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Sports Will Save Us AllSports Will Save Us AllSmashing Records | Jeff SeckendorfIn 2023, elite cyclist Jeff Seckendorf came on the show to share his quest to break the national velodrome hour record in the 70-74 age group. His goal was set, his training dialed, his eye was on the prize. But as so often happens in sports, and in life, deep into training he came to a staggering realization that lead to a massive pivot that you have to hear to believe. If you’re interested in learning more about Jeff’s original goal, listen to his first visit to the show in an episode that was re-released on Augu...2025-08-1247 minSports Will Save Us AllSports Will Save Us AllThe Massive Quest to Break the Velodrome Hour Record | Jeff SeckendorfToday's episode originally dropped in December of 2023 and we are releasing it again now for a very exciting reason. When Jeff Seckendorf and Sasha orignally spoke, he was training for an attempt at breaking the national velodrome hour record in the 70-74 age group. At the time, Jeff promised to come back after his attempt to share how it went, and he did! We will release our follow-up episode with Jeff tomorrow, but wanted to give you the chance to revisit the original episode before Jeff's triumphant return to the show tomorrow. Enjoy!  Jeff Seckendorf doesn’t see...2025-08-1141 minSoCal VoicesSoCal VoicesHow to Age with Power & PurposeSan Diegan Jeff Seckendorf defies expectations in the most inspiring ways. At age 70, he’s a competitive cyclist and a dedicated scuba coach, proving that age is not a limit, but a frontier.In a culture obsessed with youth, he’s charting a different course, one rooted in strength, resilience, and deep connection to body and breath. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Sekendorf talks about breaking stereotypes around aging, the mindset that fuels endurance, and what it means to find power because of your age, not in spite of it.This conversation migh...2025-08-0727 minThrough the FireThrough the FireThrough the Fire #54 - Coach and Bike Racer, Jeff SeckendorfJeff Seckendorf has a deep passion for education and training. In each iteration of his career, Jeff has always been driven by an element of training: in the film industry where he spent many years teaching workshops and developing a mentoring program for emerging film directors; in scuba, where he created the industry’s first scuba coaching program and first online education program; with the Training Cycle, where he trains the trainers; and on the bike, where he coaches athletes and introduce cyclists to riding and racing on the velodrome.During these years, Jeff has created online, bl...2025-07-3154 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Podcast #27 – Working with Older Athletes with Coach Tracey JacobsThis episode was originally recorded for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego Microcast series.When we conceived the topic for this microcast the idea was to talk about the differences for a coach working wth older athletes and younger athletes, or older people with Parkinson's who have to exercise and younger people, with or without Parkinson's, who want to exercise. However, as the conversation developed, the apparent differences became less and less obvious. Join Coach Tracey Jacobs, a cyclist having won world and national championships, and Jeff Seckendorf, age 70, coach and world record...2025-07-0125 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #102 – Working with Older Athletes with Coach Tracey JacobsWhen we conceived the topic for this microcast the idea was to talk about the differences for a coach working wth older athletes and younger athletes, or older people with Parkinson's who have to exercise and younger people, with or without Parkinson's, who want to exercise. However, as the conversation developed, the apparent differences became less and less obvious. Join Coach Tracey Jacobs, a cyclist having won world and national championships, and Jeff Seckendorf, age 70, coach and world record holder on the bike and Director of Operations at the Parkinson's Association of San Diego, as th...2025-06-3025 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Podcast #26 – UTD's History and MeAfter 17 years at the helm of Unified Team Diving I have passed the management of the company on to Director of Development Jay Gardner and Training Director Ben Bos. In this carcast I take a few minutes to look back at some of the history of UTD and how it impacted my life and, hopefully in a really good way, the lives of lots of scuba divers and scuba instructors.2025-05-1644 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #101 – Our New Website Quick Link PagesWe hear occasionally that our website is so full of useful and important information about Parkinson's and each person's journey with Parkinson's that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Where to start? Where to look? What do I need today to help me?To help ease that information-overload, we just created a series of "Quick Link" pages, basically landing pages to streamline your entry into the website. The first three are online now: Newly diagnosed, young onset, and care partners.In this short microcast, Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf gives you a bit more information about...2025-05-1305 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #25 – The Bigger the Blob the Better the JobThe electrical engineers creed about soldering: "The bigger the blob, the better the job."The rock climbers creed about rope: "If you don't know the knot, tie a lot."These two sayings, unfortunately, summarize much of the recreational scuba training that is currently happening. Without an understanding of "why," instructors are showing students how to do skills and expecting them to fully learn those skills. That, however, is impossible.In this short carcast, Jeff looks at the concept of proper education and its most vital cousin: retention.For more information and...2025-05-0423 minThe Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens VoigtThe Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens VoigtMailbag: Why was Jens mocked by children and more questions....Producer Mark digs into your questions and gets the expert insight of Jens Voigt and Bobby Julich. What was their toughest day on the bike? Do cyclists get sunburnt? And how did their wives cope when they retired? All this and more on the latest mailbag episode! To get your questions in next time - send them to OddTandem@Shockedgiraffe.com or any of our Odd Tandem social media pages. Special thanks to our Patreon members:ScottSteven Kimbrough2025-04-2329 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #24 – Comparing Yourself to OthersDo you feel like you are good enough? That is the core of this episode. In diving, and in sports, we are constantly comparing ourselves to others and that can be a huge impediment to any successful outcome in a class or training program. The most important thing in any training situation, or in a competition, is simple: you do you.As usual, I tie diving to cycling. Regardless of whether these stories are about you, let us know if you need some guidance, some coaching, or some mentoring as you move though your career as the...2025-04-2222 minUnwrittenUnwrittenReinventing Life at 60: From Filmmaker to Endurance Athlete - Jeff Seckendorf - #99Jeff Seckendorf’s journey is anything but ordinary. From a thriving career as a Director of Photography to creating a groundbreaking scuba diving training agency, Jeff has redefined success through discipline, purpose, and resilience. In this episode, he shares how he embraced endurance athletics in his 60s, the lessons he learned from failure, and why small wins matter more than big goals. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start over—this conversation might change your mind.⏳ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Jeff Seckendorf01:53 Transition from Film to Scuba Diving03:00 The Kamano Kodo Pilgr...2025-03-241h 01Jeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #23 – The Big Scuba LieHow many dives do you have? I believe the answer to this question is the biggest lie in scuba diving. As instructors, we are trained to take this answer with a grain of salt. In this short carcast, Jeff takes a look at logging dives, logging flight hours, and some ideas about how to best log your dives.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #103.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.2025-03-1824 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #98 – 200km Cycling Challenge with Jeff Seckendorf and Sherrie Gould, NPJune 11, 2025. Mark your calendars. PASD's Director of Operations, Jeff Seckendorf, will attempt to break four world cycling records to support the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. In this episode Jeff switched roles from interviewer to interviewee as Sherrie Gould, NP asked Jeff about the ride, the bike, the velodrome, and what it's like to do an massively difficult event like this, but with purpose. This ride is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. Please donate a fixed amount or pledge an amount per kilometer. Here's the link:https://parkinsonsassociation.org/200km-challenge/2025-03-0211 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #22 – How Do You Stay MotivatedDo you feel like you are in a rut with your diving? Doing the same dives over and over? How do you stay motivated year after year? These are the question we look at today in another of Jeff's soon-to-be-famous UTD Carcast episodes.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #102.2025-02-0413 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #21 – Setbacks and More SetbacksThings don't always go quite as planned. Sometime the planning turns into a setback. What is the best way to deal with that? Take "no" for encouragement and take a setback for opportunity.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #98.2025-01-2924 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #20 – Managing Your Students' BrillianceWho is brilliant? You? Or your students? Or both? What happens when you face an instructor or a coach who is more focused on their own brilliance than yours.In this short carcast I take a look at a scenario where the brilliance got confused. Have a listen, let me know what you think.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.2025-01-2220 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #97- Jeff Seckendorf on MindfulnessIn this slightly longer episode, I was invited to speak to the North County Parkinson's Support Group in Oceanside, CA on the topic of mindfulness. In this half hour we look at rest and recovery for the body and for the mind, the difference between meditation and meditative, and we do a short, three minute guided meditation (if you are listening to this while driving, please do not close your eyes and meditate while hurtling down the freeway).Thoughts or comments, please contact us by clicking here. https://parkinsonsassociation.org/contact-pasd/Jeff Seckendorf2025-01-1130 minThe Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens VoigtThe Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt2025 Season: Bobby and Jens Preview the 2025 cycling seasonWill Remco close the gap to Jonas and Tadej? Will SD Worx maintain their control of the women's peloton? What did Bobby and Jens actually do in their preseason? All these questions and more answered in our first ever season preview!Special thanks to our Patreon membersScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy NessMichael Terblanche2025-01-1049 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #19 – Following Some Else's DreamsFollowing someone else's dreams. This is something every scuba instructor has faced. A student brings a partner, who does not want to be there, into a class, usually Open Water. As instructors, we get to see this play out, sometimes in terror, sometimes in joy. What do you do when someone drags someone into your class? What is it like to successfully follow someone's dream? What is it like  to not want any part of someone's dream. In this short podcast I tell a few stories, some about me, some about my students, and look carefully at following your o...2025-01-0825 minThe Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens VoigtThe Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens VoigtBojensies 2024: Reviewing the 2024 SeasonBobby and Jens sit down for their annual review of the year, hand out the gongs and get ready for 2025 by rewarding the biggest names ahead of the new season. Special thanks to everyone who subscribed, listened and shared our podcast in 2024. In particular a big thanks to our fantastic Pateron members: ScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy...2024-12-2737 minUnwrittenUnwrittenFrom Filmmaker to Endurance Athlete in his 60s | Jeff Seckendorf | #99Jeff Seckendorf, an athlete and former Director of Photography who transitioned from a flourishing career in filmmaking to pioneering a unique scuba diving training agency. Jeff's insights on discipline, failure, and living with purpose provide value for anyone seeking more in their life. more of Jeff here: https://instituteofpurpose.org/00:00 Introduction to Jeff Seckendorf01:53 Jeff's Transition from Film to Scuba Diving03:00 The Kamano Kodo Pilgrimage04:59 The Importance of Discovery and Education20:00 Living with Purpose and Avoiding Multitasking33:19 The Importance of Structure and Routine34:14 Embracing Failure and Pivoting36:44 Finding S...2024-12-261h 05Secrets Of SuccessSecrets Of SuccessSay YES, and Figure It OutIn today’s episode I’m talking with Jeff SeckendorfJeff teaches teaches and trains emerging film directors and has spent two decades as master Diving Instructor at the Maine Media Workshops and eight years as the owner of One On One Film Training. Jeff is also a Certificated Flight Instructor and he’s spent many years teaching and competing in aerobatics. But that’s not all, he’s also a world record holder in Cycling and he’s currently in training to attempt an international record sometime in 2025 when he’ll be racing as a 70-year-old mast...2024-12-141h 24Jeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #18 – Free Has No ValueOne of the great things about me and Unified Team Diving is that I get to set the company culture around money, finances, student fees, all of it. I feel very strongly that financial transparency is critical to the health of any business. I also believe "free" does not serve anyone – us or you. Basically, I believe free has no value. In this short carcast I expand on my vision around UTD and money.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #88.2024-12-0426 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #95 – Upcoming at PASDIn this short microcast PASD's Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf takes a look at some of the upcoming programs from the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. Listen and hear Jeff talk about our Mentor Program, or new education program for mental health professionals, our newly update free mobility device program, Empowerment Day, and much more.For more information on these programs and much more, check out the website: https://parkinsonsassociation.org/2024-11-1210 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #17 – If You Can't Teach Teaching Then Teach the ThingThere is much to unpack around how we run out instructor development program, how we train our instructor trainers, and how all that benefits the Unified Team Diving students and coaching clients.Back in the car, Jeff takes a look at the mechanics of teaching teaching – education as a change in behavior, that change being worthless without retention, how we use levels of learning, and how we create common ground with our students. Grateful to Socrates for allowing us to take his principles and maneuver them into our program to teach scuba instructors how to properly teach sc...2024-11-0631 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #16 – We Are Not for EveryoneIn any business one of the most important things is knowing who your clients are. And equally important is to know who your clients are not. In this carcast, I take an honest look at who we are for and who we are not for. It's a complex discussion about a very simple concept.Are we for you?For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #84.2024-10-3041 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #15 – Fulfilling Unfulfilled DreamsIn the late 1970's or early 1980's I had an opportunity to take on something that looked really cool to me but my situation at the time blocked it. I've kept that dream alive until this past weekend when I fulfilled an unfulfilled dream. What are your unfulfilled dreams? What are you missed opportunities – in scuba or in life? Do you have the chance to close the loop now? In this short episode I look at how I completed something I started almost 50 years ago. No regrets, just fun. For more information and to contact Jeff, click her...2024-10-2320 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #14 – Managing the Frustration of SetbacksSetback happen. This is true for everything we are learning, particularly when moving to a higher level in any field. In scuba training, in Unified Team Diving, we have a thing called the "ebay dive." This is when you come out of the water after such a frustrating dive that you want to put all your gear on ebay, sell it, and take up another sport.How we deal with the frustration of setbacks in scuba also informs how we deal with setbacks in life. In this short carcast, Jeff takes a look at the frustrations surrounding...2024-10-0927 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #13 – Choosing a CoachThis short podcast is all about choosing a coach, staying with a coach, leaving a coach, and much more. But most importantly, how to apply what you learn in the UTD Scuba Coaching Program to not only diving, but to the rest of your life.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #61.2024-10-0224 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #12 – Compliance and ConsistencyConsistency and compliance. Or is it compliance and consistency? Either way, these are the two hallmarks of a great client relationship with their coach and coaching program.In this carcast, Jeff takes a look at how consistency and compliance inform the best possible training for scuba divers. If you are just chasing a certification card, the UTD Coaching Program may not be for you. But if your goals and desires are to become the best scuba diver you can possibly be, then have a listen and give us call.For more information and to contact...2024-09-2129 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #11 – Quitting Part 2 - It's Okay to QuitThis is a short addendum to my previous carcast on quitting. In this quick episode I add a little info, this time about when it's okay to quit. There is a time and place for everything and sometimes the best thing is to "know when to fold 'em."For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #77.2024-09-1114 minMaking MeaningMaking MeaningYour Dream is Worth it! Season 2 Wrap Up with Host, Reese BrownJoin host Reese Brown as she takes a look back on Season 2 and updates you on her current meaning making status. To learn more and help Palestinian families in need, check out Operation Olive Branch here: https://linktr.ee/opolivebranchI made an oversight during this episode and forgot to recap the wonderful conversation I had the privilege of having with Jeff Seckendorf, Founder of Unified Team Diving. Jeff and I discussed the importance of servant leadership and how, as people who see ourselves as “helpers,” must remove hierarchy or self indu...2024-06-0450 minThe Personal Transformation Podcast with Dan StoreyThe Personal Transformation Podcast with Dan Storey#16: Pushing Limits, Finding Purpose: A Masters Athlete Chasing A World Record - w/ Jeff SeckendorfIn this episode of the Personal Transformation Podcast, host Dan Storey interviews Jeff Seckendorf, a cyclist who has taken on the challenge to beat the world record one-hour cycling challenge for Masters athletes. Together, they delve into Jeff's mindset and the psychology behind such a massive transformation. Jeff shares his journey, from initially considering the hour record as a personal goal to embarking on a five-year journey to prepare for the challenge. The discussion explores the challenges of balancing life commitments while pursuing ambitious athletic goals. Jeff emphasizes the importance of compartmentalization and managing various...2024-04-2938 minMaking MeaningMaking MeaningService Without Judgment with Jeff Seckendorf, Founder of Unified Team DivingJoin host Reese Brown as she sits down with Jeff Seckendorf, Founder of UTD, Unified Team Diving, champion indoor cyclist, author, and speaker. A huge thank you to Jeff for his time during this conversation! You can find Jeff here, https://www.jeffreyseckendorf.com/about-jeff/, his work with The Institute of Purpose here, https://instituteofpurpose.org/speakers/, and Unified Team Diving here, https://utdscubadiving.com/. For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com and follow up @thecoherecollective on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn. You can follow Reese on Instagram...2024-04-0956 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #93 – Jeff's Carcast on the Japan TrekAs we get closer to the Victory Over Parkinson's Komano Kodo trek in Japan, Parkinson's Association of San Diego's Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf takes a look back on the prior five treks and a look forward to the upcoming Japan trek. Jeff gives us a first hand look at what it takes to complete one of these trips while living with Parkinson's...ordinary people doing extraordinary things, pushing themselves past their limits and proving that Parkinson's does not have to be limiting.For more information on the trek and to donate on behalf of a...2024-02-2808 minBehind the DreamersBehind the DreamersTrailblazing Approach to Scuba Education and the Quest for ExcellenceSend us a textJoin us on a captivating journey with Jeff Seckendorf, a master athlete and innovator in scuba diving education, as we discuss his unique approach to transforming the way we think about underwater exploration. Dive into a rigorous training philosophy that mirrors Jeff's discipline as a master cyclist as he elucidates the power of process over certification, shedding light on how dedication to the craft can surpass the allure of mere outcomes. This episode promises to reveal the methodology behind Jeff's company, Unified Team Diving, and his anticipation for setting a new world record...2024-02-0842 minThe Everyday Healthy HumanThe Everyday Healthy HumanJeff Seckendorf | Exploring the Depths: Unveiling the World of Scuba and Cycling MasteryJoin Jen Rulon in this insightful episode of the Everyday Healthy Human Podcast as she sits down with Jeff Seckendorf, a multifaceted individual with a background in filmmaking, scuba diving instruction, and cycling. Jeff takes us on his fascinating journey, transitioning from the film industry to founding UTD Scuba Diving, a distinctive scuba certification agency. Delving into the intricacies of scuba diving as a technical sport, he underscores the significance of deliberate training, emphasizing safety and ecological awareness to shape proficient divers. Discover the parallels between scuba diving and life as Jeff unravels the philosophy behind slow...2024-01-1530 minForward From 50 showForward From 50 showIn Episode 043, Jeff Seckendorf describes his goal to set a bicycling endurance record in his 70sWhat I admire most about Jeff’s story is that he is still setting goals in his 70s that motivate him to do something daily to reach that goal. Today, Jeff wants to help people identify and pursue their purpose, regardless of their age. So, he helped form the Institute of Purpose to show people how their lives can have purpose and meaning by simply focusing on ways to help others.2024-01-0345 minChasing The InsightsChasing The InsightsJeff Seckendorf on bringing coaching to learningIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to trainer extraordinaire Jeff Seckendorf. Jeff talks to us about bringing coaching to learning. Jeff began his career as a photographer and filmmaker, first as a stills photographer for UPI and other national publications, then as a director/cameraman producing, directing, and/or photographing over 1000 TV commercials, dozens of music videos, movies, and documentaries. One recent project documents a team of Parkinson’s patients on a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. Jeff has won numerous awards for his cinematography, including Sundance Film Festival and Independent Sp...2023-12-2336 minSports Will Save Us AllSports Will Save Us AllThe Massive Quest To Break The Velodrome Hour Record | Jeff SeckendorfJeff Seckendorf doesn’t seem to have met a lot of sports where he didn’t excel. His experiences range from land (ice climbing) to sea (scuba diving) to air (aerobatic flying) and have culminated in his current passion,  the velodrome, where he rides his fixed gear, brake-less bike really, really fast. Jeff currently holds the hour record at the San Diego Velodrome and is now training for an attempt at breaking the national hour record in the 70-74 age group in 2025. In this episode he explains the appeal of this brutal race, how he stays motivated day in and d...2023-12-0541 minYTP EntertainmentYTP EntertainmentYTP Entertainment with Jeff SeckendorfEffective communication in this interview. Everyone can learn something from this interview. Check it out!2023-11-271h 00Long Shot Leaders with Michael SteinLong Shot Leaders with Michael SteinPedals, Pixels, and Life's Lens: Journey Through Passion, Perseverance, and Professional Evolution is an inspiring narrative that delves into the multifaceted odyssey, Jeff Seckendorf.Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long adventurer, filmmaker, and educator with extensive experience in various fields. He's a flight and scuba instructor, having mentored numerous aspiring film directors and conducted numerous film workshops. Jeff founded Unified Team Diving, where he authored multiple training materials and played a key role in developing certification programs. His career transitioned from stills photography to cinematography, working on diverse projects like video games and award-winning films. He spent two decades as an instructor at prestigious film institutions, later founding One On One Film Training for emerging directors and cinematographers. Jeff also managed the...2023-11-2230 minLate Starters ClubLate Starters Club162: Its Never To Late Too Break Records with Jeff SeckendorfMy guest today is a little bit crazy. Jeff Seckendorf is attempting to break the hour record on a track cycling at age 70. He’s training right now and didn’t start seriously competing until his late fifties. Join me as we talk about how (and why)  Jeff is attempting to set this record and where his passion project, The Institute of Purpose comes into play. Jeff Seckendorf is a master athlete, small business owner, and the driving force at the Institute of Purpose. Join us as we talk about: [00:00] Welcome Jeff Seckendorf 2023-11-1326 minYour Health Moment with Dr. FitnessYour Health Moment with Dr. FitnessMaximizing Your Potential: The Impact of Coaching and Fitness with Jeff SeckendorfIn this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness talks to Jeff Seckendorf, a national-class athlete and world record holder in cycling. Listen in as they discuss the value of coaching and being coachable, as well as Jeff's transition from cycling coaching to scuba diving coaching. And stay tuned to hear Jeff emphasize the importance of finding a coach or trainer to help you improve your health and fitness, why you should explore new activities like scuba diving to inspire fitness and motivation and as he explains the benefits of working with someone who can guide you and prevent injuries. Jeff...2023-11-0926 minYour Health Moment With Dr. FitnessYour Health Moment With Dr. FitnessMaximizing Your Potential: The Impact of Coaching and Fitness with Jeff SeckendorfIn this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness talks to Jeff Seckendorf, a national-class athlete and world record holder in cycling. Listen in as they discuss the value of coaching and being coachable, as well as Jeff's transition from cycling coaching to scuba diving coaching. And stay tuned to hear Jeff emphasize the importance of finding a coach or trainer to help you improve your health and fitness, why you should explore new activities like scuba diving to inspire fitness and motivation and as he explains the benefits of working with someone who can guide you and prevent injuries. ...2023-11-0926 minTony WinyardTony WinyardJeff Seckendorf What if I told you that your choices have the power to transform not just your personal experiences, but also your professional endeavours, relationships, and even hobbies? The key lies in living proactively and harnessing the potential of each decision we make. Today, we dive deep into the journey of mastery with Jeff Seckendorf, an accomplished adventurer, athlete, and coach, as we uncover the transformative power of commitment, purpose, and coaching in various aspects of life. Action Steps and Call to Action:Discovering the art of living proactively starts with embracing opportunities, even if they...2023-10-1400 minPat Moriarty ShowPat Moriarty ShowPodcast #9 Jeff Seckendorf Joins the Show!In this episode I have my first ever guest on the show, Jeff Seckendorf. Jeff is training to break a 1-hour cycling record and had a lot of cool things to say about training and about life. Go check out Jeff's work at the following links: https://instituteofpurpose.org/ https://www.instagram.com/jeff_seckendorf/2023-10-1326 minJoey Pinz Discipline ConversationsJoey Pinz Discipline Conversations#267 Jeff Seckendorf: Redefining Success & Purpose with Jeff Seckendorf 🌟🎙️Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode of Joey Pinz Disciple Conversations, we're joined by the multi-faceted Jeff Seckendorf. Jeff gives us a deep dive into the importance of life purpose and redefining success beyond financial gain. 🤑➡️❤️ 🔥 Top 3 Highlights: 1️⃣ Discover Your Purpose: Jeff introduces the 'Institute of Purpose', where individuals share their life purposes through engaging videos. 🎥 2️⃣ Life Satisfaction Over Wealth: Jeff emphasizes how the true measure of success isn't necessarily your bank account but the contentment you feel in your daily life. 🏦❌😊✅ 3️⃣ Keep It Simple: As we age, simpli...2023-10-0455 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #10 – When It's Time to Quit"Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away,  know when to run." Great words to live by. In this carcast, actually recorded as a "hikecast" during this year's solar eclipse, Jeff looks at some of the mental and physical elements of quitting – quitting a class, quitting a training path, quitting anything. But, more importantly, how to avoid some of the traps of quitting and what you can learn from teetering on the edge of "quit or succeed."For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.2023-09-0725 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #9 – The Goal of GoalsDo you have goals?  In scuba diving? Sports? Work? In this episode Jeff takes a look at goals and goal setting and the process of training to reach those goals. If the point of the goal is just to get there, you run the risk of missing the most amazing parts of life. Listen to the episode, set some goals, and have some fun.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #43.2023-09-0234 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #8 – How the Institute of Purpose StartedSpeaking to the North County Parkinson's Support Group in Rancho Bernardo, CA, Jeff takes us on a journey of how the Institute of Purpose came to be, what its current goals are, and how the Institute of Purpose can help us all live strong, powerful lives.https://instituteofpurpose.org/For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.2023-08-0728 minBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourJeff Seckendorf UTD-A New Paradigm in Scuba TrainingJeff Seckendorf UTD Scuba Coaching – A New Training Paradigm Interact at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Message Board Biography Jeff learned to dive in 1990 in preparation for assisting with a series of underwater filmmaking workshops in the Caribbean. He went on to dive extensively in the warm waters around the Virgin Islands and the [very] cold waters of upstate New York lakes. In 2008, after a long career in the film industry, Jeff co-founded Unified Team Diving, a global Scuba training and certification agency and Scuba equipment manufacturer. In 2020 Je...2023-08-0430 minBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourJeff Seckendorf UTD-A New Paradigm in Scuba TrainingJeff Seckendorf UTD Scuba Coaching – A New Training Paradigm Interact at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Message Board Biography Jeff learned to dive in 1990 in preparation for assisting with a series of underwater filmmaking workshops in the Caribbean. He went on to dive extensively in the warm waters around the Virgin Islands and the [very] cold waters of upstate New York lakes. In 2008, after a long career in the film industry, Jeff co-founded Unified Team Diving, a global Scuba training and certification agency and Scuba equipment manufacturer. In 2020 Jeff purchased UTD, renamed it...2023-08-0430 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #7 – Jeff is a Guest on Bill Holt's Podcast on the Inception of the Institute of PurposeJeff is a guest on Bill Holt's "BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour" talking about the inception and early iterations of The Institute of Purpose.Bill's Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsalesFor more information and to contact Jeff, click here.2023-08-0430 minBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourWho's Next in Studio x 3Grandpa Bill welcomes multiple guests in tomorrow's shows, 8/3/23 preludes of 3 in a row tapings in studio. Leave all Inquiries , Comments,Messages at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Podcast Message Board This is the outline for Guest# 1.) Cathy Perez- Health Coach and 159th Worldwide Certified Konmari Organizing Consultant Cathy Perez is a Certified Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor (200YTT) and the 159th Worldwide Certified Konmari Organizing Consultant. She helps women create a healthy relationship with anxiety/stress. 2023-08-0325 minBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourBH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourWho's Next in Studio x 3Grandpa Bill welcomes multiple guests in tomorrow's shows, 8/3/23 preludes of 3 in a row tapings in studio. Leave all Inquiries , Comments,Messages at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Podcast Message Board This is the outline for Guest# 1.) Cathy Perez- Health Coach and 159th Worldwide Certified Konmari Organizing Consultant Cathy Perez is a Certified Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor (200YTT) and the 159th Worldwide Certified Konmari Organizing Consultant. She helps women create a healthy relationship with anxiety/stress. Desired CTA Send Audience...2023-08-0325 minThe Derek Duvall ShowThe Derek Duvall ShowEpisode 174: Jeff Seckendorf - World Record Cyclist, Scuba InstructorOn this episode, Derek sits with Jeff Seckendorf, a world record cyclist and scuba instructor.  Jeff will be talking about what drives him on the bike, his years working in the film industry, his career as a scuba instructor and so much more.  Also, former guest Michelle Fabre joins the show to discuss her latest single, "I'm All That I Need".Website: https://www.jeffreyseckendorf.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.seckendorfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_seckendorf/Michelle FabreWebsite: https://www.michellefabre.com/Instagram: https://www.in...2023-07-2756 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #6 – Jeff Speaking on Purpose as a Guest on the 12/30 PodcastThis week I had the honor to join Mike Solitro on an episode of his 12/30 Podcast, a podcast where guests have 30 minutes to answer 12 questions. Mike is a great interviewer and in this episode we spoke about Jeff's pursuit of the hour record on the bike and what it's like to encourage everyone to try something that might, initially, seem a bit out of reach.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.Listen to the episode on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TJqOHDbvhjR2mlv4pqzby?si=fbb8eec8a78247e6&nd2023-07-2031 minYour 12|30Your 12|30Episode 158: Jeff Seckendorf of The Institute Of PurposeWe welcome Jeff to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes Jeff began his career as a photographer and filmmaker, first as a stills photographer for UPI and other national publications, then as a director/cameraman producing, directing, and/or photographing over 1000 TV commercials, dozens of music videos, movies, and documentaries. One recent project documents a team of Parkinson’s patients on a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. Jeff has won numerous awards for his cinematography, including Sundance Film Festival and Independent Spirit Award nominations for best cinematography. In 2008 Jeff eased out of the...2023-07-1931 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #81 – World Parkinson's Congress Day 0 – Setup with Lisa EvansThe 6th tri-annual World Parkinson's Congress opened yesterday in Barcelona, Spain. Executive Director Chris Buscher, board member Lisa Evans, and Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf are all at the WPC for different reasons. In this short, first episode from Spain, Jeff talks with Lisa about some of the chaos associated with getting the Mentor Program booth set up.Check out the Parkinson's Association Mentor Program by clicking here.https://mentors.parkinsonsassociation.org/2023-07-0503 minBecoming Bridge BuildersBecoming Bridge BuildersUnlocking Your Hidden Potential: Jeff Seckendorf's Unique Approach to Scuba Training and CoachingSend us a Text Message.Discover the secrets behind a truly unique scuba training and certification agency as we chat with Jeff Seckendorf, the man behind U-T-D Scuba Diving LLC. With his incredible journey through the film industry, aerobatics, and scuba diving, Jeff's path to success is anything but ordinary. From high school photography to living next door to legendary Leonard Cohen, Jeff shares the people who influenced and inspired him throughout his life.Jeff's background as an endurance athlete and coach has given him the tools to develop a scuba training program that blends...2023-06-0836 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #5 – How to Get Really, Really Good at SomethingYour "Path to Mastery" is a buzzword (or buzz-phrase) that's been around forever but, what does it really mean and how can you take your path to becoming great at one thing and apply it to becoming great at something else (like scuba)?In this carcast, recorded on an endless, rainy drive from San Diego to Las Vegas, I explore the path to becoming good at something, then I define a structured way to use what you know to get really good at something else.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.2023-05-1532 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #4 – Jeff is a Guest on the Living to 100 Club PodcastJeff Seckendorf shares his experience about discovering a new sense of purpose, and how this contributes to our longevity, health, and happiness. This is seen through the lens as an hour record holder in his age group at the San Diego Velodrome and at the World 6-hour Time Trial Championships. Our guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast is Jeff Seckendorf. At age 70, in about two years, Jeff will attempt to break a U.S. or international cycling hour record. Our guest shares with us his process-oriented training program, incorporating both mental and physical dimensions in his...2023-05-1441 minLiving to 100 ClubLiving to 100 ClubFinding Your Purpose after a Major Life ChangeOur guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast is Jeff Seckendorf. At age 70, in about two years, Jeff will attempt to break a U.S. or international cycling hour record. Our guest shares with us his process-oriented training program, incorporating both mental and physical dimensions in his cycling competition. In addition, this conversation takes a close look at finding our sense of purpose, especially after a life change like retirement, separation or divorce, or other major event. We discuss the process of discovering a new purpose, especially through sports, and how finding your purpose contributes to longevity, health, and happiness...2023-05-1141 minGet It Done EntrepreneursGet It Done Entrepreneurs63 - Adding "Purpose" To Your Business with UTD Scuba Diving, LLC's, Jeff SeckendorfJeff Seckendorf is the founder of UTD Scuba Diving, LLC.Jeff learned to dive in 1990 in preparation for assisting with a series of underwater filmmaking workshops in the Caribbean. He went on to dive extensively in the warm waters around the Virgin Islands and the [very] cold waters of upstate New York lakes. After a long career in the film industry, Jeff co-founded Unified Team Diving, a global Scuba training and certification agency and Scuba equipment manufacturer.To learn more about Jeff Seckendorf’s work, visit https://utdscubadiving.com/.If...2023-05-0533 minThe BiG Scuba PodcastThe BiG Scuba PodcastEpisode 143 Unified Team Diving Scuba Coaching Gemma and Ian chat to Jeff Seckendorf.   Jeff is the Co-Founder and Current CEO/Owner of Unified Team Diving.  The UTD tagline is  "Great scuba training does not have to be focused on the outcome. It can be about the process."  A great scuba training program should include so much more than what can be covered in a simple certification course. In the UTD Scuba Coaching program you work with a coach who delivers a new set of "workouts" every week. These can be in-water exercises, academic classes and homework, equipment management, and much more. You have as mu...2023-03-061h 39Parkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #50 - We're on Our Way to Italy – Sherrie and Marilyn at the AirportAfter four years of planning and three years of cancellations we are finally on our way to Italy and the Dolomite Mountains. In this short episode your podcast host Jeff Seckendorf, Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould, and trekker Marilyn McCrary are close to boarding an airplane for Italy.  Listen in as we are now just a few hours from joining the rest of the team in Cortina for this amazing adventure.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so, if you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link b...2022-09-0802 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #3 – The Aging Scuba DiverAging up. It's inevitable. But that does not have to stop us from diving. If you are working your way up to what we're calling Gen O/W, or Generation Older/Wiser, or you're diving with parents or grandparents or friends who have joined Gen O/W, then this episode is for you. Jeff (who is now officially Gen O/W) and Ben (who is getting closer) look at some of the options and ideas that will keep you diving well into your older years.This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #46....2022-06-0849 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #1 – The Goal of GoalsDo you have goals?  In life? Sports? Work? In this episode Jeff Seckendorf takes a look at goals and goal setting and the process of training to reach those goals. If the point of the goal is just to get there, you run the risk of missing the most amazing parts of life. Listen to the episode, set some goals, and have some fun.Jeff is the CEO of UTD Scuba Diving and co-founder of the Institute of Purpose. He is a masters athlete preparing to attempt to set an hour record on the bike at age 70.2022-06-0734 minJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching Carcast SeriesJeff S Coaching #2 – With Jonathan Schwartz on Finding Purpose"Aging up" is inevitable. Retirement may be inevitable. Many of us completely identify with our jobs and careers as our "purpose." But when that job, or career, goes away, how do you continue to find purpose in your life? In this episode  Partner in Aging's Jonathan Schwartz looks at the power and joy that comes from finding purpose at any stage in life.For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.This was originally published as The Parkinson's Association of San Diego Microcast Episode #40.https://partnerinaging.com2022-06-0711 minBig Alundas FitnessBig Alundas FitnessEpisode 28 - The Leader Who is The Eternal Learner With Jeff SeckendorfThis week on The Winner’s Paradigm Podcast we interviewed Jeff Seckendorf. Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long educator – flight instructor, scuba instructor trainer, mentor to scores of up and coming film directors, and instructor on hundreds of film workshops. Jeff brings decades of training adults to companies looking for a simple, effective training program for their in-house educators. Jeff and I have a heart to heart about leadership, entrepreneurship, and struggles along the way. The amount of knowledge dropped in this episode is insurmountable. Jeff brings a new approach to show how you can always try new activities to find out...2022-04-2936 minBig Alundas FitnessBig Alundas FitnessEpisode 28 - The Leader Who is The Eternal Learner With Jeff SeckendorfThis week on The Winner’s Paradigm Podcast we interviewed Jeff Seckendorf. Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long educator – flight instructor, scuba instructor trainer, mentor to scores of up and coming film directors, and instructor on hundreds of film workshops. Jeff brings decades of training adults to companies looking for a simple, effective training program for their in-house educators. Jeff and I have a heart to heart about leadership, entrepreneurship, and struggles along the way. The amount of knowledge dropped in this episode is insurmountable. Jeff brings a new approach to show how you can always try new activities to find out...2022-04-2936 minJuxtaposed JourneysJuxtaposed JourneysJeff Seckendorf's Journey as an EducatorThis episode covers Jeff Seckendorf, who’s the founder of United Team Diving (UTD) Scuba Diving, which is a successful global scuba training and certification agency. Jeff also started Coach Me Strong as a result of the pandemic, which is an exercise coaching company for people with Parkinson’s disease, other neurological diseases, or even people who are just getting a little older in age. Jeff has a powerful documentary titled “It Seems Like Magic, But it’s Science,” where a group of 10 individuals, three with Parkinson’s Disease, make their way to Mt. Everest Base Camp. . The conversation ranges from how UTD...2022-03-2156 minTrina TalkTrina TalkCoach Me Strong w/ Jeff Seckendorf - TT 177Jeff Seckendorf is the owner of Coach Me Strong. He works with the Parkinson's community and after COVID started, Jeff found that when gyms and programs closed, Parkinson's patients were not exercising and their diseases were progressing.   Being a masters bicycle racer and having been coached for a decade, Jeff applied the traditional endurance athlete coaching model to three constituencies: people with Parkinson's, other neurological challenges like MS, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury, and the third group is what he calls Gen O/W, for Generation Older/Wiser. Quote: You Attract What You Are, Not What You Want I...2022-03-1450 minUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #36 – 2022 UTD Skills CampSend us a textThe UTD Skills Camps are three to five day camps where you will hone your personal and dive skills while working with a team of UTD instructors.The next camp is March 31 – April 4, 2022 in San Diego, California. Your instructor are Jeff Seckendorf, James Mott, Tom Carr, and Kim Cardenas. In this episode Jeff, James, and Tom give you their take on the what, the why, and the how of UTD Skills Camps.These camps are for every level diver – from the newest open water certified diver to the old salt...2022-01-1327 minSpeaking PodcastSpeaking Podcast#126 Having Direct Impact on Peoples Lives - Jeff SeckendorfAdventurer • Educator • Filmmaker Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long adventurer, filmmaker, and educator – flight instructor, scuba instructor trainer, mentor to scores of up and coming film directors, and instructor for hundreds of film workshops. As founder of Unified Team Diving, a global Scuba certification and training agency, Jeff has authored eight training manuals and dozens of online courses. He also co-wrote the UTD Standards and Procedures and the UTD Playbook, A Guide for Instructors. He published and edited the UTD Journal and has written training curriculum in both the scuba and film industries. ...2022-01-0345 minUnleash The Champ Leadership PodcastUnleash The Champ Leadership Podcast37. The Inevitable Outcome with Jeff SeckendorfDay 2 of 25 Days of Champmas! Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long adventurer, filmmaker, and educator – flight instructor, scuba instructor trainer, mentor to scores of up and coming film directors, and instructor for hundreds of film workshops. Jeff also developed the scuba industry's first coaching program, reinventing the way people learn to dive.  In today’s episode, Jeff explains the impact of endurance exercising for Parkinson patients and the impact his work has had on his own journey. Check out this conversation with Jeff today! Connect with Jeff: https://utdscubadiving.com/2021-12-0229 minUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #31 – DEMA Scuba Coaching PresentationSend us a textJeff Seckendorf's presentation on Scuba Coaching in the Technical Diving Resource Center at the DEMA show in Las Vegas, November 16, 2021:Great scuba training does not have to be focused on the outcome. It can be about the process. If we take a page from coaching in almost every other discipline, coaches make athletes better. It is not just about making a runner or cyclist faster; it’s about making them better. Beyond just a training schedule, great coaching programs include all the things that make an athlete – and a scuba diver – better...2021-11-1731 minSuccess InSight PodcastSuccess InSight PodcastJeff Seckendorf, Founder of Coach Me StrongHello everyone, and welcome to the Mind, Body, and Soul Series on the Success InSight Podcast.The Mind, Body, and Soul series celebrates the journeys and stories from health & wellness professionals who are committed to helping their clients and patients pursue their physical, emotional, and spiritual courage and well-being.Our guest today on the Mind, Body, and Soul Series is Jeff SeckendorfJeff is an Adventurer, Trainer, and Filmmaker. He is the owner of two companies: Unified Team Diving, or UTD Scuba Diving, a global scuba training, and certification agency that Jeff started...2021-11-1041 minParkinson\'s Association of San Diego MicrocastsParkinson's Association of San Diego MicrocastsPASD Microcast #1 - Mentor Program IntroTHE NEW PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO MENTOR PROGRAMAre you struggling with Parkinson’s and need someone to talk to? Are you a care partner who needs someone to talk to? Someone who has “been there/done that?” Then the PASD Mentor Program is the perfect place for you.Find a mentor, set up a call, and get guidance from someone who has walked in your shoes.Your host, Jeff Seckendorf, talks with PASD Executive Director Chris Buscher on how the mentor program works and what are...2021-11-0306 minFeel Strong FitnessFeel Strong FitnessEpisode 70: Jeff Seckendorf of Coach Me StrongWe talked with Jeff Seckendorf of Coach Me Strong - a one-on-one coaching program focused especially on people with Parkinson's disease. We talk about the value of individual programming with this population, why accountability is a huge value, and how this all started with SCUBA. Jeff is helping bridge the gap between health care and fitness -- Let's talk about it.  @coachmestrong2021-10-251h 04Green Elephant ShowGreen Elephant ShowBetter Business Interview S2 - Jeff Seckendorf from Coach Me StrongHello and welcome to our second series of Green Elephant Better Business interviews. Better Businesses look beyond profit and strive to focus on social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit with their purpose. Throughout this series, we are chatting with key people in organisations that have chosen to work towards making themselves, or helpings others, run Better Businesses. 00:35 Interview with Jeff Seckendorf from Coach Me Strong 01:50 Elephant in the room question - Is Hollywood as 'Hollywood' as all us brits think it is? 03:43 A trainer from the...2021-09-0357 minGreen Elephant Show from GydelineGreen Elephant Show from GydelineBetter Business Interview S2 - Jeff Seckendorf from Coach Me StrongHello and welcome to our second series of Green Elephant Better Business interviews. Better Businesses look beyond profit and strive to focus on social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit with their purpose. Throughout this series, we are chatting with key people in organisations that have chosen to work towards … Better Business Interview S2 – Jeff Seckendorf from Coach Me Strong Read More »2021-09-0357 minMonday Morning RadioMonday Morning RadioTeaching a Person to Fish is Okay; Training Others to Teach Fishing is SublimeJeff Seckendorf, educator, author, and filmmaker, draws a clear distinction between experts and experts who can teach. Very often, he believes, they are not one and the same. Jeff’s specialty is teaching and training. Whether it’s scuba diving, aerial acrobatics, brain surgery, or auto repair, Jeff’s company, The Training Cycle, can not only teach the subject but can train others to teach it as well. His secret is allowing business owners, inventors, and other specialists to be the subject-matter experts, while he zeros in on the process of education.  As Je...2021-08-0937 minChange Work LifeChange Work LifeCovid stories: Opportunity in helping others - with Jeff Seckendorf of Coach Me StrongQuestions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#099 - During the Covid pandemic, Jeff Seckendorf has focused on making a positive impact on those that need it most. He explains how he spotted an opportunity to create the community Parkinson’s sufferers so badly needed during the pandemic.What you'll learn[1:33]  The benefits of working as a freelancer instead of as an employee.[2:53] How Jeff got into the film industry and why he decided to leave the industry.[5:48] How Jeff got involved in the scuba diving world.[7:21] What Jeff mis...2021-08-0338 minInventive JourneyInventive Journey"Start-Ups Are Marketing Projects" The Inventive Journey Podcast For Entrepreneurs w/Jeff SeckendorfI believe there are two reasons to do a start-up. One is you are passionate about something. You want to do a company and, you are willing to ram your idea down the throats of potential clients. That was UTD. The second reason is you see a niche and, you fill it. And that is, coach me strong. So I have had the opportunity to do both of these. You're passionate about something. Create a new product and try to market it. Be open to a niche. Create it, fill it, and then try to market it. The commonality...2021-07-3144 minUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #12 – Inside a UTD Instructor Development CourseSend us a textWhat's it like being a UTD instructor candidate? After a week-long IDC, UTD CEO (and instructor trainer) Jeff Seckendorf sat down with the team to find out what if feels like on the other side. Six UTD instructors, instructor candidates, and students offer their honest expectations and experiences on the process, the prep, the diving, and the UTD culture. A rare opportunity to hear it from the inside.Learn more about the UTD instructor development program here:https://utdscubadiving.com/be-a-utd-instructor2020-06-2950 minUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #5 – What are Your Scuba Diving Goals?Send us a textUTD CEO Jeff Seckendorf, Training Director Ben Bos, and head of the UTD Scuba Coaching Program Alan Weinberg talk about goals and training measurements. Is your goal a certification card? Or is it great training that can eventually lead to certification? And how do we measure your skill level? Most sports have some measurement – power, speed, efficiency – but our metrics in scuba diving are tricky. But, we have the answer!Check out Unified Team Diving's latest podcast in the scuba coaching series.Find us at www.utdscubadiving.com.2020-05-081h 00UTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #3 – Public Safety Diving and UTD TrainingSend us a textIs public safety diving compatible with the scuba diving techniques we teach at UTD – team and situational awareness, proper trim and buoyancy, and non-silting propulsion techniques? Our guest is Shannon Buhl, UTD instructor and director of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service. For close to 20 years Shannon has run a dive team that covers 9000 square miles in the middle of the United States. UTD CEO Jeff Seckendorf and UTD Training Director Ben Bos talk with Shannon about how he integrated the training he received at Unified Team Diving with the traditional public safety diving te...2020-04-201h 15UTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #2 – Ghost Net Removal DivingSend us a textWhat's it take to cut huge ghost fishing nets off a reef or wreck? Or raise abandoned fishing traps lost on the ocean floor? Join UTD CEO Jeff Seckendorf, UTD Training Director Ben Bos, and UTD Instructor and long-time ghost net diver Kim Cardenas for a look at the training and skills needed to help rid the ocean of all this dangerous lost fishing gear.Check out UTD (and contact us) at utdscubadiving.comCheck out Ocean Defenders at oceandefendersalliance.org2020-04-0739 minUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Scuba Diving PodcastUTD Podcast #1 – Recreational Side Mount DivingSend us a textThere is side mount diving, and there is side mount diving. In this episode UTD CEO Jeff Seckendorf and UTD's training director Ben Bos talk with special guest Sherrie Gould about her experiences as a recreational side mount diver. It's no longer just a 'cave thing.'2020-03-3136 min