Proadvisor Coach Podcast
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsProAdvisor Coach Podcast is a weekly podcast designed to mindfully discuss success principles in business and in life!
Coaches Nick Davies and Josh Greco invite a guest to dive deep into concepts around personal development, success, happiness, and fulfillment.
The podcast is powered by ProAdvisor Coach, a coaching & consulting firm established to relieve pain and eliminate suffering in the work place. Each conversation ends with the identification of core principles we can all incorporate into our daily lives.
We welcome you to listen and find your own #truth! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
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193 _ The 3 Day Fast
May 08, 2024 13:10 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBHave you ever been told you numb your sensations? As in, you numb your feelings? What Coach Josh has been alerted to is that he has a habit of eating when he feels stressed… eating when he feels undesired emotions. This happens at a subconscious level. So he wanted to do something about it. This episode documents the midway point of his experiment of a 3-day fast. No food – only water – for a full 72 hours! Mix in the experience of some psychedelics (magic mushrooms), and ...
191 _ Are We Acting?
April 24, 2024 12:47 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat does it meant to be your authentic self? Are you playing a character? How do you know? The coaches kick off their conversation reflecting on this question. Wait till you see where the conversation leads... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
190 _ Understanding How You’re Projecting with Coach Jon Zieve
April 17, 2024 13:24 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWhat does it mean to project onto others? It can be very difficult to take responsibility for things that seem out of our control in our world. But this week’s episode is to show you how to take your power back. You’re giving it away. Coaches Jon and Josh talk about the phenomena of projectionism and how it works. Master the ‘unseen world’, and witness the ‘seen world’ change around you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
189 _ Ok You're Here, Now What?
April 10, 2024 13:07 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWe work so hard to get to a certain place. Then we get there! Now what? It begs the questions: how do we stay there? And not only that, how do we continue to expand beyond where we thought we wanted to go? We discuss… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
188 _ Product A and Product B
April 03, 2024 13:13 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHow do you upgrade your offering? If you’re thinking something needs to change, check out this week’s conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
187 _ Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
March 27, 2024 11:03 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBImagination gets beaten out of us as adults. In reality, the quality of your life is the quality of your imagination. So what if we got back to that? Coach Nick integrates this thought by putting action behind it. Instead of “finding yourself” which may be more troublesome than finding a needle in a haystack, “go create the life you want and the person you want to be.” Now the quality of your life is not just the quality of your imagination; now the quality of your life is the qua...
186 _ Commissioner of the National Ball Hockey League with Anthony Sanrocco
March 20, 2024 13:51 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAnthony is the Co-founder and commissioner of the National Ball Hockey League. He is an Operating Room Nurse at Penn and was a travel nurse for a few years on the west coast. He is a mainstay and a pillar in the ball hockey world! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
184 _ Learning Through Having Fun w/ Karen Levin
March 06, 2024 13:28 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBKaren Levin is a passionate education professional and outdoor enthusiast currently living a nomadic life centered around national parks. Karen has a strength as an educator and a robust understanding of how people learn, both in and out of the classroom. She believes in building strong relationships and listening to those closest to the issues. Karen has spent over a decade in education, first as a high school math teacher, next as Director of Zeroing in on Math at a Boston non-profit, a...
183 _ The Driving Force w/ Taylor Steadman
February 28, 2024 13:17 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBTaylor describes herself as a subject matter explorer and entrepreneur. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Castleton University and a master’s in measurement and evaluation from American University. After working at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics laboratory for five years working in design thinking as well as assessing the performance of facial recognition algorithms, she started her first business in logistics and has since opened her second called WildFire Coffee Compa...
182 _ Identity _ How Much Are You Really Aware?
February 21, 2024 13:58 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBEpisode Summary: · Do beliefs shape our identities? Do our identities cause us to act? Or is it the other way around… · Can we overcome the traps and limitations society places on us? · What is our role in reinforcing those traps? · How can we establish more freedom for ourselves? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
181 _ Taylored Minds with Taylor Cook
February 14, 2024 14:04 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTaylor is a professional ice hockey player - having played for St. Thomas University in Canada's top league (USports), and playing in multiple countries spanning North America, Europe and Asia. Taylor is a podcast creator and host of The Athletic Mind, your go-to podcast for maximizing your mental game. Join Taylor, mental performance coach and pro hockey player, for open conversations about mental health, mindset, and performance – you'll be introduced to a wealth of mental performance ...
180 _ Minimize Your Comfort Zone: Decrease Your Threshold for Pain
February 07, 2024 14:17 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, we explore: · Signing up for more times that will feel uncomfortable to you (and why that might be good) · Choosing happiness by changing how you see the world · Practical strategies for maximizing joy and setting higher standards for your own happiness · How to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and optimism --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
179 _ Athlete Empowerment with Sarah Hughson
January 31, 2024 14:33 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBCoach Hughson is a Colorado born but Connecticut raised hockey player who played competitive hockey with the CT Polar Bears program, and spent four years at the Frederick Gunn school where she was a 3 sport athlete, 2 year 2 sport captain, and 2x NEPSAC Girls ice hockey champion. She then played 4 years of Ice Hockey and Lacrosse at Elmira College where she was a ACHA/CCM First Team All-American, Elmira College Female Athlete of the Year, UCHC Player of the Year, Elmira Women's Lacrosse ...
178 _ What Journey Will I Love: Finding Joy in Goal Pursuit
January 24, 2024 14:26 - 24 minutes - 22 MBAs we think about 2024 as a whole, we dive into: Enjoying the journey in the face of uncertainty The interconnectedness of individual and collective success Cyclical planning, focus strategies, and the coach's vision of building a coaching practice The tension between commitment and freedom is explored, defining tradeoffs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
177 _ Manage your energy: Your circle of control
January 17, 2024 14:22 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB• The power of control and influence in this podcast episode with Truth Seekers. • The three levers of reflection: contrast, context, and scale. • Measuring progress and achieving goals, illustrated through a hockey analogy. • The significance of focusing on what you can control and avoiding distractions. • Practical insights on success and maintaining a growth mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
176 _ The Sober is Over
January 10, 2024 13:17 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe streak is over! Josh’s sobriety ends at 26 months. Here is a clip of Coach Josh scoring a goal at his Hockey Tournament in NJ in December. Tune in to the full episode to hear his insights and reflections on the past 2 years, and what he has to say about the streak being over. The coaches also discuss the challenges of going with the flow, and underscore the need for genuine acceptance of outcomes resulting from intentional choices, offering listeners practical wisdom for navigating l...
175 _ The Epic Battle _ Comfort vs. Excitement
January 03, 2024 14:23 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIs it more of a risk to stay where you are or to take a leap of uncertainty to get to a higher place? Let’s discuss. A 2nd thread: the unconscious mind. So many secrets to unlock. But what is it?! Let’s discuss. These are our favorite conversations… we also cover: · Mental gymnastics and the unique perspective on how we see problems. · How to intentionally be more creative. · Understanding how our mind works even when we're not thinking. · Over...
174 _ The Mindscan Episode
December 27, 2023 13:42 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIf we understand our thinking, we can impact our results. 1.Beliefs 2.Thinking 3.Action 4.Results The Mindscan episode is perhaps the most important episode we have ever done! This progression of Beliefs, Thinking, Action, and Results can be a paradigm shift to how you think about your life. As we live our lives, these all blend together… so think of this episode like a lens through which you can see what’s going on in your life. Clarity is the ultimate power. As you watch this episo...
173 _ The Benefits of Pursuing Your Passion with Colleen Murphy
December 20, 2023 13:27 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MBColleen Murphy grew up in Cary, NC and currently lives outside of Baltimore, MD. Her playing and coaching career started in NC, while her ice hockey career consists of playing Division 1 at Northeastern University, after which she went on to play 4 years of the NWHL/PHF League. In addition to ice hockey, Colleen is a 3-time member of the USA Ball Hockey Women's National Team. She started coaching and skill development when she was 15. Since then, she has worked with kids ages 4-18 ...
172 _ Breaking the Mold: Redefining 21st-Century Masculinity with Christopher Veal
December 13, 2023 13:48 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this insightful podcast episode, Christopher Veal, a leadership coach and author of "The Whole Man," engages in a profound conversation on masculinity and vulnerability. Drawing from his diverse background, including nine years in the Marine Corps, Christopher advocates for a transformative mindset shift, urging individuals to view challenges as opportunities. The discussion navigates through Christopher's personal journey, emphasizing the positive impact of vulnerability on personal grow...
171 _ Tapestry of Life: Intentional Choices, Sobriety, and Joyful Rewiring
December 06, 2023 12:29 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBEmbark on a captivating journey with our podcast as we explore the nuances of intentional choices, commemorate sobriety milestones, and delve into the transformative process of rewiring for joy and alignment. Join us in unraveling the tapestry of life, where decisions act as threads weaving success and harmonizing the contrasts that make our existence truly fulfilling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
170 _ Unlocking Success: Embracing 10x Leaps
November 29, 2023 13:28 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBDive into a thought-provoking podcast episode where we discuss the transformative power of perspective in shaping success. Join us as we explore the art of making impactful decisions and the value of creating space in your schedule for strategic thinking and reflection. Discover the game-changing concept of 10x leaps – removing the 80% that doesn't contribute significantly to your goals, allowing room for exponential growth and positive transformations. --- Support this podcast: https://p...
169 _ Unconventional Ingredients: A Thanksgiving Journey of Gratitude and Growth
November 22, 2023 13:47 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBGratitude is the seasoning that flavors our journey—reflecting on the unconventional recipe of working less, strategizing more, and embracing the courageous shift in belief systems. This Thanksgiving, we savor the transformative energy of stepping outside the box, grateful for the continuous commitment to growth and the unexpected blessings that follow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
167 _ How Important is Laughter to You?
November 08, 2023 13:11 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen you are at your best, are you laughing? What does laughing do to you? Why does it feel good? Did you laugh today? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
166 _ From Apathy & Procrastination to Excitement and Action
November 01, 2023 12:48 - 14 minutes - 13 MBProcrastination, Apathy, depression, distraction, laziness, hesitation… These can be beasts! How can you overcome? Tune in to find out --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
165 _ No Locked Doors; Master the Keys to Transform Problems Into Possibilities w/ Greg Smith
October 25, 2023 12:49 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBGreg is a financial service professional with over 50 years of experience. He started his career in commercial lending and earned a CPA certificate while at a national CPA firm. He also served as managing partner of a FINRA Member firm in Minneapolis engaged in M&A and private placement transactions for 3 years. Over the past 15 years, Greg has been a Registered Rep with several FINRA Member firms, which led to joining Rainmaker Securities. 28 years Greg has held C level positions i...
164 _ Optimize for Action; Flex the Muscle for Decision Making
October 18, 2023 12:54 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBClarity is power. Clarity allows us to get to a specific outcome we are desiring. It’s the difference between reflecting on opportunities by asking “would this be great?” vs. “does this thing lead me to what I have pre-defined as my ideal outcome?” So how do we know what we want the most? It’s a decision! Knowing what you want AND knowing what you don’t want… these are decisions. Coach Nick talks about optimizing for making decisions, not making the “right” decision. Watch the ...
163 _ Being Ready for Something Great to Happen
October 11, 2023 12:55 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAre you a single producer? Do you lead people? Do you notice your energy levels during your activities? When are they at their highest? Their lowest? A great reminder during this week’s conversation are the 4 Levels of Leadership: 1. Leading Self 2. Leading Another (1:1) 3. Leading a Group 4. Leading while you’re not there A good check-in on where you are in your progress of leadership is how you feel. Do you have overwhelm? Are you overcommitted? Are you le...
162 _ Using the Tools for Crucial Conversations
October 04, 2023 13:19 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB1. The Fool’s Choice (being honest vs. keeping a friend) 2. Projection Dissolving How often do you come across someone difficult? Or find it difficult to have a productive conversation with a specific individual? Do you want another option when you find yourself: 1. Thinking too much about someone…? 2. Placating them…? 3. Trying to convince them of your viewpoint…? These are all signs that you’ve given your energy to this person, and you’ve made them stronger and more powerful th...
161 _ The Art of Bending Reality
September 27, 2023 11:39 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat if you were so clear on your IDEAL FUTURE that you knew the path to get there? How good can you think up the future you want to live in? One can say the level *above* proactivity is bending reality… seeing the future so clearly that you proactively move towards it. Don’t just play the game. Don’t just succeed in the game. Don’t just write the rules for the game. Create a different game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
160 _ The 70-20-10 Rule
September 20, 2023 14:29 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThe coaches kick off this week’s conversation talking about diet – what are you eating and how does that connect with your overall health? What they identify is a 70-20-10 rule… the equation to being healthy. Of course, they circle around to make the analogy to business... what is the 70-20-10 rule for your business? What should be taking up 70% of your focus? And what other 2 concepts are a MUST when you think about dedicating the remaining 20% and 10% of your time? And finally, ...
159 _ Coach's Corner and the Fluid Personality
September 13, 2023 11:19 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAre You a Different Person Depending on Who You're With? Hmmm this is a good one… The coaches get into discussions about authenticity this week, and the concept of integrating our natural selves with our work and other aspects of our lives. Are you aware of this for yourself? Do you act differently depending on who you’re with? Is it a strength to be fluid in our personality? A weakness? How do you think about these things? The coaches incorporate this into a secondary co...
157 _ What Is The Best Way To Approach An Emotionally Charged Conversation?
August 30, 2023 15:27 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBCoach Jon Zieve is back! And we’re jumping right into a very important topic today – approaching emotionally charged conversations, particularly around the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Throwback to episode #99 “Crucial Conversations” where Coaches Jon and Josh reference the book “Crucial Conversations; Tools for Talking When Stakes are High” by Grenny-Patterson-McMillan-Switzler-Gregory and discuss hot-button topics like gun control and abortion. Consider this episode - #15...
156 _ The Art and the Science of Intrinsic, Extrinsic, & Systemic w/ Sophie Castell
August 23, 2023 12:09 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSophie Coulthard is the co-founder of AxioGrow, a platform that helps companies to identify, nurture and grow human potential throughout the entire career journey. At the heart of the platform is a quick, online assessment based on a value-science called Axiology. Having developed a keen interest in Axiology, Sophie joined the board of The Hartman Institute to support their efforts in 'changing the world for the better' through Axiological theory and application. Sophie also hosts ...
155 _ Is Delayed Gratification Worth It?
August 16, 2023 12:28 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBMaybe you’ve heard the terms “Easy->Hard” and “Hard->Easy”. This is the concept that making the easy decision now will make your life harder later; and vice versa… making the hard decision now will make your life easier later. Is delayed gratification worth the squeeze? Is it worth the sacrifice? We coaches take a fresh perspective on this concept with our conversation this week. Must we frame delayed gratification as a sacrifice? “Don’t let your brain stop solving for the optimal; we ca...
154 _ PAPERCUTS _ The Art of Self Delusion
August 09, 2023 13:17 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWho are we? Labels and titles are interesting, aren’t they? Take it from Brent Perkins, a CEO of 12 years. (See what we did there?!) It’s interesting how much we start to believe the stories that come with labels and titles. But who are we, really? And how much control do we have over the stories we believe? Brent applies this principal to dealing with pain: “The further you tighten the screws of control, inevitably it always blows up in your face.” Check out our full ep...
153 _ A Unique Perspective On Seasonalities
August 02, 2023 13:36 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBDo you ever think about seasons of your business? Those times where you need a “blitz” – this might be Spring. You are planting seeds and on the hunt for growth. You have experienced overwhelm and it’s time to say ‘no more’; time to slow down. You have entered Winter. A time for repair. A time for reflection. Perhaps the greatest value of knowing the seasons of your business is prepping for the season that’s coming. If I know I am about to enter Summer – a season of ‘MASS...
152 _ What Default Questions Go On Inside My Head?
July 26, 2023 12:46 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe best way to predict the future is to create it. So how do we do that? If we don’t actively “program” what our mind thinks about, it’s scary to think about what the mind defaults to. Fear. Doubt. Uncertainty. What if… These are the symptoms of being in survival mode. When you’re in survival mode, you cannot be in creator mode. This is where the power of questions come in. What questions are you asking yourself daily? Are you not aware? Perhaps you might explore what yo...
151 _ How Can I Get Quicker Results in My Business?
July 19, 2023 13:17 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSimple answer = simplify. The #1 problem facing successful people today is the Tyranny of the Urgent. The more capable we prove ourselves to be, the more opportunities there are… and the more that is demanded of us. So what do we do – what’s the solution? As soon as we find the ceiling of complexity, we must rediscover the floor of simplicity! We say “rediscover” because it is a cyclical process. What are the tangible and actionable things that will take our business to the...
150 _ How Powerful is the Power of Focus, Really?
July 12, 2023 13:21 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBEpisode 150 is here! Another #truthseekers milestone. To celebrate, we coaches discuss perhaps our most powerful tool in our toolbox: our FOCUS. You can’t be grateful and mad… you can’t be 2 things at once. So what does that say about how powerful our attention is? It’s been said that our limitations can be summed into 2 things. Either: 1. Weakness of attention or 2. Poverty of imagination So how can we work on our focus (aka our attention)? Tune in to hear the dis...
149 _ What is the Value of Change?
July 05, 2023 14:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBChange with the change, or create your own change. Do you achieve so that you may live comfortably? Is there a point in time you’re trying to get to? A certain monetary goal you’ve set for yourself? A certain place where you feel you can rest once you arrive? What happens when you arrive? What next? We explore this concept on this week’s episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
148 _ What's the Purpose of Unwanted Emotions?
June 28, 2023 12:46 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBWhen I feel my best, what actually am I doing?! You could make the argument that every emotion is always present, always accessible. One minute you could feel bliss, and the next moment extreme frustration. So what makes us feel specific emotions in a given moment? Perhaps we feel the emotions that we practice the most! It’s the old adage, what you focus on is what you get. So which ones are you practicing feeli...
147 _ How To Be Honest With Yourself
June 21, 2023 13:49 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWhen things don’t seem to go your way, what do you do? Is there such a thing as toxic positivity? Do you pretend that things are ok? We felt it was important to reflect on these questions. These are the crucial moments that make or break how people deal with “non-ideal” circumstances in their lives. And let’s not forget about Coach Nick’s 3 Levels of Energy and the role they play when we think about our days: Rest Reflection Execution Everything starts with being honest ...
146 _ Why Is Consistency So Important?
June 14, 2023 16:40 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWe are getting closer to another #truthseekers milestone… episode #150! I am reminded of a passage from Prentice Mulford’s “Thoughts are Things”, originally published in 1889. "If but 2 people were to meet at regular intervals and talk of health, strength and vigor of body and mind, at the same time opening their minds to receive of the Supreme the best idea as to the ways and meanings for securing these blessings, they would attract to them a thought current of such idea. If ...
145 _ Where is the Equilibrium Between Work and Play?
June 07, 2023 13:39 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIs it work/life BALANCE or is it work/life INTEGRATION? Might the secret to happiness be hiding work in your play, and vice versa? You might think you are limited in your ability to tap into this principal. If that feels like you, we invite you to watch this episode. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
143 _ What Are Some Secrets to Feeling Great?
May 24, 2023 13:24 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWe wander into and out of feeling great. What are some secrets to feeling great? How simple can we make it? Where does fun come into play in our daily lives? Check out this week’s Coach’s Corner as we reduce it to the ridiculous! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support
142 _ Why Should You Get to Know Your Shadow? with Will Sparks
May 17, 2023 15:23 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWhat even is the shadow?! We’ll get into that in our conversation, but first, who is Will Sparks? Will is a Professor and Chair of Leadership in the McColl School of Business at Queens University at Charlotte, NC. He has taught there 22 years and his background and degrees are in Organizational Psychology. Will has been involved extensively in shadow work, heavily influenced by the famous Carl Jung, and attributes a lot of his approach in leader/team/organizational development ...
141 _ How Might I Expand My Knowledge w/ Erika Weed
May 11, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe power of learning! As a Talent Development Consultant, ERIKA WEED works with organizations to find efficiencies that make their talent happier and more successful. As an Executive Leadership Coach, ERIKA supports my clients in their work to learn about themselves. As a facilitator, I support groups as they learn about how to function together. And as a doctoral candidate, ERIKA is working to better understand the truth about leadership, effectiveness, and achieving goals. ...
140 Moving from Management to Leadership_ w/ Lisa Anna Palmer
May 03, 2023 16:26 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWe welcome Lisa Anna Palmer to #truthseekers! Lisa Anna is the Founder and CEO of Light Your Leadership Inc. At Light Your Leadership Inc., she and her team help leaders to realize their vision by learning to put people and planet first and to operate with excellence in a post-pandemic world. They help you connect at the human level, through compassion, courage, and competence so that you can learn to love your life as a leader. She is also a Leadership & Career Advancement Coach/ment...
139 _ How do you Gauge a Successful Day?
April 26, 2023 15:09 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIf you’re moving forward, you’re happy. What might it look like if you had a “luxurious” work day? We know that high performers have way more breaks that regular performers. What nugget of information is hidden in how you pace your day? Today we coaches talk about how to gauge success, and what it feels like on a daily basis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-davies7/support