The hidden key to high performance isn't what you think

In this eye-opening episode of Concentric, hosts Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft dive deep into the world of complex trauma and its impact on personal growth.

Gary, a seasoned expert with over 35 years of experience and 30,000 clients worldwide, introduces a groundbreaking technique to address the root causes of low performance and resistance to success.

Jason courageously volunteers to undergo this transformative process on air, providing listeners with a raw and authentic glimpse into the power of this method.

The episode challenges conventional wisdom about success and personal development, revealing that:

• 90% of what holds us back operates at the subconscious level

• Traditional approaches often fail to address the deepest layers of our psyche

• Our behaviors are emotionally driven, and we are the architects of our emotional states

Gary's unique approach goes beyond surface-level solutions, tapping into the subconscious mind to neutralize long-standing emotional blockages. He explains how this process can work even for traumas experienced in the womb, challenging our understanding of consciousness and human development.

Throughout the conversation, Jason shares his personal insights and experiences, adding a relatable dimension to the complex concepts discussed. His willingness to be vulnerable on air showcases the potential for profound change that this technique offers.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into:

• The difference between acute and complex trauma

• How our subconscious mind protects us until we're ready to face our challenges

• The power of addressing emotional blocks at their source

This episode of Concentric offers a fresh perspective on personal growth and high performance, providing listeners with practical tools to overcome their own limitations and achieve their full potential.

Whether you're a seasoned self-improvement enthusiast or just starting your journey, this conversation between Gary and Jason will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to look deeper within yourself for the keys to success.

In this episode, hosts Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft dive into the concept of "deep leadership", a topic rarely explored in today's leadership discussions.

Gary and Jason start by acknowledging the prevalence of superficial leadership training that focuses on behavioral changes without delving into the core drivers of behavior. They emphasize that real leadership transformation requires a profound understanding of what truly motivates human behavior: our emotions. To initiate sustainable change in leadership, it's essential to uncover the roots of emotional responses and perceptions that shape our actions.

Gary De Rodriguez shares his personal experiences and insights into why deep leadership is so critical. He highlights how unresolved emotional triggers from our past can sabotage our leadership effectiveness, leading to conflicts and disruptions within teams and organizations.

Jason Croft chimes in, emphasizing that deep leadership not only applies to those in leadership roles but also to those being led. It's a multi-layered approach that involves self-awareness, emotional resolution, and authentic communication.

The hosts introduce the "Trauma Memory Solution Technique," a content-free process for resolving deep-seated emotional issues without the need to disclose personal stories. This approach allows individuals to neutralize emotional triggers, which can otherwise erode trust and authenticity in the workplace.

Gary and Jason stress the importance of leaders cultivating self-awareness, mastering emotional responses, and owning their emotional states to become truly effective leaders. They highlight that this process not only enhances personal growth but also fosters a more humane, compassionate, and empathetic leadership style.

Join us on this enlightening journey into the world of deep leadership, where we explore the power of self-awareness, emotional resolution, and authentic transformation. If you're ready to unlock your true leadership potential and inspire positive change within yourself and your organization, Concentric is the show for you.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow leaders and aspiring deep leaders. Your journey to authentic leadership starts here on Concentric!

Welcome to Episode 22 of Concentric, where hosts Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft explore the profound impact of trauma and how it can be transformed into a source of strength. In this thought-provoking episode, they delve into the idea that even the smallest challenges can become opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Trauma, whether significant or seemingly insignificant, has the power to shape us in remarkable ways. Rather than merely overcoming it, Gary takes a deeper approach by highlighting how trauma can be harnessed to create positive change and personal growth.

Through the journey of healing and self-discovery, individuals can tap into their inner resilience and unlock hidden potential. What once seemed like scars can become powerful tools that pave the way for a more purposeful life. Adversity can reveal our life's purpose, instill valuable skills, and alter our perspectives, giving us a unique advantage.

By reframing their experiences, people can embrace their past traumas as catalysts for personal growth. The process not only empowers individuals to thrive but also equips them to have a profound impact on the world around them.

In this episode, you'll learn how transforming trauma into superpowers can lead to stronger connections, better relationships, and a greater sense of purpose. Join Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft as they provide insights and inspiration on turning life's adversities into stepping stones for an empowered and fulfilling future.

Don't miss this compelling conversation on Concentric. Hit that play button and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment today!

Welcome to Episode 21 of Concentric.

In this episode, we delve into the topic of asking for help, which may appear simple on the surface but can be incredibly challenging when we're struggling with something for a while or facing emotional difficulties.

As always, Jason and Gary draw inspiration from their own lives and conversations happening around them. This week, the theme of asking for help has come up multiple times, prompting them to explore it further on the show.

Jason reflects on his own experiences, considering himself fortunate to have someone like Gary and other friends to have meaningful conversations with. However, even for someone comfortable with discussing difficult topics, he admits that it can still be tough. He opens up about a recent struggle where he reached out to Gary for help but that it was still extremely tough because of a sense of not wanting to burden anyone.

The hosts acknowledge that the fear of being a burden is a common factor that makes asking for help difficult for many individuals. They delve into the importance of overcoming this obstacle and highlight how Gary provides examples of how to approach seeking help, from personal to corporate scenarios. These conversations and addressing the need for help are crucial steps toward personal growth and progress on both individual and collective levels.

Join Jason and Gary in this thought-provoking episode of Concentric as they explore the complexities of asking for help and provide insights into how we can navigate these challenges in various aspects of our lives.

The Deeper Work to Fix Your Relationship

Welcome to Episode 20 of Concentric, where hosts Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft explore the key to making any relationship work - getting right with yourself.

In this episode, they delve into the foundational aspect of figuring out one's role in any conflict in a relationship, even if it's not apparent. Listeners are encouraged to ask themselves tough questions to uncover past trauma that may be triggering negative reactions in relationships.

But more than that, Gary shares his process to heal trauma and how it has helped his clients rapidly overcome relationship conflicts and how you can do it too. This episode is a powerful guide for anyone starting a new relationship or struggling with conflict in an existing one.

So, get ready for a journey of self-discovery with Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft in this transformative episode.

Welcome to Episode 19 of Concentric.

Today we've got another quick-win episode for you around the idea of upgrading your language.

This applies to the language we use in our heads and in our everyday interactions.

We often don't think about it too deeply.  We simply consider that it's just how we speak or what we would normally say in a given situation.

It's really important to analyze what we are saying to ourselves and to others on a regular basis.  Those things are often reflections of what we think about ourselves at a deeper level and the beliefs that we hold about the world.  Conversely, by changing and upgrading our language, we can be proactive in shaping new beliefs and developing new habits and outlooks on life.

Gary walks us through some quick and simple approaches to get started with this right away.

Welcome to Episode 18 of Concentric.

In today's "Quick Wins" episode, we're covering how to quickly get back in alignment in your relationship.

On this show, Gary and I dig deep on these different subjects and give you tactics and strategies around a lot of these topics.  In this episode, we wanted to give you something you can grab onto and use today, and really improve your life. 

These quick tips apply for getting back in alignment with your significant other, a friendship that you have with somebody, or even a parent/child relationship.

Sometimes, we start heading in different directions a little bit.  We each see the world through our own frames and filters and over time we assume our partner has the same filters when they don't. 

Gary walks us through some really powerful tools here so that we can get back into alignment quickly with ourselves first in terms of how we're framing everything and then working with our significant other or that friend and getting back into alignment with them by opening up that communication.

All right, let's jump in!

Welcome to Episode 17 of Concentric.

Today we're talking about the power of beliefs and how we can challenge those beliefs that we hold so dear at times that are completely wrong or just may be wrong.

Beliefs form the basis of how we see the world, and how we interact with others in the world.  And it's critical that we take the time and have the awareness to challenge some of those beliefs, especially at the moment that either you're being triggered by an event or by someone.

It's great when we can take a step back and ask a few powerful questions that will help us challenge those beliefs and potentially reframe things so that we can either come to a resolution with that other person or learn something from that negative event that we went through.

Gary and Jason not only talk about the power of beliefs and what a difference reframing them can make, but Gary also gives us three really powerful questions that help us in that process.

Make sure to check out the entire episode to fully understand the role beliefs play in our lives and how we can shift them for the better.

Today on Concentric, Gary and Jason walk through this idea of true collaboration in business.

Purposefully getting the input of everyone in your organization at a level that makes them feel like they're being listened to is a powerful strategy for building a better company culture.  

But it also benefits the company in powerful and profitable ways by having new ideas and areas for improvement brought to you, as a business owner, as the CEO.  And there's an entire system around this that Gary walks into companies with and implements for them. 

In this episode, Gary walks you through exactly what he does for those companies and shows you how you can take this idea of collaboration, get quality input from your team, and put it all in place to make it a system within your company so that it's something that's happening on a regular basis.

Today in Ep15 of Concentric, Gary De Rodriguez and Jason Croft are talking about purpose. This is a nice, big, broad topic for sure.

There are so many layers to this and the one we really dig into today is that internal purpose.

So many of us focus on "What is my big purpose in life?"  "What should I be doing with my career or as a parent or a spouse?"

Defining those types of powerful external purposes can be beneficial.  The category of, "I'm going for this.  Everyone, get on board.  Let's go."

Another point of view on purpose is that if you're alive, you're on purpose. I think that's powerful, as well.

What Gary really takes us through is this internal purpose and how to take ourselves from whom we start out as when we come into this world to who we are when we leave it. And it's a really powerful, insightful conversation around that.