Coffee with Tamara

In this riveting episode of our podcast, we delve into the heart and soul of perseverance, purpose, and transformation with the legendary Karl Mecklenburg. His journey from a 12th round draft pick to becoming an indispensable force for the Denver Broncos is nothing short of awe-inspiring. A member of the Broncos Ring of Fame, six-time Pro Bowler, and three-time Super Bowl contender, Karl's 12-year career epitomizes endurance and excellence in a league where the average player's tenure is a mere fraction of his. Our conversation explores the profound life lessons Karl has gleaned from the gridiron—lessons that have propelled him through life's challenges and triumphs. Through his story, we uncover the power of purpose, the necessity of honesty and forgiveness, and the resilience required to navigate change and remain relevant in a constantly evolving world. A Few Episode Highlights: 1. Unearthing Greatness Against All Odds: Discover Karl's remarkable journey from being a 12th round draft pick to securing his place as one of the most crucial members of the Broncos' defense. Learn how he transcended his role on the field by making himself indespensible to the team. And hint, it's not about how he played.  2. The Power of Positioning and Mentorship: Tamara and Karl dissect the transformative impact of finding one's rightful place in both professional and personal spheres - how the guidance of a mentor or champion can unveil hidden potential, emphasizing the importance of standing out and aligning oneself with life-changing allies. 3. The Cornerstones of Improvement: Honesty and Forgiveness: Karl shares insights into how embracing honesty and forgiveness can catalyze personal and professional growth. Reflecting on his experiences with playbacks in football, he illustrates how confronting truth and embracing forgiveness are vital for enduring improvement and success. 4. Navigating Life Beyond the Field: Engage with Karl's reflections on transitioning from NFL stardom to the next chapters of his life. This segment offers perspectives on understanding one's direction, values, and priorities when faced with significant life changes. 5. Embracing Failure as a Pathway to Progress: In a powerful close to our discussion, Karl imparts a message on the essence of failure and the resilience needed to move forward. His viewpoint on overcoming setbacks and persisting in the face of unmet expectations is a masterclass in enduring success. This episode is a testament to the indomitable spirit of human resilience and the transformative power of purpose-driven living. Karl Mecklenburg's life story is an inspiring blueprint for tackling adversity, embracing change, and forging a path of relevance and indispensability in life and work.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with self-acceptance and identity transformation. In this inspiring episode of our podcast, we sit down with Supriya Surender, an alopecia warrior and the empowering voice behind BaldieBoo. Supriya opens up about her journey, offering invaluable insights on how to prevent negative thoughts and challenging situations from dominating our lives. She shares her personal strategies for staying aligned with her path of purpose and passion, every single day. Together, we delve into the powerful synergy of trust and action, and how this dynamic duo becomes a magic formula for building momentum in life. Whether you're facing personal challenges or just seeking a dose of inspiration, join us for this uplifting conversation with Supriya and discover how to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and fulfillment.   Episode Highlights: #1 Embracing Change: Supriya's Inspiring Journey Through Alopecia: Dive into an emotional and uplifting episode where Supriya shares her heart-wrenching yet empowering journey of losing her hair to Alopecia. Discover how she bravely faced her identity crisis and emerged stronger, crafting a new, resilient self-image.  #2 Transforming Adversity into Positivity: Supriya's Awakening from Despair: Supriya recounts the pivotal moment she realized her self-pity was dominating her life. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on how to shift from a negative mindset to cultivating a life centered around positivity and hope.  #3 Emotional Mastery: Supriya's Techniques for Recognizing and Releasing Feelings": Learn from Supriya's personal strategies for acknowledging and letting go of negative emotions. This is a practical guide to emotional health, offering listeners effective techniques to understand, accept, and move beyond their feelings. It's a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain control over their emotions and forge a path to emotional wellbeing. #4 Seizing Opportunities: Tamara's Insight on Recognizing Life's Open Doors": Listen as Tamara delves into the importance of being open to change and recognizing new opportunities -  how to avoid missing life-changing chances due to being stuck in old patterns. It's an eye-opener for anyone looking to identify and seize the opportunities that life presents. #5 The Power of Trust and Action: Supriya's Formula for Seizing Opportunities": Explore Supriya's belief in the dynamic duo of trust and action as key drivers for embracing new opportunities. This episode is a motivational guide emphasizing the importance of trusting the process of life and actively pursuing new paths. It's perfect for listeners seeking inspiration to take action and capitalize on the doors that open in their lives.   Coffee with Tamara live streams every Wednesday at 9am PST/ 10am MST/ 12pm EST. Listen in, ask questions, share your thoughts.  Linkedin:  YouTube:  Facebook:

Discover the surprising reasons why stress might be your nemesis when it comes to creativity and innovation, and how to overcome it. From the neuroscience of stress to the unexpected consequences that are impacting your daily life, I've got it all covered. I'll dig into how stress is minimizing your creative problem-solving abilities, decision making and innovator talents. Tune in to learn how chronic stress is making you sick and dumb, how it shows up every day and I'll give you some easy to implement exercises to help you stress less and create more, everyday!   Episode Highlights: #1 IMPAIRED COGNITIVE FUNCTION: Stress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone associated with the body's "fight or flight" response. Tamara talks about how stress impairs cognitive functions, including memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities. #2 PUTS BLINDERS ON: High levels of stress often lead to a narrowed focus. This tunnel vision limits your ability to think broadly, hindering the exploration of alternative perspectives and creative solutions #3 STAY STAFE: Stress tends to increase aversion to risk and promotes a conservative approach. When under stress you may be less likely to experiment with unconventional or novel concepts, stifling the creative process. Tamara also talks about how not changing and staying in place is actually the riskiest thing you can do. #4 MISTRUST: Effective innovation often relies on the exchange of diverse ideas and constructive collaboration. When stress is high, communication and collaboration break down. This leads to mistrust and lack of respect. #5 MASSIVE BURNOUT: Prolonged stress can lead to burnout and decreased motivation. Innovation requires a high level of engagement and passion for exploring new possibilities. Chronic stress can sap individuals of the energy and enthusiasm needed to tackle creative challenges, resulting in a lack of motivation to initiate or sustain innovative projects. #6 NO MORE SERENDIPITY: Serendipity is often a catalyst for innovation. Stress, however, can create a mindset focused on survival and immediate concerns, blocking you from recognizing and capitalizing on unexpected opportunities. You don't see them anymore. #7 STRESS LESS TIPS: Tamara shares her top tips for stressing less and creating more. All of this has been validated by her experience and research. She covers everything from the 50/20 rule to color therapy to cold plunging to "one thing" prioritizing method.   Join the  for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early release bonuses, and to add your two cents about this episode and more!

In this edition, we’re unleashing the power of Ask Me Anything (AMA), fueled by the burning inquiries of the . Today’s question comes from John in Atlanta, a small business owner. John asked: I'm wondering, at times I think I'm being innovative or disruptive, but then I look at the results and I'm not sure I'm being innovative enough. How do I know if I'm being innovative or headed in that direction.   Episode Highlights: #1 INNOVATION VERSUS INCREMENTAL: How to know if you are being innovative versus incremental. Tamara digs into knowing when you stand out versus when you barely move forward, or adding to the noise versus rising above. #2 REAL DEFINITION OF INNOVATION: Tamara explains that real innovation is simply thinking differently about what's right in front of you #3 INCREASING  CHANCES OF SUCCESS: When you start from a place of innovation you increase your likelihood of success. While failure can happen for many reasons, if you start from a place of innovation you are more likely to succeed #4 QUESTIONING THE BIG THING: Tamara opens up about how she has recently had a lot of conversations with herself about what's next. She's thinking about the big breakthrough and the next horizon in life.  If you’re watching the live stream, be sure to pipe in, ask your questions, and drop your insights. Collective wisdom fuels our growth, so let’s embark on this journey together! Join the  for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early release bonuses, and to add your two cents about this episode and more!

"Don't Anticipate, Participate" That's what the teachers told my son and his class in preparation for his Sophomore retreat. And it's the advice he gave me when I asked him what they will be doing on their overnight adventure.In this episode I'm going to pass along this wisdom and delve into the fascinating neuroscience that underlies this transformative mindset. Discover how embracing the present moment not only enhances your daily experiences but also brings about positive changes in your brain. Gain practical insights into how cultivating a participatory mindset can lead to improved cognitive function, emotional well-being, and a more fulfilling life. I answer questions about the lizard brain and how to shake it off when you find yourself in a state of anticipation.   Podcast Highlights:   #1 DON'T ANTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE: How this advice encouraged me and my son to be in the present moment and enjoy experiences versus worrying about what's to come. I share a funny store about why this advice was given to my son and how it got to me.  #2 WORRY NEVER WORKS: I share two stories where I wasted my energy and time worrying about things that never happen and I encourage you, the listeners, to think about how many times you've wasted precious time worry about what never comes to fruition. I also share a quote I heard about how 85% of what we worry about never happens #3 ANTICIPATION EFFECTS THE BRAIN: I share some insights around what anticipation, worry and stress does to the brain including decreased memory, release of stress hormones, decreased decision-making and more. Basically it's making you dumb and sick. #4 JOYS OF PARTICIPATION: On the flip side, I share the benefits of being in a state of participation - of being in the moment, present and in the here and now. I share how this increases memory, energy and satisfaction. I also talk about the power of mindfulness to get more out of any experience. #5 SHAKING OFF WORRY: Based on questions from the audience, I share how I move from anticipation to participation. I talk about the lizard brain, the gazelle ritual and the important of recognizing where you are. I also share some insights into how to get others to be more present with you. This includes tips on how to acknowledge and redirect.  Join the  for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early release bonuses, and to add your two cents about this episode and more.

In this episode, I'll explore the incredible impact of a single mirror moment—a fleeting few seconds when I saw my reflection and felt its power to shape my day. Today, I delve into a personal story of a hotel mirror that drastically changed my day for the better, boosting my positive self talk and confidence for a major speaking engagement and then the pitfalls of a negative mirror moment that brought me down later. I'll also unlock some the science behind why this happens, revealing how your brain captures and influences your thoughts, communication, and actions based on that last image you see of yourself. Discover the "Imperfection Interruption," the subtle disruptions that stem from your self-perception, and learn how to overcome them. Podcast Highlights: #1 POWER OF THE MIRROR MOMENT: One mirror moment can change the trajectory of your life, giving your more confidence and positive self-talk. Tamara shares how a positive mirror moment led her to crush her speaking engagement, close a big deal and walk with confidence all morning. She also shares how she then had the opposite mirror moment that brought her day down. #2 THE IMAGE IMPRINT: How your brain records the last image of yourself and then stores it. This then impacts your thoughts, your communication, your behavior and actions all day long. Gary Brecka talks about the science behind how the brain records this last image. #3 THE IMPERFECTION INTERRUPTION: When that last recording image of yourself is filled with imperfections or what you don't like about yourself, that negatively impacts your day. On a subconscious level you have all these imperfect micro-interruptions that seep into your communication and behaviors. #4 THE 6 FEET RULE: How standing 6 feet from your mirror changes how you see yourself and that will change how you go about your day. At 6 feet you stop seeing the imperfections and begin to see the beauty and the positive. That image becomes what you carry around all day long. #5 MORNING ROUTINE MATTERS: Tamara also shares how she also uses fitness to create those Mirror Moments. When she lifts heavy or accomplishes a new personal record in Crossfit, the acts more boldly all day long. She also shares other tips for creating Mirror Moments all day. #6 POWER OF EXPERIMENTATION: Tamara also shares a little bit about her experimentation in going live on YouTube. She talks about fumbling through it and being thankful because you can't achieve your big goals without taking a first step. Join the  for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early release bonuses, and to add your two cents about this episode and more!

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional, just starting your journey, a leader trying to get buy-in for your ideas from your leadership or an entrepreneur, this interview with sales guru Matt Easton will give you the tangible tools to get more "yeses," close more deals and make more money. We explore the intricacies of objection handling, negotiation, closing deals, and more, as we dissect the core principles of effective selling. But this podcast goes beyond the usual sales tips and tricks; it's about understanding the psychology of buyers, the art of communication, and the mindset of a successful salesperson. It's time to redefine your approach to selling, close more deals, and unlock a world of opportunities. A Few Questions I Asked: #1 Why do traditional sales techniques fail? #2 Why is it so important to actually slow down the sales process? #3 How do we handle people's objections? #4 Why is "what do you need to think about?" actually one of the worst questions you can ask? #5 What's the F Bomb in sales and how do we avoid it? #6 Is the hunger to keep closing and not get comfortable a skill you can teach or something you are born with? #7 What's the difference between introverts and extroverts when it comes to sales? Conversation Highlights: #1 Selling For Life Success: Selling isn't just about closing deals, it's about getting to yes with your spouse, your boss, your clients and your colleagues; it's a critical  life skill #2 STOP CONVINCING PEOPLE: How bad selling, or convincing is like standing on a bar and yelling at the top of your lungs, "I'm single and I drive a Porsche and here are 10 reasons why you should date me!" #3 TAKE THE EGO OUT OF IT: We need to stop selling from our perspective, and start selling from our prospects perspective. #4 LOSE CONTROL: Giving away control will actually close more deals and make you more money than trying to control the thoughts and next steps of your prospect. #5 THE F BOMB OF SALES: How saying "I'm just following up" is actually the opposite of what you should do to get to the next steps and close more deals #6 OBJECTIONS DON'T MATTER: How trying to convince someone that you can overcome their objections actually shuts down the conversation and the opportunity, the key is in understanding if it's a make or break objection, a complaint or a work around. #7 INTROVERTS VS. EXTROVERTS: How extroverts are great at selling because they have the energy to start conversations, but introverts are great because they like to listen for the answer. And, now the key to both is a proven process. Explore the  for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early release bonuses, and to add your two cents about this episode and more!

Ever wonder what it takes to turn your life’s passion into a business? Join me as I interview founder of Mach983 Crossfit, Fred Dayton, about his journey from needing an outlet for his stress to opening up a Crossfit gym based on community, support and excellence. We dive deep into the duality of self-sabotage and self-confidence, the importance of community, how empathy has changed him as a human and the importance of having your inner North Star and heart moving in the same direction. Questions I Asked: Tell us about how you found Crossfit and why it’s been so transformative for you. What have been some of the pitfalls and joys of turning your life’s passion into your business? Is it possible to feel both confidence and insecurity at the same time? How has empathy and showing up to listen made you a better human while making an impact on others? How does focusing on building connections and community help you achieve successful? How do you go about setting high expectations for yourself and others? Why is it so important to have your inner North Star and heart moving in the same direction? Conversation Highlights:    #1 Transformation Through Crossfit: Explore the profound journey of Fred Dayton as he transcends the downward spiral, delving deep into the world of Crossfit. Discover the intricacies of how this physical and mental metamorphosis reshapes his existence, propelling him to new heights of personal fulfillment.   #2 Passion into Profit: Uncover the exhilarating odyssey of turning your deepest passion into a thriving business. Fred talks about how he has had to navigate the labyrinth of challenges, pitfalls, and joys that come with coaching others to achieve their best selves and launching your entrepreneurial journey.   #3 Stress Outlets: We talk about  the holistic transformation that Crossfit (or whatever speaks to you in your life) offers, not only physically but also mentally. And how it becomes an invaluable outlet for stress and pent-up energy, revolutionizing not just your physique but also your mindset.   #4 Community and Support: Fred decodes the significance of forging connections and building a community. Learn how the mutual exchange of support can be the cornerstone of satisfaction and success in life. Witness the creation of a tight-knit family or network that propels individuals to new heights.   #5 The Joy of Giving Back: We both discuss the fulfilling journey of giving back, exemplified by Fred's commitment to FYR Denver. Understand how selflessly supporting others can liberate you from stagnation, leading to a life of more purpose and impact.   #6 Embracing Dualities: Delve into the complexity of the human mind, as we examine the coexistence of self-sabotage and self-confidence. Learn how it's possible to hold both confident and insecure thoughts simultaneously, unraveling the inner workings of our psyche.   #7 Empathy's Power: Journey into the realm of empathy and compassion, tools for becoming a better human. Witness how a moment of empathy can be the catalyst for positive choices and how it binds people together, fostering deeper connections.   #8 Unseen Impact of Small Gestures: Fred talks about the idea that the ripples we create in others' lives.Explore how seemingly inconsequential interactions can hold profound meaning for someone else, emphasizing the profound impact of our daily exchanges.   #9 The Gift of Listening: Uncover the art of listening as one of the greatest gifts one can offer. Understand how lending an ear helps individuals find and express their voice, making them feel valued and heard in a world often filled with noise.   #10 Setting High Expectations: Delve into the concept of setting high expectations, both for yourself and those around you. Explore how these standards become the driving force behind personal and collective excellence.   #11 Alignment of Heart and North Star: Dive into the sensation of aligning your heart's desires with your life's trajectory. Explore the profound sense of fulfillment that accompanies this alignment, as it propels you toward your true purpose in life.   Explore the  for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early release bonuses, and to add your two cents about this episode and more!