Bringing your full self to experiences, that’s authentic to you, brings people in, and becomes personal are absolutely paramount qualities to create a meaningful experience.

This is a two-part episode with my good friend Brad Golson that will explore how he (re)learned the power of authenticity in different moments.

In Part 1 of this episode we cover:

• Brad’s experience giving up the certainty of his 10-year career in government to pursue his passion for fitness as a Soulcycle instructor.
• Brad’s authenticity turning points during Soulcycle instructor training (shoutout Marvin Foster)
• His experience facilitating US Presidential transitions (including UFOs… probably…)
• The power of talking to people not rooms
• Brad’s recipe for constant, calculated discomfort and growth.
  

In Part 2 of this episode we cover:

• We experiment with Brad’s podcast idea while he teaches us how to make a delicious fall peach & bourbon cocktail
• Brad’s facilitation fundamentals
• How to use curiosity to explore and cultivate passions.
  

Brad Golson @JBGolson

Brad is a consultant at Censeo consulting group who strengthens the management practices of organizations serving the social or public good.

By passion, he is a Soulcycle instructor, Sweatbox DC coach AND Iron Man athlete. Brad is every bit as intense as that sounds. He is also a big community creator and facilitates meaningful experiences through groups like his book and cocktail clubs.