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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

#34: Heart-Based Thinking Creates Compassion with Daniel Gutierrez

Actions may speak louder than words, but staying still and thinking before acting is even more impactful. Once a coach for presidential candidates, Daniel Gutierrez believes that making the heart and ego work together isn’t enough. Heart-based thinking is better because it will create love and compassion that will let you connect to people. Daniel shares how being mindful of your surroundings and being radical can make for meaningful experiences. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes d...

Dec 12, 201745 minEp. 34

#33: Case Study with Trina Watton

Once again, this episode highlights the successes of one of our PIVOT Incubator family members. My team and I are so blessed to be connected with people of the highest caliber, with the utmost of integrity and with incredible missions that make a difference in the world. Trina is one of those people that we have the honor to collaborate with on many fronts. Trina is an entrepreneur, an Intuitive Medium and mentor who specializes in metaphysics, personal development and the healing arts. She purs...

Nov 21, 201744 minEp. 33

#32: A PIVOT Journey with Brett Grossman: Finding the Real Me Again

I feel so blessed to be here. I'm really, really reveling in how great it is to be alive and how blessed and lucky I feel to be with you wherever you are at the moment. We’re connected through this podcast, connected through this Conscious PIVOT community and that’s a gift. That’s a gift in my life. I hope it’s a gift in yours as well. I've got an incredible guest on the show. I'm going to introduce you to him but I’ll say a couple of words first about him and then he is going to tell us about h...

Nov 15, 201744 minEp. 32

#31: A PIVOT Journey with Sonya Nagy: Pure Communications Mastery

I am thrilled, ecstatic, really feeling so good to be with you however it is that you're consuming this podcast. I want to express my gratitude to you and for us all at the very outset to hit the reset button. We have this opportunity all the time, every moment of everyday to push that reset button. All it takes is a breath. I'm not saying that it's easy but it is simple. Simple is something really powerful when you can have simple spiritual solutions to things. It's super powerful. I'm going to...

Nov 08, 201749 minEp. 31

#30: Employee Empowerment & Hiring for Intention with Aaron Young

It’s a beautiful day. It’s a gorgeous day simply to be alive. I relish this moment to be able to remind myself and to remind all of you, wherever you are, that this is a holy moment. This is a sacred moment if for no other reason than we are alive in this moment, we are breathing in this moment and there are people who are taking their very last breath in this moment. I can't think of any more important reason to be grateful in this moment than the fact that we are here together. Whatever the go...

Nov 01, 20171 hr 13 minEp. 30

#29: Resilience & Wellness Intelligence with Josh Trent

I am once again blessed to invite a dear soul to the podcast today. I talk with Josh Trent, host of Wellness Force Radio, and a fitness industry expert that, among other things, explores consciousness and technology and the impact on humanity. Josh has incredible energy, I'm sure mostly thanks to his focus on what he calls "emotional and wellness intelligence". Josh shares his biggest pivot story, ironically occurring 3 years ago when we met.  He shares how he grew up without the physiology...

Oct 18, 201744 minEp. 29

#28: “Breakthroughs Through Breakdowns”: Breaking the Pattern with Lisa Garr

I’m so excited to reintroduce you to Lisa Garr, a media expert, and host of the Aware Show among many other things. She’s an incredible friend and a blessing to me personally... and to a lot of people! You probably already know and love Lisa. She’s been a long-time catalyst in the space of personal transformation and is a leading force for helping people create awareness and for spreading awareness all around the world. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered directly to you - ...

Oct 05, 201756 minEp. 28

#27: The Power of Challenge with John Assaraf

Today I had the honor of talking with a good friend, John Assaraf. In addition to John’s many accomplishments and his near-celebrity status (he was featured in the Secret), he’s the CEO of Neurogym. Once a year, he and his company bring us the Brain-a-thon, a full day of amazing content on the brain – all for free. I am truly blessed to call him a friend. Aside from being successful in business, he is truly a solid human being. In this episode we talk about successful navigation through challeng...

Oct 04, 20171 hr 12 minEp. 27

#26: True Beauty: Image vs. Authenticity & The Power of Color with Jennifer Butler

I’m excited to share with you another wonderful human that defines contribution and represents “True Beauty” - Jennifer Butler. Jennifer is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She has spent 35 years helping people live the lives they love through the use of color and the sacred geometry of design. She’s a true master of the Psychology of Color and Visual Communication. She has helped more than 7,000 individual clients fully express their authentic selves, applying the principles...

Sep 29, 201757 minEp. 26

#25: Pivoting Into Peace, Connection & Our Gifts with Dr. Anita Sanchez

I’m blessed to know so many people who are sharing amazing gifts in the world and serving so many. Today’s guest, Dr. Anita Sanchez, is one of those people. Anita is a fellow TLC member and an inspiration to us all. She talks about her pivot story: from giving up hope after many years in corporate diversity and inclusion work, to the realization that we cannot just sit around complaining about the world. To create what we want…. we have to do MORE of it. Together, we talk about peace, connection...

Sep 22, 201746 minEp. 25

#24: Shifting the “Price of Success” Paradigm with Cathy Demers

On today’s podcast, I introduce a new friend who truly embodies the meaning of a successful “PIVOT by design”: Cathy Demers, founder and CEO of BusinessSuccess.com. Cathy shares her pivot from the “pressure cooker” of a publicly traded company (that she founded and took public) to a business she loves and the blessing of being a lifestyle entrepreneur. Cathy’s struggle with a stress-based illness and the often conflicting interests of corporate life, drove her determination to conquer how to bec...

Sep 14, 201739 minEp. 24

#23: Pivot by Design: The Ultimate Renovation Project with Teresa de Grosbois

Yet another beautiful day to be grateful to be alive.... and another amazing PIVOT story about someone utilizing change for good... someone stepping into the power of change instead of fearing it: Teresa De Grosbois. I'm blessed to know Teresa who is a 4x Bestselling Author and an international speaker. Teresa specializes in the topics of influence and success. In this episode, she shares learnings from her "stellar pivots', including her transition from the trappings of corporate success to the...

Sep 07, 201743 minEp. 23

#22: Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur & Pivoter with David Hackett

I’m really excited to introduce you to David “Hackman!” Hackett, who embodies so many of the principles of successfully pivoting. In this episode, we discuss the Hackman!’s secrets of being a successful serial entrepreneur and having fun along the journey. David talks about the importance of change utilization, what is really “living”, and the importance of being open to new opportunities and creating a clear vision for your business. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered dir...

Aug 15, 201759 minEp. 22

#21: A Success Equation: Courage + Fear Utilization with Brad Axelrad

In this episode, I enjoy a conversation with Brad Axelrad about so many great topics, it was hard to name the episode! We talk about topics from rejecting absolutes, tackling limiting beliefs, and codependency - to using fear to set you free. All of these topics arise as Brad shares the path he’s taken and the pivots he’s made to achieve his success, moving from a career in finance to a personal development thought leader. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered directly to you...

Aug 12, 201735 minEp. 21

#20: The First Principle of Business: Your Body, with Eric Edmeades

Health is one of the MOST important elements of a PIVOT. And, it is one of the MOST neglected. I'm excited to introduce you to Eric Edmeades, someone from whose research, philosophy, and mission I've personally benefited. Eric and I discuss the "first principle of business": Getting your body right, what it takes to really make that happen, and the impact of, in Eric's own terms, a medical education system that doesn't focus at all on food and a food manufacturing system that doesn't focus on he...

Aug 01, 201756 minEp. 20

#19: On Women Standing in Power & Leading with Dr. Nancy O’Reilly

In this episode, I'm once again inspired to introduce to you to an amazing woman that works tirelessly on so many fronts to empower women to find and use their voice for good. Dr. Nancy D. O'Reilly shares the story behind who she has become, her passion for gender equality, and the legacy she strives to leave for daughters and sons alike. A major focus of her and her organizations work is connecting women to collaborate in the support of their purpose, passion, and dreams. "Leading Women" is a p...

Jul 28, 201736 minEp. 19

#18: Redefining Failure with Natalie Ledwell

Today's podcast features Natalie Ledwell, the brilliant co-founder of the revolutionary Personal Development company “Mind Movies”. Natalie and I discuss the importance of redefining failure, as well as the critical role identity and taking responsibility play in stepping into the next version of who you want to be. I'm excited to introduce you to Natalie and her incredible work, including her mission to empower 10 million adults and kids all over the world to lead lives fulfilled with joy, happ...

Jul 18, 201732 minEp. 18

#17: Outperforming Challenges with Rodney Flowers

In this podcast, I share with you an incredibly inspirational person that I am honored to work with, learn from, and call my friend - Mr. Rodney Flowers. Join us as we discuss Rodney's own personal "pivots", from star football player to paraplegic to his tenacious pursuit and achievement of walking again and living wheelchair-free. Rodney is a dynamic, charismatic and sought after Transformational Speaker whose own personal story is the epitome of inspiration, courage, and faith. Rodney is also ...

Jul 11, 201738 minEp. 17

#16: The Science of Purpose & More with Brandon Peele

Those of you that are familiar with the PIVOT process know just how important discovering purpose is to any transformation, whether in your business or personal life. That's why I invited Brandon Peele onto the show to discuss the concept of purpose and to bring a level of "tangibility" to what can be considered an amorphous topic. Brandon help professionals and executive teams awaken their purpose-driven leadership and create profitable, high-impact businesses. He also delivers keynotes and wor...

Jun 28, 201745 minEp. 16

#15: Conquering the #1 Success Factor with George Bryant

I continue to be blessed with the most incredible people in my life. I'm thrilled (as usual) to introduce you to yet another powerful individual who's made it their life mission to help others: George Bryant. George is so many things that he's hard to describe with the typical bio. Yes, he's the New York Times best-selling author of Paleo Kitchen. And, yes, he's created the #4 app in the world, Caveman Feast 3.0. And yes, he's an online powerhouse. Yet, he calls these "superficial achievements"....

Jun 20, 201738 minEp. 15

#14: Mastering Your Superpowers & More w/ Tonya Dawn Recla

I'm excited to introduce you to a person with real-life super powers, Tonya Dawn Recla. I loved our conversation, including how we all have superpowers and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. As the Executive Director of Super Power Experts®, Tonya spends her days convincing people superpowers are real and recruiting other powerful mutants. During her career as a government Special Agent, she explored the human psyche, honed her superpowers, and cracked the code of enlightened self-actual...

Jun 01, 201747 minEp. 14

#13: Pivoting Through Loss & Into Your 50’s with Kristine Carlson

Kristine is the author of the amazing book "Heart Broken Open", as well as the author of several books in the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" book series. She is also the wife of the late Richard Carlson, author of the original "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" book. In our podcast, Kristine shares how she pivoted through loss and learned to become present by the process she calls "allowing". In this spiritually uplifting and insightful interview, Kristine and I discuss, among other things, how people...

May 27, 201736 minEp. 13

#12: Practicing Presence: A Top Broadway Actress on Overcoming Fear & Doubt with Sandra Joseph

I'm so proud to share another powerful interview with another incredible person: Sandra Joseph. Sandra was the longest running lead actress in the longest running Broadway show, Phantom of the Opera. Sandra played Christine in more than 1,000 shows over the course of 10+ years. Despite her success, it wasn't always like that for her. Sandra spent years as, in her words, a "scared kid from Detroit" that lacked confidence and experienced setback after setback. Her "PIVOT" to a confident, composed ...

May 16, 201756 minEp. 12

#11: A Biomedical Look at Resilience and More Interview with Daniel Schmachtenberger

I have the honor of interviewing Daniel Schmachtenberger, the Director of Research and Development and a co-founder at the Neurohacker Collective. There, Daniel is focused on developing processes and technologies for advancing medicine and human optimization. He is particularly focused on personalized medicine, adequate approaches to complex illness, and deepening our knowledge of how the human regulatory systems function, how they break down, and how they can be supported to function with great...

May 05, 20171 hr 20 minEp. 11

#10: Consciousness in the Mainstream & Discovering Your Unique Gifts w/ Lisa Garr

I feel so fortunate to have so many incredible people in my life. And Lisa Garr is one of them!  Lisa is the creator and host of The Aware Show, a talk radio program focusing on self development in all areas of life, for healing and achievement. Lisa's lifelong work is a key catalyst behind what I'm calling "the Mainstreaming of Consciousness" - the realization by society that consciousness is a critical aspect of success in all areas of life and no longer just the bastion of personal devel...

Mar 30, 201742 minEp. 10

#9: PIVOT Advice from Top Executive Coach with Donna Steinhorn

I'm excited to introduce to you Donna Steinhorn, an Executive, Mentor and Life coach with more than 30 years of corporate and business experience. Donna and I are both members on the Transformational Leadership Council (TLC) and therefore share a common perspective on "the human condition" as she refers to it. Donna shares her "pivot" into coaching and we discuss some fundamental principles that she employs with her clients. To learn more about Donna, her company, and her non-profit "Coach Initi...

Mar 21, 20171 hrEp. 9

#8: Michael Bernard Beckwith Asks “What’s Your Assignment”

On this podcast, it is a deep honor to welcome my new friend, Michael Bernard Beckwith, minister, best-selling author, and founder of Agape International Spiritual Center in LA. Michael has spent his life in service to love, peace and harmony. His teachings are incredibly relevant in today's rapidly changing world and inform so many critical disciplines from personal resilience to leadership. Together we discuss how he guides people through this time of exponential change, the topic of "What's Y...

Mar 20, 201758 minEp. 8

#7: Feng Shui & Tubes of Light Meditation with Marie Diamond

In this podcast, I'm excited (as I am always!) to be introducing you to a new friend! My guest today is Marie Diamond, a Global Transformational Leader, Motivational Speaker, Best Selling Author and Teacher. Marie is one of the world leading Feng Shui Masters and Dowsing Masters and also the only European star in the worldwide phenomenon "The Secret". I had the pleasure of learning about Marie's own pivot story, the power of Feng Shui, as well as being led through a Tubes of Light Meditation. So...

Feb 27, 201743 minEp. 7

#6: A Purposeful Pivot: Tips from a Career Transition Expert w/ Marcy Morrison

In this podcast, I ask Marcy Morrison, founder of Careers with Wings, to share her own personal pivot story. Marcy reflects on her, not one, but several pivots and shares her most important questions to illuminate the path of your career pivot. Marcy embodies that which she strives to evoke in others – energy, enthusiasm, passion and fun. Often referred to as bringing sunshine to every room she enters, Marcy helps others uncover and find their dream career via her books “Finding Your Passion: Th...

Feb 07, 201730 minEp. 6

#5: The Superhero Formula: BE, DO, HAVE

In this podcast, I explore the concept of identity as a critical tool for a successful pivot. I use the term "superhero formula" because of the analogy of the superhero, Clark Kent aka Superman, who goes into a phone booth with one identify and emerges with a different identity. As children, we are programmed to believe the following "success formula":  You DO certain things in life in order to HAVE certain things to then BE someone whom others would respect as a result - DO-HAVE-BE. The su...

Feb 03, 201730 minEp. 5