The Hidden Skill That Makes Coaches Irreplaceable (Active Life Podcast)

Описание: In this episode, Cody sits down with Ken Dominique to unpack one of the most overlooked differentiators in coaching: mindset education. While most coaches focus on programming and movement, Ken explains why the real transformation happens in the conversations — the words clients use, the stories they tell themselves, and the beliefs that quietly shape their identity.

The discussion centers around chronic pain, setbacks, and the identity loop clients often get trapped in. From the reticular activating system to the “red vs. blue” perception exercise, Larry and Ken explain how attention shapes reality — and how coaches can interrupt destructive narratives before they spiral into fear, avoidance, and long-term regression. They emphasize why setbacks are not failures, but necessary milestones in building competence and confidence. 

The episode closes with practical tools coaches can implement immediately: proactive conversations about flare-ups, asking better questions about fear, and helping clients shift from running away from pain to running toward possibility. This is a masterclass in becoming more than an exercise practitioner — and stepping into the role of mentor. 

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Chapters

00:00 — Why mindset education is a coaching differentiator
02:17 — Words → stories → beliefs → identity
03:27 — Why setbacks must be discussed early
06:13 — The real definition of pain (and uncertainty)
07:30 — Why flare-ups feel worse the first time
09:52 — Breaking negative identity loops
12:55 — The red vs. blue attention experiment
15:08 — Fear-based cost-benefit decisions
17:24 — One actionable tool: ask better questions
21:45 — Run toward something, not away from pain

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