The key to life is being able to personally apply the advice you give to others. In this show, Jared Cohen, Alexandra Ellis, and guests discuss the struggles, philosophies, and evolving practices of coaching—being a coach, having a coach, and or any avenue of providing value for another individual that advances his or her life. Using the three EX’s as our guide: Experience, Experimentation, Example. Experience - What do you bring to the table both professionally and personally when interacti ...
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Ep 67: Austyn Layne Nealer and Healthy Skepticism
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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, run…
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Ep 66: Elizabeth Wipff Being an Influencer vs Being a Leader
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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. S…
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Ep 65: Dr. Jason Von Stietz and the Von Stietz Bump
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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, Cowb…
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Ep 64: Brian Mackenzie + Rob Wilson – Methods are Many but Principles are Few
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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 Bre…
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Ep 63: Jared Goes to the Art of Breath Seminar
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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 cours…
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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…
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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’…
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Ep 60: Emily Peterson – TimBO, Yin Yoga and Being Present
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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 a…
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Ep 59: Dr. Sarah Court: Strong Ideas Loosely Held
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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 mendin…
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Ep 58: Roeshan Shadravan – Body Whisperer, Organ Manipulator, and Pain Educator
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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,…
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Ep 57: Jill Miller + Kenny Kane: Being a Parent to Different Families and Missions
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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…
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Ep 56: Zeb Pascual – from Coach to Business Owner and Back to Coach
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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, …
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Ep 55: Daniel Cortez – Evolutionary Mismatch and Finding the Middle Path
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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, bre…
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Ep 54: Charlie Reid and Regulating Thought Viruses
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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 i…
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Ep 53: Ariel Kiley Cultivating Community in the Classroom
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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-traine…
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Ep 52: Nikki Naab-Levy and the Business Side of Coaching
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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…
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Ep 51: Trina Altman – Teaching from the Inside
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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, tramp…
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Ep 50: Mark England – Procabulary and the Power of Language
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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 hom…
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Ep 49: Online Education – a Replacement for In Person?
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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…
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Ep 47: Leading Among Equals – Yoga Tune Up Leadership Summit Reflections
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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 …
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Ep 46: Chet Morjaria and the Power of Insight Over Experience
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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 Mi…
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Ep 45: Jeff Baldwin – Being a Professor and a Coach
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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…
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Ep 44: Dr. Giancarlo Licata and Serving Your Client Soul Mates Qualitatively and Quantitatively
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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 Heal…
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Ep 43: Steph Gaudreau and Scaling from Simple to Complex
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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 playe…
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Ep: 42 Isabelle Barter and Life as a New Studio Owner
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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 Str…
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Ep: 41 Laura Ahrens and Embodying Your Why
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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, r…
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Ep 40: Brian Alexander and Aligning Your Mindset for Success
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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 Wate…
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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.be…
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Ep 38: Kristina Thuaux of Core Concepts
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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 Concept…
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Ep 37: Dr C. Shante Cofield – The Movement Maestro
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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 Insta…
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Ep 36: Clifton Harski – Paying it Forward as a Coach
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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 currentl…
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Ep 35: Breia White and the Power of Breathing
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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 em…
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Ep 34: Dr. Ben Ramos and Skill Transfer vs Athletic Specificity
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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 maste…
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Ep 33: Valerie Hunt Teaches Us How to Run
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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/strengt…
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Ep 32 Dr Tim Gerstmar on Natural Health, and Being a Lifelong Learner
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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 …
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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 indi…
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Ep 30: Coach Panda aka Keith Wittenstein
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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 Jit…
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Ep 28: Amy Mantis and Space Between
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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 throu…
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Ep 29: Kelly Starrett and Being in the Bull Ring
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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 …
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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 …
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Ep 26: Katie McKee and Goal Setting for Success
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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 t…
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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 U…
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Ep 24: Isabelle Barter and Being a Stronger Human
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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 Ran…
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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 fr…
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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…
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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 tha…
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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 performa…
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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 coll…
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Ep 18: Do Titles and Branding Matter?
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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 w…
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Ep 17: Max Shank of Ambition Athletics and the 5 Minute Flow
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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 Kett…
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