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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

Luck And Optimism: Turning Your Life Around With Max Borges

Is luck still evident today, or is it just a thing of the past? We see many people thriving in their careers, and we can’t help but wonder what their recipe for success is. Is it grit, optimism, resilience, or just sheer luck? Max Borges  is the founder of Max Borges Agency , a 50 person PR firm that focuses exclusively on consumer tech clients. Collecting wisdom and motivational insights from his growth journey, he compiled his learnings and wrote his book, How to be Fan-f*cking-tastic . H...

Apr 19, 202241 min

How First Responders Recover From Traumatic Events With William Branum

How do first responders recover from traumatic events? Adam Markel introduces William Branum , the founder of a CBD company called Naked Warrior Recovery , SEAL sniper instructor, and retired Navy SEAL leader. William talks with Adam about how failures are the most precious lessons in your entire life. You can use failures to build resilience in yourself. William also talks about how when things get out of whack, chronic illness happens because of inflammation. That’s when CBD enters the picture...

Apr 12, 202251 minEp. 239

Change, Resiliency And The Power Of The Human Heart With Dr. Paul Scheele

Transformation and dealing with change isn't easy. Resiliency is the key to thriving past changes in the world. Adam Markel and Dr. Paul Scheele, PhD , sit down for a discussion on change and how people deal with it. Paul talks about confronting pressure, the survivor personality and why perfection is a waste of energy. Listen, learn and gain inspiration from Paul and his insights on the power of the human heart....

Apr 05, 20221 hr 10 min

Resilience Tips From Human Freedom Advocate Mitzi Perdue – Replay

Human trafficking is such a difficult topic and a very stressful one to handle. How does an advocate for human freedom build the personal resilience needed to get keep fighting for the cause? In this replay episode, listen to Adam Markel and his guest, Mitzi Perdue , for some resilience tips and stories. Mitzi is a speaker, science and health writer, environmental columnist, entrepreneur and staunch advocate of the fight against human trafficking. In 2019, Mitzi founded Win This Fight! Stop Huma...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 8 min

How To Provide Nutritious Fresh Food To Local Communities With Eddy Badrina

We need to change how we farm to feed nutritious fresh food to communities. Adam Markel presents Eddy Badrina , CEO of Eden Green  Technology. The company is a vertical farming technology dedicated to growing and harvesting large amounts of produce locally. Eddy is also the Co-founder of BuzzShift, a digital strategy agency for mid-sized brands and organizations. Join in the conversation to discover that turnkey greenhouse systems use less land, energy, and water than traditional farming. Y...

Mar 22, 202258 min

The Importance Of Humility And Trusting Your Instincts With Dr. Rebecca Heiss

Fear of failure can hinder you from achieving great things in life. People that accept their mistakes and know how to practice the art of humility are bound to succeed and live better lives. This is one of the reasons why our guest believes humility is important. Stress physiologist and keynote speaker, Dr. Rebecca Heiss  knows how to rewire our brains to work for us again. Traits like humility come from our brain and how we perceive things with our mindset. And our perspectives come from o...

Mar 15, 202237 min

The Art Of Living: Happiness Is An Inside Job With Aaron McHugh

Do you want to live life with gusto, meaning, and purpose? Learn the art of living. Host Adam Markel welcomes Aaron McHugh , a podcaster and author of the best-selling book Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job . He is also the Founder of Work Life Play and an Affiliate Advisor to McKinsey/Aberkyn.   The art of living involves showing up wholeheartedly and pursuing an integrated life with no containers. Ground yourself in fierce reality, live an honest life, and b...

Mar 08, 202245 min

No Bullsh!t Leadership: Filling The Gap In Leadership With Martin Moore

What is “No Bullsh!t Leadership” and how is it different from the concept of leadership that’s being pushed today? Here to explain is  Martin G. Moore . Martin is a leadership performance expert, author, and podcaster. His book,  No Bullsh!t Leadership , is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, and his  podcast  of the same name has achieved almost 2 million downloads, with listeners in over 100 countries. In this episode, he breaks down his take on leadership with host Adam Mark...

Mar 01, 202254 min

Adam Markel's Latest Book: Change Proof

Adam Markel starts the new year strong with his latest book, Change Proof. In this episode, he provides a sneak peek at its contents, created as a result of extensive leader assessments of Fortune 50 companies and start-up organizations. Adam breaks down what it takes to take a leap of faith and live the life you truly want, more energized and inspired than ever. The book dives deep into the importance of regeneration and time off, the myths surrounding resiliency, the dangers of always outrunni...

Feb 22, 202226 minEp. 232

Achieve Maximum Potential By Deepening Your Relationships With Peter King

Relationship expert and truth seeker Peter King is the host of Wired for Impact  Podcast. His main mission in life is to define a universal relationship ideal that people aspire to achieve, requiring them to fulfill their maximum potential. He sits down with Adam Markel to share his work, primarily with men and boys, to help discover their purpose. Peter shares how masculine energy can be elevated by relating to the feminine, leaving a powerful legacy of love and impact. He also explains ho...

Feb 15, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 231

Hale Dwoskin On The Sedona Method: Tapping Into Your Self-Radiant Awareness

Hale Dwoskin  is the New York Times best-selling author of " The Sedona Method " and the founder of Sedona Training Associates . This organization teaches courses based on the emotional releasing techniques inspired by his mentor, Lester Levenson. In this episode, he joins Adam Markel to share the key to achieving happiness. Our true nature is only achieved through self-radiant awareness that illuminates our experiences. Tune in to learn how to access your inner light and become your true s...

Feb 08, 20221 hrEp. 230

Living From The Heart: On Life, Love, And Spirituality With Alan Cohen – REPLAY

Nothing compares to a life lived being true to who you are. And Alan Cohen, M.A.  has always lived from his heart rather than his head. This philosophy has transcended in all aspects of his life, paving him the path to becoming the author of 28 *  popular inspirational books and a contributing writer for the New York Times #1 bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul. For Alan, the more real he becomes, the happier and more successful he becomes. In this episode, he joins Adam Marke...

Feb 01, 202245 min

Twisted Business: Lessons From Life In Rock And Roll With Steve Farber And John “Jay Jay” French

Leadership is not about your position or title. It's about who you are, how you live, and your ability to influence others to change things for the better. Adam Markel welcomes two legends from the rock and roll and business worlds, Steve Farber and John "Jay Jay" French, to talk about how they built their partnership, coming from different walks of life.  Steve Farber  is the founder and CEO of The Extreme Leadership Institute, an organization devoted to helping its clients develop aw...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 229

Building Resiliency In Times Of Uncertainty With Garry Ridge

As the Chairman of the Board & CEO of  WD-40 Company , it has not been easy for  Garry Ridge  to lead his team during the challenging pandemic. In such times of uncertainty, his eyes were opened that there is more to businesses than just earning a profit. He joins Adam Markel to discuss how they managed COVID-19 by embracing a resilient mindset and leveraging worries to achieve profound growth. Garry explains why business owners and managers must focus more on creating a cultu...

Jan 18, 202245 minEp. 228

Utilizing Change As A Catalyst For Long-Term Growth

As we all know, change is the only constant thing in this world. Do you get anxious about the changes in your life, or are you embracing them? In this episode, Adam Markel officially announces the podcast’s move from The Conscious Pivot to Change Proof. What does it all mean to be change-proof? Tune in as Adam shares the advantages of adapting to change and utilizing it as a catalyst for long-term growth.

Jan 11, 202220 minEp. 227

Marketing Lessons From Live Shows With David Meerman Scott

Business growth speaker and author David Meerman Scott  kept every single ticket of the live shows he watched since he was a child. So far, he has collected 804 of them. David is credited to be the only person who was able to photograph Bob Marley's last concert in Stanley Theater, Pittsburg in 1980, with his works featured in various documentaries and publications. With marketing as his main passion, he learned how to apply his love for live shows to his professional life. Sitting down wit...

Dec 21, 202144 min

#226: Reframe And Reset: Building Resilience In Business With Brenda Neckvatal

Success is a by-product of failure, but what do you need to do to profit from your failures? The secret sauce is learning to reframe and reset, and our guest this episode talk about how. Adam Markel sits down for a fruitful conversation with award-winning HR expert and the President of Best Practices, Brenda Neckvatal . Brenda and Adam talk about the challenges in HR, the disconnect between HR and CEOs, and most importantly, how to build resilience in business. Tune in and get more of Brenda’s t...

Dec 07, 202152 minEp. 226

#225: Treading The Common Path Towards Uncommon Success With John Lee Dumas

John Lee Dumas  has been hosting his award-winning podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire  since its launch in 2012. The show saw him sit down with over 2,600 entrepreneurs, enlightening him on the concept of achieving the so-called uncommon success. John Lee joins Adam Markel to share the 17 fundamental steps he outlines in his book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success , a practical guide in hitting your business goals by adopting a single, effective roadmap. He also explains how to pivot your...

Nov 23, 202129 minEp. 225

#224: How To Build Customer Connection When Speaking Publicly With Chip R. Bell

"You won't believe what happened last night" is a great way to start a conversation. It grabs your audience, piques their interest, and connects you with them. When it comes to public speaking, you need to be able to do this so that you can build a strong relationship. You need to tell a story that will make you relatable and trustable, only then will you have their loyalty. To tell you more about customer connection are your host, Adam Markel and his guest Chip R. Bell . Chip is a world-renowne...

Nov 09, 202144 minEp. 224

How To Bring More Peace, Love, And Harmony With Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha

How do you bring more peace, love, and harmony into your life? By stillness and meditation. Adam Markel interviews Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha , a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Founder of the Institute of Soul Healing & Enlightenment™. Master Sha talks about how you often look outside of yourself to find healing for stress and anxiety. But the answer comes from within you. To deal with stress, you need to calm down and meditate. Forgive unconditionally. Focus on healing words. Join ...

Oct 26, 202158 min

#223: Train Your Mind To Unleash The Best Version Of Yourself With John Assaraf

How do you shape your habits? How do you train your mind so you could deal with life’s uncertainties? John Assaraf  is here to help us answer these questions. He is one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is the founder and CEO of   MyNeuroGym.com , a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence-based brain training methods to help indivi...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 223

#222: Teaching Our Servicemen Courage And Resiliency With Captain Daniel Lim

Courage and resiliency. These are the words Captain Daniel Lim, USMC,  lives by. In this episode, Adam Markel sits down for a conversation with Captain Lim as they look at his efforts to support resiliency in the United States Marines Corps. Using education and support from key resources, Captain Lim is helping servicemen to cope with the pressures of military service and try to reduce the suicide rate in the military. Learn more and be inspired by Captain Lim and his story. Get the newest ...

Sep 28, 202146 minEp. 222

#221: Julian Reeve: What Young People Can Learn Through Perfectionism Management

Julian Reeve has been all around the world working on various musical theatre productions, including Hamilton, which sadly ended abruptly after suffering from a mild heart attack. Now, he focuses his mission on perfectionism management. He joins Adam Markel to delve into the power embedded in achieving to become perfect, which also poses some challenges in self-compassion and self-worth. Julian explores how to attain equilibrium among these various forces to become resilient and always ready for...

Sep 14, 202149 minEp. 221

#220: The Journey Of Success: Elevate Other People And Achieve True Greatness With Jake Kelfer

Best-selling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, and founder of  Professional Basketball Combine ,  Jake Kelfer , talks to Adam Markel about his journey to success and the beliefs that got him to where he is today. As a life elevator, Jake helps entrepreneurs and small business owners create impactful businesses. Today, through Jake and his management in the Professional Basketball Combine, they are giving an opportunity to basketball players to showcase their talents in the hopes of being...

Aug 31, 202141 minEp. 220

#219: Overcoming Corporate Burnout: The Art Of Taking Care Of Yourself With Janet McKee

Overwork causes stress and burnout, which ultimately hurts both your physical and mental health. In today’s modern world, taking care of yourself is as important as ever. Adam Markel sits down for a conversation with author, public speaker, wellness expert, and CEO of SanaView , Janet McKee . Janet talks about almost dying from massive work-related burnout, the challenges she faced in her professional and personal life, and what she did to turn things around and get her health and wellbeing back...

Aug 17, 202157 minEp. 219

#218: Brewing Online Success With Billy Broas

Growing up,  Billy Broas  took the traditional path and did very well in school. He got into a great college and got a great career and thought that would be the end all be all… until he got the entrepreneurial itch. That’s when he started the beer website, something he was passionate about fresh out of college. On today’s podcast, Billy joins Adam Markel to share how he pivoted and got into the whole craft beer scene and started home brewing and selling online beer brewing courses. He...

Aug 08, 202148 minEp. 218

#217: Developing Olympic-Level Resilience with Michael Andrew

An athletic phenomenon known for breaking records,  Michael Andrew  longs to revolutionize the sport of swimming. As a world-class athlete, champion and Olympic team hopeful, Michael trains under the guidance of his father, Peter Andrew on his quest to achieve his goals in the sport. In today’s episode, Adam Markel sits down and interviews the father and son duo and discusses their training methods and philosophy. We hear about their views on how mental and spiritual health impact perf...

Jul 27, 202147 minEp. 217

#216: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith On How Taking A Rest Can Change Your Daily Grind

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith  is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, speaker, author, and international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets. Together with Adam Markel, they discuss how taking a rest at the most optimal levels can save you from the dangers of burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Without having even a short pause, even the most successful people are at the risk of feeling empty despite the many wins in life and even encounter suicidal tendencies...

Jul 20, 202144 minEp. 216

#215: Wellness, Resilience & The Transformation Of Business With Colin Nanka

As business leaders, it isn't easy to keep up with various aspects of life. Colin shows us otherwise, sharing how he’s been able to succeed in both his professional and personal lives. Colin Nanka is Senior Director, Enablement for North American Sales and Leadership Development at Salesforce.com . He joins Adam Markel in this episode as they delve into truth, enablement, transformation of business, and more, unraveling the mystery of success. Ultimately, Colin embodies the recipe for resilience...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 215

#214: Take That Leap: Nigel Bennett On Adversity, Pivoting, And The Flow Of Life

It always seems the easier option to hunker down and play safe whenever adversity hits, but those that take that proverbial leap of faith are often the ones who end up finding what really matters to them.  Nigel Bennett  has had more than one of those moments that call for a pivot, and he has done wonderfully in all of them. Nigel is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and Founder of  Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. , a global leader in oil control. He is also the...

Jul 06, 202149 minEp. 214