In the 96th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Health & Mindset Coach, Leslee Fontenette, will talk about rewriting your story, balance vs. harmony, Leslee’s training style, and counting future wins.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter, you will discover:

(0:55) Introducing our special guest, Health & Mindset Coach, Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee

(2:45) Being an English teacher 

(3:10) A revelation

(4:30) Deciding to get certified

(5:00) About Leslee’s husband, a football coach

(5:25) About Mike’s sister, a school teacher

(6:30) “Kids come to school to learn when they're loved at home. And if they're not loved at home, they come to school for love.” - Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee

(7:30) Starting the coaching business from scratch

(8:05) Eliminate Your Limits @eliminateyourlimits

(8:25) Being a dancer

(8:40) Getting into the mindset side of coaching

(9:20) Rewriting your story

(11:00) “Mindset could be just as preventative of anything down the road.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection

(11:45) Leslee’s clients’ response to mindset coaching

(12:35) The “tell-me-what-to-do” mindset

(13:00) Balance vs. Harmony

(14:10) Is everyone ready for intuitive training?

(17:30) Leslee’s training style

(19:15) How does Leslee keep harmony in her life?

(19:30) “There is no right way to do anything.” - Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee

(20:50) Creating your own peace

(22:10) Counting your wins

(23:05) Turning things into a win

(23:30) “We can make everything a win.” - Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee

(24:25) There's always something else to do

(26:30) A surprise call with a client

(27:55) Sharing wins first

(31:00) Group vs. 1 on 1 training

(31:40) Shout out to Brian Grasso and Carrie Campbell @eliminateyourlimits

(33:35) “If you're always looking for dirt and dust in your house, you're gonna find it.” - Unknown

(34:30) Mastery vs. Progress

(35:00) Leslee’s training style evolution

(36:00) Shout out to Dr. Lisa Lewis @drlewisconsulting

(36:30) Leslee’s journaling routine

(38:25) Mike’s superpower

(38:35) Gratitude practice

(40:30) How did Mike get into the kettlebell?

(43:50) Leslee’s three things to do every day

(45:25) Counting future wins

(46:05) Joyful Night, a poem by Mike

(47:00) The Tim Ferriss Show Ep #444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More @timferriss

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/444-hugh-jackman-on-best-decisions-daily-routines-the/id863897795?i=1000480367239 

(47:05) Hugh Jackman’s to-do list style @TheHughJackman

(49:25) Where to find Leslee Fontenette? @livingwellwithleslee