Episodes
Optimize Your Immunity with Darren Fink
June 19, 2020 20:11The post Optimize Your Immunity with Darren Fink appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Optimize Through Adversity – Client Spotlight – Michele Velcheck
April 29, 2020 13:44The post Optimize Through Adversity – Client Spotlight – Michele Velcheck appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Optimize Your Portfolio – Client Spotlight – Chuck Whitman
March 11, 2020 18:58The post Optimize Your Portfolio – Client Spotlight – Chuck Whitman appeared first on America's Success Coach.
3 Simple Ways To Get Hyper-Focused
March 04, 2020 17:17The post 3 Simple Ways To Get Hyper-Focused appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Don’t Go Here In Your Marriage! – Dr. Mark Crawford (PART 2)
February 24, 2020 14:44Coach’s Notes: This is Part 2. Click Here for Part 1. In this week’s special two-part episode of AchievingOPTIMAL I’m speaking with clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Crawford. This show was recorded LIVE at Barnsley Resort during our recent Couples Planning Retreat. We’re going to be chatting about goals, relationships, and the science of marriage. Click […] The post Don’t Go Here In Your Marriage! – Dr. Mark Crawford (PART 2) appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Don’t Go Here In Your Marriage! – Dr. Mark Crawford (PART 1)
February 17, 2020 13:31Coach’s Notes: This is Part 1. Click Here for Part 2! In this week’s special two-part episode of AchievingOPTIMAL I’m speaking with clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Crawford. This show was recorded LIVE at Barnsley Resort during our recent Couples Planning Retreat. We’re going to be chatting about goals, relationships, and the science of marriage. Click […] The post Don’t Go Here In Your Marriage! – Dr. Mark Crawford (PART 1) appeared first on America's Success Coach.
How Do You Talk To Yourself?
February 03, 2020 14:38Show Notes: I want to tell you the truth about positive self-talk and show you how to get started with it. What is self-talk? Self-talk is the inner dialogue that runs all the time, that inner voice, sometimes positive, sometimes negative. We all talk to ourselves. I used to be skeptic of self-talk until I […] The post How Do You Talk To Yourself? appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Are You On The Right Mental Diet?
January 22, 2020 13:19Show Notes: In this weeks episode of AchievingOPTIMAL I want to focus on a fundamental practice that drives your entire thought process. This fundamental is: Positive Mental Nutrition. In fact, if you’re not aware of Positive Mental Nutrition (and especially negative mental nutrition) it can really drain you of energy and motivation. Think about […] The post Are You On The Right Mental Diet? appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Dominate Your 20s
January 13, 2020 22:39Show Notes: Dominate Your 20s If you’re in your 20s or if you have loved ones such as your children who are in theirs 20s, this show is for you. Over the years, I have worked with many teenagers and young adults on what it takes to succeed ensuring they have the right foundation for […] The post Dominate Your 20s appeared first on America's Success Coach.
5 Questions High Achievers Ask
January 06, 2020 15:30Show Notes: Questions shape your thinking….and your thinking shapes your life – Coach The power of questions. Questions are very powerful because they steer your thinking in either an upward or downward direction. We constantly ask ourselves questions…and answer those questions…for better or worse. As your coach, I ask questions to help you get to […] The post 5 Questions High Achievers Ask appeared first on America's Success Coach.
New Year’s Resolutions are for Losers!
December 30, 2019 20:22Show Notes: New Year’s resolutions are for Losers! Winners set goals! It’s that time of year… I want to talk about something that really works. New Year’s resolutions don’t work. Research indicates about half are broken before the end of January and 90% by Valentine’s day. You are above New Year’s resolutions! You are a […] The post New Year’s Resolutions are for Losers! appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Top 3 Reasons Morning Routines Fall Apart
December 14, 2019 15:25Show Notes: E.M.S.R. Your “Early Morning Success Ritual” is one of the most important acts of discipline you can practice. It is the foundation of a productive day. What you do first thing in the morning sets the tone for the entire day. Strong early morning success ritual = strong day. Mornings have consequences. What […] The post Top 3 Reasons Morning Routines Fall Apart appeared first on America's Success Coach.
The Number 2 Principle of Success
December 02, 2019 15:47 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBShow Notes: If you are aware of this principle, it can lift you up quicker than just about anything else, but if you aren’t aware, it can pull you down just as fast. Yikes! Don’t wrestle with a pig. You will end up getting dirty. The pig will like it. The bucket of crabs. When […] The post The Number 2 Principle of Success appeared first on America's Success Coach.
The Gratitude Mindset
November 27, 2019 17:23 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBShow Notes: The Gratitude Mindset “The greatest thing is to give thanks for everything. He who has learned this knows what it means to live. He has penetrated the whole mystery of life: giving thanks for everything.” – Albert Schwietzer Questions for Reflection: -What is positive and unique about your family? -What are three of […] The post The Gratitude Mindset appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Finishing Strong
November 20, 2019 20:36 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MB Show Notes: In this episode of Achieving Optimal, I talk about Finishing Strong. I want you to finish this year strong and head into the new year with lots of momentum. We always intend to finish strong, but it’s easy to get consumed with busyness and end of year clutter. It’s easy to get […] The post Finishing Strong appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Clarity
November 11, 2019 22:19 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBShow notes: Clarity is a vital element of success. I sometimes like to joke with my audiences that lack of clarity is the root of all evil. Well… maybe its not the root of all evil, but I do believe lack of clarity is the root of underperformance in almost any area of life. […] The post Clarity appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Weekly Planning
November 04, 2019 18:22 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB A GREAT life is, more than anything else, an accumulation of GREAT weeks. We can all have an off day now and then, and we shouldn’t worry too much about it. But if we have an off WEEK… we need to take corrective action. Planning is when you reach into the future and pull […] The post Weekly Planning appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Optimize Your Cells – Optimize Your Life
May 31, 2019 14:54 - 20 minutes - 38.7 MBYour body is composed of trillions of cells that either contribute to or detract from optimal health. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL session, wellness coach, Darren Fink, discusses how to fine-tune those cells via inflammation control, purposeful antioxidant consumption, healthy blood sugar, and the practice of detoxification. Subscribe to Our Podcast in iTunes The post Optimize Your Cells – Optimize Your Life appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Optimize Your Environment – Optimize Your Health
September 22, 2018 11:19 - 17 minutes - 33.5 MBChoosing the right foods and engaging in smart exercise goes a long way to producing optimal health. But there’s another major factor to consider that is essential to your energy and vitality. I’m referring to your environment. Your physical environment, home and office especially, either enhances or compromises your health. Knowing the “what and how” […] The post Optimize Your Environment – Optimize Your Health appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Optimizing Digestion
September 06, 2018 19:58 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MBWhether you know it our not, your digestive system is ground zero for your health and vitality. The ability to absorb nutrients, eliminate toxins and avoid inflammation is essential for if you intend to have the energy to crush huge goals. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, we discuss the importance of gut health as we […] The post Optimizing Digestion appeared first on America's Success Coach.
What Are Your Habits?
August 28, 2018 17:06 - 15 minutes - 34.3 MBKnowing what you want to achieve is not enough. Achieving your goals and living your best life requires that you line up your daily habits with your goals and aspirations for the future. Think about the habits that influence your early morning time and the habits that color your evenings. Think about your spiritual, financial, […] The post What Are Your Habits? appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Mindset & Young Professionals – Part 2
May 29, 2018 14:52 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MBWorking hard right out of college is not enough. When it comes to launching your career (and life), nothing matters more than developing a winning mindset. Like an internal operating system, your mindset governs your potential for crushing your goals during your twenties and beyond. In this week’s episode of AchievingOPTIMAL, we continue our series […] The post Mindset & Young Professionals – Part 2 appeared first on America's Success Coach.
The Success Mindset & Young Professionals
April 30, 2018 12:51 - 18 minutes - 42.5 MBMindset is critical. It’s the leading indicator of your life’s coming attractions. Your circumstances, both personally and professionally, are a reflection of this mindset. To crush your goals early, and become unstoppable, work from the inside out. Work on the mental game. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL episode, we discuss the power of the right mindset […] The post The Success Mindset & Young Professionals appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Habit Acquisition & Development
April 23, 2018 20:38 - 15 minutes - 34.3 MBEvery habit, whether helpful or hurtful, adds color and definition to your character. Constructive habits produce positive results while destructive habits become enemies of your full potential. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, we discuss the power of goal-directed habits and how to integrate them and make them stick. Subscribe to Our Podcast in iTunes The post Habit Acquisition & Development appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Joe Dillon, Insulin and Ketosis
February 13, 2018 23:23 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBGetting lean is predictable, once you understand insulin management and the advantages of a ketogenic diet. By using fat for fuel, you can radically upgrade your energy, immunity and focus. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, Joe Dillon and I discuss how to get and stay super fit by increasing quality fats and proteins while eliminating […] The post Joe Dillon, Insulin and Ketosis appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Good In – Good Out!
January 29, 2018 18:28 - 17 minutes - 41 MBThoughts have consequences. We plant thoughts, and we reap a mindset. Then, our mindset governs the direction our life takes. Without careful attention, our thought life (and by extension our entire life) can be adversely influenced by the random ideas, words, images and opinions that we allow to enter our mind. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL […] The post Good In – Good Out! appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Mind, Body & Spirit with Coach Fink
January 22, 2018 14:04 - 15 minutes - 29.2 MBWhen it comes to our wellness, everything works together. Our Creator designed us to be healthy, vibrant and full of life. Through our habitual choices, though, we often sabotage this intended natural state. Our energy and vitality depends on being spiritually, emotionally, and physically fit. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, Darren and I discuss how […] The post Mind, Body & Spirit with Coach Fink appeared first on America's Success Coach.
It’s Not What Happens To You…
January 12, 2018 22:01 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MBEventually and inevitably, we come face to face with some type of significant difficulty. There’s really no way to avoid it. Although what happens to us may be out of our control, how we respond is not. Training and preparing yourself to deal effectively and gracefully with the struggles life throws your way is a […] The post It’s Not What Happens To You… appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Get Moving For OPTIMAL Health!
October 24, 2017 15:12 - 17 minutes - 31.8 MBWe, of course, have one body and one life. Therefore, it’s critical that we become excellent stewards of our health and wellness. Without sufficient energy and vitality, virtuous intentions go unfulfilled. We are designed to be active, and the less active we are, the more physical trouble we face. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, I […] The post Get Moving For OPTIMAL Health! appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Joe Dillon’s High Energy Shake Recipe
September 15, 2017 16:52 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBWith boundless energy, we have the potential to continuously improve and upgrade our lives. With insufficient energy, good intentions go unfulfilled. There are two main drags on our energy. The first is negative emotions. The second is negative nutrition. Neglecting to optimize either will compromise what you are able to accomplish both personally and in […] The post Joe Dillon’s High Energy Shake Recipe appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Your Success Chain – Part 2
August 21, 2017 08:00 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBWe all have enormous room for improvement. Who we become and what we achieve are virtually predictable because they follow the principle of cause and effect. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, I continue with my lesson on the seven essential factors that bring about the major outcomes in your life and how to leverage each […] The post Your Success Chain – Part 2 appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Your Success Chain – Part 1
August 14, 2017 18:00 - 15 minutes - 35 MBSuccess is not an accident. Who you become and what you achieve are virtually predictable because they follow the principle of cause and effect. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, I highlight the seven factors that influence the direction your life takes and how to leverage these factors to fulfill your God-given potential. Subscribe to Our […] The post Your Success Chain – Part 1 appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Accountability & Coaching
August 07, 2017 16:00 - 12 minutes - 29.1 MBHuman nature can cause all sorts of havoc in our finances, health, and relationships if we are not aware of it and intentionally counteract act it. And the best way to override our “lower self” is to invite accountability. But this is hardly comfortable and consequently very few folks tap into this success accelerator. In […] The post Accountability & Coaching appeared first on America's Success Coach.
The Root Cause of Degenerative Disease
June 20, 2017 06:17 - 15 minutes - 29.5 MBReaching your goals while losing your health is an unacceptable but common scenario. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, (the second in our five part series) Joe and I chat about the root cause of degenerative disease and what we can do to counteract it. Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes The post The Root Cause of Degenerative Disease appeared first on America's Success Coach.
How is Your Success Blessing Others?
June 14, 2017 14:42 - 17 minutes - 41 MBSuccess is about fulfilling your God-given potential in service to others. Specifically, this means as an individual, in your marriage and family, and in your career. Your expression of excellence matters. Success is a multiplier. When you contribute to and add value to other people’s lives, they, in turn, add value to your life. In […] The post How is Your Success Blessing Others? appeared first on America's Success Coach.
What Were You Thinking?
June 01, 2017 23:00 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MBIn a very real sense, you are what you think you are. Naturally then, if you intend to improve a particular aspect of your life, start with improving your thought life in that area. But, this strategy requires self-awareness. And, since most people are deficient in this area, they are simply swept up in a turbulent […] The post What Were You Thinking? appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Are You Fit or Healthy?
May 09, 2017 18:56 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBMaybe you’re fit or maybe you’re healthy. Do you know the difference? At a minimum, achieving success requires that you know your goal. If your goal is to be fit, you could reach that goal, but not produce optimal health. Only when you are clear on your goal can you devise the appropriate strategy. Too […] The post Are You Fit or Healthy? appeared first on America's Success Coach.
AchievingOPTIMAL – Special Guest – Fitness Legend Joe Dillon- Part One
April 04, 2017 18:58 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBLet’s face it. If we lose our health, what difference do our goals really make? And today, there is so much confusion amongst the “experts” that it can be a daunting task to distinguish between what works and what does not. One thing is certain, however. Whatever Joe Dillion is doing is definitely working. […] The post AchievingOPTIMAL – Special Guest – Fitness Legend Joe Dillon- Part One appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Do This Every Single Week!
March 14, 2017 06:00 - 15 minutes - 34.3 MBThere are many worthwhile habits. And, because it is repetition that brings about results, most really valuable habits get repeated either daily or weekly. If you are like most ambitious people, you want each and every week to be extraordinarily focused, right. Unfortunately, though, there is a big gap between just wanting to have a […] The post Do This Every Single Week! appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Achieving Optimal…Nutrition!
March 08, 2017 20:02 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBToday, too many people struggle with excess weight, low energy, and generally mediocre health that suppresses their goal accomplishment and overall quality of life. How about you? What is your plan for optimal health? You do have a plan, right? And, the older you are, the more this plan must emphasize diet above everything else. […] The post Achieving Optimal…Nutrition! appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Strategic Relationships
February 22, 2017 19:10 - 37.8 MBYou are in the relationship business! And, to a very large degree, your success will be determined by how extraordinary you become at developing high-quality, long-term relationships with the key people in your life. In this week’s AchievingOPTIMAL podcast, our coaching staff discusses this important concept and how to implement it in your own life. […] The post Strategic Relationships appeared first on America's Success Coach.
Growing Through Positive Mental Nutrition!
January 26, 2017 19:17 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MBMore important than what you eat, Positive Mental Nutrition refers to deliberate, productive inputs that come from what you read, watch, and listen to on a consistent basis. Everything that you read, watch and listen to impacts your character and personality, and as a result, directly or indirectly influences every decision you make. To live […] The post Growing Through Positive Mental Nutrition! appeared first on America's Success Coach.