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Change Proof episodes
- Cultivating Audacity: The Audacious Path To Success With Anne Marie Anderson
Ever wondered how to truly cultivate audacity in your life and career? Adam Markel dives deep with three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker Anne Marie Anderson, who shares her inspiring journey through decades of sports television. Discover how her book, Cultivating Audacity, empowers you to dismantle doubt, embrace calculated risks, and achieve success by focusing on actionable resilience and playing to your unique strengths. Anne Marie reveals how to reframe "failure" as valuable data, understand the power of "sports specialization" in business, and navigate the four common barriers to risk-taking—fear, time, money, and your inner critic—transforming them into catalysts for growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to make audacious moves and build a "front row" of trusted advisors to propel them forward.
Show Notes:
- 04:42 - Resilience Redefined: Data, Not Failure In Athletics
- 09:34 - Cultivating Audacity: Dismantling Doubt And Letting Yourself Win
- 12:12 - From Producer To Broadcaster: Anne Marie's Competitive Spirit
- 19:07 - Shape-Shifting Leadership: Lessons From Phil Jackson
- 25:25 - Sports Specialization In Business: Playing To Your Strengths
- 33:46 - Worth It Vs. Reckless Risks: The Front Row Advantage
- 38:54 - Embracing Imperfection: Anne Marie's First Live TV Experience
47 min - The Role Of Attitude In Resiliency With Dr. Sam Adeyemi
Dr. Sam Adeyemi is the CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc. and the founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA), where he has trained thousands of individuals in leadership over the past two decades. He joins Adam Markel to share why our attitude is one of the most intangible ingredients in how our lives will ultimately unfold. Dr. Sam explains how attitudes are shaped by the things we consistently see and hear, which take root deep into our subconscious and directly impact our decisions. He also breaks down his SHIFTS framework, a six-step process on how senior managers can shape an equitable and sustainable culture.
Show Notes:
- 01:12 - Why Your Attitude Matters More Than Facts
- 06:52 - Response-Ability: Harnessing Our Power To Respond
- 11:45 - Improving Culture Through The SHIFTS Framework
- 25:11 - The Role Of Attitude In Building A Resilient Self
- 29:34 - Get In Touch With Dr. Sam And Get His Book
- 30:52 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words
40 min - Driving Growth Through Leadership Resiliency With Mike Lepper
Leadership resiliency isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged through failure, change, and the relentless pursuit of growth. Mike Lepper, CEO of Impact Networking, shares how his rise from entry-level sales to the C-suite was fueled by grit, adaptability, and a shift from a “driver” mindset to a “multiplier” approach that empowers others to succeed. In this conversation with Adam Markel, Mike unpacks the challenges of promoting great performers into leadership, the role of managers in retention, why culture thrives on transparency and trust, and how embracing change with clear communication builds both personal and organizational strength.
Show Notes:
- 02:37 - From Sales Driver To Multiplier
- 06:15 - Navigating Leadership Challenges
- 09:33 - Unlocking Hidden Employee Potential
- 14:12 - Mastering Organizational Reorganization
- 22:29 - The Art Of Constructive Feedback
- 28:17 - Building Team Resilience
- 30:48 - Mike's Personal Resilience Journey
- 37:38 Cultivating Organizational Resilience
44 min - Bouncing Forward: Cultivating Mental And Emotional Resilience With Chris Edwards
Step into the intriguing space where deeply ingrained experiences shape your present capabilities, and unlock the profound power of mental and emotional resilience. We're joined by Chris Edwards, MS, NCC, LPC, the insightful director and founder of Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. He unveils eye-opening perspectives on neuroplasticity and the subtle yet powerful influence of childhood patterns on adult capabilities. Discover why the crucial, often-overlooked, art of recovery is paramount. It’s not just about bouncing back from adversity, but truly "bouncing forward" into peak performance across all facets of life, from the sports arena to the boardroom and beyond.
Show Notes:
- 00:00 - Beyond The Bio: Chris Edwards' Pivot Journey
- 03:14 - Wall Street Journal Insights: Neurotherapy In Action
- 07:25 - Visualizing Success: The Power Of Vision Boards
- 11:55 - Crafting Your Future: Blueprinting Your Best Self
- 15:21 - The Pressure Cooker: Mastering Mental & Emotional Performance
- 21:21 - The Bounce Forward Advantage: The ArtOof Recovery
- 26:48 - Unlocking Potential: Identifying Performance Roadblocks
- 33:14 - The Recharge Revolution: Sleep, Hydration, And Tech Recovery
- 40:16 - The Happiness Check: A Moment Of Self-Reflection
- 44:23 - Your Personal Resilience Playbook: A Snapshot
51 min - The Secret To Effective Communication With Ken Bogard
Ken Bogard is the founder of Know Honesty and author of the book of the same name. In this conversation with Adam Markel, he delves into his mission to help people create genuine connections and live the lives they truly want through effective communication. Ken explains why communication requires openness, honesty, and active listening, all while considering the interests and feelings of the person on the other end. He also discusses how to manage your ego to make it less about building walls for yourself, but more about creating meaningful connections amid today's world of individualism.
Show Notes:
- 02:11 - Ken Bogard Of Know Honesty
- 05:01 - Being Comfortable With Discomfor
- 09:45 - Writing ‘Know Honesty’
- 14:11 - How To Achieve Effective Communication
- 20:28 - Letting Go Of Your Ego
- Pursuit of Honesty Assessment 27:23
- 38:39 - The Tool Called The Agreement
- 42:45 - Ken’s Rituals Of Resilience
- 45:47 - Episode Wrap-Up And Takeaways
49 min - Thriving In A Changing Environment With Eric Hoplin
Eric Hoplin is the CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors (NAW). He joins Adam Markel in this conversation about what it takes to deal with and thrive in a changing environment. Inspired by his experiences as a father and a leader in turbulent markets, he explores the importance of fostering integrity, resiliency, and flexibility. Eric emphasizes patience in decision-making processes, especially when faced when uncertainty, unpredictable trends and pressures from Wall Street. He also discusses how to handle cultural shifts within an organization to achieve transformation, excellence, collaboration, and maximum impact.
- 01:08 – Eric Hoplin, CEO of NAW
- 05:33 – Understanding The Why
- 10:58 – Influence Of Wall Street Over The Market
- 16:11- Developing Resilience In Leadership
- 20:29 – Four Aspects Of Cultural Change And Transformation
- 26:41 – Eric’s Rituals For Resilience
- 30:38 – Why Integrity And Character Are Important
- 32:37 – Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words
42 min - Transforming Energy Leadership With Suzanne Ogle
Step into the world of strategic foresight and dynamic execution as this episode unpacks the nuances of leadership in change. Join Adam Markel as he sits down with Suzanne Ogle, the astute President and CEO of SGA Natural Gas Association and Gas Machinery Research Council. With a career rooted in boardrooms and breakout sessions, Suzanne shares her unique insights as a "multiplier" leader, emphasizing the profound importance of maintaining a future-focused perspective amidst uncertainty. Discover how to effectively build capacity within organizations during times of rapid transformation and why embracing change with purpose is the ultimate currency for leaders today.
Show Notes:
- 01:29 Suzanne Ogle: From Bio To Purpose And Drive
- 09:56 - Entrepreneurial Spirit: Recognizing Leadership Instincts
- 12:38 - From Driver To Multiplier: Suzanne's Evolving Leadership Style
- 19:16 - Business As Nurturing: The Deep Responsibility Of Leaders
- 26:14 - Pivoting To Success: Overcoming Resistance For Career Growth
- 34:26 - The Art Of The Designed Pivot: Proactive Career Navigation
- 37:07 - Workforce Dynamics: Redefining Employee-Employer Agreements
- 42:21 - Resilience & Purpose: Suzanne's Keys To Navigating Change
57 min - Setting Boundaries With Crystal Castille-Cromedy
Crystal Castille-Cromedy is the SVP of Talent and Head of HR Americas for Hines. She managed to perform well in her career for over 25 years by setting boundaries, knowing when to say no, and never letting herself be consumed by work. Joining Adam Markel, Crystal explains how to build a healthy workplace culture that allows everyone to set boundaries for themselves and feel free to work comfortably. She explains how leaders must actively show the path to success and create an environment where anyone can succeed and thrive. Crystal also emphasizes the importance of providing consistent feedback to your team and having those crucial conversations to guide them toward further improvement and growth.
Show Notes:
- 00:00:47 - Introducing Crystal Castille-Cromedy Of Hines
- 00:05:04 - Setting The Right Boundaries And Saying No
- 00:18:59 - Choose Someone To Be Your Technical Mentor
- 00:24:31 - Modeling Vs. Permission
- 00:29:41 - Creating A Psychologically Safe Work Environment
- 00:36:52 - Facing And Navigating Change
- 00:41:37 - Get In Touch With Crystal And Episode Wrap-up
48 min - Optimizing Health And Performance With Dr. Tracy Gapin
Your health is your greatest asset, and optimizing it can transform every aspect of your life. Today, Adam Markel is diving deep into the science of health and performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin, a renowned expert in health optimization. This conversation explores the essential strategies for managing stress, improving sleep, and enhancing longevity. Dr. Tracy shares powerful insights on resilience, recovery, and the importance of balancing high performance with well-being. This episode will leave you buzzing with inspiration and ready to rewrite your story of health and performance. Prepare to be utterly captivated and empowered to unleash the extraordinary within!
Show Notes:
● 02:40 - Mindset Matters Most In Golf Performance
● 07:52 - Scottie Scheffler And The Cost Of Distraction
● 17:13 - Understanding Sleep Issues And Their Impact
● 28:09 - How Lifestyle Choices Affect Sleep Quality
● 33:44 - Tracking Sleep Data For Better Recovery
● 39:37 - Why Entrepreneurs Prioritize Health For Peak Performance
● 43:03 - Daily Rituals To Manage Stress Effectively
49 min - Why Leaders Should Start With Execution With Nellie Wartoft
Nellie Wartoft, Founder and CEO of change activation platform Tigerhall, has flipped the script when managing teams. She puts execution at the start of the process, allowing her to refine business strategies like never before. Joining Adam Markel, Nellie explains how leaders should focus more on testing and iterating their operations with tight feedback loops instead of spending way too much time on the planning stage. She underlines why those on top should encourage their teams to make good mistakes that lead to profound learning opportunities. Nellie also opens up about her deep love for EDM, the importance of self-acceptance in a rapidly moving world, and the true value of the human workforce in a highly capitalist world.
Show Notes:
- 00:59 - EDM: The Soundtrack Of Nellie’s Life
- 11:44 - Implementing A Ready-Fire-Aim Strategy
- 17:59 - Why Leaders Should Encourage Making Good Mistakes
- 23:53 - Everything Starts From The CEO
- 31:58 - The True Value Of Human Beings
- 40:35 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words
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About Change Proof
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Change happens. Resilience expert Adam Markel and his inspiring guests teach you how to embrace and leverage change in order to thrive. No matter what life throws your way.
Change…
Proof explores breakthrough strategies to fully embrace an uncertain world and build the resilience required to turn stress, upset and even crisis to your advantage. Imagine being able to truly bounce forward through disruption and change instead of getting knocked down by it, riding it out, or simply reacting to it.
Resilience is the secret key―the “it” factor―and the thing Change Proof host Adam Markel knows best. In his bestseller, PIVOT, Adam taught how building resilience can supercharge your life and career. Now, he shows how becoming Change Proof helps you move beyond managing change to actively embracing it — actually using times of uncertainty, crisis, and chaos to create opportunities and stimulate individual and team growth. Through insightful discussions with business leaders, social innovators and inspiring authorities, Resilience Expert Adam Markel uncovers and shares ways to utilize change, fully embrace new opportunities, master the art and science of innovation in today’s disruptive marketplace, and use your “disadvantages'' as stepping stones.
Whether you lead a team, pursue entrepreneurial passions or are looking to achieve a higher capacity in your performance and life, Change Proof is the place for life-changing stories, and real tools you can actually use―AND WILL WANT TO!
Change Proof is about thriving instead of just surviving. And this is a skill you can cultivate, both personally and professionally. Using case studies, current research, and real-life anecdotes from his work as an executive mentor, Markel and his guests explore concrete actions you can take in order to become “change proof” and change your relationship with change.
Bestselling Author, Renowned Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, and CEO, Adam Markel has accomplished plenty and checked life’s “success boxes” and all of that work showed him something very profound about life in general―it’s not always about that. You can have success and still be unhappy. You can be in charge and still have stress. You can build your dream and not feel fulfilled. Change Proof goes beyond the topical, beyond the check boxes, beyond the list of things we think we’re supposed to be doing, to uncover the layer where our performance, peace and happiness exist.
When we think of resilience, we think of being able to “roll with the punches” and “bounce back” after uncertainty or change. But Resilience Expert and Researcher Adam Markel encourages you to aim higher. Change Proof is a show that will teach you how to truly, actually embrace change―to find the creative opportunity in uncertainty, as opposed to simply riding it out or reacting to it.
Let’s get real. You could be aiming higher. You could be thriving instead of surviving. You could be hitting back when life throws punches―instead of dodging and ducking. And there is no better time than right now to take back your life and to love it, no matter what.
Change Proof isn’t just a podcast, it’s a life philosophy that shows you how to truly, actually embrace change―to find the silver lining, use uncertainty to your advantage, and pivot when life is stressful, into something that serves you instead of something that stops you.
Drop into weekly episodes so full of the good stuff you won’t hear on any other show, you’ll be binging and growing instead of watching those reruns of Friends you’ve already seen anyway. When you tune in, you will learn how to thrive on uncertainty instead of merely managing it. This is where it begins, this is where you stop running from pivots and learn to love leaning into them, even when you aren’t sure of the outcome.
Through Change Proof, Adam Markel offers a much needed dose of energy, HEART and real talk to your day, making this a show experts call “bingeable” and “a must listen".