Best Laura Yates Podcasts (2024)

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Fiona McDonald: Pursuit, Passion and Promise leader of 2023 50:25

24d ago50:25

50:25

Laura and Sohan sit with the Roads Australia PPP award winner of 2023, Fiona McDonald from New South Wales. Fiona is a Senior Manager of Industry Affairs and Partnerships, who shares her experience in leading innovation in the industry, working with senior leadership teams and even championing for diversity and inclusion - a passion that arises fro…

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Josh Yates: Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO 49:01

2M ago49:01

49:01

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Yates, a multifaceted individual serving as the co-director of Landy Advisory, the director of the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, and the vice president of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. Josh candidly shares the challenges he faced at the outset of his journey in the i…

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Trevor Tartaglia: .V3 Templates 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Ariana and Trevor sit down and chat about the V3 template changes, what's next for CHP templates, and why they chose to push hard in this direction (app development aside). Plus, it's a general introduction into who Trevor is and how he ended up a military yoga teacher who also did CrossFit (it's true). New to CHP: Strength + 5k Strength + 10k Trai…

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Rhianna Di Trapani: Creating a healthy relationship with change | Episode 37 50:03

3M ago50:03

50:03

Join Laura and Sohan in their interview with Rhianna Di Trapani, the civil construction professional turned director of her very own company - Virtual Civil Consulting! From juggling two degrees and two part-time jobs to managing 20-million dollar projects in the construction industry - Rhianna is an inspiration for young women in STEM wanting to r…

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Susan Lopez: The Tactical Dietitian 1:02:33

3M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Susan Lopez MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, TSAC*F is a Registered Dietitian working for a Special Operations unit, and boy does she have some fascinating insight for hybrid and tactical athletes. Susan outlines the different strategies she uses for the two most common athlete archetypes she encounters in Special Operations, including approaching protein intake…

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Vanessa: The undercover superhero shaping our transport future | Episode 36 51:43

3M ago51:43

51:43

In this episode, Sohan and Lau sit down with Vanessa, a transportation engineer reshaping the face of Civil Engineering. Vanessa shares her passion for engineering and social media, discussing the importance of inspiring young professionals by highlighting engineers' role in shaping city infrastructure. She opens up about challenges in her career a…

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Miranda Swift: The 13-year old grabbing everyone's attention | Episode 35 43:27

4M ago43:27

43:27

Join Sohan and Laura as they interview Miranda Swift, a rising star in engineering. Discover how she kickstarted her career in high school, evolving from a part-time worker to a cadet civil engineer. Miranda's passion for enhancing STEM opportunities for rural girls is palpable as she discusses her initiatives to boost their job prospects and educa…

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Angela Hucker: Creating a successful journey in spite of gender biases | Episode 34 1:03:09

5M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this episode, Lau and Sohan host Angela Hucker, CEO of EPIC. Angela shares experiences from her career, spanning two decades in male-dominated industries. She talks about learning to rise to the occasion, how you can jump into a new role and learn to fit into it. She talks about the changes the industry has been through, in recognising female ta…

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Jack Driscoll: An "Overall Fitness Enjoyer" 57:22

5M ago57:22

57:22

Meet Jack Driscoll, self-proclaimed "overall fitness enjoyer," firefighter, coach, and phenomenal hybrid athlete. A guy who enjoys launching himself at a wide variety of fitness events, Jack burst into the competitive scene by winning Rally in the Valley, around the same time that he was tackling Hybricon Regionals, followed by a bodybuilding compe…

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Akshay Shewale: Taj Mahal wasn't built in a day, keep putting one foot forward | Episode 33 50:14

5M ago50:14

50:14

In Episode 33, Sohan and Laura are joined by Akshaye Shewale, the visionary owner of Mebumi. Mebumi is at the forefront of the future, revolutionising the outsourcing of engineering from India, the world's largest producer of engineers. In this episode, we delve into the art of mustering the courage to pursue your dreams, maximising the potential o…

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Vera Stepina - Crucible Pro Champ 2024 1:05:33

6M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Vera Stepina is a lifestyle and nutrition coach, a hybrid athlete who was doing hybrid stuff before it was hybrid, a client of Alex Viada's, and a woman with 3 children who is rediscovering her potential after at least a year of considering it "dead in the water." Listen to Vera and Ariana discuss the mindset required for massive lifestyle overhaul…

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Engineering for Humanity: Daniel Lambert’s Journey | Episode 32 1:01:25

6M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Join Laura and Sohan as they unravel the extraordinary engineering journey of Daniel Lambert, an Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Humanitarian engineer specialising in Water, Energy, and Resources. This episode delves into the diverse skills essential to engineering, which challenge the misconception that STEM is solely mathematical. Daniel shares valu…

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Marzena Bilicka: Being seen and heard as a female in the industry | Episode 22 1:02:07

6M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

In the latest episode of the You Don't Look Like an Engineer podcast, Sohan and Laura get into the nitty and gritty with Marzena Bilicka. A civil engineer from Poland, with experience in England and Australia for the past 14 years, Marzena is an experienced engineer, a mother of two and passionate about art. She shares her invaluable experiences on…

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Glass Cliffs: out of the frying pan into the fire | Episode 31 21:54

6M ago21:54

21:54

Join Laura and Sohan as they delve into the hidden challenges women encounter in leadership roles – a discussion centered around the glass cliff phenomenon. This phenomenon unfolds when women step into leadership roles amidst precarious situations, significantly impacting their leadership journeys and career progression. Tune in to unravel the comp…

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Kaleb Yates: Prepared for All Things Ep #69 57:54

6M ago57:54

57:54

Kaleb is a tenured Spartan pro athlete, HYROX racer, DEKA athlete, and hybrid competitor - listen to him discuss how he arrived at this competitive level, what appeals to him about hybrid sport, and the pros and cons of being a "larger" competitor (6'3, 210+ lbs). On top of that, Kaleb is an upstanding gent and brilliant sportsman, bringing a feroc…

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"We get to do this." Competition with Hybricon Champ, Phillip Muscarella 46:29

7M ago46:29

46:29

Sit down (although I'm pretty sure he stood the whole time) with Phillip Muscarella, the champion of the 2023 Hybricon Games. Dealing with competition anxiety, and operating from a place of gratitude and joy Coming into "hybrid" from a CrossFit background Differences and improvements from last year at the Hybricon Games Creating a balanced hybrid c…

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Andrew MacGregor: The mindset change that creates workplaces where people want to stay | Episode 30 1:00:41

8M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

To celebrate their 30th Episode, Lau and Sohan sit down with Andrew McGregor - the male ally who has supported the You don't Look Like an Engineer Podcast since its inception. Andrew is the Managing Director for Design & Build and has been in the recruitment industry for 17 years. In this episode, Andrew shares his insights into some of the most cr…

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The elephant in the corporate room: tips for career success and longevity | Episode 29 57:33

8M ago57:33

57:33

Almost 82% of jobs these days are sedentary in nature, while humans are built for the opposite. On of the unspoken challenges about desk jobs are maintaining movement in your routine, which balances your mental and physical self to bring your best to work. Laura and Sohan team up with Erika Gomez for another chat, this time, focusing on the importa…

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Interview with Teeshal Bal: I never wanted to relive the struggles of my immigrant parents | Episode 28 1:06:25

9M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Teeshal Bal is a rail engineer with a passion for financial freedom that led her to a range of experiences outside of the engineering industry. She currently works with Metro Trains Melbourne and has delivered to date, $5 billion worth of successful infrastructure in Australia to date. She has built two start-ups that have become more than $1 milli…

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The Return of the Champ: Dr Sam Spinelli - Ep #067 51:44

9M ago51:44

51:44

Meet Dr Sam Spinelli. Doctor of Physical Therapy, gym owner, powerlifter, strongman, Olympic weightlifter, ultrarunner, Spartan obstacle course racer, father, and 2022's Crucible Pro Champ, Sam goes all-in on everything he does with the same kind of self-awareness, mild craziness, and uninhibited zeal found in high-level Hybrids. Listen in as Sam d…

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Stop Playing Catch up: How to thrive with the unfamiliar | Episode 27 38:56

9M ago38:56

38:56

Join Sohan and Lau as they candidly share their recent workplace experiences. Both are currently in the midst of significant career transitions, and their story is both relatable and inspiring. 🚀 Throughout the episode, Sohan and Lau provide valuable insights into the strategies and mindset shifts that have allowed them to navigate these profession…

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Margaret Gayen: The Glasgow Commonwealth Games Athlete and 2022 SA Engineer of the year | Episode 26 1:01:00

10M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

In this episode, Laura and Sohan chat with Margaret Gayen, a former athlete, skilled public speaker, and mechanical engineer. Margaret shares her journey of excelling as a university student while actively participating in athletics, dealing with self-comparison during her career, and smoothly transitioning from sports to becoming a full-time mecha…

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Hybrid Fitness (Media): All About Hybrid with Matt B Davis 1:11:38

10M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Ariana chats with her friend Matt B Davis, who created and runs Obstacle Racing Media and Hybrid Fitness Media, two of the only forms of media purely covering Obstacle Course Racing and Hybrid Fitness Events. They discuss how they've seen hybrid events develop and grow, the industry and community, and the events that have popped up with increasing …

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9 to 5 is no bueno | Episode 25 45:42

10M ago45:42

45:42

In Laura and Sohan's latest conversation, they delve into the origins of the 8-8-8 split within the working day. Their conversation takes a look at how the conventional 9-5 work routine has evolved throughout the last century. This podcast explores how societal influences have moulded our work environments, prompting a critical reevaluation of the …

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Deanna Hood: The Roboticist Who’s All About Human Connection | Episode 24 1:47:11

11M ago1:47:11

1:47:11

In this episode, Lau and Sohan had a captivating conversation with Deanna Hood, Australia's 2022 Young Engineer of the Year. A mathematical prodigy who completed high school at 15. She harnessed her talents in robotics and electrical engineering to make groundbreaking contributions, such as developing spray-on skin for burn victims and brain chips …

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Training, Competition, and Motherhood with Lauren Weeks - Ep #065 1:07:11

11M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Join Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with her friend (and hero) Lauren Weeks. Lauren is a 3x Hyrox World Champion, CrossFit competitor, DekaFit solid, 2x GoRuck Games competitor, Spartan Games Champion, Spartan Race winner, and Battle Bunker finalist 2022/contender 2023. After her explosion into hybrid athletics thanks to Deka's uns…

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Has feminism gone nuts?! | Episode 23 37:34

12M ago37:34

37:34

In the latest 1on1 with Sohan and Lau, they discuss the state of affairs of the feminist movement. Touching on the history of the subject, an attempt to acknowledge the citizen status of women, and elevate their quality of life beyond household. The movement has since morphed in three stages, from the working and sexual rights of women to being an …

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Laura Gordon, Hybrid Clinical Psychologist Ep #064 59:46

12M ago59:46

59:46

CHP Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo sits down with Laura Gordon, who is both a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology and an extraordinarily talented hybrid athlete. Recently at Battle Bunker Regionals in Texas, Laura uses her career to educate her fitness and coaching practice, while simultaneously using her fitness and coaching practice to assis…

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Where I've Been and 3 Tips to Kick-Start Your Bounce Back 13:38

1y ago13:38

13:38

Welcome back to the Bounce Back Podcast! In today's episode, I provide a quick update on where I've been, plus 3 tips on how to kick-start your bounce back. Contact: laurayatescoaching@gmail.com Rewiring Power Hour: https://www.laurayates.org/shop/let-go-of-your-ex Links: https://www.laurayates.org/ https://www.instagram.com/lauramyates/…

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Let’s unpack Internalised Misogeny | Episode 21 48:56

1y ago48:56

48:56

In this episode, Laura and Sohan dig into what it means to have internalised misogyny. They discuss the origins of this problem and how it can surface in daily life situations. They talk about how the patriarchal systems led to a picture of inferiority in women and how society has propagated this. It’s important to address the demon within, so Lau …

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Hybrid Nutrition - Basics + Q&A #063 51:07

1y ago51:07

51:07

A 60min primer with Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo on how to think about approaching nutrition as a hybrid athlete, including common mistakes, the best way to approach recomposition as a hybrid athlete, and answers to some more specific questions like: Some hybrid/endurance athletes are using BCAAs during long runs/events - do you recommend? Is…

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Inclusive leadership - the art of allowing individuals to be their most authentic selves | Episode 20 49:17

1y ago49:17

49:17

In this episode of You Don't Look Like an Engineer, Sohan and Lau hold their first ever panel of guests, in collaboration with their sponsors Design and Build. The panel includes guests from ARCH Artifex, Director Jonathan Luey and Requirements Manager Jodie Nguyen, and also D&B Consultant Sophie Potts. The panel tackles issues of inclusivity and g…

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Physical therapy on the Women's Tennis Association Tour: a chat with Dr. Quinn #062 54:53

1y ago54:53

54:53

Dr. Quinn, a member of the primary care team for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) joins host Anthony D'Orazio for a discussion on what her life on tour is like. How does her team interact with the professional athletes of the tour? What are they looking for when they evaluate athletes? What can you learn from her experience working with these h…

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Jonny Pain Talks Ice Ultra, Goals, and Mindset #061 1:15:07

1y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Ariana sits down with longtime CHP coach and Omnia Owner/Operator Jonny Pain, to discuss his goals this year and step 1 of his 4 part worldwide ultramarathon series. Listen to Jonny chat about the mental process of arriving at this ambitious goal after years of injury and no formal racing, the benefits of handing over the numbers to a coach (Alex V…

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Talking Hyrox with Alex Viada, Marc Howe, and Lauren Rantala 1:18:21

1y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Join Ariana as she co-hosts Episode 60 with CHP Founder and Owner, Alex Viada. Together, they chat with their friends Marc Howe and Lauren Rantala, who spearhead the Hyrox America affiliate program and the Hyrox Academy. Lauren and Marc discuss what brought them to Hyrox, one of Marc and Lauren's first dates that involved an infamous deadlift and b…

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What the Grit? The reason behind why some people succeed and others fail | Episode 19 45:23

1y ago45:23

45:23

In the latest episode of You Don't Look Like an Engineer, Sohan and Lau explore the concept of grit and its importance in achieving personal and professional success. Sohan and Lau share personal experiences of grit in their lives, and how it played a role in helping them overcome challenges. Inspired by the steps to grow gritty behaviour by Angela…

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Samuel Hartman: The Importance of Fitness Community #059 1:18:17

1+ y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Join CHP Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with Sam Hartman, longtime CHP client and collaborator, about a wide variety of topics that all circle back around to the importance of community in fitness. Hear what drew the two of them to CHP in the first place as clients, and how their personal goals have changed over the years; why CHP …

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Interview with Rick Kreeck: The power of privilege in creating change | Episode 18 1:30:53

1+ y ago1:30:53

1:30:53

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Rick Kreeck, the Director of the BG&E Group and Victoria/South Australia Lead at BG&E. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics that are particularly relevant in the engineering industry today. Rick discusses his experience as Chair of the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committee, and shares i…

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Reviewing World’s Toughest Mudder experience with Ariana Scalfo and Nickademus de la Rosa #058 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes CHP coach Nickademus de la Rosa to discuss Nick’s participation in the World’s Toughest Mudder run this past November. What was Nick’s training and race experience like for this, his second 100 mile race after heart surgery? How did a race of that distance with obstacles feel? What are some general endurance lessons to t…

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Young athlete development with Christian and Julia Anto #057 54:50

1+ y ago54:50

54:50

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes Christian and Julia Anto to discuss young athlete development. What do they recommend young athletes do for athletic development? What types of sports participation and traveling leagues should they engage in? What issues do these two currently see with the current system and how young athletes are developed and showc…

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Reviewing Battle Bunker with Ariana Scalfo and Alec Blenis #056 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

47:05

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes CHP coach Alec Blenis to discuss Alec’s participation in the Battle Bunker competition. How was the set-up? How did the event go? What was Alec’s approach to the event? Find out by listening in. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana …

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Dr. Dani LaMartina on rehab for athletes #055 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

59:41

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on co-owner of Troponin Nutrition, fixer of ouchies (she is a great PT), deadlifter of lots of weight, and IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Dr. Dani LaMartina to discuss her approach to helping address the injuries she finds in high level strength athletes. What are some commonalities in approach has she seen in these athlet…

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Interview with Anne-Laure Chappat: it is always better to aim high and miss than to aim low and make your mark | Episode 17 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

In this episode, Sohan and Lau interview Anne-Laure. A Parisian Senior Civil and Architectural engineer who migrated to Australia in 2015. Anne is a versatile individual working in construction, while also competing as a roller derby athlete in the best team in the world; the A-team in Melbourne, Australia. Her story is an interesting journey of gr…

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Interview with Todd Morgan: The man behind Outside the Locker Room | Episode 16 1:16:44

1+ y ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this episode, Laura and Sohan dive into the deep end of men’s mental health with Todd Morgan, the CEO of Outside the Locker Room. Awarded the Mental Health Advocate of the year in 2022, Todd helps individuals, in particular sports communities in dealing with mental health issues. Todd shares his personal life experiences as well as his professio…

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Athlete improvements in the Crucible, abuse of power in the IFBB, and EliteFTS SWIS Symposium #054 49:46

1+ y ago49:46

49:46

Host Anthony D’Orazio discusses athlete improvements in year two of the Crucible. How much did performances improve over last year on average? Find out in the first segment. He then covers the recent Washington Post report on abuse of power, and sexual exploitation of female athletes in the IFBB and NPC. Listen to what he cautions athletes to look …

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Interview with Paulina Castrellon: The career that almost didn’t happen | Episode 15 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

In this episode Sohan and Laura interview Paulina Castrellon. Paulina is an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Lockheed Martin. With over 8 years of experience in this sector, Paulina has been able to collaborate with big organisations such as NASA and Boeing. In addition to her hard-work as an engineer, Paulina uses her social media as a …

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Trail running, the Olympics, and the TINAR Racing Series with Sam Hartman #053 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

58:33

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes back former co-host Sam Hartman to discuss all things trail running. Listen as the two dive into what Sam has been up to recently in the world of trail running. They discuss Sam’s founding of the TINAR Racing Series over the course of the pandemic, getting trail running into the Olympics and much more. . You can learn…

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The Power of Personal Style with Beverly Osemwenkhae 50:12

2y ago50:12

50:12

Let's talk personal style! Welcome back to the Bounce Back Podcast! In today's episode I speak with Beverly Osemwenkhae of Project Bee Wardrobe Consulting. I have always been fascinated by how our personal style can impact our life in so many different areas. I talk with personal stylist Beverly on the core elements of what having great style means…

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The art of quiet confidence: have we been getting it wrong? | Episode 12 41:59

2y ago41:59

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In this episode, Laura and Sohan explore what it really means to be confident, whether we have been given the right tools to date and how to improve your confidence. The confidence gap between men and women being a prominent issue in, and outside of, the workforce, the episode uncovers the psychology of confidence and how you can use it to improve …

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Last-minute Crucible training and CHP happenings #052 51:05

2y ago51:05

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Hosts and CHP coaches Ariana Scalfo and Anthony D’Orazio discuss what is happening at CHP and dig into the upcoming Crucible event. What should you do if you have not trained for one of the events yet? What approach should you take for each of these? To take advantage of our Labor Day sales click here: https://completehumanperformance.mykajabi.com/…

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