The Elite Performance Podcast

Special guest Andy Morgan, founder of Ripped Body.com, discusses the dependency and mental weakness associated with biohacking. The allure of quick fixes and shortcuts is explored, emphasizing the importance of foundational discipline. The significance of moderation in eating habits and the role of macronutrients, particularly protein, for a healthy lifestyle is also discussed.

“I’ve known for some time that I’m going to eventually remove them but…”A lot of us want to be better leaders. But sometimes we confuse the trees from the forest.In today’s episode we talk about:How to not get trapped by a bad employeeHow to empower the #1 asset in your business Why time is not your most valuable resource

“I’m afraid to promote my product because I’m afraid someone will say it’s not good enough and I’ll get exposed.” Not knowing through what tints we see the world through can hurt us. Just like not being aware that you’re overly pessimistic or overly optimistic can be dangerous, so can not being aware that you have Imposter syndrome.It can cause you to over exaggerate certain valid logical concerns and end up overcomplicating things.In today’s installment of the coaching series we’re joined by Ben McAdam who talks about why he’s struggled to promote his current offer and has avoided the lowest hanging fruits.The things that are the simplest, but most effective to do.We cove:How to be aware of your biases in various situationsValid Concern vs. Emotional WorryAccepting and expecting emotional road bumps

In this special episode Itamar is Interviewed by Andre Lugo, a specialist in behavior change and theory of constraints.After researching Itamar’s system, Andre reached out with what he put together. The interview ranges from Andre himself being vulnerable in the hot seat and getting coached to breaking down:Why you should clarify your goals before working on your mindsetHow to recognize the point of power and avoid making regrettable decisionsHow to choose consulting clients that will be both enjoyable to work with and get resultsTo connect with Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-lugo/

Julian had a 7 figure SEO company but he was in his words “doing too much, being burnt out and not being efficient”.He joins today’s podcast to share the 2 main levers that allowed him to grow revenue and profit in his company while reducing staff and creating a more calm and focused environment.Tune in to learn what specific data can resolve emotional struggles in business and why resolving a fear of judgment can be a cure for burnout.To connect with Julian:https://juliangoldie.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JulianGoldieSEO

“Is this the logical thing to do or is this me resorting to what’s comfortable again?”Realizing that we’ve been playing small can light a fire in us to go big… To take our life and business to the next level. But we have to make sure that we control the flame and that emotional excitement doesn’t override our logic.In today’s installment of The Coaching Series we are joined by Chris, who’s decided to evolve his trading business and form a hedge fund.He shares his dilemma about whether he should 2-3x the current business with a couple easy tweaks before selling it and moving on… or if that is just him procrastinating on starting the hedge fund and going BIG.We covered 2 main frameworks to help him clarify his decision and help him make sure that he makes the correct long term decision instead of letting his emotions get the best of him.

Sherry Walling, a grief management expert and author of 'Touching Two Worlds,' dives deep into the complexities of grief. She highlights the dangers of building an identity around loss and the importance of processing emotions amidst stress. Walling contrasts acute vs. chronic stress and discusses how grief can affect leadership and team dynamics. She emphasizes the value of physical activities for mental health and encourages open emotional expression to navigate grief effectively, enhancing resilience and creativity.

Does beating yourself up to go harder get you better results?In today’s podcast John Ainsworth, an Arena Alumni, joins us to share the steps he took to understand and then let go of the chip on his shoulder and how that’s created 4 consecutive record breaking months.We talk about distorted views of reality, why a lot of entrepreneurs believe they’re intrinsically lazy and the ineffective ways they try to compensate for that.

Max Hertan, a former 1:1 client of Itamar’s joins us for today’s episode. He touches on his journey to building an 8 figure agency, but we really dive into the meatier and more personal aspects of life and growth.Why some avoid it, why some don’t accept a part of the process and why external missions have an expiration date for high achievers.Max also shares his perspective on how he lives a happy life through integrity and why that requires accepting a period of uncertainty that few are willing to accept.To learn more about Max and his YouTube channel packed with business gems go to:https://www.youtube.com/@maxhertanytTo watch the specific videos mentioned:I Spent $100k on Life Coaches… Here’s What I Learned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmAvPkZAWD0How to be Happier Using Trackinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNQTGsQivpM 

“What will others think?... What does this say about me?... And does this mean I’m a failure?”Sometimes we know that the effective long term thing to do will require us to take a momentary dip. But we resist leaning into it because of fears around what others will think and what we’ll think of ourselves.In today’s episode we share a 1:1 coaching session Itamar had with a client. The client is a public figure in his field so for privacy sake we have distorted the client’s voice and removed his name.If you’re struggling to do what intellectually you know would serve future you, listen in. Enjoy this first installment of “The Coaching Series”