The Nutrition Coach Podcast

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! In today's episode, host Michael Cazayoux interviews Ivette Carcas, the Training Director for Working Against Gravity. Ivette joined WAG as a client in 2014 and began working with Adee as her coach (Adee is still her coach to this day!). Before that, Ivette trained as a ballet dancer for 27 years (she's since switched to flamenco). She worked as an architect and has her first Master's degree in architecture. She's also a competitive Olympic weightlifter. For years, Ivette sought a way to work in the nutrition world. So, when Adee offered her a job with WAG, Ivette jumped at the chance. Since then, Ivette has become WAG's top coach. She's in charge of the creation and operation of our WAG Coach Certification. In this interview, Michael and Ivette talk about the WAG Certification, including how it offers students something that no other nutrition certification offers: digital mentorship. Certification students get hands-on feedback and support during their completion of the certification and also after graduation. Listen in to hear Ivette outline the most important skills required to be an excellent nutrition coach. Topics: 01:10 – The #1 thing people love about the coach certification: digital mentorship 02:00 – How WAG helps coaches truly improve vs. just giving them information 02:59 – Ivette's career in dance 03:40 – How ballet impacted Ivette's eating habits 05:10 – Discovering CrossFit and weightlifting – and WAG! 06:40 – Ivette's career in architecture (but wanting to work in nutrition) 08:30 – Getting her nutrition master's degree but finding more value in hands-on training 09:22 – How has WAG succeeded with many similar companies in existence? 12:17 – To be a great coach, you must be coachable 13:00 – Outlining the process to become a WAG Coach and the WAG Certification 13:30 – Description of the six phases of the WAG Certification 15:25 – Becoming a substitute coach after completing the Certification 19:00 – Most common mistakes Ivette sees in sample client check-ins 24:46 – Skills needed to be an excellent coach 31:48 – How to give feedback that leads to behavior change 37:29 – Overcoming a lack of confidence in your ability to coach nutrition 39:20 – Hawthorne Effect (knowing someone is watching us improves productivity) 44:26 – How WAG keeps coaches and students at the cutting edge of science Links: Working Against Gravity Coach Certification

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have had to adjust to working from home. It's very different from working in an in-person, office type of setting. While working from home, it's essential to remain productive and focused. But—what if your kids are there? What if your spouse is there? All the chores you could be doing are there, too. There are many opportunities for you to be less productive due to the lack of boundaries between work and home. At the same time, if you can learn how to be productive while working from home, it provides massive flexibility in time and location—you can work from anywhere with WiFi! Additionally, as more businesses move online, it's wise to be prepared for this trend to continue. In this episode of the podcast, Adee and Michael share tips and advice for successfully working from home (including what hasn't worked well!). They'll teach you how to create a healthy balance between work and the rest of your life while working from home. Topics: 2:35 – Why it's important to learn how to effectively work from home 7:07 – How Adee & Michael worked when they first started online businesses 10:09 – The difference between staying "busy" and being productive 11:24 – Adee read "The Perfect Day Formula" and changed habits 13:50 – Create time boundaries 16:42 – Setting rules for the structure of your week (meetings on certain days) 19:39 – Set up your workspace 21:58 – Take breaks 24:35 – Consider how you start and finish your day Links: The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! On today's episode, Michael gives an inside look at one of his biggest strategies for success: having amazing mentors. He explains how mentorship has helped him to learn faster in different areas of his life, and Michael and Adee unpack the practical, step-by-step process of picking a mentor, approaching them for help and creating an ongoing relationship. Whether you're looking to improve in one specific area or just want to build relationships that will enrich your life, this episode is packed with so much useful information. Topics: 02:18 – Michael's super skill 03:42 – Why mentorship matters 09:01 – Avoiding mistakes and complacency 10:42 – Picking your mentors 14:01 – Approaching people with respect 18:28 – Asking for help 21:46 – Creating an ongoing relationship 23:59 – Finding people who are better than you 28:27 – Mentorship at WAG We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don't forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! Having a solid morning routine can help get your days off to a great start, decreasing your stress and increasing your productivity. On today's episode, Michael and Adee describe their consistent morning routine and offer some helpful tips for building one of your own. They also explain how starting with one small change can dramatically improve your mornings and your life. Topics: 02:53 – Why morning routines matter 07:36 – Discovering the morning routine 09:13 – Going to bed earlier 10:04 – Michael and Adee's consistent routine 10:57 – Meditation and breath work 13:19 – Yoga 13:59 – Journaling 15:34 – Goal setting 16:16 – Starting small 18:34 – Building a routine We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don't forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Links: The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! After years of thinking he couldn't focus or be productive, Michael learned how to change his views on productivity and start working more efficiently. On today's episode, Michael and Adee share their best tips for maximizing your time and energy to be as productive as possible. From developing a growth mindset to tackling a giant to-do list, this episode is packed full of tips to help you be your most productive self! Topics: 03:55 – Developing a growth mindset 07:08 – Importance of sleep 09:36 – Preparing your mind for the day 13:50 – Clearing out clutter 15:20 – Develop a plan 17:35 – One thing at a time 22:49 – The getting things done system Links: Mindset by Carol Dweck Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy Deep Work by Cal Newport Get Stuff Done Like a Boss (book and online course) We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don't forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.