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Freestyle Way

By Carl Paoli

Venture beyond traditional personal growth by diving deep into creative processes and transformative thinking with Carl Paoli, Bestselling Author, and Performance-Life Coach.
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#107 Lydia Barrington: Learing to Thrive and Level Up in Fitness and Life

Freestyle WayJan 06, 2024

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#107 Lydia Barrington: Learing to Thrive and Level Up in Fitness and Life

#107 Lydia Barrington: Learing to Thrive and Level Up in Fitness and Life

In this conversation, Carl Paoli and Lydia Barrington discuss their relationship and impact on each other's lives. Lydia shares her journey of finding her place in the fitness industry and struggling to fit in. She talks about the pivotal moments that led her to start her own business and the evolution of her coaching style. Lydia emphasizes the importance of authenticity and communication in her work. She also shares her personal transformation and the power of embracing her true self. Lydia Barrington shares her journey of overcoming body image issues and finding true strength and fulfillment through strength training. She emphasizes the importance of thriving and feeling physically and mentally strong. Lydia discusses her approach to creating a playbook for sustainable thriving, including a morning routine, non-negotiables like training and food, and finding balance in work and personal life. She also talks about working with her partner on projects and the excitement for her upcoming Stronger You Challenge. Lydia's mission is to inspire, educate, and empower women to be unapologetically themselves.

Takeaways
Finding your place in the fitness industry can be a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Authenticity and communication are vital to building meaningful connections with clients.
Embracing your true self and empowering others to do the same can lead to personal and professional growth.
Success in coaching comes from a combination of physical training and personal development. Thriving involves feeling strong, having energy, and maintaining a balanced mind.
Losing your period and experiencing physical and mental distress can be a sign that your body is not thriving.
Creating a playbook for thriving involves prioritizing self-care, setting non-negotiables, and finding balance in work and personal life.
Strength training can help women feel empowered and confident, focusing on the feeling rather than the physique.

Here are the links for the Stronger You Challenge and We Do Calisthenics!!✌🏼

Stronger You Challenge -
coachlydia.co.nz/8-weeks-stronger-you-challenge
We Do Calisthenics - wedocalisthenics.com/

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude01:15 The Beginning of Their Relationship05:00 Early Life and the Struggle to Fit In06:34 Losing and Finding Herself09:20 The Rollercoaster of Emotions14:14 Stages of Evolution and Finding Her Niche20:20 Her Current Business and Programs22:52 Success in Coaching and Communication Style25:50 Transformation and Empowerment37:52 The Importance of Thriving40:39 Working with a Partner on Projects43:55 Excitement for the Stronger You Challenge51:14 The North Star Mission: Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering Women01:12:08 Closing Remarks

Jan 06, 202401:00:52
#106 Jim Crowell: Finding Your Value Proposition

#106 Jim Crowell: Finding Your Value Proposition

In this conversation, Carl Paoli and Jim Crowell discuss various topics related to the fitness industry and entrepreneurship. They cover the challenges faced by solo fitness professionals, the importance of finding a unique value proposition, and the metrics to consider for a business of one. They also explore the dynamics of the influencer space and the need to build promotional and owned channels for long-term success. The conversation explores the importance of building a marketing pipeline, the role of partnerships and competitive advantages in business growth, and the characteristics of a great owner-operator. It emphasizes the need for businesses to identify their unique value proposition and target market and the importance of reducing friction and understanding the business model. The conversation concludes by discussing making good investment decisions and the need to check biases.


Takeaways

  • Solo fitness professionals should optimize their business based on their current stage and focus on delivering value to their specific audience.
  • Finding a unique value proposition is crucial for success. Narrowing down the target audience and delivering a specialized product or service can generate higher revenue.
  • Metrics such as revenue per hour and product market fit are important for evaluating the performance of a business of one.
  • Scaling a business of one requires careful consideration of the product or service offered and the target audience. Building both promotional and owned channels can lead to long-term success.
  • Having a highly engaged and specific audience is more valuable than a large following in the influencer space. Building an owned channel and delivering a clear message can lead to monetization opportunities. Building a marketing pipeline is crucial for businesses to generate revenue and sell products.
  • Partnerships can provide brand exposure and credibility, but aligning values and goals is important to ensure long-term success.
  • Competitive advantages are unique qualities or assets that set a business apart from its competitors and are difficult to replicate.
  • A great owner-operator can attract and inspire others, understand their business model, and know when to delegate tasks.
  • Businesses should continuously evaluate their decisions, understand their target market, and check biases to make informed choices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Experience with the Platform

03:26 Navigating the Fitness Industry During the Pandemic

08:21 Advice for Solo Fitness Professionals

19:27 Finding Your Value Proposition

22:43 Key Metrics for a Business of One

26:18 Scaling a Business of One

30:08 Premium vs. Lower Price Point Products

39:31 The Influencer Game and Owned Channels

46:53 Capturing Opportunities in the Influencer Space 50:08 Building a Marketing Pipeline

54:14 Partnerships and Competitive Advantages

58:43 Partnerships and CrossFit

01:04:51 Identifying Competitive Advantages

01:11:56 Characteristics of a Great Owner-Operator

01:16:07 Narrowing Focus and Making Good Decisions

Jan 01, 202401:24:28
#105 Jeffro Louis: Creating Moments

#105 Jeffro Louis: Creating Moments

In this conversation, Carl Paoli interviews Jeffery Louis, Jeffro, about his journey in breaking and achieving success. They discuss the importance of being true to oneself, the influence of family and approval, and the highs and lows of Jeffro;'s Olympic journey. Jeffro shares his approach to training and practice, emphasizing the need for restraint and avoiding burnout. Overall, the conversation highlights the dedication, creativity, and perseverance required to excel in breaking. In this conversation, Jeffro and Carl Paoli discuss his journey as a breaker and athlete. They explore topics such as learning from pain and reflection, building a brand as an athlete, being relatable and authentic, balancing being an athlete and building a business, adapting and overcoming challenges, achieving childhood dreams, connecting with the breaking community, surprising moments in Jeffro's career, and advice for breakers to be genuine and believe in themselves.

Takeaways
* Be true to yourself and stay original in your craft.
* Surround yourself with a supportive community.
* Success is not always linear; embrace the highs and lows.
* Restraint and avoiding burnout are crucial for long-term success. Pain plus reflection equals progress. Jeffro learned from his injuries and past experiences to make better decisions.
* Building a brand is essential for athletes. Jeffro emphasizes the importance of creating a valuable brand to thrive as an athlete and attract sponsorships.
* Being relatable and authentic is key to connecting with others. Jeffro believes that being down-to-earth and relatable helps people connect with his content and brand.
* Balancing being an athlete and building a business requires trust and delegation. Jeffro is learning to trust his team and focus on building his personal brand while still growing his fitness program, Fitbrake.
* Adapting and overcoming challenges is crucial in the breaking community. Jeffro faced criticism and controversy but stayed true to himself and his beliefs.
* Creating moments and overcoming obstacles are important for breakers. Jeffro believes that having a defining moment or overcoming a challenge can help breakers gain recognition and respect in the community.
* Connecting with the breaking community through events and classes fosters a sense of belonging and support. Jeffro organizes events and community classes to bring people together and create a positive atmosphere.
* Surprising moments in Jeffro's career have shaped his journey. From being invited to the Red Bull BC One Finals to the controversial call-out incident, these moments have had a significant impact on his growth and reputation.
* Advice for breakers: Be genuine and believe in yourself. JeffroRad encourages breakers to stay true to their style and not be swayed by others' opinions or trends.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Honeymoon
01:21 Jeffro's Journey to Success
02:54 The Formula for Achieving Success
05:32 The Importance of Being True to Yourself
07:37 The Relationship Between Artistry and Technicality
10:02 Early Childhood Memories and Haitian Heritage
11:31 Giving Back and Supporting Others
15:09 The Influence of Family and Approval
16:11 Jeffro's Start in Dancing
19:21 Breaking Expectations and Pursuing a Career in Breaking
21:39 The Highs and Lows of the Olympic Journey
28:39 Jeffro's Approach to Training and Practice
38:30 The Importance of Restraint and Avoiding Burnout
42:35 Learning from Pain and Reflection
43:30 Building a Brand as an Athlete
46:10 Being Relatable and Authentic
50:07 Balancing Being an Athlete and Building a Business
51:22 Adapting and Overcoming Challenges
54:16 Achieving Childhood Dreams
56:54 Connecting with the Breaking Community
58:55 Surprising Moments in Jeffro's Career
01:02:26 Creating Moments and Overcoming Obstacles
Dec 25, 202301:07:49
#105 Heidi Lane Powell: Living In My Lane
Dec 18, 202301:02:52
#104 Dan Uyemura: From Rock Bottom To $100M

#104 Dan Uyemura: From Rock Bottom To $100M

Dan Uyemura is the CEO of PushPress and a fitness enthusiast who has been working on startups his whole career. He recently sold his second gym to pave the way for focusing more time on PushPress. https://www.pushpress.com/ Summary: In this conversation, Dan Uyemura, the founder of Push Press, shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles and building a successful software company for gym owners. He discusses the challenges he faced, including legal troubles and addiction, and how he turned his life around. Dan also explains the inception of Push Press and the problems it aims to solve for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of reducing churn and increasing leads, as well as leveraging coaches to scale a business. Dan shares his vision for Push Press's future and media's role in the fitness industry. Overall, his story is one of resilience, growth, and the power of human connection. In this conversation, Dan and Carl discuss the challenges and mindset required for entrepreneurship. They explore the importance of endurance and resilience, drawing parallels between running and business. Dan shares his experiences of low moments and the stoic mindset that helped him overcome them. They discuss the need for structure and delegation as a business grows and the importance of creating a customer-obsessed culture. They also touch on the value of time and money as an expression of value and the role of mistakes in personal and professional growth. Takeaways: Overcoming personal struggles and challenges is possible with determination and support. Building a successful software company requires solving real problems and understanding the target market's needs. Reducing churn and increasing leads are crucial for the growth and sustainability of a gym business. Leveraging coaches and providing excellent customer service can enhance member engagement and retention. The future of Push Press involves creating a command center for gym owners and streamlining various aspects of gym management. Entrepreneurship requires endurance and resilience, similar to being an endurance athlete. Low moments are part of the journey, and adopting a stoic mindset can help you navigate through them. As a business grows, it's important to delegate and create a structure that allows for focus on core responsibilities. Creating a customer-obsessed culture is crucial for long-term success in business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Days01:27Starting Push Press and Overcoming Challenges 03:20 Personal Struggles and Turning Point05:44Recovery and Rebuilding 08:08 Facing Legal Troubles 10:58 Building Push Press and Solving Problems 13:20 The Inception of Push Press 14:53 Challenges in Building the Software 17:19 Reducing Churn and Increasing Leads 20:36 Scaling and Leveraging Coaches 24:53 The Importance of Check-Ins and Churn Reduction 29:37 The Future of Push Press 38:09 The Role of Media and Social Component 43:23 Milestones and Fundraising 44:47 Highs and Lows of the Journey 45:15 Low Moments and Stoic Mindset 46:11 Endurance Running and Parallel to Business 47:10 Entrepreneurship as an Endurance Athlete 47:40 Lessons Learned from Dark Times 48:39 Headwinds and Tailwinds in Business 49:08 Transitioning Roles in the Company 50:03 Learning to Let Go and Trust the Team 51:29 Creating a Customer-Obsessed Culture 52:25 The Importance of Customer Feedback 53:24 Building a Team of Fitness-Obsessed Professionals 54:48 Roles and Departments at Push Press 55:43 The Importance of Structuring Your Life 57:05 The Value of Time and Time Blocking 59:59 Money as an Expression of Value 01:01:00 The Importance of Input and Output 01:02:53 Creating a Culture of Personal Growth 01:05:13 Reporting to Investors and Long-Term Thinking 01:06:08 Finite and Infinite Games in Business 01:09:03 The Joy of Being in the Trenches 01:10:39 Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them


Dec 11, 202301:14:40
#103 Sarah Baldwin: You Make Sense

#103 Sarah Baldwin: You Make Sense

Summary In this conversation, Sarah Baldwin explains the importance of regulating our nervous system and how it impacts our daily lives. She discusses the common traits of people seeking help and the role of somatic therapy in navigating the nervous system. Sarah also explores the six states of the nervous system and guides supporting dysregulated individuals. In this conversation, Sarah Baldwin discusses the importance of regulating fear and anxiety to help others. She emphasizes the need for individuals to know their fear and have the tools to regulate it to support others without being overwhelmed. Sarah also highlights the challenges of maintaining regulation in a dysregulated world and shares daily practices for nervous system hygiene. She explains the importance of building the capacity to hold a more significant life and how environmental organizations can facilitate regulation. Sarah concludes by discussing her work and making healing accessible to others. Takeaways Consistently working out our nervous system through neural exercises helps us regulate and navigate life's challenges.

  • Understanding the six states of the nervous system allows us to identify and respond appropriately to dysregulation.
  • Somatic therapy is a powerful tool for healing and regulating the nervous system. Supporting dysregulated individuals requires maintaining our regulation while empathetically connecting with them. Knowing and regulating our fear and anxiety allows us to help others without being overwhelmed.
  • Living in a dysregulated world requires daily practices for nervous system hygiene. Building capacity to hold a bigger life involves capacity building and regulating energy. Environmental organizations can reflect and facilitate internal regulation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Navigating Life's Challenges 03:17 Common Traits of People Seeking Help 08:07 Understanding Dysregulation and Regulation 23:21 Somatic Therapy and Navigating the Nervous System 32:20 The Six States of the Nervous System 43:26 Supporting Dysregulated Individuals 46:58 Regulating Fear and Anxiety 50:16 Maintaining Regulation in a Dysregulated World 53:51 Practicing Nervous System Hygiene 55:27 Building Capacity for a Bigger Life 56:53 The Importance of Environmental Organization 58:37 Making Healing Work Accessible


Sarah Baldwin is a skilled trauma therapist, certified in Somatic Experiencing, trained in Peter Levine's trauma modality, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-informed Life Coaching through Martha Beck's program. She specializes in Somatic Attachment Theory and inner child work, offering comprehensive support for individuals dealing with trauma and related issues. Sarah Baldwin's Site: https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/ Sarah Baldwin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching/ Sarah Baldwin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-baldwin-coaching/


Dec 04, 202301:01:11
#102 Teddi Dean: Midlife and Cultivating Stillness

#102 Teddi Dean: Midlife and Cultivating Stillness

Teddi Dean Bennett, a Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher with roots in Southern California's surf and skateboard culture, transitioned from an extensive skateboarding career to a deep exploration of spirituality. Trained by Jason Crandell, he developed a profound appreciation for the Dharma and the teachings of the Buddha, culminating in unique experiences like taking the Bodhisattva Vow and the Yamataka Initiation with the Dali Lama. Currently leading the Mindfulness component at the Modern Elder Academy in Southern Baja, Mexico, Teddi combines ancient wisdom traditions with a down-to-earth approach, making them accessible and practical for everyone. Described as heartfelt and fun, his classes at MEA and workshops for companies like Clifbar reflect his ability to integrate spirituality into modern culture, encouraging individuals to trust their wisdom and intuition.

Website: https://www.teddidean.com/ Instagram: https://www.teddidean.com/

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Nov 27, 202356:56
#101 Tim Stevenson: Building Dynamic Shoulders
Nov 21, 202301:09:14
#100 Helen Kalafatic: Life and Career of a Film Producer
Nov 21, 202301:25:37
#99 Ian MacLeod: Stoic Mobility
Nov 21, 202301:44:10
#98 Dr. Romanov: Pose Method
Nov 21, 202301:28:40
#97 Lee Elias: How To Build Winning Teams
Nov 21, 202301:35:04
#96 Miguel Sant'ana: More Than Handstands
Nov 21, 202301:13:02
#95 Josh Pirtle: Kinda Fit. Kinda Funny.
Nov 21, 202301:28:58
#94 🇪🇸 Wilbur: Misión Diversión
Nov 21, 202301:24:12
#93 Sue Izzo: Secrets from a Sports Agent
Nov 21, 202301:15:42
#92 Nelson Cuadras: Unfiltered. Creative. Effective.
Nov 21, 202301:52:34
#91 Carl Paoli: The Language of Movement

#91 Carl Paoli: The Language of Movement

In the lecture "What is Freestyle," Coach Carl Paoli presents a comprehensive framework that serves as his book's thesis. The lecture offers an in-depth exploration of the philosophy and mechanics of physical movement and fitness, providing a holistic approach to understanding and mastering these disciplines. Coach Paoli begins by defining "freestyle" as an approach to fitness that involves practicing multiple disciplines to develop, distill, and progress them. He emphasizes the role of "position" as the cornerstone for interpreting and understanding movement. Through this lens, he discusses the mechanical similarities and differences between various exercises and explores movement control from both global and local perspectives. Towards the end of the lecture, Coach Paoli elaborates on different techniques as progressions that contribute to skill development. He concludes by asserting that the "freestyle" approach transcends being a mere methodology; it is a lifestyle that can be applied both in sports and everyday life.

Introduction

Purpose of the Video
Answer questions about progression, techniques, and developing techniques.

The lecture elaborates on the framework in part 1 of his book.

What is Freestyle?
Breaking Down the Term

"Free" + "Style"
"Free" for freedom of movement and "Style" for the individualized approach.

Formal Definition
An approach to fitness where one practices multiple disciplines to develop one's purpose and progression.

The Importance of Position

Position Defined
Answers to "Where are you?" and "What do you look like?"
The Concept of Floating in Space
Imagining your body in space to understand position.

Framework Elements

Position
Movement
Purpose

Relationships between Movements

Progressions
Identifying Problems Through Position

Example: Muscle Up Challenge
Doing 100 pull-ups and dips but struggling with the muscle-up.


Biomechanics and Technique
Movement Patterns

Squat and Pistol as examples.

Mechanical Similarities

Identifying similar movement patterns to develop progressions.

Movement Standards

What is Movement Standard?
A recommendation by an authority.
Tailoring movements to individual needs.

Understanding Planes and Positions

The Midline
Four Core Positions
Standing, Inverted, Flexion, and Extension

Movement as a Code

Purpose and Intelligence
Movement as a form of developing greater levels of intelligence.

Functional Movement

Definitions and Misunderstandings
Individualized Prescription

Strength and Capacity

Simple-Complex-Simple Lens
Progressing from Basic to Advanced
Style as Technique and Progression
Styles as Various Techniques
Progression through Techniques

Conclusion

Freestyle as Lifestyle
Not just a methodology but a lifestyle.
Applicability in Life and Sport



This framework aims to capture the key points and structure of Coach Carl Paoli's lecture on "What is Freestyle," offering an organized way to understand his insights into fitness, movement, and lifestyle.
Framework for Coach Carl Paoli's Lecture on What is Freestyle

Link to YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=16vwjJbNA9I
Nov 21, 202301:07:46
#90 Carl Paoli: Bringing A Vision To Life - 10 Steps
Nov 21, 202324:60
#89 Caroline Burckle: The Art of Sport and Life

#89 Caroline Burckle: The Art of Sport and Life

In today's episode, Carl Paoli is joined by Caroline Burckle. Olympic athlete Caroline delves deep into the emotional challenges of transitioning from her athletic career to pursuing other interests, such as making art.

Swimming has played a significant role in Caroline's life, and she reflects on how her approach to swimming has evolved over the years. From focusing on yardage to heart rate and ultimately learning to enjoy the activity, swimming has become a personal and intimate experience for her. She describes swimming as a place to breathe, flow, and be present, comparable to practicing yoga in the water

As Caroline navigates her transition period, she opens up about the challenges of not knowing what comes next and the pressure to figure it all out. She questions the importance of doing what she truly wants without any regrets.

Caroline also shares her insights and experiences working with athletes and performers, emphasizing the significance of self-regulation and taking care of oneself before assisting others.
Join us as we explore Caroline's journey of self-discovery, her struggle with expectations, and her quest for calm, intimate connections. We delve into the power of meaningful conversations, regulating emotions, and finding fulfillment in solitude.

Caroline Burckle:
www.instagram.com/caroburckle/
More Than Movement Newsletter:
www.instagram.com/mtmnewsletter/

Topics Covered:
1. Caroline Burckle's struggle of transitioning from being an athlete to pursuing other interests:

Emotional challenges and guilt associated with letting go of athlete identity
Feeling trapped by expectations to continue working in the same field
Questioning the importance of doing what one truly wants without regrets.

2. Caroline Burckle's personal experience with letting go of her athlete identity:

Avoiding swimming for five years after retiring.
Evolving approach to swimming from focusing on yardage to focusing on heart rate and enjoyment
Swimming is a humbling and honest place to gauge how one feels
Using swimming as breath work and to engage with the world
Adapting swimming routine to the needs of the person swimming with.

3. Caroline Burckle's current transition period and uncertainties about the future:

Considering whether to go back to what is familiar or explore new potential careers
Embracing the discomfort of not knowing and not trying to escape it
Struggling with expectations of others and doing things for oneself without feeling selfish
Exploring the concept of movement and its impact on emotions
The importance of taking care of oneself:
The body-centered approach to understanding and regulating cues
Leaders and people in authority need to regulate themselves before helping others
The role of leaders in creating a centered and clear environment for others

4. Practical approaches to regulate one's state:
Using the ladder concept to understand fight or flight response and being flat
Techniques like breath work, sift sensations, images, feelings, thoughts, and body scans
Understanding one's state to optimize performance as an athlete or performer.
5. Caroline's exploration of her own preferences and desires

Finding alignment and purpose in activities like walking in nature and having deep conversations
Embracing solitude and reflecting on identity
Wrestling to share gifts and the fear of other people's opinions

6. Discovering freedom and enjoyment in sharing gifts without the need for metrics

Memories and connections that hold significance:
Memories of art class in grade school, sketching, and painting
Memories of a pool called Lakeside and a coach who fostered creativity and freedom

For fitness equipment, use code FREESTYLE15 at lycanfitness.com/ for 15% off at checkout
Nov 21, 202301:39:45
#88 Carl Paoli: Content-Network-Economy

#88 Carl Paoli: Content-Network-Economy

In today's episode, Carl Paoli explores the Content Network Economy framework and its significance in personal and professional growth. Carl also dives into quitting and its powerful implications. Carl reflects on his experiences with quitting and how it can be a moment of awareness to let go of things that no longer serve us. He explores quitting as saying no to one thing and saying yes to something else and how it can lead to exponential returns. Additionally, he discusses how quitting is not just giving up but gifting ourselves something bigger and surrendering to the flow of life. To Book A Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/carlpaoli/solopreneur-consulting


For fitness equipment, use code FREESTYLE15 at https://lycanfitness.com/ for 15% off at checkout

Sep 01, 202329:29
#87 Carl Paoli: Crush your goals, not your dreams.

#87 Carl Paoli: Crush your goals, not your dreams.

In this episode, Carl Paoli explores the philosophy of valuing the process over the outcome by setting the right goals and asking the right questions. Carl shares practical steps for goal setting, visualization, resilience, and productivity; all centered around becoming self-directed and process-oriented on the path to success.
Aug 23, 202301:01:09
#86 Carl Paoli: Create And Attract

#86 Carl Paoli: Create And Attract

In this solo episode of the Freestyle Way podcast, Carl Paoli discusses the concept of "create and attract." He shares personal updates and insights while emphasizing the power of creating meaningful work and attracting opportunities through mastery, purpose, and unique expression. He touches on various key points, including:


Introduction to Create and Attract: Carl introduces the podcast theme and highlights the idea of pursuing goals without exhausting oneself in the chase.
Personal Update: He provides a glimpse into his life, describing his role as a grandparent and his unexpected journey from gymnastics to action sports.
Freedom through Mastery: Carl explores the concept of mastery as a magnet for attracting opportunities, emphasizing how autonomy and self-direction lead to a sense of freedom.
Essence of Creativity: He delves into the heart of creativity and how it evokes emotions and stories. The essence of a craft, such as CrossFit, connects individuals and creates a bond within a community.
Collaboration and Synergy: Carl highlights the value of cooperation, suggesting that synergistic partnerships can exponentially increase impact and reach.
Surrender and Detachment: He discusses the importance of detachment and surrender in the creative process, leading to a state of awe and admiration.
Practical Applications: Carl discusses how creativity can lead to engagement on relevant platforms, strategic sharing, long-term perspective, innovation, adaptation, and more.


Overall, the episode explores creating and attracting through mastery, unique expression, collaboration, essence, and surrender, to achieve meaningful connections, impactful outcomes, and a sense of purpose.

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Aug 16, 202336:47
#85 🇺🇸 Rodolfo Farfán: Lycan Fitness
Aug 08, 202356:51
#84 🇪🇸 Rodolfo Farfán: Lycan Fitness
Aug 08, 202301:01:27
#83 Carl Paoli: How I Met Paris Hilton

#83 Carl Paoli: How I Met Paris Hilton

In this podcast, Carl Paoli gives you a life update, tells you about his trip to France to attend Cannes Lions with Sunny Choi and NBC Universal and how he turned into the most awkward human alive when he met Paris Hilton.
Jul 06, 202334:18
#82 Ryland Hormel: When Do You Feel Free?
Jun 14, 202301:26:45
#81 Cara Miller: Adaptive Leadership

#81 Cara Miller: Adaptive Leadership

Cara Miller is an accomplished author, professor, coach, and consultant specializing in leadership formation, organizational change, and adult development and learning psychology. She holds an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of San Diego. Cara's expertise led her to be affiliated with Harvard University, where she served as a Teaching Fellow in the Extension School and an Instructor in Harvard's Programs in Professional Education for 5 years.

Drawing on her deep understanding of developmental psychology, Cara provides coaching services to senior leaders across various contexts, including individuals, partnerships, teams, and boards. Her consulting firm, Inquiry Partners, leverages this knowledge to guide and support leaders on their professional journeys.

Furthermore, Cara applies adaptive leadership theory in her consulting work with organizations from diverse industries undergoing transformative change efforts. These industries range from the military, higher education, finance, and ministry to manufacturing. By incorporating innovative organizational theory and methods, Cara advises these companies on various aspects, including architecture, governance, leadership development, performance strategies, and review processes. She aims to help these organizations align their people strategy with their overarching business strategy for optimal success.


0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:35 - Traditional Leadership vs. Adaptive Leadership 0:08:11 - Welcome, Dr. Cara Miller 0:09:14 - Why Leadership? 0:16:45 - Where Leadership Starts 0:24:33 - Stereotypes 0:31:41 - Adaptive Leadership 0:50:36 - Leadership & Spirituality 1:02:00 - Becoming 1:15:57 - Feedback 1:26:18 - Infinite Progression 1:43:25 - Awakening Adaptive Leadership 1:47:47 - Outro


Cara Miller's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentalcoach/

Cara Miller's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caramillerphd/

Cara Miller's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caradevelopmentalcoach/

Jun 07, 202301:45:24
#80 Carl Paoli: Successful Content Creation
Jun 01, 202334:06
#79 Carl Paoli: Thinking Clearly
May 25, 202301:26:28
#78 Carl Paoli: The Solopreneur's Starter Kit
May 11, 202301:11:11
#77 Carl Paoli: Finding Success as an Olympic Breaker

#77 Carl Paoli: Finding Success as an Olympic Breaker

In this podcast, Carl Paoli shares insights for breakers on qualifying for the Olympics, as breakdancing will be featured in the Paris 2024 Olympics for the first time. The following topics are discussed:

- How Carl got interested in it and his encounter with B-Boy Wicket and the Renegade Rockers crew members.
- The importance of treating breaking as a business and becoming a solopreneur to succeed professionally.
- The importance of understanding the Olympic machine, its revenue streams, and the impact of Rule 40 on personal branding is discussed.
- Tips on building a personal brand as a breaker, including developing a unique style, creating content, and building a product or service related to the sport.
- Defining your purpose as a solopreneur and answering five key questions to gain clarity on your mission is important.
- Strategies for successfully leveraging the Olympics to launch or grow a business.
- Encouragement to stay true to oneself and one's craft while evolving and becoming a leader in one's space.

Overall, this podcast aims to provide insightful advice for breakers interested in qualifying for the Olympics, fans of breaking, and those interested in supporting and following the discipline.
May 04, 202301:04:43
#76 Rascal Randi: Beyond Breaking
Apr 25, 202301:22:10
#75 Abraham Bonilla: Notes From The Cello

#75 Abraham Bonilla: Notes From The Cello

Abraham Josue Bonilla, a Latin-American cellist, has appeared in recitals and concerts throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, and South America.  A recent graduate of the Eastman School of Music and a recipient of an Artist’s Diploma from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Abraham has led sections and soloed under the batons of Michael Tilson Thomas, Gerard Schwarz, Keith Lockhart, David Zinmann, Joshua Gershen, Keith Lockhart, and others. He has collaborated with artists such as Joshua Bell, Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Chang, and Noah Bendix-Balgley.

Apr 18, 202354:10
#74 Jo Canales: Fit For F1

#74 Jo Canales: Fit For F1

José Canales, also known as Jo Canales, dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player, but life led him to become a renowned Formula One high-performance sports coach.

When doors started to close for Canales as a soccer player, he opened a CrossFit gym. He intended to use his work at his gym to stay in shape for professional soccer. But, in 2017, Stock Car Racing driver Toño Pérez (Formula 1 driver Checo Perez's brother) and Professional Soccer player Hugo Gonzalez asked Jo to start training them. That's when life took an unexpected turn for Canales, now working full-time with Sergio "Checo" Pérez, who is at the top of Mexican motorsports and has multiple victories in Formula One. Behind Checo is the excellent team of Red Bull Racing and today's podcast guest and performance coach, José Canales.

https://www.instagram.com/jocanamx

Apr 12, 202301:13:34
#73 La Vix: Road To The Olympics

#73 La Vix: Road To The Olympics

On this podcast episode, the talented Vicki Chang, also known as "La Vix," is a rising legend in the Breaking Scene and a member of Team USA.


Born on August 3, 1990, in San Jose, California, La Vix discovered her love for breaking while studying ecology and restoration sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her passion for art has led her to compete at the highest level, including the 2022 World Games, where she finished 11th.


Besides her impressive competitive record, Vicki is also the 2022 USA Champion at the Undisputed Majors and the Texas Breaking Open. She also won the Breaking for Gold USA 2022 National Championship. She was a runner-up at the Break X Grand Jam in 2021 and reached the Top 8 at the Red Bull BC One in the same year.


Vicki, who recently changed her career from an ecological consultant to a full-time b-girl, is deeply inspired by the diverse music and dance culture of the Bay Area. Her Breaking style is creative and intricate, and she is a member of several crews, including the Calamities, Elephant Graveyard, and 4th World.


Outside of breaking, you will find Vicki on hiking trails, camping, eating donuts, and spending time with her dog, Oaky.


If you want to support Vicki on her journey to the Olympics and beyond, you can check out her prints, sponsor her, follow her on Instagram, or share her story with your community.


Apr 04, 202355:04
#72 Charles H. Martin: Deep Learning and AI

#72 Charles H. Martin: Deep Learning and AI

This podcast episode features Charles H. Martin, Ph.D., AI Specialist and Distinguished Engineer (NLP & Search)—inventor of weightwatcher.ai.


Carl and Chuck discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and its various applications. Chuck shares his experience consulting on machine learning for LiveStrong and his involvement in developing Weight Watcher AI. The conversation delves into the differences between AI and machine learning, the emerging properties of AI, and the need for accessible and understandable AI education. They also touch on the limitations of AI and the importance of continued experimentation and exploration. In addition, they discuss the importance of creativity and implementation in bringing innovation to market.


Chuck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesmartin14/

Weight Watcher AI: https://weightwatcher.ai/

Mar 29, 202301:11:07
#71 Carl Paoli: Smart Body. Strong Mind.
Mar 21, 202301:04:46
#70 After Show with Ryan Orrico | Episode #69

#70 After Show with Ryan Orrico | Episode #69

Carl Paoli and Ryan Orrico catch up the week after recording the podcast episode to catch up via Instagram Live.

This is the first official After Show.


Ryan Orrico, presents as the anti-coach and experiments with different identities and bold voices on social media that strike a delicate balance between being offensive and sensitive.

In a sea of generic and unhelpful coaching advice, those who dare to look beyond their fragile constructs of moral integrity see Orrico for what he is: an impactful and needed voice, which makes him more of a coach than most.

His preferred method is writing and learning out loud.

Listen in; you might learn something.

https://nonichenoproblem.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanorrico/

Mar 14, 202345:43
#69 Ryan Orrico: Writing and Learning Out Loud

#69 Ryan Orrico: Writing and Learning Out Loud

In this episode, I talk to Ryan Orrico, who presents as the anti-coach and experiments with different identities and bold voices on social media that strike a delicate balance between being offensive and sensitive.

In a sea of generic and unhelpful coaching advice, those who dare to look beyond their fragile constructs of moral integrity see Orrico for what he is: an impactful and needed voice, which makes him more of a coach than most.

His preferred method is writing and learning out loud.

Listen in; you might learn something.

https://nonichenoproblem.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanorrico/

Mar 13, 202301:20:12
#68 Dave Durante: Insights and Journey from Elite Athlete to Coach

#68 Dave Durante: Insights and Journey from Elite Athlete to Coach

Dave Durante is a former USA gymnast and current Coach and Entrepreneur in the Fitness space.
In this podcast with Carl Paoli, Durante highlighted fundamental gymnastics movements, including creating good shapes, a strong core, and mobility while mastering handstands, rolling, and twisting. He explained how these movements are essential for gymnasts and transferable to general fitness and sports like CrossFit.
Dave also dives into his experiences in gymnastics, his love for the sport, his challenges, and how he became the co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness after retiring. Power Monkey Fitness provides training and education for gymnasts and athletes through their camps and online programs.
Here are 9 main takeaways from the conversation:

Fundamental movements are essential for gymnasts and transferable to general fitness and other sports.
Good shapes, strong core, mobility, mastering handstands, rolling, and twisting are fundamental gymnastics movements.
CrossFit and functional fitness has exposed gymnastics movements to the general population, allowing them to utilize tools to help with fitness goals.
Training towards the highest level version of a movement, not just training towards a standard, facilitates technical progressions and builds towards a deeper understanding of movements.
Some athletes are freaks of nature and can perform movements in specific technical ways due to their anatomy or unique abilities, which may not apply to the general population.
Exposing people to gymnastics in CrossFit and functional fitness allows for a greater understanding of the sport.
The history of sports and its regulations is essential to understand better and appreciate the evolution of the gymnastics applied movements.
Although gymnastics is mainly an individual sport, pursuing it as a team sport is the best route to finding success.
When pursuing one's passions with dedication, finding balance in life is crucial to success.
Mar 07, 202301:12:18
#67 Carl Paoli: Make Your Emotions Work For You

#67 Carl Paoli: Make Your Emotions Work For You

If this work resonates with you, I encourage you to take a listen, and if you want to explore whether the INTERFACE Experience could benefit you and your performance, book a free consultation with me by clicking the link below:
calendly.com/carlpaoli/interfaceexploration
In this podcast, Carl Paoli shares his story about retiring from teaching movement seminars in 2019. Due to accumulated stress, he suffered from debilitating Tinnitus, which made him re-think his entire approach to coaching.
Navigating this chapter of his life has been emotional.
Rather than suppressing or compartmentalizing his emotions, Carl chose to work with them to produce better results and redefine his approach to coaching through applied emotional intelligence, which he calls Emotional Fitness.
The way he coaches people through developing Emotional Fitness has been through the INTERFACE Experience, which is a deep dive into self-mastery that involves four stages: expression, experimentation, integration, and transcendence. In this podcast, Carl explains how meditation, breath work, journaling, physical movement, and creativity are tools to unlock, harness, and channel our emotions into becoming more productive while feeling at peace.
Feb 24, 202358:26
#66 Steph Roach: How Adversity Revealed My Greatest Potential
Feb 19, 202301:23:39
#65 Monika Björn: Menopause And What Every Woman Needs To Know.

#65 Monika Björn: Menopause And What Every Woman Needs To Know.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the often-unacknowledged transition of menopause and its effects on women. 

My guest, Monika Björn, hit perimenopause in her mid-40s and struggled to find relatable information for women in the middle of their careers. Monika decided to research and write a book about her journey, which included physical and mental symptoms such as joint pain, muscle aches, irregular heartbeats, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety, all commonly experienced by 80-95% of women during menopause. 

One of the critical topics Monika addresses is the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, which needed to be revised and revised, leading to a decrease in the use of Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT). Monika emphasizes the critical window for HRT being ten years within menopause to prevent hardening of the arteries, and recent studies suggest HRT may also protect against Alzheimer's and Dementia if started when symptoms appear.  In her book, Monika sheds light on the different types of HRT, including synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones, and body-identical hormones. She explains why progesterone protects the uterus lining and prevents cancer.

Monika encourages women in their 30s to prioritize their lifestyle, build muscle mass, and find stress relief techniques, and in their 40s to continue strength training but adjust intensity, duration, and frequency if necessary.  Monika suggests keeping a diary to log symptoms and interventions and acknowledges the concern of rapid weight gain but cautions against trying to combat it with diet and exercise as it may make things worse. 

Finally, Monika acknowledges the frustration and identity crisis that women may experience during perimenopause but encourages them to know they will regain their full strength, speed, and ability. She stresses the importance of having knowledge and understanding during this time, as everything can be managed with a simple solution that can drastically improve one's experience over the arc of menopause. 

Takeaways:

- Menopause is a transition that affects many women but often goes unacknowledged

- 80-95% of women experience physical and mental symptoms during Menopause - HRT can prevent hardening of the arteries if started within ten years of Menopause 

- HRT may also protect against Alzheimer's and Dementia if started when symptoms appear 

- Different types of HRT include synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones, and body-identical hormones 

- Progesterone is essential in protecting the uterus lining and preventing cancer 

- Women in their 30s should prioritize their life, build muscle mass, and find stress-relief techniques 

- Women in their 40s should continue strength training but adjust intensity, duration, and frequency if necessary 

- Keeping a diary to log symptoms and interventions can be helpful 

- Women may experience frustration and identity crises during perimenopause but can regain strength, speed, and ability.


https://www.instagram.com/monikabjorn

https://www.instagram.com/starkgenomklimakteriet

https://www.starkgenomklimakteriet.se/

Feb 12, 202301:09:06
#64 Tom Foxley: Turning Anxiety Into Potential

#64 Tom Foxley: Turning Anxiety Into Potential

In this thought-provoking podcast, Tom Foxley, a mindset coach and founder of Mindset Rx'd, sits down with Carl Paoli and shares his path toward empowering others to compete with confidence, training their self-belief, and performing at their full potential. Tom's coaching approach leans on three key elements:

1. Nervous system regulation.

2. Identifying negative internal narratives change.

3. Identify and deploy performance tactics. 

Tom also shares his expertise and insights on achieving peak performance and tapping into one's potential and his four-step process for belief change and how this approach can help individuals create a vision for success. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to take control of their life and take their mental game to the next level. Join Tom as he provides valuable insights, wisdom, and advice to inspire you to achieve your goals.

Mindset Rx’d: https://www.mindsetrxd.com/

Tom Foxley: https://www.instagram.com/tomfoxley/

Feb 06, 202301:15:03
#63 🇪🇸 Victor Cano: La vida y evolución de un gimnasta olímpico

#63 🇪🇸 Victor Cano: La vida y evolución de un gimnasta olímpico

En esta entrevista con Victor Cano, exploramos la vida de Victor como gimnasta de elite, inicialmente inspirado por Breaking y posteriormente convirtiéndose en un atleta Olímpico. Visitamos los altibajos del deporte de alto nivel, la idea de cómo ganar, retirarse del deporte y sentirse perdido, y como Victor se redescubre a sí mismo en la natación artística y los deportes de acción.

Jan 30, 202301:37:13
#62 🇺🇸 Victor Cano: Life and Evolution of an Olympic Gymnast

#62 🇺🇸 Victor Cano: Life and Evolution of an Olympic Gymnast

In this interview with Victor Cano, we explore Victor's life growing up as an elite gymnast, initially inspired by Breaking and later becoming an Olympian. We visit the ups and downs of high-level sports, the idea of how to win, retiring from the sport and being lost, and rediscovering himself in artistic swimming and action sports.

Jan 30, 202301:22:27
#61 Bboy Wicket: Living In The Fire

#61 Bboy Wicket: Living In The Fire

Bboy Wicket is a prominent figure in the breaking scene. In this episode, Wicket dispels the myth that breaking has vanished until this moment and emphasizes that it is a challenging dance and an art form that demands perseverance and practice to perfect. He shares his excitement about Breaking's participation in the Olympics and believes that viewers will see it as a unique fusion of sport and art when they watch it for the first time. Wicket also discusses the value of mentoring budding artists and breakers. He introduces his mentorship program, the Breakbook, which includes a magazine that profiles participants, their growth through the program, and their tales. He also offers his perspective on the most prevalent breaking tendency, which is the rush of the process for development, and how this detracts from the performance as a whole. Last but not least, Wicket talks about the potential of digital material and his desire to provide a platform for the breaking scene and give the unseen and unheard individuals a voice and a platform while mentoring and training the future generation.

Jan 23, 202301:34:27
#60 Tim Smith: Art Of The Imperfect

#60 Tim Smith: Art Of The Imperfect

Carl Paoli and Tim Smith invite you to embark on a creative and self-discovery journey as Tim recounts his motivational path toward being a full-time artist. From his humble beginnings as a high school art enthusiast to his breakthrough moment of finding his passion again after an accident, Tim takes us on a journey of learning, experimentation, and inspiration. Learn how he achieved success with his distinctive style and the lessons he learned from meeting famous artist Gary Vaynerchuk. Tim also offers his thoughts on the value of embracing flaws and the pleasure of instructing young children in the arts. Tim's journey will inspire and energize you to start creating, with a focus on growing his website, YouTube channel, and clientele.
Jan 16, 202301:07:44
#59 Carl Paoli: Performance, Lifestyle, and Branding

#59 Carl Paoli: Performance, Lifestyle, and Branding

This week’s show with Carl Paoli is about building a personal brand and driving your philosophies into what you put in the world.
What excites me most about this conversation is the unspoken prerequisite for achieving the above: personal accountability and responsibility, aka complete ownership of our actions and choices.
Carl is a world-class athlete – a gymnast who founded Gymnastics WOD and wrote the best-selling book Free+Style – and a world-class thinker and thought leader.
After years of having Carl on our “guest wish list” we caught up with him in San Francisco for this epic conversation about bringing a heightened intention and awareness to everything we do: from movement to business, from marketing to leading.
Enjoy.
Show Notes: Episode #60 w/ Carl Paoli

“If you have $1000 in the bank and don’t know how to manage $1000, you have no business having $2000.”
Finding clarity is key to understanding your stand and how to drive that through your life/business. Clarity takes time. Doing the reps is always going to be part of the process. Keep asking yourself the essential questions and act in your own best interests. “It’s a never-ending story”
Carl isn’t creating a business to solve people’s problems. He’s creating a business that allows them to get to their solutions.
Marketing strategies like a handstand picture have a bit of modern-day magic behind them. The magician reveals (some of) his secrets.
We’re all influencers. Influence yourself first and then put that self-work into action in your life and those around you.
Entertainment means holding focus.
Carl’s freestyle philosophy works on reaching a point where you can accept and respect all styles. All ways of feeling and acting.
The answers are in the book. The book is your body. Listen to what your body tells you.
Listen to what strength means to Carl.
What’s the one lesson you’d teach your daughter?
Carl’s response to what he’s changed his mind about this year
Carl’s #1 Tips to:


Be Better
Do Better

Jan 09, 202301:02:32