Reclaiming your vitality and optimizing your performance starts with understanding your metabolic health. Host Adam Markel is joined by Mauro Stara, founder of Six Pack CEO, a Peak Performance expert and trusted advisor to successful CEOs and business owners. Mauro, known as "The Last Resort," dives into prioritizing advanced blood work and personalized coaching to tackle the root causes of stagnation, such as hormones and poor metabolic function, which traditional approaches often miss. They explore the vital connection between understanding critical blood markers like homocysteine and lipoprotein(a) and making intentional, empowering choices—the powerful "why"—to achieve lifelong, sustainable transformations and reach your full potential as a leader.

Show Notes:

• 03:10 - Understanding Metabolic Health: The Root Cause Of Disease
• 06:28 - Taking Control Of Your Health: Beyond Acceptance
• 10:30 - Advanced Testing Demographics: Why The 40+ Age Group Is Engaged
• 17:29 - Critical Blood Markers Overlooked: Homocysteine & Lipoprotein(a)
• 22:10 - Accessing Advanced Blood Panels: Ordering & Doctor Trust
• 27:48 - The Awareness Factor: Knowing The "Why" Changes Everything
• 31:02 - The "Why" In Health: Fueling Your Body With Intention
• 33:19 - The Value Of Coaching: Beyond The Plan To Behavior Change
• 38:46 - Connecting Health To Peak Performance: The Olympic Mindset
• 44:32 - Legacy And Prevention: Mauro's Personal Motivation

Ever wondered how to truly cultivate audacity in your life and career? Adam Markel dives deep with three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker Anne Marie Anderson, who shares her inspiring journey through decades of sports television. Discover how her book, Cultivating Audacity, empowers you to dismantle doubt, embrace calculated risks, and achieve success by focusing on actionable resilience and playing to your unique strengths. Anne Marie reveals how to reframe "failure" as valuable data, understand the power of "sports specialization" in business, and navigate the four common barriers to risk-taking—fear, time, money, and your inner critic—transforming them into catalysts for growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to make audacious moves and build a "front row" of trusted advisors to propel them forward.

Show Notes:

• 04:42 - Resilience Redefined: Data, Not Failure In Athletics
• 09:34 - Cultivating Audacity: Dismantling Doubt And Letting Yourself Win
• 12:12 - From Producer To Broadcaster: Anne Marie's Competitive Spirit
• 19:07 - Shape-Shifting Leadership: Lessons From Phil Jackson
• 25:25 - Sports Specialization In Business: Playing To Your Strengths
• 33:46 - Worth It Vs. Reckless Risks: The Front Row Advantage
• 38:54 - Embracing Imperfection: Anne Marie's First Live TV Experience

Dr. Sam Adeyemi is the CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc. and the founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA), where he has trained thousands of individuals in leadership over the past two decades. He joins Adam Markel to share why our attitude is one of the most intangible ingredients in how our lives will ultimately unfold. Dr. Sam explains how attitudes are shaped by the things we consistently see and hear, which take root deep into our subconscious and directly impact our decisions. He also breaks down his SHIFTS framework, a six-step process on how senior managers can shape an equitable and sustainable culture.

Show Notes:

• 01:12 - Why Your Attitude Matters More Than Facts
• 06:52 - Response-Ability: Harnessing Our Power To Respond
• 11:45 - Improving Culture Through The SHIFTS Framework
• 25:11 - The Role Of Attitude In Building A Resilient Self
• 29:34 - Get In Touch With Dr. Sam And Get His Book
• 30:52 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words

Step into the intriguing space where deeply ingrained experiences shape your present capabilities, and unlock the profound power of mental and emotional resilience. We're joined by Chris Edwards, MS, NCC, LPC, the insightful director and founder of Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. He unveils eye-opening perspectives on neuroplasticity and the subtle yet powerful influence of childhood patterns on adult capabilities. Discover why the crucial, often-overlooked, art of recovery is paramount. It’s not just about bouncing back from adversity, but truly "bouncing forward" into peak performance across all facets of life, from the sports arena to the boardroom and beyond.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Beyond The Bio: Chris Edwards' Pivot Journey
• 03:14 - Wall Street Journal Insights: Neurotherapy In Action
• 07:25 - Visualizing Success: The Power Of Vision Boards
• 11:55 - Crafting Your Future: Blueprinting Your Best Self
• 15:21 - The Pressure Cooker: Mastering Mental & Emotional Performance
• 21:21 - The Bounce Forward Advantage: The ArtOof Recovery
• 26:48 - Unlocking Potential: Identifying Performance Roadblocks
• 33:14 - The Recharge Revolution: Sleep, Hydration, And Tech Recovery
• 40:16 - The Happiness Check: A Moment Of Self-Reflection
• 44:23 - Your Personal Resilience Playbook: A Snapshot

Ken Bogard is the founder of Know Honesty and author of the book of the same name. In this conversation with Adam Markel, he delves into his mission to help people create genuine connections and live the lives they truly want through effective communication. Ken explains why communication requires openness, honesty, and active listening, all while considering the interests and feelings of the person on the other end. He also discusses how to manage your ego to make it less about building walls for yourself, but more about creating meaningful connections amid today's world of individualism.

Show Notes:

• 02:11 - Ken Bogard Of Know Honesty
• 05:01 - Being Comfortable With Discomfor
• 09:45 - Writing ‘Know Honesty’
• 14:11 - How To Achieve Effective Communication
• 20:28 - Letting Go Of Your Ego
• Pursuit of Honesty Assessment 27:23
• 38:39 - The Tool Called The Agreement
• 42:45 - Ken’s Rituals Of Resilience
• 45:47 - Episode Wrap-Up And Takeaways

Eric Hoplin is the CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors (NAW). He joins Adam Markel in this conversation about what it takes to deal with and thrive in a changing environment. Inspired by his experiences as a father and a leader in turbulent markets, he explores the importance of fostering integrity, resiliency, and flexibility. Eric emphasizes patience in decision-making processes, especially when faced when uncertainty, unpredictable trends and pressures from Wall Street. He also discusses how to handle cultural shifts within an organization to achieve transformation, excellence, collaboration, and maximum impact.

• 01:08 – Eric Hoplin, CEO of NAW
• 05:33 – Understanding The Why
• 10:58 – Influence Of Wall Street Over The Market
• 16:11- Developing Resilience In Leadership
• 20:29 – Four Aspects Of Cultural Change And Transformation
• 26:41 – Eric’s Rituals For Resilience
• 30:38 – Why Integrity And Character Are Important
• 32:37 – Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

Step into the world of strategic foresight and dynamic execution as this episode unpacks the nuances of leadership in change. Join Adam Markel as he sits down with Suzanne Ogle, the astute President and CEO of SGA Natural Gas Association and Gas Machinery Research Council. With a career rooted in boardrooms and breakout sessions, Suzanne shares her unique insights as a "multiplier" leader, emphasizing the profound importance of maintaining a future-focused perspective amidst uncertainty. Discover how to effectively build capacity within organizations during times of rapid transformation and why embracing change with purpose is the ultimate currency for leaders today.

Show Notes:

• 01:29 Suzanne Ogle: From Bio To Purpose And Drive
• 09:56 - Entrepreneurial Spirit: Recognizing Leadership Instincts
• 12:38 - From Driver To Multiplier: Suzanne's Evolving Leadership Style
• 19:16 - Business As Nurturing: The Deep Responsibility Of Leaders
• 26:14 - Pivoting To Success: Overcoming Resistance For Career Growth
• 34:26 - The Art Of The Designed Pivot: Proactive Career Navigation
• 37:07 - Workforce Dynamics: Redefining Employee-Employer Agreements
• 42:21 - Resilience & Purpose: Suzanne's Keys To Navigating Change

Crystal Castille-Cromedy is the SVP of Talent and Head of HR Americas for Hines. She managed to perform well in her career for over 25 years by setting boundaries, knowing when to say no, and never letting herself be consumed by work. Joining Adam Markel, Crystal explains how to build a healthy workplace culture that allows everyone to set boundaries for themselves and feel free to work comfortably. She explains how leaders must actively show the path to success and create an environment where anyone can succeed and thrive. Crystal also emphasizes the importance of providing consistent feedback to your team and having those crucial conversations to guide them toward further improvement and growth.

Show Notes:

• 00:00:47 - Introducing Crystal Castille-Cromedy Of Hines
• 00:05:04 - Setting The Right Boundaries And Saying No
• 00:18:59 - Choose Someone To Be Your Technical Mentor
• 00:24:31 - Modeling Vs. Permission
• 00:29:41 - Creating A Psychologically Safe Work Environment
• 00:36:52 - Facing And Navigating Change
• 00:41:37 - Get In Touch With Crystal And Episode Wrap-up