The Coaches Corner University Podcast

In this episode, Paul and Olivia of Master Athletic Performance sit down and answer your questions! They answer: Who is the better cook? How do you split cooking responsibilities? Who is more organized? What are you training so hard for? How do you avoid overtraining? How to stop stress eating? How do you structure warm-up sets? Most important attributes of a coach? How do I know my coach is takin...

In this episode, Paul and Austin sit down and answer your questions about bodybuilding and PEDs. They discuss: Exogenous insulin usage, both fast acting and short acting When to put them in and some guidelines on dosage Managing appetite while gaining weight and managing gut health while bulking Aromatase inhibitors for women Using exogenous thyroid medication in bodybuilding Find Austin: Find Aus...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Chad Aichs.  Chad is a former all-time world record holding powerlifter, coach, mental health advocate and owner of Courage Barbell. They discuss: Did you get as strong as you could? Finding the right program for you Mentality around goals and sacrifice Attitude and motivation - lifting happy Why are you training? … and a whole lot of lifting stories! Find Chad:...

In this episode, Paul sits down with his former business coach, Dr. Marc Morris.  Dr. Marc is the owner of Poly Health and the founder of the Dr. Marc Method, where he educates aspiring coaches on how to start, build and scale a nutrition coaching business. They discuss: - Marc's path to where he is now - Building a course - Growth mindset and inspiration - Marketing vs. Coaching - The pitfal...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Austin Stout.  Austin is a coach, business owner and bodybuilder with a deep understanding of functional health and the ability to teach to a wide variety of people. They discuss: Austin’s path from bodybuilding to functional health The coaching process and dealing with general population and bodybuilders Navigating social media and education Ethics and integri...

In this episode, Paul sits down with friend, former client and Mindset and Lifestyle Coach Bill Elliott.  Bill’s story is a unique on that he uses as a frame to show people that life is truly what you make of it and that you’re in the driver’s seat of your life. They discuss: Bill’s story Identity and actions Stress and overwhelm How to start when friction is the highest Defining success and how l...

In this episode, Paul is joined by his friend and client Jordan Wong for a Q&A episode.  Jordan is the owner of Showcase Strength and Fitness and an All-Time World Record Holding Powerlifter. They answer the questions: How do you comeback after a major injury? How do you shift your mindset after a poor meet performance? How do you apply an abundance, or scarcity mindset to powerlifting? Who ar...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Jeff Black.  Jeff is a coach, mentor, educator, author and gym owner, who somehow has more time in the day than anyone Paul’s ever met.  This was a very deep conversation with way too many topics to list. They discuss: Jeff’s childhood and origin story Entrepreneurship Owning a gym Jeff’s new book Philosophies on life and coaching … and so much more. Find Jeff:...

Big Group Q&A Pod with Coaches Paul and Olivia Oneid, who are joined this week by fellow Canadian coaches living abroad, Greg Sutton and Vanessa Zingaro, owners of Evolve to Excel Coaching.  They answer your questions: What’s it like working remotely from across the world? I usually fast until noon, but I am competing in an adventure race that starts first thing in the morning.  How should I f...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Colin Masterson.  Colin is a former Strength and Conditioning Coach at Villanova University and made the move to the private sector as a high performance trainer, as the Owner of CM1 Performance.   They discuss: Colin’s transition from the collegiate world to the private sector The limitations of working within the NCAA system Challenges and opportunities of se...

Our first Q&A Episode! Paul sits down with Dave Osborn, Head Coach and Owner of Osborn Performance Systems.  Dave is also the Co-Instructor on the CCU Essentials of Online Coaching course with Paul. They answer the questions: What is something you believed in when you started coaching, but do not believe in now? What are some important metrics to track with your nutrition, aside from just macr...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Ross Leppala.  Ross is a coach working with Reactive Training Systems, creator of The Belonging Blueprint and the host of the Project Unchained Podcast.  Ross is a very passionate coach and mental health advocate. They discuss: Ross’s journey in coaching Battling mental health and finding the barbell Emerging strategies Stress management Engineering and the par...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Eric Chessen, Owner and Head Coach at Autism Fitness. Eric specializes in coaching and training neurodivergent populations and has made it his mission to spread the word about the importance of physical activity and health for this population.  He educates and certifies other coaches with his Autism Fitness Certification and is working to create systemic change...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Curtis Miller.  Curtis is the owner and Head Coach of Iron Bound Strength and an elite level powerlifter.  His approach is one that we can all learn from, where the individual is the center of the work they do in and out of the gym. They discuss: Curtis’s journey from athlete to coach The mindset of the young athlete Creating a sustainable training program The...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Dr. Dylan Seeley DC.  Dylan is the owner of Inferno Performance and Rehab and a sleeping giant.  Soft spoken, but a true heavy hitter. In this episode, they discuss: Dylan’s story and starting young Learning from a wide range of professionals in a wide range of fields Stress management, rehab process and mental aspect behind it Getting buy-in from patients and...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Sarah Bishop and Mere Paci, Co-Founders of Fortify Health Coaching.  Sarah and Mere are absolutely mind-blowingly passionate about their mission - to change the narrative.  This mission guides everything they do as coaches and educators within the fitness space. They discuss: Their journey towards creating Fortify Health Coaching What it means to “change the na...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Tyson Desmarais.  Tyson is a Coach and Owner of Mind System.  His passion lies in uncovering the stories his clients tell themselves and working with them to break free of their limiting beliefs. They discuss: Tyson’s story and the evolution of Mind System From training to life Common barriers faced by people in their own lives Cognitive distortions Personal resp...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Meryl Binder.  Meryl is the Head Coach and Owner of Wicked Iron Strength.  Her focus is on helping people get to the root or what’s holding them back and teaches her clients how to overcome them and do cool shit! They discuss: Meryl’s story and how she got into coaching Getting into powerlifting Leaning into continuing education Barriers and challenges that coa...

On this episode, Paul sits down with the Queen of Men’s Health, Ali Gilbert.  Ali is the owner of Silverback Coaching and an international speaker on Men’s Health. They discuss: How Ali found her path as a coach Leaning into opportunities The catalysts to her business growth Navigating social media Learning how to ask And more… Find Ali: Website: silverbacksummit.com Website: www.ali-gilbert.com  ...

In this episode, Paul sits down with his brother from another mother, Nick Haince.  Nick is a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Registered Kinesiologist and Owner of Capital Strength Training Systems in Ottawa, ON. They discuss: Nick’s journey to this point The business model of Capital Strength TS Leadership and coaching other coaches The culture of CSTS Find Nick: IG - @capitalstrengthts  Website...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Ben Mayfield Smith.  Ben is the Founder and Head Coach at Matter Athletica, host of the Matter Mentality Podcast and a competitive bodybuilder. Paul and Ben discuss: Ben’s journey to this point Complacency and accepting mediocre efforts Lack of self-mastery Finding purpose Striving for more in terms of business and life Building lives is the same as building phys...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Jared Hamilton.  Jared is an Online Coach and Owner of Hamilton Trained.  He is most known for his ‘coaching from the inside out” philosophy. They discuss: Jared’s coaching journey What is coaching from the inside out? How he has evolved his business and systems over time Some of the key influences on his coaching and business Networking with other professional...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Brian Carroll.  Brian is the owner of Power Rack Strength, best selling author of 10/20/Life and the Gift of Injury and a McGill Method Practitioner based out of Jacksonville, FL. They discuss: Brian’s transition from athlete to business owner How he built his business into the shape it is today Back pain rehabilitation model Athlete buy-in Transitioning into f...

In this episode, Paul is joined by Luke Miller.  Luke is the owner and Head Coach of No Switch Fitness and an Educator with J3University.   They discuss: The business of bodybuilding coaching and his company No Switch Fitness Building your brand Entering the education space Diversification  Balancing being a new father What’s next for No Switch Fitness? Find Luke: IG - @noswitchfitness  J3 Univers...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Justin Kavanaugh.  Justin is the CEO of AthleteHQ, Author of the book Man Up, Strength Coach, Mentor and way too many other things to list. They discuss: How Paul and Kav met Coach Kav’s career path There’s levels to coaching Whether balance exists Mentorship Alignment End game Find Coach Kav: IG: @coachkav  Website: https://athletehq.com/ ; www.coachkav.com  ...