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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

Understanding Writing: What The Written Word Really Means Now In The New Digital Age With Rob Ashton

Today’s special guest is Rob Ashton: writer, former scientist, founder of global writing skills consultancy emphasis, and works at the intersection of the words and the mind. Together with our beloved host Adam Markel, this episode will be an in-depth discussion on understanding writing, how words we read affect our minds, how translating thoughts into text is now an undervalued skill in the digital age, and more! Tune in now and learn all about writing and how much it actually affects us. &nbsp...

Dec 06, 202255 minEp. 270

Healing From Trauma: An Honest Conversation About Trauma And What It Really Means To Be A Survivor With Dr. Michiyo Ambrosius

We’ve all heard about the different programs available to treat trauma, but what does going through trauma really mean? Is the real healing process really possible? How heavy is trauma really is, especially in terms of affecting the rest of this traumatized person’s life? In this episode, we’re going to have a candid and open conversation about what it really means to be a trauma survivor with Dr. Michiyo Ambrosius . Before she became a psychologist, transformational leader, coach, mentor, and a...

Nov 29, 202220 minEp. 269

Becoming Unstoppable On Your Mission To Make A Difference With Cynthia Kersey – Replay

When you have great pain in your life, you need a greater purpose. It is your job to find that purpose or that unstoppable mission and commit to it. Give what you can so that you can fulfill your purpose. Giving activates the law of receiving, not the other way around.   Listen to today's episode as Adam Markel talks to the CEO & Founder of the Unstoppable Foundation, Cynthia Kersey. Cynthia is also the bestselling author of Unstoppable and Unstoppable Women. She was also a featured gue...

Nov 22, 202251 minEp. 268

On The Shoulders Of Mighty Women: Honoring The Women That Came Before With Lesley Michaels

Join Adam Markel as he talks with natural-born feminist and author of On The Shoulders Of Mighty Women, Lesley Michaels about women empowerment. Discover that now is the time for women to come together and rise as a collective. It is time to put an end to the gender inequality that is happening all over the world. Remember that gender equity isn't the movement, it's the goal.  Show Notes: 4:41 - On the Shoulders Of Mighty Women  7:36 - Gender Equity Is The Goal 12:52 - Women's Empowerm...

Nov 15, 202220 minEp. 267

The Tenant’s Tale: Importance Of Resilience In The Real Estate World With Marc Miller

Resilience. What does it really mean in organizations or in the real estate world? Why is it always mentioned? Why is it so important? In today’s episode, Marc Miller discloses the current state of the marketplace, the crucial factor in operationalizing resilience in organizations, and the perspective of the tenant’s side in the real estate business. Marc is a strategic commercial real estate leader, business and workplace solutions advisor, trusted global C-Suite consultant, and tenant represen...

Nov 08, 202247 minEp. 266

The Conscious Leadership Mindset And Empowering Genius Teams With Jeffrey Deckman

It doesn’t matter what kind of organization you put a conscious leader in. It’s guaranteed to succeed. But what exactly is conscious leadership and what does it entail? Award-winning thought leader, author, and seasoned entrepreneur Jeffrey Deckman talks about this in his book, Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century . In this episode, he joins Adam Markel in a conversation about driving performance in organizations, the importance of personal and organizational resilien...

Oct 25, 202254 minEp. 265

Training Your Managers To Be Resilient To Change With Janet Polach

Managers are at the frontline of a business. It’s crucial that you develop them to become exceptional leaders so they can make good decisions and avoid mistakes that could ruin the business. They also need to be resilient to change and be prepared to adapt. Join Adam Markel as he talks to an expert in developing new managers, retired Marine  Janet Polach . Janet wrote  The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make . Discover how she uses techniques she learned in the military to help shape up-a...

Oct 18, 202255 minEp. 264

Mindset Reform: Finding Success In Resilience With Dr. Ryan Gottfredson - REPLAY

Resilience isn't an inability to stay standing. It is the ability to get back up when you fall and learn from that. One way to cultivate resilience is through mindset reform. Going through crises and building resilience is going to be difficult if you have a fixed mindset. Start having a growth mindset instead as you join Adam Markel in discussing how to cultivate resilience through mindset reform with cutting-edge mindset author, researcher, and consultant,  Dr. Ryan Gottfredson . Dr. Ryan...

Oct 11, 202247 minEp. 263

Navigating Uncertainty: Team Resilience And Foresight With Kian Gohar

In these fast-paced times that we live in, the key to keeping your organization standing is team resilience.  Kian Gohar  is a futurist who inspires organizations to harness the power of possibility and innovation to build transformative futures. He is the founder of  Geolab , an innovation research, coaching, and leadership development firm. In this episode, he chats with host Adam Markel to expound on team resilience and how leaders and managers can instill this within their org...

Oct 04, 202256 minEp. 262

Jim Harris On Disruptive Innovation: Staying Resilient Amidst Change

Today’s episode features  Jim Harris , one of North America’s leading keynote speakers and foremost thinkers on disruptive innovation. In this episode, he joins host Adam Markel in conversation to break down the cycle of disruption and innovation in the speaking industry and why businesses must equip themselves for change. Jim shares his prediction on the future of industries and how inflation can become a catalyst for innovation. He also tackles mindset and what it takes to readily adapt t...

Sep 27, 202254 minEp. 261

Pivoting Through Loss, Building Resilience, And Conquering Fear With Kristine Carlson - Replay

There’s a series of pivots because a lot of things in this world are subject to change. It’s inevitable and you don’t have control over it. Listen to Kristine Carlson  as she talks about pivoting through loss and building the resilience you need to conquer fear and self-doubt. She is a renowned speaker, inspiring podcast host, retreat leader and blogger. Her mission is to help women transform from heartbreak and loss to live their best lives with joy, gratitude, renewed passion and purpose....

Sep 13, 202237 minEp. 260

Bringing In Extreme Leadership By Taking The Radical LEAP With Steve Farber - Replay

Some people are afraid to leap into doing business and choose to hang on the edge instead. Especially those raising their family could not afford the risk and lose their job because of the responsibility to feed their family. In this episode, the founder of Extreme Leadership Institute , Steve Farber , was in the same situation where he had to decide. He took the risk by pivoting and jumping off the train to success. Although it wasn’t a straight trajectory to the top, he still made it. The top ...

Sep 06, 202259 minEp. 259

Performance Breakthroughs And Remodeling Your Brain For Happiness And Resilience With Dawson Church - Replay

Do you want to learn how remodeling your brain helps create peace and joy in your life? Join your host Adam Markel as he interviews Dr. Dawson Church about the neuroscience of change, consciousness, and resilience. Dawson Church, Ph.D., is an award-winning science writer with three bestselling books to his credit. Different circumstances lead you to believe that your life will not get any better. The truth is you can be happy and calmer no matter what the odds are. Tune in to learn more about th...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 258

What The Magic Of Surrender Truly Means With Kute Blackson - Replay

People these days are not experiencing the magic of surrender. They are actually afraid to surrender because they think it means living in the Himalayas and giving up everything. That is not true surrender. You won't feel joy or magic by letting go of everything. True surrender is an inner state of being. It is in your relationship with life. It is the whole-hearted participation in the process of life that is unfolding. Don't be afraid to follow your life's purpose. Join Adam Markel as he talks...

Aug 22, 202255 minEp. 257

Creating A Life And Business You Love Through Self-Care And Success Habits With Tiffany Peterson

Speaker, Coach, and Top Show Podcaster, Tiffany Peterson is passionate about helping others live with intention while implementing essential success habits to create a thriving life and business. How can you create the life and business you want without sacrificing yourself too much? Listen to your host Adam Markel as he talks with Tiffany about nourishing your body, mind, and spirit so you can fully embody the success habits that would make you thrive in different areas of your life. Tiffany sh...

Aug 02, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 256

The Power Of Awareness: Being Mindful And Compassionate To Others With Monk Yun Rou

It is important to cultivate an awareness that the world doesn't revolve around you. Everything is not about you but it's about others. People need to be more compassionate, humble, and frugal. It's their choice to make. Instead of choosing to waste your food, be grateful for it. Be fully aware and make good choices. Mindfulness is to be aware that you have a choice in things, so make the right decisions. Unlike animals, humans have the ability to make great change because of the choices they ma...

Aug 02, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 255

Conquering Success - The Five A’s Of Overcoming Challenges With George Bryant – Replay

Overcoming challenges is what leads us to our successes. We often find the biggest PIVOTs at our darkest moments. It’s simply because your accomplishments do not define you. It is the work that you put into every task and the discomforts you had to overcome that make you stronger. It's the lessons you learn from every fall that makes you the person that you are. In this episode we are joined by the New York Times bestselling author of Paleo Kitchen and creator of the #4 app in the world, Caveman...

Jul 13, 202236 minEp. 254

Unleashing Your Superpower With Tonya Dawn Recla - Replay

When we think of superheroes, we often think of people with extraordinary abilities, like flight or superstrength. But did you know that there are people with real-life superpowers? As the Executive Director of Super Power Experts and Creator of the Super Power Network , the number one podcast network for inspired personal development, Tonya Dawn Recla spends her day proving superpowers are real. She’s passionate about creating scalable, sustainable solutions to support rapid evolution and vibra...

Jul 12, 202242 minEp. 253

Producing Success In Your Life With Darryll Stinson – Replay

Producing success in your life is less about the tasks that you need to do and more about the decisions that you need to make. Moving on from an emotional pain that happened to you in the past is a decision. It's a decision to find success in the future. 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 the...

Jul 12, 202259 minEp. 252

The Process Of Pivoting And Reinvention With Penny Zenker - Replay

Pivoting in life is necessary. However, the process of going through those moments is often not simple. Sometimes, you have to wiggle your way out of challenges to find your new place. That is what our guest today shares. Business strategy coach and bestselling author Penny Zenker joins Adam Markel to take us across the many pivots in her life that made her who she is now. And Penny’s stories are nothing short of great lessons that range from business development to personal development, sharing...

Jul 05, 202245 minEp. 251

The Right Pivot To Living A Meaningful Life With Donna Steinhorn - REPLAY

It feels different when you are helping others succeed and attain happiness. Join Donna Steinhorn in this episode as she shares the story that led to the critical pivot of her life’s purpose. Donna is an executive, mentor, life coach, co-founder of Serendipitous Events, co-founder of the non-profit Coach Initiative, and a board member of the Transformational Leadership Council. She dives deep into the importance of finding your true passion and transforming people’s lives.   Show Notes: ●&n...

Jun 28, 202249 minEp. 250

How To Develop A Fitness Strategy That Works For You With Angelo Poli - REPLAY

When it comes to fitness, there is no “one size fits all” solution. Two people could be doing the same things and come out the other end with completely different results. Joining Adam Markel to discuss how you can develop a fitness strategy that works for you is  Angelo Poli . Angelo is a transformation specialist and Founder of  MetPro , the advanced methodology that analyzes an individual’s specific response to diet and activity and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. H...

Jun 21, 202254 minEp. 249

The Power Of Feng Shui And How It Can Help You Find Joy With Marie Diamond REPLAY

In feng shui, you need to meditate and release all your karma. You also need to have a positive mindset about the world. And lastly, you need to connect with your environment. Find a place that you align with. If you hate where you sleep at night, you're going to have bad feng shui. Once you do that, you'll feel the joys of living again. Join Adam Markel as he talks to a global transformational leader and international bestselling author, Marie Diamond. She is also a world-renowned feng shui ene...

Jun 14, 202237 minEp. 248

Building Resilience to Pivot Amidst Personal and Global Challenges With Andy Clement

The pandemic was a total game-changer. When it started, no one really knew how to deal with it. The uncertainty it brought forced many to unlearn and relearn processes because things were not the way they used to be. Addressing this elephant in the room, Adam Markel invites  Andy Clement . Andy is from  Kimberly-Clark Professional ,  where he has held 18 different roles in various departments, ranging from sales, marketing, strategy, innovation, and manufacturing, to general manag...

Jun 07, 202233 minEp. 247

Resilience in Volatile Industries with Actor, Reed Diamond

The road to being an actor is not as glamorous as it seems. Behind the fame and recognition is a steep hill full of challenges and rejection. To stay in the industry long enough to find yourself at the top, you need to have resilience. In this episode, Adam Markel is with Reed Diamond—an actor for over 35 years in television, films, and on Broadway—to get his take on why resilience is a key ingredient to making it as an actor. Reed takes us through his journey of differentiating between acting a...

May 31, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 246

Diving Into Pure Consciousness And Finding Your True Self With Dr. Tony Nader

Think of your mind as an ocean of consciousness and deep within is your pure consciousness. That is your pure being, the unified field of all the laws of nature. When you go there, your consciousness expands, and you'll truly see who you are. Learn how you can access that with your host Adam Markel and his guest Dr. Tony Nader . Dr. Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D. is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and MIT. He is the successor to the founder of the TM technique, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Dr....

May 24, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 245

How To Become A True Leader That Cares About People With Tom Peters

How do you become a true leader in a way that’s genuine and caring? Adam Markel presents Tom Peters , who honorably served in the Navy and is the best-selling co-author of In Search of Excellence —the book that changed the way the world does business and is often tagged as the best business book ever. In November 2017, Tom received the Thinkers50 Lifetime Achievement Award.   In this episode, Tom shares that a leader’s role is to make every living human being they work with successful. You ...

May 17, 202250 minEp. 244

Dr. Richard Shuster On The Impact Of The Pandemic On Work And How To Manage Stress

Dr. Richard Shuster  (pronounced Shoe-Stir) is a clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, CEO of Your Success Insights , renowned media expert, and the host of The Daily Helping  podcast. He is a man on a mission to help people become the best versions of themselves and make the world a better place. In this episode, he joins Adam Markel to talk about how people can cope with the stress brought on by these uncertain times. The two discuss the profound and long-term impacts of the pandemic ...

May 10, 202259 minEp. 243

The Lonely Extrovert, The Risk Of Relevance, And Change-Proofing The Speaking Industry With Dr. Nick Morgan

The speaking industry evolves as the world evolves. Speakers every day face a risk of relevance – a need to change with the times and make their message resonate with people. Dr. Nick Morgan , communications and public speaking expert at Public Words , has a great quote from someone he spoke with on his show, a piece of wisdom that teaches us how exactly speakers, or anyone for that matter, can adapt to and deal with a new situation where everything has to be started from scratch. He shares this...

May 03, 202245 minEp. 242

The Road To Self-Mastery With Kevin Russell

Self-mastery and self-awareness are two things we don’t give a lot of mind to. What we forget is that mastering one’s self often leads to greater rewards in life. In this episode, Adam Markel sits down for a talk with Consciousness Accelerator & Transformation Specialist  Kevin Russell . Kevin talks about how he learned to reconnect with his energetic core, connected with his inner self and started his journey to self-enlightenment. Tune in for more great insights on your road to enligh...

Apr 26, 202259 min