Goal achievement through brain-body connection - Episode 26 with Marcel Daane

01/23/19 • 33 min

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Neuroscientist, leadership coach and personal trainer, Marcel Daane, shares some great insights into how the brain and body can be more effectively integrated and in tune to achieve your goals.

Guest biography:
With over 20 years of coaching experience across business, sports, health, and cognitive performance, Marcel's integrated approach has transformed the lives of thousands of executives and has subsequently helped improve the performance of numerous multi-national organizations around the world, from a wide range of industries.

Episode content:
In this episode we discuss:

what motivated Marcel to change career and become a personal trainer
the important connection between the brain and the body as a foundational concept for leadership and performance
what is resilience and why it is key to both physical and mental performance
why outside-the-box thinking is essential for modern fitness professionals

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what motivated Marcel to change career and become a personal trainer
the important connection between the brain and the body as a foundational concept for leadership and performance
what is resilience and why it is key to both physical and mental performance
why outside-the-box thinking is essential for modern fitness professionals

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Coaching is not just another word for training! Becoming a personal fitness coach requires a change in our approach to client support and behaviour change. Leading behaviour coach and personal trainer, Bobby Cappuccio, shares the important differences and will be sure to change your perspective.

Guest biography:
Bobby is a co-founder of PTA Global, former head of training and development at David Barton gym, former director of professional development at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.), Director of Coaching at the Institute of Motion (IOM) and a content curator for PTontheNet. His vast experience in the health and fitness industry has altered his perspective on how to best support individuals to make fundamental changes to their habits and behaviours.

Episode content:
In this episode we cover:

Bobby's back story that brought him into the fitness and personal training industry
the definition of coaching
how personal training is connected to coaching
the concept of cognitive dissonance and how this can impact fitness objectives
how confirmation bias can lead to less informed choices and limit the potential for change

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Choosing a vegetarian diet is increasing in popularity, as a stark contrast to the modern, toxic, processed food society we live in. But is simply switching to plants foods the answer? Or is there more to consider with this dietary approach?

Guest biography:
Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride is a medical doctor with two postgraduate degrees: Master of Medical Sciences in Neurology and Master of Medical Sciences in Human Nutrition. Dr Natasha is a keynote speaker at many professional conferences and seminars around the world. She frequently gives talks to health practitioners, patient groups and associations.

Episode content:
In this episode, we discuss a number of principles contained within her book, Vegetarianism Explained, including:

the current prevalence of vegetarianism in society
the key differences between the digestive tracts of herbivorous animals and humans
the role of animal foods and plant foods in the human diet
concerns around processed foods, whether animal or plant-based in origin
how the natural human senses should guide our food intake
some important considerations when adopting a vegetarian diet