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Change Proof

Adam Markel, International Speaker, Best Selling Author, Business Mentor and Entrepreneurwww.adammarkel.com

Change happens. Resilience expert Adam Markel and his inspiring guests teach you how to embrace and leverage change in order to thrive. No matter what life throws your way.


Change Proof explores breakthrough strategies to fully embrace an uncertain world and build the resilience required to turn stress, upset and even crisis to your advantage. Imagine being able to truly bounce forward through disruption and change instead of getting knocked down by it, riding it out, or simply reacting to it.


Resilience is the secret key―the “it” factor―and the thing Change Proof host Adam Markel knows best. In his bestseller, PIVOT, Adam taught how building resilience can supercharge your life and career. Now, he shows how becoming Change Proof helps you move beyond managing change to actively embracing it — actually using times of uncertainty, crisis, and chaos to create opportunities and stimulate individual and team growth. Through insightful discussions with business leaders, social innovators and inspiring authorities, Resilience Expert Adam Markel uncovers and shares ways to utilize change, fully embrace new opportunities, master the art and science of innovation in today’s disruptive marketplace, and use your “disadvantages'' as stepping stones. 


Whether you lead a team, pursue entrepreneurial passions or are looking to achieve a higher capacity in your performance and life, Change Proof is the place for life-changing stories, and real tools you can actually use―AND WILL WANT TO! 


Change Proof is about thriving instead of just surviving. And this is a skill you can cultivate, both personally and professionally. Using case studies, current research, and real-life anecdotes from his work as an executive mentor, Markel and his guests explore concrete actions you can take in order to become “change proof” and change your relationship with change.


Bestselling Author, Renowned Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, and CEO, Adam Markel has accomplished plenty and checked life’s “success boxes” and all of that work showed him something very profound about life in general―it’s not always about that. You can have success and still be unhappy. You can be in charge and still have stress. You can build your dream and not feel fulfilled. Change Proof goes beyond the topical, beyond the check boxes, beyond the list of things we think we’re supposed to be doing, to uncover the layer where our performance, peace and happiness exist.


When we think of resilience, we think of being able to “roll with the punches” and “bounce back” after uncertainty or change. But Resilience Expert and Researcher Adam Markel encourages you to aim higher. Change Proof is a show that will teach you how to truly, actually embrace change―to find the creative opportunity in uncertainty, as opposed to simply riding it out or reacting to it. 


Let’s get real. You could be aiming higher. You could be thriving instead of surviving. You could be hitting back when life throws punches―instead of dodging and ducking. And there is no better time than right now to take back your life and to love it, no matter what. 


Change Proof isn’t just a podcast, it’s a life philosophy that shows you how to truly, actually embrace change―to find the silver lining, use uncertainty to your advantage, and pivot when life is stressful, into something that serves you instead of something that stops you. 


Drop into weekly episodes so full of the good stuff you won’t hear on any other show, you’ll be binging and growing instead of watching those reruns of Friends you’ve already seen anyway. When you tune in, you will learn how to thrive on uncertainty instead of merely managing it. This is where it begins, this is where you stop running from pivots and learn to love leaning into them, even when you aren’t sure of the outcome. 


Through Change Proof, Adam Markel offers a much needed dose of energy, HEART and real talk to your day, making this a show experts call “bingeable” and “a must listen".

Episodes

#64: The Art of Herding Cats: Leading Teams of Leaders With Linda Patten

Bill Gates once said that we're already eighteen years into the new century of the future. And that future calls for empowering people within your community - empowering your own leaders. This is important, even transformative, shift in our world today. Linda Patten reveals some powerful insights into leadership as she talks with me about her book, “The Art of Herding Cats: Leading Teams of Leaders”. Linda’s company is working hard to shift the management paradigm to empowering the people we wor...

Jun 26, 201854 minEp. 64

#63: Getting Real: Living From The Heart Rather Than The Head with Alan Cohen

As a writer, when Alan Cohen taps into a stream of truth or wisdom or heart, it always takes a hold on him. For Alan, writing is a journey of ever deeper authenticity. In fact, ever since he wrote his first successful book, The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore, writing has been Alan's therapy. His writing is always related to topics he’s working on himself or wants to learn about, whether it be a sufficiency, grace, relationships, or business. Alan has gained clarity by passing through those cha...

Jun 19, 201840 minEp. 63

#62: Exploring The Subconscious With Quantum Learning Network’s Bobbi DePorter

For teachers, creating a dynamic environment of joy with students can make all the difference. This is what Bobbi DePorter of the Quantum Learning Network realized after years of research. Teachers graduate university with a set of expectations and goals for the learning environment they'll create. Yet when they get into the classroom, the real world is often different. It’s an academic tragedy. For example, the students just don't engage and participate as visualized. Now, through the Quantum L...

Jun 12, 201854 minEp. 62

#61: Radiating LuminEssence & A Conscious Approach to Love With Carl Studna

World-renowned photographer and videographer, Carl Studna, is the foremost practitioner of the LuminEssence Method, a new paradigm for radiating the light that resides within all of us, inspiring and revealing each person’s authentic gifts. The LuminEssence Method empowers the energy within us thereby allowing us to fully express it. As a photographer, Carl’s intimate portraits of influential people ranging from Paul McCartney to His Holiness the Dalai Lama are published and acclaimed worldwide....

Jun 05, 201842 minEp. 61

#60: Compassionate Capitalism With David Meltzer

Things can change in a second, so why not in a day? All it takes is your perspective on gratitude. David Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and #1 best-selling author of Compassionate Capitalism, has seen miracles happen. He's studied quantum physics with some of the best minds and firmly believes that the universe brings abundance – when we're open for it and we are of service. David's pivots proved that gratitude makes every setback a setup. "Gratitude makes my past unbelievable, my present be...

May 29, 201845 minEp. 60

#59: Changing Alternative Medicine: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia With Swami S. Tirtha

Swami S. Tirtha is the author of several books bringing forth spiritual concepts for modern times, including the Amazon #1 best seller, The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, and Longevity. Swami has taught wellness & consciousness for more than forty years. He's a well-known expert in the alternative wellness space, having spoken at places like Johns Hopkins Medical University and the White House Commission on alternative medicine. Dubbed the ‘Master of Joy’...

May 18, 201850 minEp. 59

#58: The Miraculous Living Method With Wendy Darling

Wendy Darling is a speaker, author and recognized transformational results expert on navigating change and achieving your desired results. She is the founder of the Miraculous Living Institute and Method, a personal and professional growth organization providing a systems to achieve results with greater ease and speed. Wendy has over 35 years of experience in business and life transformation. In this episode, Wendy shares the two specific avenues she’s working on now - training and certifying co...

May 08, 201840 minEp. 58

#57: Growing Your Business Through Transformational Leadership With Joseph Ranseth

Life is a joy and a blessing, but it’s not always easy. For the professional speaker, best selling author, and transformationist, Joseph Ranseth, realizing that purpose and meaning are more important than profit took a lot of pivots. He was successful in the internet marketing space before he got into transformational leadership. Under the mentorship of Dr. Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he learned that his success depended on integrating the spiritual with the sec...

May 01, 201845 minEp. 57

#56: The Skirt Philosophy: A Mission To Impact Women’s Lives with Judy Hoberman

The best compliment a salesperson can get is “You really listened to me.” It's more important to be interested in the client than it is to appearing interesting to them. Before Judy Hoberman, President of Selling in a Skirt, learned this pivotal lesson, she worked for a company that sold skirts.  This bitter experience in her early career fueled Judy to create the Skirt Philosophy which helps empower women in the business world. Judy shares her secret to sales and why she is called the...

Apr 24, 201846 minEp. 56

#55: The Magic Wand Principle: Inspiring, Empowering And Elevating Women In Business With Patricia Barnett

If we all had a magic wand, how would we use it and what would we create? Patricia Barnett, a REALTOR®, licensed broker and network marketing business coach believes that within all of us are dreams yet to be fulfilled and opportunities yet to be created. After being diagnosed with a life-threatening health challenge, Patricia created the Magic Wand Principle to empower people to create and fulfill their own dreams and possibilities. She shares her passion of inspiring, empowering and elevating ...

Apr 10, 201838 minEp. 55

#54: Taking The Next Step And Stretching Out Of Your Comfort Zone With Keith Leon

When starting to grow a business, we start to think that we're the only one who can get things done properly. Taking that next step in business often means teaching other people about our vision ..... and then trusting them with it. Trusting other people with our vision can be scary, taking you out of your comfort zone. Owner of Leon Smith Publishing, Keith Leon, also known as "the book guy", learned to let go of this fear and take control when he started to do one scary thing every month. He co...

Apr 10, 201858 minEp. 54

#53: Miracles Beyond Medicine: My Journey Through Devastating Loss & Chronic Illness With Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross MD

Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross MD, a medical doctor for 30 plus years, shares the miracles beyond medicine that she discovered in her own journey through chronic illness, devastating loss and family addiction. Carolyn shares how learning to think of illness as a call to action prompted her most challenging life pivot. We discuss her process of moving beyond the loss her own identity as a pioneer in the field of women's medicine and how her recognition of the trust challenges of her own profession shaped...

Apr 03, 201846 minEp. 53

#52: The Law Of Growth And How To Lead Others Effectively with Dennis Shaver

Great leaders that lead themselves, effectively lead others. This is the law of growth that Dennis Shaver has always believed in. Dennis is an American entrepreneur who began his career as an hourly manufacturing employee at General Motors Corporation. He rose through the ranks after earning his Bachelor's of Science degree, and held key leadership positions with several big companies like PepsiCo and Frito Lay. Dennis grew up on a dairy farm and learned about the energetic force that creates li...

Mar 29, 201838 minEp. 52

#51: Entering The Flow State Through Conscious Gratitude With David Corbin

Keeping every aspect of our lives in perspective is a skill we must learn so that we can achieve that perfect alignment between our intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual self. David Corbin has learned the ability to see the patterns of this alignment that allows him to be the best he can each day. He shares how his morning rituals makes him enter into his flow state to feel grounded, fortified, and move on to serve more. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered direct...

Mar 27, 201837 minEp. 51

#50: Trust Your Instincts: The Number One Rule Of Investing With Phil And Danielle Town

Paying attention to your senses is a critical skill to learn for successful investing. Why? Because our senses pick up things that our minds haven't processed yet, often adding even more important information to our analysis. The father and daughter team of Phil and Danielle Town has mastered the skill of making big decisions in business and investing under tremendous stress by learning to trust their instincts. As a father, Phil has taught Danielle the importance of trusting yourself 100% when ...

Mar 20, 201858 minEp. 50

#49: Manifest Your Soulmate For A Meaningful Relationship with Arielle Ford

In the corporate and business world we learn about certain aspects of relationships like how to be a good team player and how to become a good team leader. Yet rarely do you learn in a work setting how to become a good partner in romantic relationships. Arielle Ford specializes in helping people create meaningful romantic relationships with a focus on how to manifest your soulmate. She shares how she became an expert on love and relationships from her experience as a literary agent and starting ...

Mar 13, 201839 minEp. 49

#48: Cultivating Mindful Leadership To Build A Successful Team With Dawa Tarchin Phillips

Mindfulness is a choice that everyone has the opportunity to make - just like making the choice to "consciously pivot". Mindfulness - or being present in the moment - is critical when you make decisions - especially those that will lead to expanding your life. Dawa Tarchin Phillips, Founder and CEO of Empowerment Holdings is an advocate of mindfulness in leadership. Mindful leadership requires being fully present to, and aware of, the decisions being made for his team. It's a compelling leadersh...

Mar 08, 201857 minEp. 48

#47: Building A Truly Unstoppable Mission & Company With Cynthia Kersey

Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey all share one common thread as highly successful leaders today — commitment. They chose to be committed to their passion and beliefs, and every person who chooses commitment can be part of the unstoppable mission at the Unstoppable Foundation. Its Chief Humanitarian Officer, Cynthia Kersey, inspires entrepreneurs and speakers to become powerful versions of themselves by transforming into a person of generosity and gratitude. Cynthia shares that, more than...

Mar 06, 201858 minEp. 47

#46: The 90% Rule And The Essence of Innovation with Ken Tencer

Choosing to make a small change happen is scarier for some people, but over time these small changes grow into a huge transformation. Author of the 90% Rule Ken Tencer grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and knows that sitting down and figuring things out is 90% of the growth of in a company or life. What about the other 10%? Ken shares his insights on how this small percentage of change can mean a lot with passion and time. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered directly to ...

Feb 27, 201832 minEp. 46

#45: Create Opportunities For Yourself And Master Them With Dr. Bill Dorfman

Being creative and intuitive from the very beginning of your career usually leads to the direction of entrepreneurship. This pivot then leads to taking control of your life and positively impacting others. Dr. Bill Dorfman started as a dentist and is still one to this date. The amazing thing about it is he used this practice to build an amazing non-profit foundation called LEAP which has branched out as a yearly leadership program for kids. Dr. Bill shares his stories of borrowing money for a pl...

Feb 20, 201826 minEp. 45

#44: Satisfaction Is The Doorway To Abundance with Christy Whitman

For us to be able to distinguish scarcity between abundance, we should realize that the energy inside all of us is what starts everything in our lives. There is interconnectedness coming from all these energies that has a domino effect in all the relationships that we have in life. So when Christy Whitman feels anger, resentment or disappointment, she chooses to own these emotions and choose to look for things that she should be grateful for during those moments. From this gratitude comes satisf...

Feb 13, 201856 minEp. 44

#43: Strong Will Leads To Creative Opportunities with Sharon Lechter

A person with a strong will can do so much when crisis and moments of confusion hit them unaware because this brings a clear vision of their goal. Sharon Lechter, business owner, entrepreneur and the driving force behind the books and brand of Rich Dad Poor Dad encourages people to develop a strong will and take control of their lives. She has made many pivots in her life, starting from her professional career in a large accounting firm where a client invited her to start a business bu...

Feb 06, 201839 minEp. 43

#42: The Radical Leap, Closing The Gaps Of Leadership with Steve Farber

For many parents, the decision to take a "radical leap" in business can be difficult due to the responsibilities that come with raising a family. This is the same decision that bestselling author Steve Farber had to make. He became a father at 24 and gave up his dreams of music as a career to become a good provider for his family. One day as he walked the streets of the corporate districts of San Francisco, he looked up and asked what else he was supposed to do aside from being a good father. St...

Jan 30, 201855 minEp. 42

#41: Divine Inspiration with Robert Clancy

Positivity, peace and self-worth are important messages we need to hear in our fast-paced world. Slow down and take it, this is one advice that Robert Clancy can give to people who are experiencing a low point in their lives because he went through one when he was 19. But it was in 2012 when he was touched by an angel and received divine inspiration and become this logical man who believes in the spirit and a greater power. Robert shares his stories of divine experiences and inspirational moment...

Jan 23, 201845 minEp. 41

#40: Practicing Productivity Habits with Penny Zenker

Giving people responsibility and authority is a big step for business owners because for some this can lead to overload and overthinking or even, taking things too seriously. This happened to Penny Zenker when she felt she wasn’t happy with what she was doing while working for JP Morgan. Always drawn towards technology and figuring out why the solutions aren’t working, Penny made a shift in thinking and started her own company aiming to be a conduit for people’s voices and hers as...

Jan 15, 201849 minEp. 40

#39: Reaction, Reinvention and Radical Responsibility With Jason Goldberg

Reinvention is a response moment where you are given the option to access a greater consciousness that can lead to a life of joy. Yet, the life of TEDx speaker and Prison Break author Jason Goldberg didn’t start with joy but with a lot of anger. As a kid, Jason was constantly looking for a person to blame. This weighed heavily on him, even when he was living a great life with a great wife, family and job in IT. The day his credit card was cut off and he couldn’t buy a pair of socks was...

Jan 08, 201849 minEp. 39

#38: Cryptospace Sex For World Peace with Adryenn Ashley

An award-winning filmmaker prior to her marriage, Adryenn advises business on how to utilize the crypto blockchain. However this pivot is just one of the many she made along the road of becoming a better version of herself. One such pivot came after a two year court battle related to her husband's former marriage. Throughout this, Adryenn learned how to stand and fight for social justice by presenting her argument in a way that people could actually hear, leading to her two books. Her latest piv...

Jan 01, 201834 minEp. 38

#37: Innovation & Clarity with Tracy Hazzard

It is such a special day because we're here, we're alive, we're breathing. There's just nothing more important than the recognition of how special this moment is and how blessed we are. That's blessing us in every moment despite the fact that there are things that are wrong in the world and things that we don't love about our lives and things that are going sideways at times in parts of our business or our personal life that we'd like to change or improve. Despite that, it's such a blessing to b...

Dec 25, 20171 hr 4 minEp. 37

#36: The Peace Mission And Your Life Purpose With Steve Robertson

The world can become a peaceful place one person at a time. If people can find their inner peace, they can always choose kindness and compassion. And then this peace spreads like wild fire. When Founder and CEO of Project PeaceOnEarth.Org, Steve Robertson turned 28, he knew he can make an impact by taking that first step to care for others. He started seeking his life’s purpose and didn’t get an answer. After being a racer and graduating in college, Steve got his answer through music and eventua...

Dec 25, 201752 minEp. 36

#35: New Year New You – Be Your Own Breakthrough with Lisa Nichols

We’ve got the amazing, magnificent, spectacular, vivacious, brilliant, Lisa Nichols. Many of you know her from being a part of Oprah’s shows and Steve Harvey. She’s written a beautiful book, Abundance Now, and of course her work with Jack Canfield on Chicken Soup for the African American Soul. Our conversation was just amazing. It was epic. Lisa gets quite vulnerable about areas of her life where she’s pivoted and the mindset and the actions that were taken that she took in those moments and how...

Dec 18, 20171 hr 10 minEp. 35