The Can Do Way

Episode 40

In this episode I am talking to Earl Downing, Track and Field Coach & Mentor, who currently lives and works in the San Francisco area, coaching and mentoring high school, college, and post-collegiate athletes. 

Earl was born into a California family of 6 brothers and sisters. Growing up he always served as the de facto “rec director”. He played all sports competitively, including, baseball, football, track, swimming, golf, and tennis. While attending Yale Earl earned nine varsity letters playing on multiple championship football and track teams. The English degree led Earl indirectly to corporate life in tech sales, but all the while he managed to maintain a foothold in coaching and mentoring. Earl went part-time and then full time into coaching track and field in the 2000s, coming to embrace coaching fully as his life’s work. 

Influenced by his mother, the 'best athlete' he knew, Earl's story will inspire your thinking. Earl shares a great story of resilience and growth by one of his athletes, 'Max' the Can Do kid.

Listen in for Earl's transformational coaching tips:

1. Get inertia working for you - make it your partner, not your foe

2. Jump on the 'escalator' to invest in moving forward

3. Bring your best to the present moment

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In the first episode for 2021, I am talking to Polly Jukes, Stay Sober Empowerment Coach.

Polly is a Mum to three teenagers living on a smallholding in Cornwall, UK. She is a Stay Sober Empowerment Coach with over three years of sobriety under her belt. 

An open and honest story filled with raw vulnerability - a must-listen-to episode 

Listen for Polly's Can Do tips:

1. Become your inner cheerleader - find a way to eliminate negative self-talk

2. Create an internal buffer to manage your thoughts and emotions

3. Immerse yourself 100% into education

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In today's show I am talking to the amazing Maria Hocking who is based in beautiful Cornwall, UK.

Maria's story is truly inspirational. Following a catalogue of personal and family health issues, Maria found her way to breakthrough her challenges. The gift of life, right in front of her paved her path. 

Here are Maria's 3 tips from her personal journey:

1. Belief - what we believe about ourself may not actually be true

2. Values - live for today and live in line with your values

3. Power of Kindness - what a difference a few kind words can make

Listen now for the full story 

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In this episode, I am talking to Ph.D., CHE (he/him/his), Assistant Professor/Master Advisor Recreation, Sport, & Hospitality Management Health, Human Performance & Recreation Department, at Pittsburg State University.Rick Hardy

On Rick’s signature he quotes "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." by E. E. Cummings. Led by courage, Rick’s uplifting story is one of adventure and personal discovery, from being a 1st generation college achiever, to becoming a lifelong and curious academic.  

Listen for Rick’s Can Do tips:

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In this episode, I am talking to Liz Nair, Leader, Innovator, Facilitator, and Coach.

Liz Nair's purpose is, 'to inspire people to win'.

An experienced leader, innovator, facilitator, and coach. Her strengths include leading large teams through transformation and change and developing new business models that work today.

Liz is passionate about unlocking the potential of young aspiring leaders to be their best, achieve their career goals when feeling stuck, provide clarity when directionless, and inspire young talent to unleash their brilliance.

Listen for Liz’s Can Do tips:

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Episode 48

In this episode, I am talking to Noleen Sliney, International Organic Makeup Artist & Cruelty-Free Beauty Advocate.

Noleen is a former Treasury Analyst, turned Global Organic Makeup Artist, founder of Natural Beauty Society, Creator of How to Look Your Virtual Best on Zoom, a judge in the 2020 Natural Health Beauty Awards, and named a Top Beauty Eco Influencer for 2020. She works virtually with professional women worldwide teaching them how to show up powerfully and confidently for success in business and life.

A vibrant and refreshing conversation in which Noleen shared 3 fabulous tips for success: 1. Make time each day to do something just for you

2. Have an open mind toward opportunities and doing things a different way

3. Shift your mindset to see the positive in a situation 

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