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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

Unlock And Instill Courage: How You Can Drive Change Into The Future With Ryan Berman

The future is safe with change, but the fear of the unknown holds us back from change and growth. It takes a lot of courage and resilience to delve into the unknown to grow. In this episode, Ryan Berman , the host of The Courageous Podcast  and the author of Return On Courage , joins us today to provide tips to unlock and install courage in our people. He also discusses the value of mentorship to help you become aware of your mental health issues. Ryan emphasizes the difference between resi...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 2 min

Seeking Truths In Relationships And The Masculine Role With Peter King - Replay

The world is filled with so much turmoil that it can be difficult to confront the truth, especially with how we view ourselves in relation to other people. Relationship expert and truth seeker, Peter King sheds light on what it means to face the truth, no matter how hard they are, in our relationships against the changes happening in our society. Peter is also the host of the Wired for Impact podcast and follows his life mission to define a universal relationship ideal that people aspire to achi...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 299

The Power Of Adaptability: Navigating Life's Curveballs With Resilience With Ken Tripp

Kenneth Tripp , Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Logistics at Zimmer Biomet , believes that resilience is not just about surviving; it's about thriving in the face of adversity, adapting to change, and discovering the untapped strength within ourselves. Join us in this captivating episode as we feature Ken Tripp to discuss resilience and the power of adaptability. Ken shares the secrets to adapting and bouncing back from life's toughest challenges and uncovering the power within yo...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 1 min

Rule Book Burnout: Embracing Personal Principles And Rediscovering Your Purpose With Suzanne Monroe

Embrace the freedom to rewrite your rule book and create a life that aligns with your purpose, for life is happening for you, not to you. In this inspiring episode, host Adam Markel engages in a captivating conversation with Suzanne Monroe, the founder of the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP). Suzanne shares her personal journey of overcoming career burnout and a family health crisis. This led her to discover her passion for holistic wellness and helping others. She disc...

Jun 20, 202346 min

Improving Your Health, Well-Being, And Resilience To Reduce Burnout With Richard Ollis

Our energy can meet the moment’s challenge. As humans, we tend to deplete our energy, causing us to become more irritable, to face mental challenges, or experience burnout! In this episode, Richard Ollis , a Board Member of The Wellness Council of America, talks about improving health, well-being, and resilience to reduce burnout. He also shares the role of leaders in consensus building and collaboration to become successful. It is important to note that we have a role in becoming more resilient...

Jun 13, 202344 min

Wild Ideas Worth Living: How Nature Teaches Us Resilience And How Changing Your Attitude Makes All The Difference With Shelby Stanger

There is no better teacher of resilience than nature. Nature doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor. It doesn’t care what you have achieved in life. When you’re out there, exposed to the elements, that is when your resilience really gets tested and built. Adam’s guest for this episode sees nature as a petri dish from which she can harbor wild ideas. Her whole career has been marked by adventure, resilience, and adaptability. Shelby Stanger is the host and creator of the hip podcast, Wild Ideas Wort...

Jun 06, 202354 min

Overcoming Challenges In Times Of Uncertainty By Building Resilience With Garry Ridge - REPLAY

No matter where you are in business, you will have to face disruptions one way or another. Garry Ridge , the Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company , understood this, especially with the challenges brought by the pandemic. In this episode, he joins Adam Markel to share how they have built resilience in the company by learning to embrace uncertainty. He tells us the lessons they came to know around fear and worry and why creating a culture of belongingness can help overcome pressing organizational iss...

May 30, 202349 min

The Power Of Education In Building A Resilient New Generation With Lizzy Johnson

The greatest assets of our society are our children, and we must ensure that their education and well-being are never taken for granted or hindered by conflicting interests. By cultivating adaptability, learning from diverse perspectives, and valuing individuals of all ages, we can build a resilient and thriving community for generations to come. In this episode, we have special guest  Lizzy Johnson , CEO of  TransCend4 , educator, administrator, and entrepreneur that supports school d...

May 23, 202348 min

From Olympic Dreams To Life's Realities: The Grit And Resilience Of A Recovering Swimmer With Cameron Black

Life is a grueling pursuit, filled with disappointments and setbacks, but it is through our resilience and ability to forgive ourselves for our mistakes that we find the strength to keep moving forward and ultimately achieve our greatest aspirations. In this episode, our special guest is  Cameron Black , a Wellness Director at  Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors . Cameron is also a Scotsman living in America who is still finding his path. He is a recovering swimmer who...

May 16, 202357 min

The Present And Future Of Remote And Hybrid Work With Gustavo Razzetti

Finding the flexibility between our personal and professional lives has always been a struggle for many years. The pandemic only accelerated the process of seeing through this need, especially in the form of remote or hybrid work. Sought-after speaker, culture consultant, and best-selling author,  Gustavo Razzetti , is passionate about helping teams do the best work of their lives. In this episode, he joins Adam Markel to give us his insights on the present-day situation of remote and hybri...

May 09, 202349 min

Filtering: Diligence, Discipline, And Vigilance Lead To A Successful Life With Joel Green

Discipline has a very specific connotation. In some respects, it is hard. It is almost punishing and grueling. But Joel Green frames it in a totally different way. Joel the National Director for Nike Sports Camps , an accomplished speaker and founder of Pro Level Training . In this conversation with Adam Markel, Joel shares what discipline meant to him as a young person growing up in a difficult neighborhood in Philadelphia. He explains how discipline played a role in his journey as a student-at...

May 02, 202352 min

The Sedona Method: The Key To Achieving Happiness - Replay

“Your freedom is already here and now.” – Hale Dwoskin. Choose to let go of your emotions instead of letting them control you, but how can we do that? Today, Adam Markel welcomes  Hale Dwoskin , the New York Times best-selling author of  “The Sedona Method”  and the founder of Sedona Training Associates. In this episode, he shares the key to achieving happiness. When we let go of our emotions and transform ourselves from the inside out, easily and permanently, we will truly find o...

Apr 25, 202356 min

Finding Harmony: The Key To Resilience With Dr. Erik Korem

Resilience is not about eliminating stress, but finding the right dose and matching it with the right recovery. It's in this balance, in this harmony, that we perform at our best in every aspect of our lives. In this episode, Dr. Erik Korem , the founder of AIM7 , delves into the topic of achieving resilience. He framed stress as the gas and brake in a car, where we constantly toggle between the two. The key to resilience is to find the right dose of stress and match it up with the right dose of...

Apr 18, 202358 min

Gain Without Pain: Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, And Non-Judgment With Dr. Greg Hammer

By accepting our emotions and non-judgment, we can create less suffering and pain in our lives, find peace in a world filled with anger and uncertainty, and use our difficult emotions for personal growth. In this episode, Dr. Greg Hammer dives deep into the topic of non-duality and neutrality. He talks about the difference between pain and suffering and how pain is optional, while suffering is not. Dr. Hammer shares his GAIN philosophy – Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Non-Judgment. He exp...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 2 min

The Spirit Of Adventurousness: Signing Up For The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster With Bill Nussey

No one reaches a level of success without having the spirit of being adventurous. As with all great endeavors, becoming a businessperson/entrepreneur means signing up for the roller coaster ride. Bill Nussey is one to not shy away from adventures, and it shows in his amazing career journey. Bill is a Partner at Engage and Tech Square Ventures, author of Freeing Energy , and podcast host. He has spent most of his career as a tech CEO, helping lead several startups to successful exits, includ...

Apr 04, 202355 minEp. 286

Resilient Mind: How To Face Challenges And Make Opportunities Out Of Them With Dr. John Demartini

There’s a lot of stress when you face tons of challenges. But how do you deal with that stress? How do you make opportunities out of them? In this episode, Dr. John Demartini , the author of the Resilient Mind , shares his insights on how you can face challenges and stress and make opportunities out of it. When you are stuck with your interpretation of reality towards others, that’s when your resilience and adaptability become less. Resilience and adaptability come from an objective state where ...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 5 min

Replanting Yourself: A Pivot Story On Transparency, Credibility, And Leadership With Heather Hansen

To be an effective leader, you must replant yourself regularly. Owning what is in your life, being transparent about it, and developing credibility with others is the key to success in business and in life. In this episode, Heather Hansen shares her pivotal story and insights on leadership, credibility, and transparency. Heather is a Keynote speaker, consultant, trainer & author of The Elegant Warrior and Advocate to Win . Heather shares how the idea of replanting yourself regularly, inspire...

Mar 21, 202356 min

Breaking Away From The Grip Of Burnout With Dr. Darria Long Gillespie

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie is a Harvard and Yale-trained emergency physician and a regular health expert on CNN, NBC, and Netflix. She is also a nationally best-selling author and a widely viewed TEDx speaker. She joins Adam Markel to share how to escape the grip of burnout that kills us bit by bit in form of self-comparison, stress, and anxiety. She opens up how her experience as a patient made her realize how to leapfrog out of uncertainty and develop coherence. Dr. Darria also discusses how th...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 3 min

Finding Resilience And Success After Change With Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Taking that conscious pivot requires letting go. It comes with the understanding that you need to move on from certain parts of your life in order to step into a newer and truer path. Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a former TV News Anchor, Tech Exec, and member of the USA gymnastics team. These experiences helped shape her current career as a speaker and author with a fascination for Resilience & Success after Change. In this episode, she joins Adam Markel to share her amazing journey and how the fa...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 1 min

Change Proof: Building Resilience Through Uncertainty With Adam Markel | Replay

“You can’t pivot by looking backward.” - Adam Markel, Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life.   Change is bound to happen, and facing it forward instead of looking back will drive you forward. But how should you face change? It’s with resilience. Adam Markel, the author of Change Proof: Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilienc e , dives into the dynamics of change and how you can create the mindset that embraces it fully. He provides value on ...

Feb 28, 202330 min

Resilience Checkup: What Are You Doing To Build Personal Resilience?

Time for a resilience checkup: are you doing the things you should be doing to build personal resilience? The book, Change Proof , seeks to debunk the old paradigm of resilience that is based on grit and endurance. In the book, Adam Markel aims to change that dynamic and help people suffer less, thrive, and succeed while enjoying every step of the process. A big part of what Adam talks about in the book revolves around the 14 markers of resilience. In this episode, he talks about three of t...

Feb 21, 202324 min

Financial Resilience: Understanding The True Value Of Money Is The Key To Getting More Money

Financial resilience is one key aspect of resilience that we don’t usually talk about. In this solocast episode of Change Proof, Adam Markel discusses how we can change our attitude towards money, see it for its true value, and use it to build true resilience in this changing world. This is an extremely relevant topic now that we are facing unprecedented inflation and a possible recession on the horizon. Most people have very little to no education when it comes to managing personal finances, so...

Feb 14, 202341 min

Solo-Cast From Adam Markel: How To Undergo A Transformative Self-Disruption

Simply accepting the status quo is a huge obstacle for personal growth and development. If you want to achieve even bigger goals or successfully navigate every unpredictable thing in life, you must embrace your fears and undergo a self-disruption. Adam Markel opens up on his own journey of pivoting from stagnation and getting more aligned with his business goals and core life values. He explains how to be proactive in dealing with and growing in the midst of change, one of the constants of life ...

Feb 07, 202319 min

Adopting A More Authentic Sales Mindset With Chris Spurvey - REPLAY

As a salesperson, you need to start leveraging your unique skills so that you get the sale. You don't need to follow all the textbook rules of what it means to be a great salesperson. Just be your most authentic self and not someone else.   Join Adam Markel as he talks to entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the bestselling business book, It’s Time to Sell: Cultivating the Sales Mind-Set , Chris Spurvey . Discover how Chris helps turn business owners and new sales prof...

Jan 31, 202334 min

The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills For A Resilient Career In The Tech World With Mark Herschberg

Many people say we need a lot of different skills for our career path, but has anyone ever actually taught you these skills? That’s what  Mark Herschberg  discusses today. Mark is a CTPO, Speaker, MIT Instructor, and Author of  The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You . In this episode, Mark shares the career skills, tools, and approaches that are often undervalued and underutilized but are actually essential, especially in this generation. He also d...

Jan 24, 202356 min

Simple Practices That Help With Brain Hygiene With Wendy Swire

Wendy Swire is an author, speaker, professor, leadership consultant, and certified fitness coach who founded the DC Neuroleadership Group. One of her missions is to guide people in giving their minds a well-deserved break by teaching them the concept of brain hygiene. In this conversation with Adam Markel, she shares simple practices and rituals to recharge and reset your brain, giving it a chance to handle the endless flow of information every single day. She explains the best approach to reduc...

Jan 17, 202354 min

Infusing Mindfulness: How To Forgive Your Failures And Manage Them Towards Success With Dr. Eric Holsapple

We all have our own failures in life. Failure happens; it’s normal. But then, why is it so hard to let them go? Why can it sometimes be a struggle to forgive ourselves for our very human failures? Our special guest for today is  Dr. Eric Holsapper , Founder and Lead Facilitator at  Living in the Gap , Author of “ Profit with Presence – The Twelve Pillars of Mindful Leadership ,” and Vistage Worldwide Speaker with over 40 years of business experience and 30 years meditation experience. ...

Jan 10, 202346 min

The Human Experience: Spirit Of The Holidays, Personal Challenges, And More (Special Holiday Solocast)

With the holidays coming up, Change Proof Podcast releases a special holiday episode! Today, #1 WSJ bestselling author, resilience keynote speaker, resilience researcher, workplace expert, CEO & attorney, and Change Proof Podcast host Adam Markel shares his experiences throughout the years as a podcast interviewer and a human being and talks about concerns about the human heart, mind, and world. Full of honest reflections and discussions on emotions, challenges, and resiliency, this lighthea...

Dec 27, 202238 minEp. 273

Building Resilience In Times Of Uncertainty With Larry Hitchcock

Ever since the pandemic, the winds of change have been getting stronger and stronger. As a consultant, you would need even more resilience to get through these times of uncertainty. Your clients could be away from your home, so you need the resilience to push forward. Today's guest is Larry Hitchcock . He is a Partner, Principal, and Transportation Sector Leader of Deloitte . Larry is a man that thrives in uncertainty, as he has been serving Fortune 50 clients for over twenty years. Join Adam Ma...

Dec 20, 202241 minEp. 272

All Things Brain: The Art Of Recognizing Fatigue And Developing Mental Resilience With Dr. Amy Mednick

Continually feeling drained, worn out, and mentally exhausted despite the amount of workload? Fatigue is not an uncommon term, but it is among the body signs that humans just don't see and acknowledge. To let you in a little secret: it's all hardwired into our heads. In this episode,  Dr. Amy Mednick , a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist specializing in the compassionate treatment of a variety of conditions, shares the curious way the mind works, how to identify the causes of fatigue and l...

Dec 13, 202253 minEp. 271