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🌟 What does it really take to walk away from a high-powered career and chase your passion?

🏐 Celine Collette had it all—a decade at Amazon and Google, leading global teams across continents. But in 2023, she made a bold move: leaving corporate life to become a full-time beach volleyball athlete. Now, she’s revealing the mindset shifts, risks, and resilience needed to reinvent yourself.

💡 From balancing work and elite sports to overcoming self-doubt, financial uncertainty, and mental barriers, Celine shares the biggest lessons from both worlds—and how she’s funding her career by merging sports and business as an athlete-preneur.

📲 Follow @coffeebarpod on social media—to learn how to take control of your future and pursue what truly fulfills you. 🚀

00:00 Intro

01:14 From Google & Amazon to Professional Athlete

07:42 Balancing a High-Pressure Career with Elite Sports

12:33 Waking Up at 4:45 AM Just to Train

15:52 The Breaking Point: When Corporate & Sports Collide

21:10 The Moment She Knew She Had to Take the Leap

22:46 Fear, Doubt & Leaving Financial Security Behind

33:21 The Mental Challenges of Becoming a Pro Athlete

34:57 Handling Pressure: Why Sports Is More Mental Than Physical

39:59 How Celine Funds Her Sports Career

41:45 Becoming an “Athlete-Preneur” & Building a Brand

45:06 Lessons From a Mental Coach That Apply to Any Career

46:48 Why Success Isn't Just About Results—It’s About Process

49:51 What’s Next? Planning for Life After Sports

52:09 How Celine Defines Success Today

55:39 The Power of Networking & Taking Risks

57:56 How to Reinvent Yourself at Any Stage in Life

59:16 Espresso Round – Quickfire Questions

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR GREATEST INVESTMENT. 🔋

Our conversation with Victor Brankovich is LIVE NOW! 🎙️ We dive into the fundamentals of a healthy life—fitness, nutrition, longevity, and how small daily choices shape your future.

🌱 Are you fueling your body the right way?

🏋️ Are you moving enough to stay strong and energized?

⏳ Are you doing what it takes to live a long, fulfilling life?

No matter where you are on your health journey, this episode will give you actionable insights to take better care of your body—because you only get ONE.

00:00 Introduction & Victor’s Background

02:26 How Victor Got into Sports Performance Coaching

07:56 Why Health & Wellness Matter for Everyone (Not Just Athletes)

09:55 The Three Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle

11:47 Nutrition: The Two Most Important Factors

13:47 The Best Workout Routine for Everyday People

16:11 How to Boost Performance & Build Better Habits

18:59 Common Mistakes People Make in Fitness & Health

20:37 The Three Traits of High Performers

22:24 Best Tech Tools for Tracking Health & Performance

26:53 Ice Baths: Science or Hype?

31:46 Espresso Round

The Blueprint for Sustainable Career Growth with Jonathan Abbis

What does it really take to build a successful, long-term career?

🔋 Jonathan Abbis has done it—leading global teams, driving transformation, and creating real impact. Now, he’s sharing his most valuable lessons on SUSTAINABLE career growth with us.

💡 From the importance of CURIOSITY to the role of PEOPLE, STRATEGY, and daily HABITS including EXERCISE, NUTRITION and SLEEP. Jonathan breaks down what has helped him grow and thrive—while balancing work, health, and life.

00:00 Introduction & Jonathan’s Background

01:30 Lessons from Stanford: Curiosity & Collaboration

04:30 The Importance of Building a Strong Network

06:26 Self-Assessment & Career Reflection

08:49 The Value of Mentorship

10:15 The Intersection of Sports & Business Success

12:46 Building Community Through Sports in the Workplace

15:06 People-First Approach to Career & Business Strategy

18:18 Work-Life Balance & Well-Being

21:49 Decision-Making & Taking Opportunities

25:18 The Power of Planning & Prioritization

27:42 Overcoming Challenges with the right Perspective

30:10 Final Takeaways & Espresso Round

📲 Follow @coffeebarpod—to set the foundation for a sustainable career

Most people follow the Golden Rule in relationships—treat others how you want to be treated. But when it comes to intimacy, that’s a MISTAKE.

In this episode, bestselling author & intimacy expert Susan Bratton introduces the PLATINUM RULE—treating your partner how THEY want to be treated—and WHY this is the key to deeper trust, attraction, and long-lasting connection.

You’ll learn:

✨ How to create a space for open, honest communication

✨ Why feeling truly heard transforms intimacy in the bedroom and your relationship

✨ The small changes that make the biggest difference in your connection

💡 Want to build unshakable trust and attraction?

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

00:00 Intro

00:33 80/20 rule of intimacy

01:53 The Platinum Rule for Better Intimacy

06:42 How Susan Became an Intimacy Expert

10:42 Why Society Suppresses Sexual Knowledge

12:23 The Importance of Communication in the Bedroom

18:35 How to Set Up the “Lover Space”

23:54 The Platinum Rule in Action

32:11 The “Thrust in Time” Technique for Better Sex

39:34 Susan’s Key Takeaways & Advice

In today's business world Public Speaking is often regarded as one of the most important skills to master - and yet many people are scared of it!

Vince Pierri is a public speaking coach who is well known for helping people with intuitive frameworks to make speeches more personable and engaging.

In this conversation Vince shares how to create "Aha" moments on stage and why "stage freight" comes from bad preparation. He provides a step-by-step guide to prepare a talk and to keep your audience engaged to succeed on stage.

00:00 Introduction & Vince’s Background

04:16 How Vince Got into Public Speaking Coaching

08:56 How to Improve Public Speaking Skills

14:22 How to Tell If Your Talk is Engaging

18:04 0- Managing Stage Anxiety

24:55 How to Structure a Great Speech

30:30 How to Create Aha Moments on Stage

34:43 Avoiding Confusing Talks

39:49 Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

50:36 Why Public Speaking is a Career Superpower

58:57 Vince’s Final Advice & Espresso Round