Coaching Call

Today’s guest is Tommy Ross. 

Tommy is a results-driven expert relationship builder and top-performing sales professional with a diverse range of experience and a documented track record of consistent, high-level success in the pharmaceutical and IT staffing/projects & solutions arenas.

On the Fitness Side of things:

For many years Tommy delivered personal training to all levels from beginners to elite athletes.  He implemented a full life cycle of exercise programs, weight management, nutrition, and self-defense instruction to ensure that his clients shatter their goals. Positive reinforcement and motivational coaching are huge proponents of his training philosophy!

He is a certified and insured and Conditioning Specialist, Fitness Instructor, and Exercise Physiologist.  Tommy also has a black belt in Kenpo karate,  experience in Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, and MMA (mixed martial arts).

Tommy Ross is currently a competitive OCR (obstacle course racing) for 6 years having multiple podium finishes in the US and Canada. Currently sponsored and an ambassador for Musqlar Apparel out of Severn, MD.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/d80v9fGiWhg

Email: [email protected]

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Sifu Rafael is available for one on one coaching, seminars, and public speaking.

Today’s guest is Darren Kerby. In 2018 he won the  Kali Escrima world title in Hawaii. Darren Is the Founder of Active kids, providing free Martial Arts and Art to kids globally. He is a philanthropist who continually improves his performance and coaching skills.

Darren Kerby started his carrier in radio at 2XL Cooma Australia as an advertising executive.

Twenty – five years on and 35 thousand sales calls later he still has a passion for the cold calling business. He says, “sooner or later you have to talk to the clients”

He has a Diploma in coaching, sport development and studies Sports Psychology under Dr. Alan Goldberg in the USA

Darren has coupled both the sales and psychology mindset to bring a higher level of performance to the sales arena. ( Sales is performing ). He utilized these talents to help take the Bartercard Card Bendigo sales team to number 1 in the world.

In 2018 he won the Kali Escrima long pole world title in Hawaii and credits his win to the mental toughness he develops through selling.

Ten percent of all his earnings go to develop his MIKE” Martial arts Orphanages. This installs belief and confidence in kids to enjoy life and work.

Darren has 25 years in Wing Chun and 5 in Kali Escrima and instructed for 15 years both martial arts and in the Business world

Contact Darren:

Email: [email protected]

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/darren-kerby-190542aa

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Michele owns her own company specializing in Management and Leadership development for many Long Island businesses. She helps companies improve their productivity and profitability by educating managers on how to develop the skills to sharpen their focus on the bottom-line and enhance an organization’s ability to excel in their markets. Her workshops and coaching focus on the often-overlooked people skills that can positively impact morale, productivity, performance and profits.

Michele has a Masters degree from Hofstra University in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She has worked in the training and organization development field for close to 20 years creating management and employee development programs in diverse industries, and improving corporate cultures.

Michele is also an Assistant Professor at Farmingdale State College in the Psychology Department, as well as a professional speaker.

Michele’s contact info:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelerebetti

Phone: 631-704-7300 (Work)

Email: [email protected]

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Sifu Rafael is available for one on one coaching, seminars, and public speaking.

Today’s guest is Mike Evans who gives us great insight into being a dynamic coach. Mike continually marches forward in his pursuit of helping others. He serves as the Lead Consultant for Skillz Worldwide, as well as providing business, mindset, and curriculum coaching for Skillz members.

Mike has been training in martial arts since 1985 and is the owner of 4GK Martial Arts in Patchogue NY. He also recently opened Skillz of Patchogue, a child development center focusing on the Skillz methodologies.

In addition to a degree in Massage Therapy that provides a solid science background, Mike has attended hundreds of hours of training with Skillz founder Melody Johnson in order to learn about the science and psychology of working with children.  He is also currently enrolled at the University of Arizona, where he is pursuing a degree in child development.

Mike Evans contact information:

4GK Martial Arts & Skillz of Patchogue

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Sifu Rafael is available for one on one coaching, seminars, and public speaking.

Robert Hill is a published author of three nonfiction titles, “The Art of Motivation”, “The Art of Powerful Words”, and “Success, The Three Rules”, all three of which are personal development books written from a martial arts perspective to provide insight to individuals desiring success in reaching their lifelong goals.

Mr. Hill has studied and trained in the martial arts for over twenty years and has participated in local as well as international tournaments. He currently holds the rank of Bu Sa Bum Nym, 3rd Dan, in the art of Kung Jung Mu Sul. Mr. Hill has been the Chief Instructor for three of KJMS school locations and is currently the Chief Instructor/Director for the KJMS Online Training Program. He is also the assistant instructor for the KJMS Leadership Program.

contact Robert Hill:

Tel:210-402-0600

email:[email protected]

Website:martialartstexas.com

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Today’s guest, Don Lewis, is an extraordinary man.

He was a former intelligence agent who ran a team of 27 field agents for 6 years.

Don is also a Warrior-Priest and founder of a street and combat style of martial arts.

He has written two of a three-book series.

Don is a retired therapist, spiritual director, trainer/educator, and black belt, CEO of not-for-profits and mental health government agencies, and pastor.

Website: https://senseiu.org/

Email: [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-lewis-phd-9aa3607a/

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Today’s guest is Mia Lee.

Mia uses the wisdom of yoga and mindful meditation to help highly committed entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals to experience more fulfilling and peaceful lives.

Her method aims to bring light to unconscious thoughts that can lead to self-sabotage. By utilizing mindfulness meditation and self enquire techniques - her clients walk away more centered, confident, and ready to put their best foot forward each day.

to reach out to Mia:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-lee-264342168/

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Today’s guest is Andrea Harkins who has so much to offer that I wonder if she ever sleeps. 

Andrea Harkins is an internationally recognized writer, motivator, and public speaker. She is also a martial artist, martial art instructor, blogger, published book author, magazine and newspaper columnist, poet, published greeting card writer, and life coach.

To ignite her and passion and share her positive vision, Andrea first created the blog, www.themartialartswoman.com, which is a popular and candid account of martial arts and life. She eventually was recruited to write a variety of prestigious magazines as Think Positive Magazine, MASUCCESS, The World Martial Arts Magazine, Conflict Manager, Martial Art Guardian (UK), Martial Arts Illustrated UK, Martial Arts Business (Australia), Conflict Manager, and  The Parrish Village News.

Andrea has been interviewed by numerous martial art, positivity, and mental health podcasts and in her spare time she hosts a popular podcast of her own called “The Martial Arts Woman.”

Andrea’s endearing personality combined with her positive outlook has captured the attention of thousands of friends, fans, and followers, who are motivated by her messages of encouragement. 

Featured in the book, The Great Women of the Martial Arts

USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

AMAA WHO'S WHO in the MartialArts

Shinja Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Ambassador for the USA The Martial ArtWoman Award of the Year

Teaching Karate in a rural community

Take Karate in your 50's, 40's or 30's? Yes!

The Topsy Turvy World of Belt Testing

You, Only Better

The Most Important Self Defense Ever

Contact Andrea Harkins

[email protected]

www.linkedin.com/in/themartialartswoman (LinkedIn)

http://andreaharkins.com/

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In today's podcast, I chat with Jason Flame, owner of Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga in Moorpark, CA.  Jason started his martial arts training in 1985.  He is a 7th Degree Black Belt in the American Tang Soo Alliance and a Black Belt in the American Krav Maga Federation.  He has served as a MAIA Elite consultant since 2010.  Jason is an active member of his community and serves on the Board of Directors for several local organizations.  As an active community member, he attributes the success of his business to understanding the importance of giving back to those in his community.

20-minute consultation with a martial arts business coach: https://www.maiahub.com/connect

Jason's email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonflame201

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In today's episode, I chat with Shifu Chris Friedman about how he became a Kung Fu coach.  When Shifu Chris was a teenager training in his back yard in Long Island, New York, he dreamed of living in Asia and studying with the masters.  He'll tell us about how he was able to make it a reality as he lived in China for 13 years and trained In Shaolin Kung Fu.

Shifu Chris has earned several black belts, including Bujinkan Ninjutsu, UMS American Karate, Tang Soo Do, Shuai Jiao as well as earning teacher certificates in Shaolin Kung-Fu and Shaolin hard qi gong. He has cross-trained in many systems and has competed in Judo, Push Hands, Shuai Jiao, Karate, and Jujutsu competitions, winning a gold and silver in Push Hands and a Bronze in Judo.

Shifu Chris has appeared in over 20 commercials and has over 40 articles published for Kung Fu/ Tai Chi magazine and jetli.com.  There is also a documentary film being made about his life in China. You can reach Shifu Chris Friedman on his website www.shaolinwithchris.com

Contact Shifu Chris:

https://shaolinwithchris.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.friedman.73

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