Unleashing the Power of Coaching and Corporate Wellness with Stephan Poschik

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackle sits down with Stephan Poschik, Founder of CHC – Corporate Health Consulting, to dive into the transformative power of coaching and corporate wellness. Stephan shares insights on how integrating both training and coaching is crucial to building healthier, more productive organizations. He emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment where employees are engaged, motivated, and have access to world-class coaching, as well as robust wellness programs.

During this engaging conversation, Stephan discusses the difference between training and coaching, why both are necessary for sustained success, and how businesses can enhance employee engagement, leadership, and productivity. He also shares best practices for being an effective coach, such as leading by example and truly caring about the success of those you coach, both personally and professionally.

Stephan highlights the work of CHC – Corporate Health Consulting, which focuses on improving organizational health through HR consulting, leadership development, and corporate wellness programs. He even offers Training Unleashed listeners an exclusive 45-minute complimentary consultation to evaluate their company’s corporate wellness strategy and identify areas for improvement.

If you’re a leader looking to strengthen your team’s performance and cultivate a thriving workplace culture, this episode is packed with actionable advice and insights

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Training vs. Coaching: While training has a defined start and end, coaching is a continuous journey that addresses both professional and personal challenges.
  • Why Both Are Essential: Training provides the technical skills, while coaching offers ongoing guidance, emotional support, and personalized growth.
  • Best Practices for Coaching: Effective coaches lead by example, have real-world experience, and genuinely care about their team’s success on both personal and professional levels.
  • Corporate Wellness and Engagement: A healthy organization is key to boosting employee engagement and leadership culture, which in turn drives productivity and success.

About Our Guest:

Stephan Poschik is the founder of CHC – Corporate Health Consulting, a company that specializes in helping organizations improve their employee engagement, leadership, and overall corporate health through HR consulting, organizational development, and corporate wellness programs. With over 15 years of experience, Stephan has worked with hundreds of companies globally to create healthier, more productive work environments. Originally from Europe, Stephan and his company have since expanded their services to the U.S.

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Exclusive Offer: Stephan is offering a free 45-minute consultation to Training Unleashed listeners! During this session, Stephan will conduct a benchmarking analysis of your company’s employee engagement, leadership culture, and overall wellness. You can schedule this consultation by visiting check.corporate-health-consulting.com.

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2024-10-09T12:09:48-04:00September 18, 2024|

Unleashing the Power of Mindset: Overcoming Adversity with Bryan Schwartz

In this compelling episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackle sits down with Bryan Schwartz, a former NFL linebacker, leadership coach, and author. Bryan shares profound insights into the power of mindset in overcoming adversity, both in personal and professional life. Drawing from his experiences on and off the field, Bryan discusses the importance of embracing challenges, stepping out in faith, and the vital role that mindset plays in developing resilience.

Key Topics Discussed:

The Role of Adversity in Growth:

    • Bryan explains that adversity is a necessary part of personal and professional growth. He emphasizes that challenges are designed to help individuals develop and ultimately fulfill their purpose.

Mindset Over Motivation:

      • Unlike traditional self-help books, Bryan’s approach focuses on cultivating the right mindset rather than just offering motivational speeches. He believes that a strong mindset is foundational to achieving lasting success.

Three Key Principles:

    • Bryan introduces his three-step process to help high-performing individuals break through barriers:
      • Right-Sizing the Promise: Ensuring that the promise you’re pursuing is greater than the problems you face.
      • Resizing the Problem: Understanding that problems must be framed within the context of the larger promise.
      • Reframing the Pressure: Learning to handle daily pressures with a renewed perspective, leading to personal growth and increased capacity.

Staying Grounded in the Present:

    • Bryan advises listeners to stay grounded in the present moment to avoid the pitfalls of anxiety (future-focused) and depression (past-focused). He stresses that being present allows for better opportunities and a greater impact on others.

Living with Purpose:

    • Bryan shares his belief that everyone has an assignment in life that goes beyond just earning a paycheck or seeking fame. He encourages listeners to live with purpose, reflecting their values and beliefs in all aspects of life.
About Our Guest

Bryan Schwartz is a former NFL player turned leadership coach and author. He is the founder of Fourth and Short, a coaching business aimed at helping high-performing individuals develop the mindset and skills necessary to overcome challenges and maximize their impact. His latest book, which delves deep into the mindset required to navigate life’s adversities, is already gaining praise for its practical and purpose-driven approach.

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2024-10-09T12:12:07-04:00September 4, 2024|

Unleashing Authentic Leadership: Embracing the 8 Pillars with Ash Beckham

In this enlightening episode of Training Unleashed, Evan Hackel sits down with leadership expert Ash Beckham to explore the transformative power of authentic leadership. Ash delves into her innovative concept of the “8 Pillars of Leadership,” discussing how empathy, individuality, courage, and grace can be applied across various leadership scenarios. Discover how embracing these pillars can elevate your leadership style, foster inclusivity, and drive organizational success.

Key Takeaways

  1. The 8 Pillars of Leadership: Learn about the core principles of leadership that go beyond traditional methods. Ash Beckham introduces a versatile approach to leadership that includes empathy, individuality, courage, and grace.
  2. Creating Your Leadership Brand: Understand the importance of authenticity in leadership. Ash explains how to establish a consistent and predictable leadership presence, regardless of the situation or organizational change.
  3. Empowering Every Role: Discover strategies to help team members at all levels recognize their leadership potential. Ash discusses ways to validate and encourage leadership qualities in employees who may not see themselves in traditional leadership roles.
  4. The Importance of Discomfort in Growth: Ash shares her insights on the necessity of stepping outside your comfort zone to foster personal and professional growth. Embracing discomfort is key to evolving as an authentic and effective leader.

About Guest

Ash Beckham is a renowned leadership coach and speaker specializing in helping individuals and teams embrace authentic leadership. With a focus on empathy, courage, and inclusivity, Ash works with high-performing teams and executives to build trust and enhance leadership skills. She offers both in-person and virtual workshops and keynotes, tailored to various stages of organizational development.

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Quote of the Episode

“If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not growing. Leadership requires embracing discomfort and acting with authenticity.”

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2024-09-04T09:57:32-04:00September 4, 2024|

Unleashing the Power of Knowing Your Story with Sandra Dee Robinson

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackle sits down with Sandra Dee Robinson, a renowned executive communication coach, speaker, and former television actress, to discuss the importance of understanding and owning your personal story. Sandra Dee shares her journey from Hollywood to coaching, emphasizing the significance of self-awareness and staying grounded in your truth, regardless of external labels and expectations. They delve into the value of resilience, authenticity, and how knowing who you are can transform not just your professional life but your overall well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Importance of Owning Your Story: Sandra Dee highlights that everyone is on a unique journey, and understanding your own story is crucial to personal and professional growth. Knowing who you are helps you remain grounded, even when others try to define you.
  • Labels Don’t Define You: Sandra Dee discusses how labels—whether positive or negative—should not dictate your self-worth. She shares insights from working with both highly successful individuals and those facing significant challenges, emphasizing the importance of standing in your truth.
  • Resilience Through Challenges: The conversation touches on how everyone, regardless of their life circumstances, faces difficult times. Sandra Dee encourages listeners to recognize their value and remain resilient, even during tough periods.
  • The Power of Positive Communication: Sandra Dee talks about her experiences in coaching and how positive reinforcement and communication can significantly impact someone’s self-perception and confidence.
  • Adapting to the Moment: Evan and Sandra Dee explore the idea of being prepared but also being open to change, as highlighted by a spontaneous shift in the discussion during the episode.
About Our Guest:

Sandra Dee Robinson’s life has been a tapestry woven with rich experiences in relationships and behavior, both on and off the screen. Starting her career as a model and actress at a young age, Sandra Dee quickly made a name for herself with roles on popular TV dramas like Another World, Sunset Beach, and Days of Our Lives. Despite her success, Sandra Dee battled with shyness and the struggle to find her own voice, which led her on a profound journey of self-discovery and learning. She became an expert in communication, studying neurolinguistics, body language, and other modalities, ultimately becoming a sought-after executive communication coach. Today, she empowers others to find their voice and confidently step into their power through her companies, Charisma on Camera Presentation Training and Horsepowered Consulting. Known as “The Charisma Coach,” Sandra Dee continues to make a significant impact by helping entrepreneurs, authors, and celebrities enhance their presence and achieve their goals.

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2024-08-21T03:06:45-04:00August 21, 2024|

Unleashing Growth Through the Hero’s Journey: Transforming Leadership and Training w/ Dan Silberberg

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Dan Silberberg, an expert in leadership and coaching with a passion for helping individuals and organizations unlock their true potential. Dan shares his journey from corporate leadership to becoming a coach who focuses on self-awareness, authenticity, and personal growth. The discussion dives deep into the importance of self-awareness in leadership, the power of the hero’s journey, and how individuals can transform themselves to achieve their highest potential.

Key Topics Discussed:

Dan Silberberg’s Journey:

  • Dan’s transition from a corporate leader to a leadership consultant.
  • His experience returning to school to earn a master’s degree in leadership and coaching, and how this journey forced him to apply the principles of self-awareness to his own life.

The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership:

  • Dan discusses the critical importance of self-awareness in leadership and how it enables leaders to move from reactivity to intentionality.
  • Tools and practices that leaders can use to enhance their self-awareness and lead more effectively.

The Hero’s Journey and Personal Transformation:

  • An exploration of the hero’s journey as a framework for personal development, inspired by Joseph Campbell’s work.
  • How embracing your own hero’s journey can lead to profound personal and professional transformation.
  • Dan’s eBook, From Myth to Meaning: Awakening the Leader Within, which guides readers through their own hero’s journey.

Programs and Masterminds Offered by Dan Silberberg:

  • Overview of Dan’s leadership consultancy and the programs he offers, including two 13-week courses focused on leading from within and developing personal power and influence.
  • Information on how to engage with Dan’s mastermind groups or one-on-one coaching sessions.

The Importance of Authenticity:

  • Dan shares a powerful tip for listeners: the privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
  • He encourages listeners to work on their authentic selves rather than conforming to external expectations, and to create a life and legacy that they are proud of.

Special Offer: Dan is offering a free eBook titled From Myth to Meaning: Awakening the Leader Within, which takes readers through their own hero’s journey. To receive a copy, listeners can email Dan at [email protected].

About Our Guest

Dan Silberberg is the Founder of The Leader Council, operating in major cities such as New York, Boston, London, Chicago, Beverly Hills, and Sydney. He works with C-suite executives from middle-market companies ranging from $50 to $500 million in revenue. Dan is a thought leader and visionary dedicated to helping world-class leaders unleash their unrealized potential. His clients are unique, highly talented individuals committed to personal growth and bringing out the best in themselves and others.

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2024-08-14T11:15:47-04:00August 14, 2024|

Unleashing Retention and Development Strategies with Max Holvik

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Max Holvik, a seasoned expert in the field of training and development. Max shares his insights on the importance of training as a tool for employee retention, particularly among younger generations. They discuss the role of training in fostering a growth mindset and the value of having a structured training plan.

Key Discussion Points:

  1. Value of Training in High Turnover Environments:
    • Training as a retention tool, especially for younger employees who value growth and development opportunities.
    • The importance of engaging and career-oriented training programs to motivate employees.
  2. Generational Differences in Training Needs:
    • Younger generations’ appreciation for continuous learning and career development.
    • How companies like McDonald’s have successfully retained employees by offering comprehensive training programs.
  3. Challenges and Solutions in Employee Turnover:
    • Case study of a restaurant chain with 65% turnover and the realization that better hiring and compensation practices are essential.
    • Examples of successful companies like Costco and Chick-fil-A, which invest in their employees through better pay and career opportunities.
  4. Cost-Effectiveness of Training:
    • The economic benefits of training and retaining motivated employees versus the costs of turnover.
    • The importance of cultural fit and motivation in the effectiveness of training programs.
  5. Collaboration Between HR, Training, and Operations:
    • The need for a true partnership between HR, training departments, and operations to achieve successful outcomes.

Special Offer:

Max offers a limited-time opportunity for the first 20 listeners who reach out to receive a hard copy of “Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation,” a fundamental resource for anyone in the training industry. Contact through either company’s website or via email at [email protected].

Max Holvik emphasizes the importance of having a clear training plan and roadmap to achieve desired outcomes. His final tip is to understand the objectives and restrictions upfront to create effective training programs.

About Guest:

Max Holvik is the founder of two companies: Training Systems Design and Learning Staff. Training Systems Design specializes in creating custom training solutions for large corporations, having developed over 1,000 courses. Learning Staff provides staff augmentation services, offering professional learning personnel to clients on a short-term basis.

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2024-08-07T11:28:21-04:00August 7, 2024|

Unleashing the Power of Transparency in Leadership with Todd Davis

In this enlightening episode of the Training Unleashed podcast, host Evan Hackel sits down with Todd Davis, Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey and author of the best-selling book *Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work*. With 40 years of experience in leadership and organizational performance improvement, Todd shares his wealth of knowledge on what it takes to foster effective and lasting change in human behavior within organizations.

Key Discussion Points:

FranklinCovey’s Legacy and Expertise:

  • Todd discusses his 28-year tenure at FranklinCovey and the company’s 40-year history in the leadership space.
  • Emphasizes FranklinCovey’s global reach and their ability to glean leadership insights from top leaders around the world.

Innovations and Research:

  •  Insights into FranklinCovey’s robust innovations team that conducts ongoing research to address pressing organizational challenges.
  • Collaboration with leading thought leaders like Liz Wiseman, author of *Multipliers*, to enhance their course offerings.

Importance of Humility and Partnerships:

  • Todd highlights the importance of partnering with other content creators to bring the best solutions to their clients.
  • Discusses how humility and a willingness to learn from others contribute to FranklinCovey’s success.

Behavior Change and Performance Improvement:

  • Explanation of how FranklinCovey helps organizations achieve results through behavior change.
  • Description of the All Access Pass, which provides clients with comprehensive access to FranklinCovey’s vast array of solutions and resources.

Practical Tips for Leaders:

  • Todd’s top tip for leaders: Be transparent with everyone you interact with, regardless of their position.
  • Emphasis on treating everyone as fellow human beings to foster genuine connections and effective leadership.

Personal Anecdotes and Insights:

Evan shares a personal story about striving for greater transparency and honesty in his own life, underscoring the challenges and benefits of such an approach.

 Notable Quotes:

Todd Davis: “We have this aspirational goal of always trying to model our content… we fall down a lot, but we get back up.”

Evan Hackel: “If you’re gonna be more transparent, you might let some people know. Give them a heads up as to the new you.”

About Our Guest

Todd Davis has over 26 years of experience in training, training development, human resources, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing. He has
been with FranklinCovey for the past 13 years and is the Chief People Officer.Todd is extremely passionate about teaching and living the principles and
concepts contained in FranklinCovey offerings. He believes strongly that to become a true leader you must first “be the change” and he diligently
strives to be a model of what he teaches.

Additional Resources:

FranklinCovey: franklincovey.com

Todd Davis’ Book: Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work 

Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter 

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2024-07-31T11:30:06-04:00July 31, 2024|

Unleashing Health in the Workplace: Small Changes, Big Results with David Medansky

In this episode of the Training Unleashed Podcast, host Evan Hackel welcomes David Medansky, known as “The Health Guy,” to discuss how small, positive changes can lead to significant health improvements and enhance productivity in the workplace. David shares his expertise on helping employees adopt healthier habits, which in turn benefits both the individuals and the companies they work for. The conversation covers practical tips for staying hydrated, the benefits of reducing soda consumption, and the importance of creating an empowering and encouraging environment for health challenges.

Key Takeaways:

The Importance of Small Positive Changes:

  • David emphasizes that making small, manageable changes can lead to substantial health improvements over time.
  • Encouraging employees to participate in health challenges can foster a culture of wellness and productivity in the workplace.

Ideal Client Profile:

  • David’s favorite clients are companies with 50 to 300 employees, with a sweet spot of 50 to 100 employees.
  • Successful health challenges typically involve at least 60-70% employee participation.

Creating a Positive Environment:

  • Challenges should be empowering and encouraging, rather than demanding or demeaning, to motivate employees to participate willingly.
  • When employees start seeing results from their efforts, they build momentum and are more likely to continue their healthy habits.

Special Offer:

David offers a PDF of the “9 Simple Golden Rules for Living a Healthy Life,” which listeners can request by emailing him.

About Our Guest

Top-selling author and speaker, David Medansky, is known as The Health Guy because he empowers CEOs, Executives, and individuals to master 9 Simple Golden Rules to Live a Healthy Life. David struggled with his own weight issues until July 2016 when his doctor told him to either lose weight or find a new doctor. During the next four months, David shed 50 pounds, almost 25 percent of his total body weight and has kept it off. He understands your frustrations and challenges to be healthy.

David, in June 2022, at age 67 hiked up Mt. Kilimanjaro.

His mission is to help others to adopt a healthier lifestyle so they can enjoy life to the fullest. The key to his success is alerting clients to the deceptive marketing tactics used by the food, pharmaceutical, and weight-loss industries, to manipulate you into purchasing their products and services that put their profits over your health.

Now, in addition to writing books about health, David is producing and hosting JADED HEALTH, a streaming TV series centered around the topics of health, wellness, and fitness.

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2024-07-24T11:32:10-04:00July 24, 2024|

Unleashing Unlimited Worth: Overcoming Trauma and Achieving Success with Mike Skrypnek

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Mike Skrypnek, a transformational business coach, author, and founder of the Unlimited Worth Project. Mike shares his personal journey of overcoming trauma, the importance of addressing mental health issues even when feeling successful, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to coaching and leadership. The conversation delves into the impact of unresolved trauma on leadership, the significance of addressing mental health proactively, and the services Mike offers through his Unlimited Worth Project.

Key Discussion Points:
Mike’s Journey and Overcoming Trauma:
  • Mike shares his background and how he was shaped by childhood traumas and the need to prove his worth: “I had a great foundation, but I was still missing something.”
  • He discusses the repetitive nature of stressors and how unresolved trauma affects mental health and success: “When I realized that it was gonna deal with me one way or the other if I didn’t deal with it, I really started to wonder, why didn’t I do this sooner.”
  • Mike emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues when feeling good, rather than waiting for a crisis.

    “If we can tackle these things when we’re feeling decent, we can enter into a healthy process of improving our mental health.”
The Unlimited Worth Project:
      • Mike introduces the Unlimited Worth Project, which evolved from his previous initiative, Grow Get Give Coaching: “It’s morphed into something I call the Unlimited Worth Project.”
      • The project aims to connect past experiences and current behaviors, helping leaders fill gaps and elevate their performance: “The Unlimited Worth Project is exactly that – connecting the dots between what happened to us and what we’re repeating.”
      • Mike works with male leaders, CEOs, and leadership teams to identify and address these gaps in a straightforward and comfortable manner: “In a plain-spoken way that makes people comfortable and gives them clear and understandable viable pathways to success.”
Services Offered by Mike Skrypnek:
      • Mike offers keynote speaking, workshops, and one-on-one coaching for senior leadership teams and individuals: “I’ll come in and do keynotes, workshops with senior leadership teams, and one-on-one coaching with senior leadership people.”
      • He invests time in discovery conversations, offering a generous 28-minute free consultation to explore potential benefits and ways to work together: “I give of myself. And I’m doing that through this program in particular. 28 minutes of my time to investigate through a discovery conversation.”
      • Interested individuals can reach out to Mike via his website, LinkedIn, or email for more information and to take advantage of his offer: “Go to my website, LinkedIn, or email me at [email protected].”
Unlimited Worth Book:
      • Mike recommends his book “Unlimited Worth” as a must-read, which details his personal journey and the connection between healing and achieving a fulfilling life:
        “It has to be ‘Unlimited Worth’… my most recent book, written and published in 2022.”
      • The book provides insights into becoming whole by addressing and overcoming past trauma: “It describes my journey and the connection I made to what happened to me on one side of healing, and then the other side, the better side, of becoming whole.”

Key Takeaway:

  • Mike’s primary tip for the audience is to recognize that everything is connected: “It’s all connected, and it will be connected until we take action to unconnect or disconnect it.”
  • He encourages leaders to take proactive steps to break these connections and improve their overall well-being and performance: “What happened to us will happen to us continually until we deal with it.”
About Our Guest

Mike Skrypnek is an international bestseller of nine books, a keynote speaker, leadership coach, podcast host, and sought-after business strategist who has shared his insights and wisdom with thousands of passionate purpose-driven industry leaders. Mike is the CEO of Grow GET Give Coaching, Founder of the UNLimited WORTH Project & Chair of the UNLimited WORTH Wellness Society. Mike lives, loves, and adventures with his wife, Sherri, and their two young adult children, Madison, and Coen, in the beautiful Sea-to-Sky corridor of British Columbia, Canada. You can find them skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, paddling and more in the mountains, on the rivers and ocean just minutes from home, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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2024-07-10T10:58:04-04:00July 10, 2024|
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