches. The coaching that he provides is informed by his own struggles with chronic illness and a plethora of continuing education. Here are just some of his credentials: Functional Range Conditioning/Kinstretch instructor, Mobility WOD 102 coach, Wim Hof Method Master Instructor, Primal Health Coach, Level 2 MovNat instructor, and he is in his second year of Katy Bowman’s two-year Nutritious Movement Restorative Exercise teacher training. We cover: How to reach for opportunity How to overcome the illusion of self Why we live in a world that wasn’t meant for our DNA How plant medicine can be used for good and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Daniel on Instagram Email Daniel Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Our guest today believes that we are blinded by what we don’t know. Charlie Reid is a coach, educator, massage therapist, strength and mobility trainer, physical culturalist, alum of San Diego State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology, anti-guru, espresso purist, trainer of embodied athletes, bass player, husband, and fitness imagineer. Charlie is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Massage Therapist, Functional Range Conditioning/Release practitioner, and Precision Nutrition certified coach. His online courses, co-created with Jules Mitchell, includes Intro to Resistance Stretching and Mobility-Based Conditioning: Bodyweight Drills for Stronger Yoga Asana. You can find him training individuals at Move-SF in San Francisco. We cover: How to be a good generalist Why you should understand “psychological judo” to get your clients to do what you want them to do Why having many tools can help you better serve your clients’ needs Why fun should be the most important part of your personal practice Why there is never only one way Why we need fewer glamour shots and more honesty about the process and being willing to admit we don’t know and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Charlie’s Website Charlie on Instagram Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Many people come to group fitness and the gym to find a community – but how do you cultivate a positive community that will commit to coming to class on a regular basis? Ariel Kiley has the secret sauce and is sharing it with us on today’s episode. Ariel is a coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher, Yoga Tune Up teacher, Yoga Tune Up teacher-trainer, blogger, author, reveler, human lover, creator of rituals, actress, head balancer, breakup specialist, and ambassador of positivity. Ariel is an E-RYT 500, IAYT certified Yoga Therapist and Integrated Yoga Tune Up instructor. She teaches classes in vinyasa flow, therapeutic yoga and unique specialized workshops in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Additionally, she specializes in trauma resolution through yoga and meditation. She is also a very prolific author, frequently writing yoga and therapy articles that appear online and in various fitness books. In 2013, Chronicle Books published her first co-authored book “Smitten: The Way of the Brilliant Flirt” that is about personal empowerment through the lens of dating. We cover: How to craft your positive community What it means to be a Diner Betty How to bring lightness and humor to uplift your classroom How to celebrate your students for who they are How a breakup can help you heal your past and bolster parts of yourself How to teach what you practice vs. practicing what you preach and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Ariel’s Website Ariel on Instagram Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Today, we go behind the podium with Nikki Naab-Levy – a coach, Pilates teacher, Massage Therapist, fitness educator, alumnus from Ohio University with a bachelors in exercise science, cheerleader, body nerd, podcaster, wife, and corgi mama. Nikki has over ten years of experience in the fitness industry showing people who struggle with injury how to move better, so they can get fit with less pain and/or avoid injury in the first place. Her wisdom has been featured in the Seattle Times, Girls Gone Strong, and Men’s Fitness. She is a guest teacher of Bodhi Suspension Training courses through Balanced Body, as well as continuing education workshops on how to problem solve common tensional patterns and issues that we see with our clients in a post-rehab setting. You can catch Nikki and her podcast partner, Janet Sunderland, on their show, The Moving Well Podcast: Fitness advice for efficient, effective, and pain-free exercise. We cover: What it means to move well How to be more comfortable with the grey areas Why being less dogmatic will help you be a better coach Why learning to be quiet may be your best coaching cue yet How to determine if a client is right for remote coaching How to create and promote a passive income product and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Nikki’s Website Nikki on Instagram Nikki on Facebook Moving Well Podcast Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

No two bodies are the same – are you custom tailoring every movement for your clients? Trina Altman is a coach, Yoga teacher, Pilates teacher, Yoga Tune Up teacher, Roll Model Method teacher, certification/continuing education junkie, movement explorer, connoisseur, and dabbler, dark chocolate lover, embodied anatomy nerd, yoga blanket model, trampoliner, blogger, presenter, teacher-trainer, Brown University alumnus with a bachelors in political science, and two time Golden Alpha recipient.Trina is a perfect example of experimentation and practicing what she preaches. She is the creator of Yoga Deconstructed and Pilates Deconstructed, which both take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of Yoga and Pilates and their relationship to modern movement science. She has presented at Kripalu, Pure Yoga NYC, Yogaworks, Cal-a-Vie Spa, SYTAR, the Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference, ECA, UCLA, and multiple yoga conferences. Moreover, she has written articles that have been published in both Yoga Journal and Yoga International. We cover: Why customer service should be a top priority when coaching How to switch hats within the three Ex’s (Experience, Experimentation, Example) The importance of experimentation and trying new things How to give clients what they want while also providing what they need and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Trina Altman’s Website Trina on Instagram Trina on Facebook Movement Logic Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

Words matter. A majority of our communication with clients and students requires the words we choose to convey the meaning. And language is a force that can constrict your life or help it to grow and expand. Today, we go behind the podium with Mark England, a coach, martial artist, world traveler, TEDx speaker, language geek, educator, lover of homemade plantain chips dipped in guacamole from the likes of Tocaya, and a man that prides himself on being a powerful verb, as opposed to a fragile noun. Mark is the co-founder of Procabulary, an educational platform that provides tools to help individuals and organizations to harness the power of words and make them work for us instead of against us. Procabulary teaches that, in the short term, what we think and say shapes our imagination and our feelings; in the medium term, our language heavily influences our personal stories; and, in the long term, our stories shape our realities by systematically editing out anything that doesn’t fit. *PS – you can save $100 on the Core Language Upgrade when you use the code “podium” at checkout! We cover: How language is like music – you orchestrate an experience through words The effect of language on the reticular activating system Owning your story The power of a “curse word cleanse” and more! This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! References: Procabulary Website Mark on Instagram Mark’s TEDxRVA – Identity vs. Process: Reinterpreting Failure Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

With the rising cost of travel and education, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to continue your education with in-person events. Thankfully (or not), we live in a time where many thought leaders are including online education as a part of their course offerings. In today’s episode, Jared and Alex cover online education and attempt to tackle the biggest question – should you be giving away content and education for free? We cover: Why online education can help you create a sustainable income source If you should give things away for free The education opportunities on the internet Why staying super private may not be the best way to grow your business How online education can be more collaborative How online education can amplify your unique approach and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

To lead among equals is a privilege that not all movement educators get to experience. Jared and Alex are grateful to be a part of the Yoga Tune Up teaching team and recently spent time at the annual Leadership Summit. In this episode, Jared and Alex share their highlights from the long weekend and some of their take-home lessons. We cover: How to cultivate community The difference between leaders vs. those who lead How creativity needs boundaries How to deal with feeling like you suck Why you should leave communities that no longer serve you Why feeling more could be a radical shift in the world and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Experience doesn’t make a good coach – it’s insight. On this episode, Jared and Alex sit down with Chet Morjaria, a coach that identifies himself as a connector, communicator, and disruptor. Chet is the founder and head coach of Strength Education Training Systems—an education platform for coaches. Additionally, he started and facilitates Strong Mind Book club—a book club where fitness business owners, coaches, personal trainers, and rehab specialists can have a monthly mind meld. Previously, our guest was an international managing editor of Breaking Muscle magazine. In fact, this guest of ours today is the author of the article Ten Types of Coaches and How to Spot Them, which was the central talking point of our inaugural episode titled “To Be a Motivator or a Technician” We cover: The difference between learning and teaching How coaching is 80% humanistic and 20% mechanics Why coaches should appreciate the subjectivity of everyone’s experience Language and words you should get rid of in your coaching Why saying more with less is an important part of coaching How to live in line with your values and connect better with clients The enjoyment of play and practice and it’s relationship to sustainability in training and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Knowing it all and still being able to see your blind spots are two completely different things. It’s important to maintain a curiosity about your craft while still being close enough to create new cues and tips. Jeff Baldwin is the master of being both the professor and the coach. In this episode, Jared and Alex sit down with Jeff Baldwin, a coach, martial artist, a military man, swimmer, dog lover, motorcyclist, business owner, husband, and rebel against any ONE way. Jeff is the owner and head instructor at Rebellion Martial Arts Academy, which teaches Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and the Filipino Martial Arts of Eskrima/Escrima, Arnis, and Kali. He has over 30 years of martial arts training with black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Kempo Karate, and possesses instructor certifications in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts. Jeff also spent 6 years serving in our country’s military in various Ranger, Airborne, and Light Infantry Units. We cover: Why you should only worry about the things you can actually control Why coaches need to better understand the goals of their clients and tailor programs specific to them The difference between knowing it all and being able to see your blind spots Different styles of learning and how to coach to each Why learning, experiencing and failure are the best additions to your coaching How to help students navigate their way more effectively based on your experience and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Wisdom is getting answers to questions you’ve never had. If you’ve ever wondered how to help clients when you know you don’t have the skills to solve their issues – Dr. Licata has some ideas to help. We sat down and chatted with Dr. Giancarlo Licata, a Pasadena based Head & Neck Chiropractor, Co-creator of the Pasadena Integrative Community of Health Professionals, Interdisciplinary Concussion specialist, multi-linguist, graduate of UCSD with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Spanish literature, former guest on The Ricki Lake Show, husband, and father of three. Dr. Licata is one of only 220 doctors in the United States trained in NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). He is board certified by the National Board and California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and works with individuals with complex challenges to their head and neck. He is also the clinic director at Vital Head & Spinal Care in Pasadena, California. We cover: The importance of surrounding yourself with other experts How to create a network of specialists How to set up systems to audit clients and track progress How to extricate yourself from seeing things in only one paradigm Why shifting your mindset is your biggest obstacle and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

What sets an outstanding coach from just a coach? Is it their ability to teach beyond just the technical skills? On this episode, we sit down with Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo and discuss how to become a masterful coach and teacher. Steph is a coach, former high school biology teacher, weightlifter, chef, author, mountain biker, soccer player, CrossFitter, podcaster, blogger, photographer, nutritionist, wife, cat lover, Twitter romancer, and Lord of the Rings fan. Steph is the creator of the critically acclaimed, widely popular, and OG paleo website Stupid Easy Paleo. Her podcast, Harder to Kill Radio – Forging Unbreakable Humans, brings together the best experts in fitness, nutrition, sleep, and mindset about how to build unbreakable humans. She is the published author of The Paleo Athlete: A Beginner’s Guide to Real Food for Performance, and The Performance Paleo Cookbook: Recipes for Training Harder, Getting Stronger and Gaining the Competitive Edge. Additionally, you can find her coaching Weightlifting at CrossFit Fortius in San Diego, CA. We cover: Deciding what to call yourself and titles that are clear and authentic Why we should be asking people why they do what they do vs. what they do Why working from your why will keep you from being boxed in What sets outstanding coaches and mentors apart The difference between teaching and learning Why having a coach is so important, even when you are a coach Why strength can be letting go and saying no to something Why social media is preventing human connection and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

How much changes with you and your perspective after becoming a studio owner? We dig into this concept with former guest (and dear friend of the show), Isabelle Barter, who recently opened Stronger Human in Phoenix, Arizona. Isabelle is a coach and movement educator that has an insatiable appetite for continuing education. She is the founder of Stronger Human and Movement is My Medicine, a 200-hr experienced registered yoga teacher, Yoga Tune Up® teacher, Strong First Kettlebell Level 1, Z-Health, Functional Range Conditioning, and the Functional Movement Screen. We cover: Why knowing yourself and how you work best can be invaluable as a business owner When to say yes in a growth phase versus no How to manage being an introvert and business owner What it means to be a Stronger Human How she intakes clients and gathers a history How to know when to delegate Why staff meetings should be considered as “structured playdates” What it means to be modality agnostic and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

What does it mean to fully embody and live your why on a daily basis? We go behind the podium with Laura Ahrens, a coach, yoga teacher, yoga teacher-trainer, published-audible movement narrator, singer, piano player, harmonium player, graduate of The University of Arts with a bachelor of fine arts, Harry Potter fan, co-owner of a fashion company, recipient of a signature menu item named after her at Whole Heart Provisions in Boston, and an aspiring superhero with the power to re-align parked cars to make more space. Laura holds a 200-hour certification in Hatha Vinyasa, a 200-hour plus advanced certifications in Forrest Yoga, and completed a year-long mentorship under the guidance of Dr. Heidi Sormaz and is currently in her 500-hour yoga therapy training with Sarahjoy Marsh at the DAYA Foundation. Moreover, she co-created The New School of Yogic Arts—a teacher training school for those who want to learn to teach the practice of yoga as a living system that breathes differently in each body. Laura can be found teaching vinyasa and core flow classes at Coolidge Corner Yoga in Brookline, MA and at Sadhana Yoga in Boston, MA. We cover: What it really means to live your practice Why intention must be met with action How to introduce yoga to new students Finding a mentor and the loneliness of the hero’s journey How the more you study and learn, the less you actually know Why it’s important not to include new information before you have digested it Why having a foundation before you innovate is critical and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Brian Alexander, a coach, Olympic level water polo athlete, graduate from John F. Kennedy University with a master’s in Sports Psychology, father, husband, a fan of The Big Lebowski and avid wrestler when facing off with his four-year-old son. Brian is the official Mental Skills coach for the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program and has written articles on sport psychology topics that have been featured on the following websites: Water Polo Planet, Bridge Athletic, and Kap7 International. Brian is also an Association for Applied Sport Psychology certified consultant who runs his own private practice located in the San Diego area where he works with individuals interested in enhancing their mental game so they can become more empowered with psychological skills to be a better version of themselves daily and during high-pressure situations. We cover: What sports psychology is and what it entails The importance of having a mentor the value of waiting, patience, and perseverance The power of being present in the moment How winning is never perfect The importance of focusing on what you can control Learning from past experiences His recent experience coaching a client through the Badwater, the World’s Toughest Foot Race and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex chat about the last few months of guests, the lessons we’ve learned and some of our favorite moments. If you are a fan of the show, enjoy the stroll down (short-term) memory lane. Newbie? Enjoy the refresher and mentions of some of our previous guests! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Kristina Thuaux, a coach, body worker, movement teacher that is infinitely committed to filling her accumulator and clinical efficacy, nature lover, San Diego State University graduate with a BS in kinesiology, insatiable learner, wife, and avid fan of sarcasm. Kristina is the face behind Core Concepts and her qualifications include but are not limited to Anatomy in Motion, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Functional Range Conditioning/Functional Range Release, Neurokinetic Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, NASM corrective exercise specialist, performance enhancement specialist, and integrated flexibility specialist. We cover: How to assimilate new trainings into working with clients How to have 2 opposing ideas but be at peace with it How to retrain the body into being pain-free The importance of the feet in movement and pain scenarios When to focus on details and when to focus on the movement If you should be training barefoot Why you should be able to explain what you do to a 5-year-old and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Dr. C. Shante Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1, a coach, doctor of physical therapy, soccer player, basketball player, lacrosse player, CrossFitter, rock climber, teacher, movement specialist, insatiable learner, and lover of POKE bowls. Dr. Cofield may be best known as The Movement Maestro on Instagram and she truly is a maestro of her craft—as a clinician, she analyzes the way you move in order to determine the source of your pain in order to treat the problem NOT just the symptoms. When not working with clients one on one, our guest can also be found teaching courses for Rock Tape. We cover: What the title “coach” actually means How we frame things matters Why a PT could really be a movement coach What balance means when you are living your passion Why you should just do you on social media How to utilize breathing in a training or therapeutic setting What blood restriction can be good for Why you should expose yourself to as many things as possible and then practice them Why you should focus on  moving well enough for health and then moving often enough for fitness How more is not better, better is better. and much more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Clifton Harski, a coach, fitness mover and shaker, SDSU alum with a degree in kinesiology, former Trader Joe’s employee, ambassador of deep V neck t-shirts and tights or onesies that scream America, ice cream and gummy bear fiend, aspiring ninja, husband, uncle, and brand-new father. Cliff is currently Fitwall’s Director of Training and Head Coach and is an Animal Flow Master instructor, owns his own coaching company, BA Training, teaches workshops for Kettlebell Athletics, and has coached over 1400 people in over 80 workshops for MovNat. We cover: How being entertaining can help you trap and keep your audience’s attention Why all coaches should strive to engage, entertain and be humble Why it’s ok to say you don’t know vs. making stuff up Why we should move away from black and white rules and into more gray area Why finding your context is a good guide for your training Why goal orientated practices can distract you from the practice itself and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Breia White, a coach, Kundalini yogi, CrossFitter, television editor, cold immersionist, breathing enthusiast, and world traveler. Breia is a Level 4 Pranayama Two-Stage Breath instructor and a Wim Hof Method instructor. We cover: How breathing can help you tap into your physiology How breathing is empowerment How breathing can help you shed the extra baggage you have acquired over a lifetime How breath is the most underutilized tool in our tool box and how to have more days of feeling happy, healthy and whole For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium (again) with Dr. Benjamin Ramos, a California native surfer, skateboarding, breakdancer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor, and military veteran who served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Pacific Fleet Operations. He is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and has his master’s of science in exercise. Dr. Ramos s a doctor of chiropractic medicine and has his master’s of science in exercise and sport science and owner of FlowForce Rehab in San Diego, CA. We last talked to Dr. Ramos on Episode 14 and are very happy to have him back. We cover: How all movements/exercises should be safe, productive and sustainable All movement and positions are context specific to the person standing in front of you How there is no specific range that all people will fall into Why movement screens are not as helpful as some may think How protective mechanisms persist even after tissues have healed and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Valerie Hunt, a coach, Weightlifter, aerobics instructor, CrossFitter, business owner, gym owner, Pose Method® running specialist/master coach, Yoga Tune Up® therapy ball user/enthusiast, ice bath dabbler, Wim Hof ambassador, mother, wife, and bulldog lover. Valerie is a veteran of the fitness/strength-conditioning world and currently owns and coaches out of BVM CrossFit in Austin and RunRx, her running mastery and instruction company. Valerie is also a coach of CrossFit HQ’s Pose Method specialty course. We cover: How running is a technical skill that needs to be taught Why balance should always be a part of your programming The moves you should check to see if you (or a client) is ready to run How to help clients see and feel how to run Walking as a skill and why position matters here too Why gravity is a critical component to proper running form For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Dr. Tim Gerstmar, a coach, naturopathic doctor, blogger, podcaster, business owner, health educator/public speaker, husband, father, and science fiction enthusiast. Dr. Gerstmar has spoken at four Ancestral Health Symposiums and two PaleoFX conferences to share his passion for educating others on the intricacies of health and disease. He founded and treats patients locally and remotely out of his clinic, Aspire Natural Health, in Redmond, WA. Aspire Natural Health specializes in treating gut, autoimmune diseases, and other hard to treat cases that the conventional medical system or other practitioners have been unable to resolve. We cover: Why describing results helps people understand what you do Why you shouldn’t jump on the fad bandwagon How to follow up with clients so that you don’t lose sight of their wants + needs How the overnight successes are really 10 years in the making. Why you should be worried if you think you know everything Why you should have empathy for people and meet them where they are For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Robb Wolf, a coach, research biochemist, best-selling author, thought leader, health consultant, powerlifter, gymnast, martial artist, podcaster, business owner, father, husband, and aspiring coconut farmer. Robb is one the original trailblazers of the Paleo/ancestral health movement and the sole individual that birthed its prominence within the CrossFit space. He not only was a part of the team that started the 1st CrossFit affiliate gym but, subsequently, he and his wife went on to open the 4th CrossFit affiliate now known as NorCal Strength and Conditioning. Robb is the best-selling author of The Paleo Solution, and the newly published Wired to Eat. We cover: How to ask the right questions with new clients to start them off in the right direction How saying less can be better than over coaching How research requires observation – why are we afraid to test things out? How to be valuable to the people around you For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Keith Wittenstein, a coach who has an eclectic source of experience within the realms of fitness, multi-modal movement-training, mobility, and injury/pain recovery and management. Keith is well versed in CrossFit, vinyasa yoga, Yoga Tune Up®, gymnastics, kettlebells, Olympic Weightlifting, and Jiu Jitsu and takes great pride in being a coach’s coach. He is a veteran member of the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff and leads CrossFit specialty seminars on kettlebells, gymnastics, and Olympic Weightlifting. We cover: How to navigate all the conflicting information on the internet There’s never a single path to the same end point How to approach new things with a beginner’s mind and much more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium (again) with Amy Mantis, a musician based in Boston. Amy joins us to talk about her band, Space Between and their new EP Where the Mountain Should Be. We cover: The release of her new EP and the process of following a large scale project from idea to completion Why you have to love what you do to get through the work How to craft the perfect personal pitch How we are always our own worst critic Why you should never stop exploring your art For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Kelly Starrett – a coach, physical therapist, best-selling author, thought leader, surfer, paddler, Olympic Lifter, Power-Lifter, CrossFitter, dancer, science fiction lover, podcaster, father, husband, business owner, and ambassador of SUPPLENESS. Kelly has revolutionized, democratized, and mobilized the public’s understanding and ability to perform basic maintenance on themselves, so they can improve their performance and eliminate pain. He wants YOU to be as user proficient with your body’s machinery as you are with your smartphone. Kelly is also the best-selling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and Deskbound. We cover: The importance of giving credit where credit is due If you want to go fast, go by yourself – if you want to go far, take someone with you How we need to continue to be in service of the coaches and athletes we serve What the cue “knees out” really means How you should approach all aspects of your business with the goal of solving a problem “To talk of bulls is not the same as being in the bull ring” For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium on being accountable for yourself and your clients. We cover: Maintaining control of your classroom Motivating clients who may not be interested in doing “deep work” Creating accountability both during and after the session What is the place of a group class? For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today we go Behind the Podium (again!) with mental skills and sport performance coach Katie McKee. Katie owns her own private consulting business, Elite Mind and Performance in Southern California.  She consults with individual athletes, teams, and organizations training them in sports psychology skills and techniques as well as sports performance training aimed at helping them to improve their performance and increase their self-awareness as they strive to reach their potential. We cover: How to get a hold on time management Why it’s important not to peak too soon Setting goals vs. making a to-do list You have to fail to succeed How a reflective practice helps to decompress and reframe Why you’re never too old to chase your dreams For references of everything mentioned in this episode, head over to http://behindthepodiumpodcast.com/. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Dan Roberts, the founder of Barbell Inspired and a coach that stays hungry for all things related to optimizing health and the world of strength and conditioning. He is currently the gym manager at California Elite Training Center, head coach at CrossFit DCS and is the media manager for the upcoming US Open Powerlifting Championships in April 2017. We cover: How your set up and approach will always depend on the client in front of you Why movement and variability matters How to motivate kids and adults to learn any skill Why working with clients who align with your WHY is more fulfilling than working with loads of people How being transparent as a coach is the best way to practice what you preach For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Isabelle Barter, a coach and movement educator that has an insatiable appetite for continuing education. Isabelle is the founder of Stronger Human and Movement is My Medicine, a 200-hr experienced registered yoga teacher, Yoga Tune Up® teacher, Strong First Kettlebell Level 1, Z-Health, Functional Range Conditioning, and the Functional Movement Screen. We talk about How there is no substitute for time when mastering your craft How to select a coach and why coaches need coaches too What do “aligned” and “alignment” really mean when it relates to movement? You can’t assume someone is in pain just because of how they stand or move Why we shouldn’t create fear around “bad alignment” Why play will be the most important thing for the younger generation Why sore is not always better and so much more! You really should stop reading this and listen to the episode For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today Jared and Alex discuss the differences between principles over practice, context over content and how to infuse the why to leave clients with something more tangible. For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today Jared and Alex go Behind the Podium with Kenny Kane – a coach, comedian, podcaster, hip-hop dancer, martial artist, fellow SEALFIT KOKORO graduate, father, business owner, and ambassador of the pursuit of mastery. Kenny owns and coaches at CrossFit LA—The School of Mastery–in Santa Monica, CA, and is the founder of the positivity project, and The Mastery Method, formerly known as Context Coaching. Early adopters should be familiar with The Mastery Method, programming that intentionally differentiates between practice days, competition days, and mental toughness days, from our first guest episode with Matt Cipolla, who works with Kenny at CrossFit LA. We cover: Breakthrough can lead to breakdown – but at what cost? How the time is over to compartmentalize your fitness practices. Why intention is most important when you are coaching. The most important question to ask your clients. How bringing people together to improve their quality of life and build human connections is the most important piece of any business. For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today Jared and Alex discuss the incremental learning process and how to make new skills approachable for all students. We cover: How to approach new skills What to do when your client fails How to smartly progress your clients for success The only form of learning is relearning! Why reflection is the best coaching skill How dog training is not that different from coaching and teaching skills For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today we go Behind the Podium with Sam Issac Smith. From waterskiing to the practice of law, CrossFit, music, and pretty much everything in between, Sam is a man of many trades. We are talking today about Sam’s current experiences with coaching and his most recent endeavor of attending Tony Robbin’s Unleash the Power Within. We cover: Peak performance and how to get into the zone What the two greatest fears are and how to overcome them How to filter the noise out to be productive daily Why it’s important to filter show more gratitude and eliminate negativity For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

We’re back! After some technical difficulties, Jared and Alex take a look back at the last year, what we’ve learned and who we are excited to talk to in 2017. For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

In this episode, Jared and Alex discuss titles and how they are not truly permanent. Life is ever evolving, and so will your brand and titles. Are you prepared to make the transition? For references of everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Today we go behind the podium with a coach, movement connoisseur, business owner, author, martial artist, and ambassador of ambition and continual growth and improvement, Max Shank. Max owns and coaches at Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, California, has written the following books Ultimate Athleticism, Simple Shoulder Solution, and Master the Kettlebell, and, most recently, has birthed the 5 Minute Flow Revolution. In this episode we discuss: How best to serve clients needs How Max deals with jet lag and demanding travel schedules How killing time is just as stupid as burning calories How “I don’t know” is the most honest answer How to stack the deck in your favor to accomplish anything Why training masks are a waste of time when it comes to building endurance For references of everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

In this episode, Jared and Alex talk about the process of attracting your ideal client/student and how that manifested for Alex at her recent Yoga Tune Up Integrated Embodied Anatomy Training. Understanding who you want to talk to can influence how you market, what you say on social media and how you present yourself the world. For references of everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)