The Coaching Lab: Evidence-Based High Performance & Wellbeing

Is there an area of your life you'd like to enhance? Or maybe one of your coaching clients would like to enhance? This week's 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst will provide the encouragement and spark you need to optimize reality and move forward in the areas of life that matter most to you. If you're a health coach or a wellness coach, this episode will be especially helpful as you...

Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae is one of the most beloved athletes (and when it comes to the run, the most feared!) in the sport of triathlon. She is the 3-time Ironman World Champion (plus the 2007 70.3 World Champion) and is also married to Timothy O'Donnell, the top-rated American Ironman athlete in recent years. While we certainly touch on triathlon in this interview, the focus is on l...

Some birthdays hold special meaning, providing major landmarks in our life. And others - like the one our host is celebrating this week? Well... you'll have to tune in to hear about that one! Whether you're a health coach, a wellness coach or anyone looking to make the most of you life and career, our special 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst will provide the spark! Info re earning your h...

The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has changed the landscape for coaches. The organization initiated the National Board Certification for Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC) in 2017, which has since brought a new level of continuity, respect and opportunities to those pursuing a career as a health coach or wellness coach.  In this episode, NBHWC Executive Director Leig...

Life isn't easy, but in the midst of the difficulties, we have two choices. We can choose to count the days... slowly trudging through toward an unknown destination. Or there's an alternative. In this latest special 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst, Dr. Bradford Cooper shares a shift in perspective that may have a lasting influence on both our future - and our present. Whether you'r...

Intermittent fasting has become popularized in recent years, but the evidence often gets lost in the headline-chasing videos, blogs and posts. If you're a health coach, wellness coach or performance coach, you're likely getting a lot of questions about this topic. To cut through all the baloney, we sought out one of the world's most respected neuroscientists on the subject, Dr. Mark...

Need a spark to get your week off to a good start? Whether you're a health coach, a wellness coach, a performance coach or someone simply looking for a better life, the Monday Morning Catalyst is a 5 minute boost to launch your week in the right way. Our featured full-length episodes go live each Wednesday morning but THIS is the place to start your week. The Health, Wellness & Performanc...

Behavior change is difficult. Whether an individual is working on their own or along with a health and wellness coach to eat better, exercise, improve our sleep, respond differently when someone presses our buttons or any other area of life, it's not easy. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Belanger shares how we can apply the findings from leading-edge scientific analyses to maximize our (and our cli...

How are we viewing life right now? Is this period of time feeling like a cage? Are we stuck? Or could it be something more, both for ourselves and (if we're a health coach or wellness coach) potentially our clients. In this week's 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst, Dr. Cooper asks the question that could change everything between now and May 23rd. Thanks for joining us and for sharing it...

Immunity is of critical interest right now in the midst of Covid-19. There are plenty of "experts" touting their magical immunity solutions but the evidence is clear: nothing influences immunity more than sleep. As a result, we were grateful to have nationally recognized sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh join us as this week's guest. She is the sleep physician for the NFL, NBA, NHL and M...

Do you need a spark or a boost to start off your week? Every Monday morning we bring you the Monday Morning Catalyst, a brief (<5 min) bonus episode to provide that spark. This week, we discuss the (massive and critical) difference between "What I Do" vs. "Who I AM." If you're a health coach or wellness coach or are in any capacity that involves helping others with thei...

For almost 40 years, Tom Peters has been identified as one of the world's most influential thinkers. In 1982, he co-authored what became the book that essentially established the management/leadership book genre and he never slowed down. Fortunately for all of us, Tom cares deeply about the value of health & wellness and provided our biggest ! (you'll understand when you listen or if...

This week's 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst discusses the idea of looking at something and actually seeing something. In the midst of all that is going on in the world right now, we hope this provides you with a boost to start off your week. Whether you're a health & wellness coach or anyone else looking to make a difference in the lives of those around you, the Monday Morning Catal...

In the midst of the 24/7 Corona Virus attention, there is a great deal of information that is misinformed or simply wrong. This episode goes beyond the hype and the headlines and provides real information from one of the most credible sources you'll hear anywhere on the topic. Dr. Rizwan Sohail is an infectious disease specialist for the Mayo Clinic. He is deeply involved in the process, the...

Are you looking for a boost to launch your week on the right foot? Each Monday morning, we'll bring you the Monday Morning Catalyst, providing you that extra something to make the most of your day and your week - in under 5 minutes. This episode is the launch of this new bonus series - and you're not going to want to miss it! Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certificat...

We're living in a world of 24/7 corona virus news and alerts. As such, we reached out to Dr. David Katz, a physician well known for his expertise in the public health arena. In this special fast tracked episode, Dr. Katz shares a contrarian perspective that is certainly worth a listen. HOWEVER - please do not misinterpret his message - SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THIS TIME REMAINS CRITICAL FOR ALL O...

Athletes, health care providers, wellness specialists and researchers are all hearing more about the potential for HRV (Heart Rate Variability) to provide insights into stress, recovery and more. In this episode, Dr Emma Mosley takes us through the what, when, why and how of HRV and how we can tap into the insights it provides in our own lives! Info re earning your health & wellness coaching c...

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is one of the single most impactful organizations for helping people get their finances under control and move toward a debt-free life. Rachel Cruze spent her entire life hearing the concepts as Dave's daughter, and she now plays a critical leadership role in the organization. In the midst of her busy schedule, she was kind enough to join us on th...

Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world's foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers. He has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams worldwide. In addition, he is the only coach to have full time roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool), professional and college football (San Francisco 49ers and University of Michigan) and...

"The only place you can coast is when you're going downhill (in business and life)!" This tidbit from the interview with Dr. Alan Weiss is a great reminder for current or future coaches or consultants who are looking to build their business, their program or their impact. As the author of Million Dollar Consultant, Dr. Weiss has helped thousands of individuals around the globe to im...

Looking for better? In this brief episode, Dr. Cooper will share 12 specific, practical tips and strategies anyone can implement to do just that... optimize our reality! If you're looking to up your personal, professional or organizational game, this is the episode for you. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification , annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposi...

Is arthritis due to overuse? Is arthroscopic surgery the best answer for knee issues? Should I get an MRI on my shoulder when it's painful? Is running bad for my knees? Do my food choices affect my joint pain? These are just a few of the questions we discussed with Dr. Howard Luks, a well-known surgeon who doesn't always sound like a surgeon. You will LOVE this episode - do not miss it!...

Dr. Jonathan Fader is a licensed performance and clinical psychologist, best-selling author and speaker (including a popular TedTalk). He was kind enough to join us to share his insights on motivational interviewing and much more! From how to listen more effectively to specific techniques that can be utilized in coaching and business settings, this episode is loaded with fantastic information (and...

The meaning of life is a popular topic of discussion and something most of us ponder during our quiet moments. Dr. Michael Steger has spent his career studying this very topic as the founder and director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University! In this episode, he shares the practical aspects of his research findings and how we can not only bring more meaning and purpose...

Don Peppers' groundbreaking book "The One to One Future" (co-authored with Dr. Martha Rogers) is credited with launching the CRM revolution. Their books went onto sell over a million copies in 18 languages worldwide. In this insightful interview, Peppers reminds us why the personal connection is SO very critical in all settings, including health & wellness. He notes a recent Pri...