

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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Dec 23, 2022 • 23min
Bigger, Better, Bolder with Jen Cohen
We’re so fired up to have been able to get time with @therealjencohen for this week’s episode of #theburnpodcast as she’s been slammed with the launch of her new book Bigger, Better, Bolder (comes out Dec. 27th)Many of you might have seen our first episode with Jen back in Season 1 or you might have watched her talk at the Mental Toughness Forum!If you did, you already know Jen is PACKED full of energy and insight that makes her not just an incredible human, but a true thought leader in the purest definition.She’s been a leader in the fitness industry for a long time and her new book is PACKED full of actionable nuggets that will truly change your life if you let them.Launching on Dec. 27th make sure you go check out Bigger, Better, Bolder on Amazon and her website www.jennifercohen.comThank YOU Jen for taking the time to come on the show again and share with our audience during this crazy time of the year for YOU.Full episode on Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts.Watch here: https://youtu.be/GUWEAFfBHcgListen here: www.bennewman.net/theburnhttps://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

Dec 16, 2022 • 29min
Finding YOUR Edge w/NBA Performance Coach, Ben Kenyon
This week on the show we HAD to do something special with NBA season in full swing.Last August we had Ben Kenyon speak at our Mental toughness Forum and he UNLOADED a masterclass on performance during that event.Ben Kenyon has spent the last 10 seasons working in the NBA with the world’s best athletes, coaches and leaders. 7 seasons working as a Performance Coach with the Portland Trail Blazers and 3 seasons working as Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. So needless to say he KNOWS how to train people to perform at their very best.In this week’s episode we’ve pulled that training he gave during the Mental Toughness Forum and put it into an episode of the podcast because we truly want more people to hear his philosophies.Make sure to check it out on YouTube as he has plenty of diagrams during the show. Also available anywhere you get your podcasts.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

Dec 9, 2022 • 19min
Bet On Yourself, Antoine Bethea 14yr NFL Career, SB Champ, 3x Pro Bowler
“Too short”, “too light”, “too small”… that’s what they said about Antoine Bethea when National signing day rolled around in 2002.Not a single Division 1 or Division 2 offer.At 5’11” and 170lbs, college recruiters weren’t looking at what he DID have instead of what he didn’t…AB went to walk on at Howard University and betting on himself paid off as he grew into play in the NFL and become a Super Bowl Champion and 3x Pro Bowler.Antoine and I recently connected down at PAC and hit it off instantly. What he has done on and off the field is nothing short of remarkable.His story is truly shows the POWER the underdog holds when they bet on themselves.Full episode live on YouTube and all podcast platforms.Get Antoine's book here: https://antoinebethea.com/ab41-store/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

Dec 2, 2022 • 17min
Overcoming Uncommon Adversity
We always have an opportunity and a choice…Are we going to let the challenges and obstacles that life throws at us knock us down and keep us there?Or are we going to RISE UP through the challenge and come out on the other side TOUGHER.It’s easy to type this, but in practice I know it’s not that easy…The truth is that Uncommon people have to overcome uncommon adversity.This weeks episode of the Burn I wanted to come straight to you with something that has been heavy on my heart.Full episode now live on all podcast platforms and Youtube.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 25, 2022 • 31min
Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets Small Forward
This week on The Burn Podcast I am FIRED UP to be sharing my conversation with my guy Michael Porter Jr. @mpj from the Denver Nuggets.He has battled through some extreme adversity through his basketball career and this interview shows exactly why he continues to push forward and achieve the things he has.A man of conviction, faith, work ethic, and integrity, Curious Mike continues to chase after the best version of himself and although YOU may not play in the NBA, YOU will be able to relate to many of the things we talk about.I am so proud of YOU brother. The best is yet to come for YOU. 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 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


