What’s Your Story, Coach AK - Owning your story, leading with intention, and breaking barriers
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Coach AK, a former elite athlete, leadership strategist, and entrepreneur, to discuss how to own your story, lead with intention, and break free from burnout. From his journey in professional sports to coaching top executives, athletes, and entrepreneurs, Coach AK shares powerful lessons on resilience, vulnerability, and the power of intentionality.
He also takes us inside his 72-hour Darkness Retreat, how he transformed heartbreak into personal growth, and why he believes traditional work-life balance is dead. If you’re ready to rethink success, embrace your full story, and design a life with purpose, this episode is packed with raw insights and practical takeaways.
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Key Topics Discussed:Redefining work-life balance:
Why traditional work-life balance is outdated and how to embrace work-life integration instead.Tools for assessing and improving career, relationships, well-being, and life satisfaction.Owning your story & overcoming setbacks:
How Coach AK turned heartbreak into purpose, rebuilding his life after a broken engagement right after the birth of his child.The power of vulnerability in resilience and why success isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things intentionally.Data-driven coaching for high performers:
The Green Zone vs. Red Zone method, how tracking habits can optimize performance and well-being.Why high achievers often ignore burnout symptoms until it’s too late and how to change that.The darkness retreat & finding clarity:
How 72 hours in total darkness helped him reconnect with himself and rediscover his true purpose.The importance of silence, reflection, and removing external noise to gain real clarity in life.Breaking the burnout cycle & prioritizing mental health:
Why corporate culture glorifies overwork and how to reclaim balance without sacrificing success.Actionable steps to integrate mental well-being into leadership and business.Memorable Quotes:
“Work-life balance is dead. It’s all about work-life integration and finding harmony between what matters most.” – Coach AK
“The fastest path to healing is vulnerability—owning your story and facing your truth.” – Coach AK
“Success isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing the right things intentionally.” – Coach AK-------------------------------------------
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What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan
In "What's Your Story," Father-Daughter Duo hosts Jaime Marco & Stan Brown, invite you on a captivating journey through the lives of everyday individuals. From all walks of life to those overcoming adversity, each episode offers a rich tapestry of human experience.
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Empathy and Connection: Experience the profound connections that emerge from storytelling, as listeners empathize with the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of each guest, fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience.
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