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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

#213: The Benefits of a Pandemic: Resiliency & Deurbanization

With most people continuing to work remotely, commercial spaces are still on a down, and robust cities are yet to regain their usual liveliness. For those who dabble in real estate, maximizing the benefits of deurbanization is one great way to grow in the middle of the pandemic. Adam Markel is joined by the Founder and CEO of Krish Media and Marketing , Naresh Vissa , to discuss how investing in rental spaces today is a great decision, with individuals looking for new places to work and live in ...

Jun 22, 202159 minEp. 213

#212: The Gifts And Challenges Of Working From Home And Building The Skillsets To Stay On Top Of The Job Market With Adam Schroeder

Some people are glad to be able to work from home, others, not so much. Whatever your feelings about it are, work from home is here to stay, at least for a while and, in some form or another, in the future. If you're one of the millions whose work has been transferred from office to bedside table during the pandemic, you can certainly relate to the vastly different environment that work from home gives – along with all its blessings and challenges. To discuss this highly relevant topic on the po...

Jun 08, 202150 minEp. 212

#211: Learn How To Navigate Change And Accept Transformation In Order To Achieve Your Desired Results With Wendy Darling

Have you ever had a moment where you thought you needed a transformation to have a greater impact? Adam Markel sits down with Wendy Darling , a transformational results expert, keynote speaker, and founder of the Miraculous Living Institute, to share how her methodology helps people navigate change to achieve their desired results. She has over 35 years of experience in business and life transformation and she talks to Adam about the specific avenues she’s working on and how people can learn to ...

Jun 01, 202140 minEp. 211

#210: Dealing With Stress In Our Everyday Lives With Wayne Kelly

Dealing with stress is one of the inevitable facets of our daily life. Without proper control over it, one can fall into depression, experience horrible anxiety attacks, and lose grasp of reality. Joining Adam Markel to discuss the path to a stress-free life is radio show host Wayne Kelly . He shares how he went beyond society's expectations that dictate what he should be as a father and career man to embracing his hardships and failures that truly define his strengths. Now that he considers him...

May 25, 202158 minEp. 210

#209: The Magic of Surrender In Achieving Your Goals (with Kute Blackson)

People are always so worried about the game of life. They are so worried about the future that they forget about what’s happening in the present. Stop trying to control life, it’s impossible, that is what inspirational speaker and transformational teacher Kute Blackson  did. Kute is the CEO of The Blackson Group  and has his own inspirational weekly blog that talks all about spiritual growth, love and relationships, how to gain success, and many more. Kute is also the author of the nat...

May 11, 202159 minEp. 209

#208: The Desire Factor: Living In Abundance And Attraction With Christy Whitman

There is always an opportunity to appreciate what we have and, at the same time, complain. It all comes down to our choice, moving along the same strand of choosing to live in abundance or lack. Christy Whitman —a two-time New York Times bestselling author, Master Certified Law of Attraction Coach, and a Channel for The Council—is greatly familiar with this, having lived her own struggles and later on pivoting from that place of lack to that of abundance. In this episode, she joins Adam Markel t...

Apr 27, 202144 minEp. 208

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

Being a waitress is almost a clichéd survival job for every aspiring Broadway actress waiting for their break. But Sandra Joseph didn’t just get rejected from her auditions; she even started getting rejected from waitressing jobs four and a half years into her five-year dream-chase in New York. Just as she was starting to think her Broadway dreams were over, her agent got her an opportunity to audition for The Phantom of the Opera. That pivot of a lifetime set her on a course that would eventual...

Apr 20, 202156 minEp. 207

#206: How Your Authentic Self Can Change the World

Carley Hauck , author of Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and in the World , believes that keeping an authentic self is key in making the world a better place. In this discussion with Adam Markel, she dives deep into everyone's individual power to do something in their own little ways to make a true difference in whatever level or purpose. She also explains how understanding our own vulnerability can eventually lead to resilience, which overall results in powerful self-g...

Apr 13, 202145 minEp. 206

#205: Mark Gober: Understanding The Independent Force That Is Our Inner Consciousness

For celebrated author, speaker, and podcast host Mark Gober , there's a bigger and far more independent force residing in our minds just waiting to be tapped: inner consciousness. Together with Adam Markel, they dive deep into this unseen yet powerful force that can lead to a better understanding of how distinction and duality in life can diverge into one common consciousness, ultimately leading to benevolence. Mark explains why everything in life must be seen more than just the physicality and ...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 205

#204: Giving Your Way To Becoming The Unstoppable Version Of Yourself With Cynthia Kersey – REPLAY

Great people are not so different from the rest of us. In fact, we’re more alike than anyone would like to admit. The only thing that keeps them moving forward is commitment. This episode’s guest, Cynthia Kersey, knows this to be true. Cynthia is the Founder and CEO of the Unstoppable Foundation , whose focus is to ensure that every child on the planet has access to the lifelong gift of education. She is a respected leader in the transformational industry, a bestselling author of two books, Unst...

Mar 23, 20211 hrEp. 204

#203: Eileen McDargh: A Learner Of Resilience

The 9/11 series of attacks took thousands of lives and left invisible wounds in every American. The attacks and aftermath of the most lethal terrorist attack triggered Adam Markel's guest, Eileen McDargh , to become a learner of resilience. Adam and Eileen talk about the meaning of resilience and exchange stories of their own on resiliency. Eileen also touches on her new book and shares her perception of challenges. Join them in today’s episode and get some encouragement, acquire some ways to be...

Mar 16, 202139 minEp. 203

#202: How CBD Helps Improve Your Overall Wellness With Brooke Alpert

Much has been said about the great health benefits of CBD. Yet, there are still a number of people missing out on it due to misinformation or the lack thereof. Filling in the gaps to share the things you need to know about CBD, Adam Markel invites  Brooke Alpert , M.S., R.D., C.D.N.—a certified holistic cannabis practitioner, a nationally recognized nutrition expert, and a best-selling author. Here, she shares with us the story behind her move to the CBD space, particularly that of seeing w...

Mar 02, 202150 minEp. 202

#201: Training Your Conscious Mind To Become Resilient In The Face Of Adversity With Dr. Peter Nieman - REPLAY

Adversity will always be a part of the human experience. We simply cannot control when it comes or how it’s going to hit us. What we can control, however, is how we take it. We can simply let it overtake us or train our minds to become more resilient as we face all these challenges life throws at us. Joining Adam Markel on today’s podcast to share his insight on this topic is  Dr. Peter Nieman , a Calgary-based pediatrician, plantrician, marathon-enthusiast, and author. Dr. Peter opens up a...

Feb 23, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 201

#200: Fair Game: The Leveling Of The Business Playing Field With Beri Meric

One of the most impactful realizations brought by COVID-19 is that businesses, regardless of their size and scope, all faced the same challenges. In a way, this market shakeup caused a fair game, leveling the field for every entrepreneur. Beri Meric , the CEO and Co-founder of IVY, joins Adam Markel to discuss how the pandemic muted all the noises surrounding the market, allowing smaller businesses to strive for more and established companies further appreciate their connections. With the challe...

Feb 16, 202155 minEp. 200

#199: Achieve Profound Growth By Activating Clarity In Both Mind And Soul With Lisa Winston

With so many things happening around us and long lists of tasks that we need to accomplish, activating clarity in our mind and soul can be challenging. We tend to fall short on our self-worth, unable to distinguish our life purpose and become weaker amid different obstacles. Aiming to eliminate the fog within ourselves and unleash our full potential with Adam Markel is  Lisa Winston , International best-selling author, speaker, and co-host of  The Mindset Reset Show . She shares how sh...

Feb 09, 202145 minEp. 199

#198: 200th Podcast: Celebrating And Loving Life

Coinciding with the start of 2021 is the celebration of the show’s 200th episode. On today’s show, Adam Markel celebrates this milestone and shares his commitment for 2021. The year 2020 has been full of frustrations and uncertainties for a lot of people. Many have had to pivot wherever they were in their lives. Listen to Adam’s inspirational insights about resilience and self-care to help you bounce back from the setbacks, disruption, and failures and bounce forward. Stay tuned to the end ...

Feb 02, 202123 minEp. 198

#197: Dominating The New Economy: Modern Sales For The Contemporary Entrepreneur With Joe Semaan

People in sales develop their skills far too slow for the world that we live in. Modern sales is fast-paced and rapidly-changing. If you get stuck in what you think has worked for you for the longest time, then you’re on your way strike out of the game. Adam Markel dives into this conversation with modern sales expert and domination mindset coach, Joe Semaan . For the last 14 years, Joe has mentored over 350 companies in over 20 industries worldwide and has been known as a secret weapon in the w...

Jan 26, 202136 minEp. 197

#196: Being Your Best In Challenging Conditions With Alex Katz

Let’s face it. The world we’re living in right now is not the same world we lived in before. This is our new abnormal, and with it comes numerous opportunities and growth in ways we never predicted. At the same time, there has been a lot of suffering with people losing lives, jobs, and a degree of freedom to enjoy all the things they used to. However, there is a way to still be at your best in these challenging conditions. Joining Adam Markel to show you how to accomplish this is Alex Katz . Ale...

Jan 19, 202140 minEp. 196

#195: Producing Success In Your Life With Darryll Stinson

We all have the power to turn every loss into a lesson. No one probably knows this better than Darryll Stinson . Darryll is an author, speaker, and spiritually-directed business coach that helps athletes and heart-centered entrepreneurs grow their business and change more lives using his integrity marketing process. Today, he takes the time to talk with Adam Markel to share his life experience of overcoming addiction, childhood rejection, mental illness, depression, and multiple suicide attempts...

Jan 12, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 195

#194: The Resilient Actor: Thriving In The Volatile Acting World With Reed Diamond

As an actor, one of the first important things that you would need to know is how to improvise. For the past 35 years, Reed Diamond  has taken improvisation to the next level as a key ingredient to being resilient in a highly-volatile and uncertain industry. Before taking on his familiar role in the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, Reed has played diverse roles in many films and TV shows for more than three decades. How does he keep reinventing himself as an actor? How does he view the uncer...

Jan 05, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 194

#193: The Hook Point: How To Make Your Brand Stand Out Amidst The Digital Noise With Brendan Kane

Attention spans are at a historical all-time low. The first three to five seconds of any marketing piece you post on social media determine whether it is going to get engagement or not. These first few seconds are the focus of social media expert and digital strategist, Brendan Kane  in his new book, Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World . In this seminal work, he talks about the core pillars of grabbing and maintaining people’s attention to your brand or message. For many years,...

Dec 29, 202043 minEp. 193

#192: Medical Intuition: An Insight Into Your Unique Energy System With Wendie Colter

A part of the emerging field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Biofield Sciences, medical intuition focuses on visualization skills and in-depth intuitive scanning to obtain information from the physical body and energy systems for health and well-being. Simply put, it’s having a conversation with someone's body, energy field, and all of the attendant pieces of it to find out what's really going on. Joining Adam Markel on today’s podcast to talk all about the growing field of m...

Dec 22, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 192

#191: From Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit: Transforming An Industry With Empathy with Drew Manning

Losing weight is easier said than done. We’ve all been through some form of weight loss roller coaster at one point in our lives. And what gets some people discouraged about continuing on their weight loss journey is the frustration and pressure to keep the pounds off. Drew Manning  is a personal trainer who has been in shape his entire life like most personal trainers are. Realizing the disconnect between someone who had never been overweight a day in his life and his clients who had been ...

Dec 15, 202044 minEp. 191

#190: Breaking Through Walls By Tapping Into Listening and A Higher Energy

We’re a microwave society. We want things fast and often get disappointed when we don’t. The problem most of the time is that we’re so good at talking and asking for help but never have the patience to listen. In this episode, Adam Markel sits down with the number one bestselling author and CEO of a web development company and social media firm as well as the creator of Grow Live Academy , Ken Walls , to discuss some great and important wisdom that gets lost these days—listening to God through m...

Dec 08, 202052 minEp. 190

#189: The Perils Of Virtual Communication And The Future Of The Speaking Business With Dr. Nick Morgan

The whole world is gradually adapting to the need to do most of its talking virtually. Back in 2018 when  Dr. Nick Morgan  wrote  Can You Hear Me? , his book on the perils of virtual communication, he did not have the slightest idea that the world will be hit hard by a global pandemic two years later. But the principles he wrote somehow became all the more tangible and important as many of us are forced to rely heavily on virtual communication just to get business done. As a resul...

Dec 01, 202044 minEp. 189

#188: Asking Questions: The Key To Creating A Life By Design With Mark Victor Hansen And Crystal Dwyer Hansen

What does the ultimate successful life look for you? There is manifesting power in asking such questions, but we are not asking them enough. We have all had to pivot at some point in our lives, but this year has been a universal pivot of the grandest scale. Now is the perfect opportunity to go inward, ask questions and reveal truths about ourselves and our God-given destiny in this world. Powerhouse speaker- and author-couple, Mark Victor Hansen  and Crystal Dwyer Hansen  join Adam Mar...

Nov 24, 202051 minEp. 188

#187: The Secrets To Success: What Gurus Don’t Tell You With Douglas Vermeeren

An astonishing number of coaches and gurus have their own lists of the secrets to success, but few ever reach the level of authoritativeness and prominence that Douglas Vermereen  did. An internationally-acclaimed wealth and personal development coach, Douglas gets his strategies from his connections with business leaders from some of the world’s biggest and most well-known companies. He is also a creator of several films and author of several books. In this extremely fortuitous moment, Ada...

Nov 17, 202053 minEp. 187

#186: The Mindset Of Resilience With Petra Kolber

Successful people have many characteristics in common, but probably the most important trait they share, which is necessary to navigate and survive in today’s world is resilience. On today’s podcast, Adam Markel sits down with  Petra Kolber  to talk about resilience. Petra is an author, speaker, podcast host, DJ, and wellness leader. A two-time cancer survivor, she shares how resilience has helped her elevate her strengths to continue being a crusader for change and a beacon of authent...

Nov 10, 202054 minEp. 186

#185: Remaining Tough & Kind Through Adversity

Many people believe that leaders need to be tough in order to succeed. On the other hand, others believe that leaders should be kind. But why choose when you can be both? Proving that this interesting paradox is the quality of being a high-level leader, Adam Markel interviews none other than  Matt Sweetwood , the CEO of  LUXnow  and the author of  Leader of the Pack —a memoir that tells the story of how he suddenly became a single father to five children and how it made him n...

Nov 03, 202040 minEp. 185

#184: Developing The Bulletproof Mindset To Thrive And Succeed With Casanova Brooks

Adversity builds character but only if we know how to use them to empower ourselves to go further. Award-winning author, high-energy keynote speaker, real estate professional, and entrepreneur, Casanova Brooks is no stranger to adversity. Through his own battles across many stages in his life, including stage four Lymphoma cancer, losing his mother, job, and home in a matter of weeks, Casanova has learned to develop a bulletproof mindset that helped him thrive and succeed in life and business. I...

Oct 27, 202034 minEp. 184