

The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman
Ben Newman
Join Ben Newman, highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and 2x WSJ Best-Seller, as he takes you into the minds of some of the highest performers in sports and business to tell their full story. The "Burn" is something we all have, but rarely do people uncover and connect to it. Ben helps people from all walks of life reach their true maximum potential.Ben has worked with coaches and players from the last 6 Super Bowl Champion teams and currently serves as the Performance Coach for the Big 12 Champion Kansas State football team in his 9th season (3 National Championships at North Dakota State) with Head Coach Chris Klieman. Ben served 5 years as the Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18x National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Lastly, Ben also has served at his alma mater as a Performance Coach for Michigan State University’s football and basketball programs.For the last two decades, Ben has been serving as the Peak Performance Coach for the top 1% of financial advisors globally and for Fortune 500 business executives. Ben’s clients have included: Microsoft, United States Army, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Quicken Loans, MARS Snackfoods, AstraZeneca, Northwestern Mutual, AFA Singapore, Mass Financial Group, Frontier Companies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Great West Life Canada, Boston Medical Center, Boys & Girls Club of America, New York Life as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe.Millions of people and some of the top performers in the world have been empowered by Ben through his books, educational content, coaching programs, podcast, and live events.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 41min
Brett Baird, Taking Control of Your Life and What's going on in the mortgage industry
This week on The Burn Podcast we’re sitting down with my good friend and top producer in the Denver mortgage business, Brett Baird.Brett runs the largest bilingual mortgage team in the state of Colorado and has been in the business for over 15 years. In this conversation we have can’t help but have some fun, but we get down to business talking about his Burn, his lifestyle changes and how it changed his business, and the state of the mortgage industry right now.No matter what industry or work you do, this episode has TONS of impactful nuggets that I think we can ALL learn from.Full episode with Brett Baird now live on Youtube and all podcast platforms.https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Nov 11, 2022 • 24min
Nolan Ulm, Writing YOUR Own Story
This week on the Burn Podcast we are talking with a truly UNCOMMON young man, Nolan Ulm.Nolan had a BIG goal of playing Division 1 football and had some extreme challenges to overcome to get there. In this episode we talk about how he uncovered his Burn and how it changed HIS life.This powerful episode is packed full of incredible insight for young athletes and anyone who is facing seemingly insurmountable odds on the way to their big goals.Full episode now live on all podcast platforms and Youtube.The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Nov 4, 2022 • 27min
NFL Best Moments Episode
This week on #theburnpodcast we’re brining YOU a very special episode. Over the last 4 seasons of the show we’ve had some INCREDIBLE conversations with players and coaches from within the NFL. Now that we’re halfway through the 2022 season we wanted to bring YOU some of our favorite moments from those conversations and share them in a special episode.This highlight episode is packed full of stories, lessons, and people sharing how their BURN got them TO and THROUGH some of the toughest parts of being in the league.Full episode now live on Youtube and ALL podcast platforms!https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Oct 28, 2022 • 29min
Ali Awad, The CEO Lawyer
This week on #theburnpodcast we are sitting down with the CEO Lawyer, Ali Awad! @ceolawyerAli was born and raised in a small town in Dalton, Georgia where helearned to speak Arabic at home, English at school, and Spanish with his friends.Born to Palestinian Immigrant parents, he learned at a young age what hard work and consistency really means. Before becoming an attorney, Ali had seven different companies where he went from making $10,000 a week in middle school doing online sales to running a 7 figure car audio business. By age 24, he earned his doctorate in law and masters in business, making him one of the youngest JD/MBA graduates in the entire state of Georgia.Ali now owns a multi-million dollar law firm servicing personal injury victims nationwide. One of his main strategies for client acquisition has been social media marketing. Because he provides free legal advice on Instagram (@ceolawyer) and many other social media channels, he has amassed a following of over 1.5 million followers. Engaging with followers through giveaways, polls, trivia and replying to every comment has allowed the CEOLawyer community to grow greatly in size.https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Oct 21, 2022 • 16min
Uncommon Thinking with Sean O'Brien
This week we are finally sitting down with my parter for our online coaching platform, Sean O’Brien. @uncommoncoachingWhen introduced, Sean and I became fast friends. Little did we know years later we would be partners in our Uncommon Coaching platform.Sean has a strong resume of high performance in both sports and business. A student athlete graduating from Duke University, he made a name for himself in the Healthcare industry, earning a role as a National Vice President before the age of 30.An incredibly dedicated father, husband, business partner, and leader Sean is a true force for good in this world and I am glad to have him in my corner. Individuals that are in our Uncommon LIVE coaching platform get to work with Sean on a deep level every month and this conversation shows exactly WHY his incredible level of detail and passion brings immense value to our community and organization as a whole.Full episode with Sean O’Brien is now available on Youtube and all podcast platforms.Watch here: The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Oct 14, 2022 • 24min
Crafting Team Culture with Van Malone, Kansas State Football Assistant Head Coach
This week on the burn we’re diving deep into CULTURE with my man Van Malone. Van is the current assistant head coach for the Kansas State Wildcats football team and has a long history with the game of football. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to watch this man work up close and personal at K-State this now being our 4th year working together.This man lives and breathes CULTURE. This episode is nothing short of a masterclass on how to bring teams together and have them fight for ONE cause.Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Oct 7, 2022 • 25min
Nicole Kalil, Validation is for Parking
Buy Nicole's book, Validation is for Parking: https://amzn.to/3CPDpQBFollow Nicole here https://nicolekalil.comThis week’s episode of the podcast is a LONG time coming!Nicole Kahlil and I go back over 17 years. We met at the home office for the Fortune 100 financial firm that we were both working for at the time.Nicole has developed an absolutely incredible career, life, and family since we met all those years ago.What I LOVE bout Nicole is that although a lot of our foundational beliefs are the same, many of them are actually very different.I can guarantee you that this episode will be one that many of YOU will listen to several times to truly unpack all of the gold that Nicole brings.Make sure to go get her new book Validation is for Parking- can be found anywhere books are sold. I HIGHLY recommend it.Full episode now live on Youtube and ALL podcast platforms.The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Sep 30, 2022 • 28min
Andrew Whitworth, Super Bowl Champion & Walter Payton Man of the Year
On this episode of The Burn Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Whitworth, former Super Bowl winning offensive lineman for the LA Rams. Andrew is an amazing player but even more so an OUTSTANDING leader as recognized by being named Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2021 for his excellence both on and off the field. “Big Whit” has been operating at his highest level for a VERY long time and has definitely earned his retirement status!This episode is a long time coming and I can’t WAIT for each of you to listen to this one!Full episode now on Youtube and All podcast platforms!The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.comhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Sep 23, 2022 • 26min
Amberly Lago, True Grit and Grace
Amberly Lago’s life story is packed full of extreme challenge, adversity, pain, and sacrifice… but what the ACTION she decided to take when that adversity showed up- is nothing short of remarkable.Amberly is a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and health coach. She started her speaking career when her life path was altered when she was in a motorcycle accident and almost lost her left leg.Her astounding level of resilience and hope brings unmatched energy on stage and into her work. This episode gets very REAL as Amberly takes us through her journey and how connecting to HER Burn every day makes all the difference in the world.Find her at https://www.amberlylago.comThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Sep 16, 2022 • 30min
NFL Hall of Famer and Pastor, Aeneas Williams
FACTS vs TRUTHTheres a difference between FACTS and TRUTH, Aeneas will prove that to you.NFL Hall of Fame cornerback, Aeneas Williams walked on as a Junior in college. That same coach that gave him the opportunity to play, told him that he couldn’t play in the pro’s because of his speed.The FACTS told him that.It wasn’t a hunch, it wasn’t a gut feeling, Aeneas wasn’t fast enough for his size.But the TRUTH was that Aeneas trained like an animal that following summer and not only played in the pro’s, but is in the NFL Hall of Fame.Do me a favor and listen to this episode all the way through. I don’t care if it’s on Podcast, Youtube, and it takes you several days…This man has impacted my life and been there for me in a way that I will never be able to repay him for. Full episode on Youtube as well.The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693