Events, conferences and trade shows are typical in the life of a business traveler. However, too many of us are not aware of how much energy is expended during these events which leads us to miss out on staying on top of our health during event weeks. An Elite Road Warrior wants to THRIVE, not just survive while on the road. 

In this week's episode of the Elite Road Warrior Podcast we explore the realities of events while on the road and how to combat them with the Four Thrive Plan Essentials of Events: 

1. Sleep Smarter
2. Water Down
3. Meal Plan
4. Energy Breaks

All this and more on this week's episode of the Elite Road Warrior Podcast! 

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

Many Road Warriors will claim to not have enough time to workout while on the road. Rarely do they have time to "gear up" and then "go down" even to the hotel fitness center. 

"If you want to do something you'll find a way; if not you'll find an excuse" 

In the Road Warrior's search to becoming Elite, it's time to FIND A WAY to fitness while on the road. There are alternatives to "gear and go" that many don't think about.  What if you worked out in your hotel room? 

Jeff McMahon is a personal trainer with a degree in pre-med/pre-pharm and a certification in sports medicine. We'll as him the following questions

1. Do you need a fitness center or gym to get a good workout? 
2. How long does it take to get in a good workout that gets your heart rate up and/or builds body strength? 
3. What is in a hotel room that we can leverage to get a good workout? 
4. Why should we exercise in the morning? 
5. Any post workout suggestions we could do and how long should it take? 

We'll explore these and much much more this week on the Elite Road Warrior Podcast!

Links and Resources:
Road Warrior Assessment
Elite Road Warrior Book
Jeff McMahon's Website
More Virtual Training
Extended Show Notes

What do you do with the first hour of your day when you are on the road? Most of us, Road Warriors and non-Road Warriors throw on a pot of coffee, watch TV, and scroll through Facebook.

But how can we leverage the first hour of our day to go from being lazy and reactive in the morning to intentional and focused?

In this episode of the Elite Road Warrior Podcast we will explore the 1st hour of the day and the 8 practices (see show notes) to create and energy hour before the 1st minute of work.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

For any business traveler, jet lag is real. Whether it's one hour or twelve, there's always at least a small adjustment the first few days of travel. Without being careful, not adjusting correctly to the timezone we are working in can lead to being less productive and present in our work on the road.

But how do we as business travelers get on top of our Circadian rhythm with shifting timezones? This week we talk with Timeshifter CEO and co-founder Mickey Beyer-Clausen about combating jet lag while on business travel. 

We ask Mickey the following questions: 

1. How do you define jet lag? 
2. What are the consequences of jet lag?
3. What is the science behind jet lag we've all missed? 
4. What is Timeshifter and how does it work? 

We also discuss Mickey's personal strategies for jet lag and SO MUCH MORE!

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

How do you make yourself at home while on the road? The average business traveler spends between 48 and 74 nights away from home each year. For some, that statistic is mind blowing, but for most Road Warriors, we know that sometimes these numbers are lowballing it.

Elite Road Warriors know how to make a hotel room into their home, because a lot of the time, that is their home.

In this episode we explore the acronym "HOME":

H - Hang Up and Unpack
O - Optimize the Space
M - Manage the Room Temperature and Scene
E - Exercise

We dive into all this and more on Episode 015 of the Elite Road Warrior Podcast!

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

One of the hardest things to do on the road is stay connected (well) with those back home. So often we get caught up in sharing what's happened with us, sharing the view from the hotel, describing that great dinner we had, and forgetting that those we left behind are still on the front lines of normal life. 

This week on the podcast we talk with Dr. Nick Howard, a psychologist and leadership coach about how to effectively and empathetically connect with those back home. I ask him the following questions: 

• Why is Connecting with those back home so vital?
• What happens to those who we leave behind when we leave for a business trip?
• What are the three major elements of business travel connecting and how is everyone affected by them?

CONNECT is the 6th and final Energy Habit and is often the most difficult. Dr. Howard will go explain the importance of emapthy and sacrifice for Road Warriors who want to effectively connect with those back home.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

One of the biggest struggles Road Warriors face is staying in contact with those back home. Ever felt like any of these Road Warriors?

“I’m killing it on the road but getting killed at home”

“The guilt of being gone is just overwhelming and feel my kids will hold it against me someday”

“This is the ideal marriage – you have direct deposit and rarely home!”

This week we explore the 6th and final of the Energy Habits: CONNECT. We will dive into the three critical aspects of CONNECT: 

1. Connect Intentionally 
2. Connect Thoughtfully
3. Connect Creatively 

We will see three mindsets to shift in order to connect in the above ways with family and friends while on the road...

Of course, you're going to have to listen to find those out, as well as much much more.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

Most of us gave up reading after (or during) college. We were sick of being forced to read about topics that didn't interest us so we did the next best thing: give reading up completely. But what kinds of benefits can we gain from reading in our personal and professional lives, especially as business travelers? 

This week we talk with Jeff Brown of the Read to Lead Podcast about the following questions regarding reading: 

1. What do you say to the person who doesn’t have the time to read?
2. What do you say to the person who doesn’t like to read?
3. How important is reading to learning for personal and professional development? 

We'll hear answers to these as well as much, much more!

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

To most Road Warriors, personal development doesn't make sense in relationship to energy. Some even avoid thinking about it for one of the following reasons:

1. Most people feel they’re just way too busy to even get their work done let alone have time for any type of self-improvement.
2. It’s not a priority to them at home so it’s definitely not going to be a priority to them on the road
3. They rarely if ever hear or see others prioritizing self-improvement
4. They simply don’t know where to even begin

The truth is, we MUST grow internally and intentionally to stay sharp and to stay ahead, and we will look at three ways to make this happen: 

1. Sharpen the mind
2. Process the thoughts
3. Monitor the heart

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes

As road warriors sometimes we see ourselves outputting less and less quality work overtime as we become more and more overwhelmed by the challenges of the road. How do we continue to do our best on the road with crazy schedules, cancelled flights, and late nights?

Last week on the podcast we explored the 4th Energy Habit, PERFORM. This week we will interview Alan Stein, Jr.: a coach, speaker and author of the new book, Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best. 

Alan has an expertise in improving organizational performance, cohesion and accountability. We will ask him the following questions: 

• What does it mean to perform at a high level or even the highest level?
• Explain the quote: your environment may change but your habits don’t and especially your commitment"
• How do you live present on the road and why does that matter?
• How does a RW move from “just getting by” to “getting results”?

Allen will share with us some of the major "pillars" of performing at the highest level, including: 

• Living in the Present
• Living in the Process

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

Extended Show Notes