Podcast
The Strength Connection
Hosted by Michael Kurkowski · EN
Exploring Strength: Body, Mind and Spirit.
The Strength Connection goes beyond the gym to uncover the lessons, stories, and wisdom that build resilience and purpose in every area of life.
Join host Michael Kurkowski as he connects with world-class coaches, athletes, and leaders to reveal what true strength really means.
36episodes
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Ep 265 Chase Tolleson: The Future of Coaching
Nov 2, 202400:55:48Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, Chase Tolleson joins me again to dive into health, wealth, entrepreneurship, and the future of coaching.Chase is one of my absolute favorite people to follow, from his content and his newsletter, with a sincere authentic message about creating Impact as a coach.In this conversation, I collected some of my favorite quotes, frameworks, and insights I learned from Chase over the last 6 months, and took a deep dive into as many as we could get through.To check out more from Chase:IG: coach_chase-tollesonhttps://chasetolleson.com/
Transcribe →Ep 264 Kathy Mauck: The Evolution of Neuro Training
Oct 22, 202400:56:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, Kathy Mauck joins me to dive deep into the evolution of Applied Neurology in the fitness, health, and business industries, and her mission to “normalize neuro.”Kathy has spent the last 15 years as a successful entrepreneur in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. After years of sharing her passion for professionals and clients to recognize and utilize the power of the human brain’s neuroplasticity for training and pain relief, she is not rocking the world of business consulting and High Performance Coaching with her expert angle on neuroscience and human performance.To check out more from Kathy, and the Next Level Neuro Mentorship programs, check out:nextlevelneuro.com and https://www.kathymauck.com/
Transcribe →Ep 263 Rob Tracz: Build Unstoppable Resilience
Oct 15, 202400:47:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 263rd episode, I connect with Rob Tracz, founder of Prime Performance Coaching.Rob has a unique system of blending physical, mental, and emotional strategies that foster resilience, clarity, and peak performance. With a focus on creating awareness and avoiding burnout, Rob's methods empower entrepreneurs to elevate their lives and businesses simultaneously.Resilience, intentional consumption, and the power of communication and networking…all in this great conversation.Check out more from Rob at:https://survivingthesidehustle.com/freecall
Transcribe →Ep 262 Craig Marker: VO2 Max, Explosive Strength, and Longevity
Oct 8, 202400:58:43Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!One of my favorite guests ever to dive deep into training and protocols is back on the show with me in this episode.Craig Marker is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health, from both the physical and the psychological side.We’ve had some incredible conversations over the years, and in this episode, Craig talks in detail about longevity and the keys to training for both lifespan and healthspan.VO2 Max, explosive strength, Misogi challenges, overcoming anxiety…all in this episode.
Transcribe →#108 - Nicole Spencer: Authentic Conversion
Oct 2, 2022Tap to summarizeIn the 108th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Coach, Mentor, and the creator of Authentic Conversion, Nicole Spencer, will talk about the secret of Nicole’s quick success, the best approach toward her business, Nicole’s training process, take on online ads, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest, Coach, Mentor, and the creator of Authentic Conversion, Nicole Spencer @nicole.authentic.conversion(1:20) Business mastermind(1:50) Meeting at CK FMS(3:00) Competitive dancing and choreography(3:20) Becoming a high school teacher(3:40) Getting into a graduate program(4:10) Getting married(4:30) Going to New York City(5:20) Introduction to personal training(5:50) Getting hired at Equinox(6:50) Evolution at Equinox(7:15) Moving to SouthEast Georgia(8:20) The idea of opening a fitness studio(9:20) The secret to Nicole’s quick success(12:15) Nicole’s best approach to her business(14:45) Should I?(16:00) Experience with working at another company(17:15) The reason behind starting her own business(18:05) Difference between working with clients vs. trainers(19:10) Reason behind shutting down online training(20:40) Nicole’s training process(21:45) “If you don't learn the business skills, you don't have the clients to help.” - Nicole Spencer @nicole.authentic.conversion(22:50) Mindset of Nicole’s average clientele(23:30) More about Nicole’s training process(26:15) Nicole’s take on online ads(27:50) “If you don't know how to convert and connect with people organically, you will not ever convert anyone from ads.” - Nicole Spencer @nicole.authentic.conversion(29:00) Gradual change in online ad conversion(30:55) “In any area of life or business, it's only 5% of people who say they want to do something extraordinary, who will actually do it.” - Nicole Spencer @nicole.authentic.conversion(32:25) Parallels between business and fitness(33:40) Mastery by Robert Greenehttps://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Robert-Greene/dp/014312417X (34:15) Consistency over creativity(35:15) Nicole’s #1 key to success(39:00) Shout out to Leila Hormoz @LeilaHormozi(39:10) Train Track vs. Highway analogy(39:55) About intuition(45:25) Where to find Nicole Spencer? @nicole.authentic.conversionFacebook: AuthenticConversion
Transcribe →#44 - Denzel Allen: My Driving Force
Feb 17, 2022Tap to summarizeIn the 44th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast Mike and our special guest Mind Movement role model, Owner of Strength Den Mill Valley California, and Poet, Denzel Allen, will talk about his new move in business, his coaching style and process, and his personal work with writing poetry.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:10) Introducing our special guest Mind Movement role model, Owner of Strength Den Mill Valley California, Denzel Allen @powerofstrenght(1:35) Denzel’s new space for Strength Den(2:25) Shout out to Chris Abbott @chrisabbott232(2:55) Denzel’s goal(3:20) Breakthrough Secret Podcast Ep #125 - Denzel Allen: Joy Of Training https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-denzel-allen-joy-of-training/id1551573443?i=1000527988457 (4:25) Denzel’s origin story(4:30) Sports: a gateway to the training(5:15) Search for a reason(5:25) Football cap(5:40) Strength testing(6:10) Getting under the bar(6:35) Starting strength training(7:15) Training with Greg Drab @advantagepersonaltraining(8:20) 15 lbs gain(9:15) Getting away from football(10:05) Reconnecting with Greg Drab(12:30) Self-studying to become a better trainer(13:30) Denzel’s driving force(15:20) “Any environment that you are putting yourself into on a regular is going to have an impact on you.” - Denzel Allen @powerofstrenght(15:45) Denzel’s old program(17:10) Shout out to StrongFirst @strongfirst(17:15) Denzel’s history with kettlebell(20:25) “You might just be one or a couple exercises away from seeing a big difference.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(20:50) Have awareness of your body!(22:25) Shout out to Alec Sulkin @alecsulkin(22:40) Original strength course in Boston(23:45) The exercise that unlocked Denzel(24:15) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert(24:15) Shout out to Huggy McNiff @huggybear_mc(24:20) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(24:30) Shout out to Tim Anderson @tim_sonofander(24:45) Rocking: easy modifiable movement(25:00) Denzel’s progress(26:15) Minboxing programhttp://www.mindboxing.com(27:00) Importance of feedback(29:50) FMS system(30:35) Strength Denhttps://www.strengthdenmv.com/ (31:00) Denzel’s coaching process(32:30) Different learning techniques(33:50) Shout out to Nick Winkleman @nickwinkelman(34:50) Failed education system(36:20) Benefits of questionnaire(37:10) “You just have to treat people as they are, not as you want to be treated” - Denzel Allen @powerofstrenght(38:10) Shout out to Kain Ramsay @kain.ramsay(39:30) Denzel’s way of learning(41:35) Denzel’s writing process(42:55) How long has Denzel been interested in writing(43:50) Poetry writing catalyst: a road trip(44:30) Denzel’s blogging and journaling(46:15) Poetry is in everything(46:25) Poetry writing vs newsletter or blog writing(47:20) Denzel’s routine(48:40) What’s journaling(49:15) The artist way book(50:30) Journaling is self-care(51:00) Meditation room in Strength Denhttps://www.strengthdenmv.com/ (51:40) Denzel’s current training(53:05) Shout out to Paul(53:55) The beauty of martial arts(55:10) Where to find Denzel Allen? @powerofstrenghthttps://www.strengthdenmv.com/
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