

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 18, 2020 • 23min
Mike Lee, Making the Shift towards Mindfulness and what it can do for YOU.
This week on The Burn Podcast we have Mike Lee @whoismikelee, Founder of Mindshift Labs and Thrive3 basketball training company.*Get one of my most popular daily activity courses for free, https://www.bennewman.net/pfdfree *Mike is making a big splash in the performance coaching arena drawing from the latest neuroscience research, basketball, and his own personal experiences.Through his experience building an international basketball brand from his college apartment, and growing it while battling anxiety and depression, Mike understands the challenges leaders face in the real world.What I love about Mike is that he didn’t hesitate to open up and share both the ups and downs that he’s been through both personally and in business.We took this episode to a deeper level and I really think YOU will LOVE our conversation.Full episode now on Youtube, IGTV, and all podcast forms.YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLRFbGGcaueQkAjNdw59-QInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight************************************ 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 11, 2020 • 39min
The Best of Season 2
Highlights from the Burn Podcast season 2!Each year we like to create a roundup episode of some of the best moments from throughout the year. Each episode is very special to me and hopefully some of these excerpts we pulled for the roundup episode will inspire YOU to go back and watch some of the episodes YOU might have missed this year.Among all the challenge and obstacles I want to thank each and every guest that took the time to sit down with me (pre-covid) or jump on Zoom to share their Burn on the show.We are ramping up for a season 3 starting in 2021, who would YOU like to see on the show?Stay safe and keep fighting one day at a time 👊🏼Guests in order:Aeneas WilliamsJon GordonMawi AsgedomNate BoyerDanny MorelEaston StickLavonte DavidChaunte LoweRebekah GregoryAntonio NevesPaul FosterBrian RobertsMatt TetraultJordan MontgomeryCuonzo MartinBrandin CooksJason Sanders and Matthew HaackRob VictorDr. Bhrett McCabeJohn RuhlinEvie FatzAustin HatchAaron GolubDylan SlatteryRory VadenArmon WattsXavier MckinneyTrevon DiggsShyheim CarterMack Wilson************************************ 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 4, 2020 • 18min
Vaughn Kohler, Rise Up to the Challenge
***Get my free daily habit training here***This week I wanted to revisit a conversation I had with @vaughnkohler back in season 1 of #TheBurnPodcast.I have found myself focusing on something Vaughn and I discussed…RISING UP TO THE CHALLENGE.I want YOU to really focus on what YOU are saying in YOUR life…Are you masking yourself with excuses?Fueling an energy sucking environment with negative self talk?I’m challenging YOU to RISE UP in YOUR life. Starting today, say YES and RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE. 👊🏼************************************ 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 27, 2020 • 11min
Why we should practice gratitude.
***Get my free daily habit training here***This being the week of thanksgiving I wanted to take a moment to say thank YOU.Thank YOU to those who keep fighting.Through the turmoil...Past the uncertainty...Beyond the obstacles...We’ve all faced an amount of challenge this year that no one really expected.And yet YOU keep pressing on.Thank YOU for the opportunity to serve and be in YOUR corner.This weeks episode of #TheBurnPodcast is all about perspective and gratitude.I hope everyone had an amazing holiday. Be safe on this Black Friday.Make sure you’re subscribed on iTunes and YouTube so you get notifications when we post new episodes.************************************ 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 20, 2020 • 22min
Jordan Montgomery, Complete Ownership.
Get my Free Daily Routine Builder: www.bennewman.net/freepfdWhen life gives us obstacles we have two choices…1. We can let those challenges provide the “reasons” for why something didn’t work or why the world was against YOU…Or2. We can step into that same problem with ownership and keep pressing on. Operating with a relentless BURN that just can’t be put out.Jordan Montgomery is an example of what it means to truly OWN that opportunity and live on FIRE🔥If YOU have been following me for quite some time, you’ll recognize that we have been working together at some capacity for many years… but in this episode of #TheBurnPodcast we really cut it loose.New episode is now live on Youtube, IGTV, and all podcast platforms.** Subscribe to my channel here for all future episodes of TheBurn: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=bennewmancompaniesIf you have comments, we would love to hear from you!Ben Newman’s clients have included:+ Microsoft+ Alabama Football+ Anheuser-Busch InBev+ Quicken Loans+ Cintas+ United States Army+ MARS Snackfoods+ Northwestern Mutual+ AFA Singapore+ Mass Financial Group+ Wells Fargo Advisors+ Great West Life Canada+ Boston Medical Center+ Boys & Girls Club of America+ St. Croix+ New York Life+ Mizzou Basketball+ The Miami Dolphins+ North Dakota State Football+ The University of Iowa+ The Minnesota Vikings+ as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe.**Learn more about hiring Ben Newman as a Performance Coach for you or your organization:https://www.bennewman.net/coaching/**Need a keynote speaker for an upcoming event? Â Check out the Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Top Keynote Speaker:https://www.bennewman.net/keynote-speaker/Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UF************************************ 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 13, 2020 • 6min
The Burn "UNSCRIPTED" with "Tiny" Gilliam
Get YOUR free Daily routine course here: https://www.bennewman.net/FreePFDSometimes you just have to keep the cameras rolling and I'm sure glad we did!If you watched the previous episode of The Burn Podcast with Matt Tetrault from last week, you might recognize this setting.Immediately after recording that episode, one of Wanzek's employee's nicknamed "Tiny", came up to me and started pouring out his passion for the company and everything that Wanzek had given him the opportunity to do.This conversation was too good to not put out as a new style of episode we are going to call. "Unscripted".Thank you Wanzek family for bringing me into such an amazing culture that produces conversations like this.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.#wanzekconstruction @tinygilliam ** Subscribe to my channel here for all future episodes of TheBurn: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=bennewmancompaniesIf you have comments, we would love to hear from you!Ben Newman’s clients have included:+ Microsoft+ Alabama Football+ Anheuser-Busch InBev+ Quicken Loans+ Cintas+ United States Army+ MARS Snackfoods+ Northwestern Mutual+ AFA Singapore+ Mass Financial Group+ Wells Fargo Advisors+ Great West Life Canada+ Boston Medical Center+ Boys & Girls Club of America+ St. Croix+ New York Life+ Mizzou Basketball+ The Miami Dolphins+ North Dakota State Football+ The University of Iowa+ The Minnesota Vikings+ as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe.**Learn more about hiring Ben Newman as a Performance Coach for you or your organization:https://www.bennewman.net/coaching/**Need a keynote speaker for an upcoming event? Â Check out the Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Top Keynote Speaker:https://www.bennewman.net/keynote-speaker/Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. Ben is also a contributor to Forbes.Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 17-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. He was recently selected by Influencive.com as************************************ 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 6, 2020 • 16min
The Truth about Leadership with Matt Tetrault, VP of Wind Construction, Wanzek Construction
“What kind of leader would I be if I didn’t welcome feedback?” - Matt TetraultThis past month I was fortunate enough to come work with the Wanzek Construction team on a few site visits.I was able to pull the Vice President of Wind Construction and Services, Matt Tetrault, away for a few moments to record an episode for #TheBurnPodcast.Matt is an fearless leader. The Wanzek team is doing some amazing things in renewable energy and Matt is one of the individuals leading that charge.Thank YOU for the opportunity to pour into such an amazing company.Full episode is now LIVE on IGTV, Youtube, and all Podcast platforms.#wanzek #wanzekconstruction**Learn more about hiring Ben Newman as a Performance Coach for you or your organization:https://www.bennewman.net/coaching/**Need a keynote speaker for an upcoming event? Â Check out the Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Top Keynote Speaker:https://www.bennewman.net/keynote-speaker/Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. Ben is also a contributor to Forbes.Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 17-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. He was recently selected by Influencive.com as one of the TOP 10 Motivators in Sports and Real Leaders Magazine selected him as one of their 2019 TOP 50 Speakers in the World.Ben is a highly sought after keynote speaker, bestselling author, and one of the top mental toughness experts in the world.Follow Ben Newman Online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bennewmancompanies/channelsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbennewman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight************************************ 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 30, 2020 • 6min
Shyheim Carter- Playing at Alabama and moving on to the NFL
Shyheim Carter, Alabama Football Alum, and recent Atlanta Falcon signee, LIVES that “empty the tank” mindset.A man dedicated to the game, his family, and leaving a legacy…Take a dive into Shyheim’s BURN this week on the #TheBurnPodcast.So proud of YOU @christmas__5 🔥🔥🔥Full episode live on IGTV, Youtube, and all podcast platforms.**Learn more about hiring Ben Newman as a Performance Coach for you or your organization:https://www.bennewman.net/coaching/**Need a keynote speaker for an upcoming event? Â Check out the Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Top Keynote Speaker:https://www.bennewman.net/keynote-speaker/Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. Ben is also a contributor to Forbes.Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 17-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. He was recently selected by Influencive.com as one of the TOP 10 Motivators in Sports and Real Leaders Magazine selected him as one of their 2019 TOP 50 Speakers in the World.Ben is a highly sought after keynote speaker, bestselling author, and one of the top mental toughness experts in the world.Follow Ben Newman Online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bennewmancompanies/channelsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbennewman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight************************************ 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 16, 2020 • 19min
"Two Coaches in a Benz" - Frequently asked questions answered by two performance coaches.
So excited to bring you this RAW conversation between @alansteinjr and I from when he visited St. Louis.Alan and I dive into some of the top questions we get asked as a performance coach and some of our philosophies on those questions.This was a ton of fun and I’m glad my man Grant was rolling in the back seat for this one.It’s a different format than our usual episodes, but man is it a good one.Full episode is live on IGTV, Youtube, and all Podcast platforms!#Theburnpodcast#offthecuffBen Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. Ben is also a contributor to Forbes.Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 17-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. He was recently selected by Influencive.com as one of the TOP 10 Motivators in Sports and Real Leaders Magazine selected him as one of their 2020 TOP 50 Speakers in the World.Ben is a highly sought after keynote speaker, bestselling author, and one of the top mental toughness experts in the world.Follow Ben Newman Online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bennewmancompanies/channelsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbennewman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight************************************ 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 9, 2020 • 19min
Brian Roberts, CEO Synergy Wealth Solutions | Developing the Leader within You
On this weeks episode of the podcast we dive into how to keep the important things important, clarifying YOUR burn, and what it means to be a true leader.I have known Brian Roberts for over 15 years now, and he inspires ME as a leader, a father, and a husband and I’m excited for you all to get your eyes and ears on this episode.Available on all podcast platforms as well as IGTV and Youtube.Thank YOU Brian for coming on the show and sharing your BURN.#TheBurnPodcast************************************ 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