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The Future of Human PerformanceKurtis Rayfield: Control What You Can ControlToday on the show we have special guest Kurtis Rayfield. Kurtis was actually the first ever coach recruited by Josh at Future and the first ever remote coach.He has an incredible track record as a Performance Coach, having coached 4 NBA MVPs and winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors. After ALL of that incredible success, he recently went back to school to get his doctorate in Physical Therapy, and is now doing a residency at Miami. On this episode he explains:Why getting out of your silo in the human performance space i...
2022-07-2753 minThe Future of Human PerformanceMiles Stevens: Starting Small to Build BigOn this episode we are joined by somebody who always lives life to the fullest, Miles Stevens. Miles is a Performance Manager at Future, and he actually started the Nutrition Team upon coming here. He has a Masters in Exercise and Nutrition Science, worked for the Yankees, has impressive background blah blah... what you NEED to know is this dude has UNLOCKED how to dominate his morning and automate his health and fitness in order to maximize his decision making and willpower throughout the day. He is here to show you how to do the same🔥That's not...
2022-07-131h 02The Future of Human PerformanceBridget Hughes: Be ResilientOn this episode we welcome in an incredible leader, Bridget Hughes. Bridget is a Performance Manager at Future, and is an innovator in that she was actually one of the first coaches to work remote. Being one of the first 10 coaches at Future, she was ultimately a case study that opened the doors of opportunity for coaches to follow.Bridget shares her keys to leadership; meeting people where they are at and speaking their language, building relationships to allow for direct honesty, and allowing space to fail, learn and be creative as there is no one path...
2022-06-2232 minThe Future of Human PerformanceAdam Harrington: Honor The MomentOn this episode, TFHP welcomes in Adam Harrington. Adam has an impressive history in pro basketball, both as a player and a coach. He played for 8 years between the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, in the G league and in a variety of countries including China, Spain, and France. He later became a shooting coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and most recently the Director of Player Development for the Brooklyn Nets. However, all of these accolades pale in comparison to how extraordinary of a human being he is. He embodies family over everything and is constantly looking...
2022-06-1552 minThe Future of Human PerformanceMatt Fleekop: The Meaning We TakeWe are joined by the one, the only, Matt Fleekop. Matt is a performance Coach at Future, who has coached some of the highest profile clients. If you follow Oliver Hudson on Instagram, you may better know him as Matty Boom Boom. You also may have seen him recently on USA Today. His face is everywhere, and for good reason, because he has really helped revolutionize the client experience at Future. Matt explains how to build self-confidence through habits, how we control the meaning we take from experiences in life, and how curiosity is the unlock to...
2022-06-0857 minThe Future of Human PerformanceEmma Lindsay: Break The MoldOn this episode we welcome in Emma Lindsay. Emma is our performance coach recruiter at Future, and her story has a lot of common threads to things you’ve heard on this show before - working relentlessly to create a role for herself, adopting the yes, and mentality, and driving the company forward. But one topic we really get into on this episode is women’s empowerment and her perspective on the topic, being a powerhouse female in a changing fitness industry.You can be bold, you can be yourself, you can be a badass, and you c...
2022-06-0152 minThe Future of Human PerformanceJason Pryor: Never Stop DancingJason Pryor is a former Olympic Fencer, current coach at Future, and an incredible human being who is using his platform to shape the next generation of athletes. A quick google search will show you all his incredible accolades in fencing; winning gold at the USA National Championships, medaling multiple times in the Pan-America games, and ultimately making the USA olympic team in 2016. This google search will also show him dancing in his competitors’ faces on the fencing strip during a bunch of high level competitions including the Rio Olympics.In this episode, Jason shares how to fo...
2022-05-251h 11The Future of Human PerformanceJon Suh: It Takes What It TakesJon Suh is a trail blazer Coach at Future; both from a client sustainability standpoint, as well as being an innovative coach in the E-sports industry, but the story starts before that. Had Jon not pioneered within his own family, the story never gets written. In the beginning, most who work with start-ups face doubts and skepticism from friends and family, Jon faced the same doubt but with strong cultural implications as well.Jon brings incredible honestly and vulnerability to the show, sharing the difficulties with pushing against the grain, receiving criticism, and trying to keep the...
2022-05-1859 minThe Future of Human PerformanceLuke Kenline: Write Your Own ScriptLuke Kenline has a Masters in Human Performance, an impressive background in Strength & Conditioning, and had a pre-determined path in front of him that was very 'good.' He risked it all to take a chance on the unknown in pursuit of 'great' and in doing so, wrote his own script. Upon coming to Future, Luke started out as a coach but built his professional capital and skillset to the point he is now Managing Central Operations to our Performance Team.In talking with Luke, willingness to learn is at the forefront; both from a skill development...
2022-05-1152 minThe Future of Human PerformanceCorrina Nickerson: Be Relentlessly Yourself“The greatest fear of modern times is we fear what other people think”Corrina Nickerson is the Performance Strategy Manager at Future, and on this episode she leverages her leadership skills, strong EQ, and sports psychology background to put on an absolute clinic on human psychology!Corrina overcame mental performance barriers early in her swimming career, and used what she learned to not only propel her athletic performance, but to jumpstart her professional career of helping others do the same. She shares strategies to show up as your authentic self every day, have a willingness to l...
2022-05-0447 minThe Future of Human PerformanceRoss Curtis: Be There Before It HappensRoss Curtis is the Learning and Development Specialist at Future, and on this episode he shares tips on not only personal and professional growth, but also how to take action in order to alleviate anxiety that we all experience.One of his superpowers is his ability to read people quickly to understand their agenda, and he shares an interesting origin story of how this came about early in life. One of the most impactful action-items Ross shares in this episode, however, is how to implement imagery and visualization in order to improve performance and ease fear when...
2022-04-2750 minThe Future of Human PerformanceCarlos Fernandez: Connecting DotsCarlos Fernandez is the Technical Recruiter at Future, and is somebody who has an incredible ability to build relationships quickly. On this episode, he shares his secrets to the interview process - for both sides of the conversation - and provides insight into communication strategies in order to “win friends and influence people” while remaining authentic to who you are and what you believe.For hundreds of coaches, many who have joined Future and many who have not, Carlos was the first point of contact. He was the voice they associated with their first impression of Future. With...
2022-04-2056 minThe Future of Human PerformanceBo Hickey: Living On The Other Side Of FearBo Hickey is the Post Onboarding Specialist at Future, and somebody who has incredible systems in place to overcome fear and stress in the workplace. Through surfing, he has been exposed to intense stressful situations since the age of 6, and has created structure to manage fear and optimize his performance as a result.Bo shares insights on everything from efficiency and sustainability, to surfing and shark attacks. He craftfully takes lessons learned from life-threatening situations and turns them into actionable steps to manage the day-to-day stressors we all experience.Throughout this episode, Bo explains how...
2022-04-131h 00The Future of Human PerformanceRedefining Your Belief SystemsThis impromptu episode emerged out of a conversation Josh and Brad had while debriefing from an earlier-released episode with Renee. This is ultimately being shared because it sparked powerful real-life stories, practical takeaways, and touched on a lot of important topics:Without going on our own ‘heroes journey’ how will we ever know what life we are actually intended to lead?We also talk about goals, and is goal setting even practical when we humans are so terrible at predicting the future or predicting what we really want in life?The topic of identity comes up, and the sepa...
2022-04-0629 minThe Future of Human PerformanceMarcus Stroud: Adversity is a PrivilegeOur guest this episode is Marcus Stroud, a former athlete turned investor and founder of TXV Ventures. He discusses the role of a venture capitalist, how he thinks about investment decisions, why he made Future his first big investment, and what's ahead in the health and fitness space. With all the injuries, setbacks and failures he sustained during his football career, they pale in comparison to the losses he took in his first year in venture capital. Not only that, he would do it all over again, because he has learned it is a blessing to have...
2022-03-3042 minThe Future of Human PerformanceAshley Hiben: Everything Is TemporaryOn this episode, Josh and Brad welcome Ashley Hiben, a Performance Manager at Future with contagious energy, optimism and perspective. Ashley is a perfect example of somebody who was a master of her craft and gave her all every day to become the top ranked fitness instructor in San Francisco. By showing up every day with positivity, building trust with her clients, and genuinely caring for others, people started taking notice and the doors of opportunity swung open for her.Ashley embodies servant leadership, and truly finds her most joy by helping others unlock their...
2022-03-2343 minThe Future of Human PerformanceKyle Gonzalez: Man On A MissionOn this episode, Josh and Brad welcome Kyle Gonzalez, Marketing Manager at Future who essentially created his own role out of nothing by building his professional capital and working relentlessly. KG is somebody who literally put the rest of his life on hold to travel across the country and take a bet on himself in the face of doubters, in pursuit of an opportunity to learn, grow and feed his insatiable curiosity. KG is certainly a man on a mission, and through his powerful words he gets you to think about your own mission in life, while...
2022-03-1644 minThe Future of Human PerformanceRenee Zernicke: Taking A Leap Into The UnknownToday on the show, Josh and Brad welcome Renee Zernicke, Head of Performance at Future, and a certified badass. She was the first ever Coach hired by Josh at Future, and took a massive risk leaving her successful strength and conditioning career in Division I college sports. Renee exemplifies what it means to be confident, bet on yourself, and outwork everybody else to pursue a greater vision of worldwide impact. She has an incredible ability to zoom-out during challenging times and focus on the big-picture, and has an immense amount of wisdom to share in this episode!
2022-03-0955 minThe Future of Human PerformanceNicodemus Christopher: Building The Best Team In The WorldOn this episode, Josh and Brad welcome Nicodemus Christopher; an elite human performance Coach who has built up an incredible resume including:10 Year Director of Athletic Performance for various prestigious universities including Cal, Tennessee, and MissouriPerformance Coach and Manager for Michael Porter Jr. (Denver Nuggets)Founder of Wellness Consulting AgencyFounding member of Crescent Health (Formerly Bioloop Sleep)Above all, he is one of the most genuine and intentional people on the planet. Nicodemus is somebody that has had an incredible impact on Josh’s career and played a key role in th...
2022-02-2542 minThe Future of Human PerformanceThe Fitness Industry Is ChangingThe fitness industry is constantly changing and evolving, but the one constant that has withheld the test of time is Coaching. Historically, only elite athletes and wealthy people have been able to outsource their health and fitness in order to have more consistency and success, but with advancement in technology, this has become an option for everybody. Welcome to the "Future of Human Performance" a podcast hosted by Bradley Baker and Joshua Bonhotal that brings you stories from the most diverse and knowledgable team of performance Coaches in the world. This is not your typical health and...
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