Episode
#371 - Ollie Marchon - Identity Change & Personal Growth
1:10:52
Published: Mon Sep 13 2021
Description
Ollie Marchon is a coach, Nike Master Trainer and business owner. The last year has caused everyone to ask some big questions about life direction. Change is often good but always scary and learning to find your place in a new world takes a lot of work, so how has Ollie managed to balance his family, work, business, coaching and training with finding a new identity. Expect to learn what happens when you've outgrown an old version of you but don't know who you are next, how to ruthlessly chase down goals when the pressure is on, why a support system is crucial if you're driven, where Ollie's confidence comes from and much more... Sponsors: Reclaim your fitness and book a Free Consultation Call with ActiveLifeRX at http://bit.ly/rxwisdom Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Follow Ollie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olliemarchon/ Check out Marchon Online - https://www.marchon.co.uk/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Ollie shares his experience on how he managed to balance his family, work, business, coaching and training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:00 - 01:53 (01:53)
Summary
Ollie shares his experience on how he managed to balance his family, work, business, coaching and training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The speaker reflects on the challenges of fatherhood and the importance of slowing down to appreciate the positives.
01:53 - 07:39 (05:46)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the challenges of fatherhood and the importance of slowing down to appreciate the positives. He also discusses the misconception that good workout shoes are unattractive and shares his opinion that this is not always the case.
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A discussion about being an achiever and a leader in the fitness and personal training industry, from networking strategies to personal motivation.
07:40 - 12:35 (04:55)
Summary
A discussion about being an achiever and a leader in the fitness and personal training industry, from networking strategies to personal motivation.
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By spending more time communicating with the community, March On's success can be enabled.
12:35 - 17:14 (04:39)
Summary
By spending more time communicating with the community, March On's success can be enabled. The transition into a new role was supported by team members, coaches, and gym members, as many other changes were occurring.
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The responsibility of having children made this podcast speaker learn to prioritize maturity and responsibility over his personal ambitions, as he burnt himself out in the past trying to be successful in both his personal and professional life simultaneously.
17:14 - 21:43 (04:28)
Summary
The responsibility of having children made this podcast speaker learn to prioritize maturity and responsibility over his personal ambitions, as he burnt himself out in the past trying to be successful in both his personal and professional life simultaneously.
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Narrowing your focus on the one thing is a common coping strategy when faced with high pressure.
21:43 - 28:27 (06:44)
Summary
Narrowing your focus on the one thing is a common coping strategy when faced with high pressure. Trading short term financial gain for long term benefits could be advantageous, especially after the COVID pandemic.
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Growing a business requires understanding that as a leader, you cannot be the forefront of everything and expect to scale.
28:27 - 32:42 (04:14)
Summary
Growing a business requires understanding that as a leader, you cannot be the forefront of everything and expect to scale. A key step is designing a perfect day and job role that aligns with the life you want to live.
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A business owner talks about the importance of taking interest in the financial aspects of a company as it grows and scales, even if it is unfamiliar territory.
32:42 - 38:31 (05:49)
Summary
A business owner talks about the importance of taking interest in the financial aspects of a company as it grows and scales, even if it is unfamiliar territory. Personal recovery time is also emphasized in order to feel better and make a positive impact on the business.
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Building a strong advisory board can be crucial for the success of a business, as it can provide expertise and guidance in areas where the founder may lack knowledge or experience.
38:32 - 47:40 (09:08)
Summary
Building a strong advisory board can be crucial for the success of a business, as it can provide expertise and guidance in areas where the founder may lack knowledge or experience. Despite the challenges of financing the salaries of these experts, having an aspirational brand can attract top talent who are willing to take a pay cut to be associated with the brand.
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In the age of social media where fitness influencers flood our feeds, it’s important to bring fitness back to reality.
47:40 - 56:53 (09:12)
Summary
In the age of social media where fitness influencers flood our feeds, it’s important to bring fitness back to reality. Prioritizing recovery, staying within our capacity, and finding a modality that makes us want to train are just as important as calorie deficit and progressive overload.
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Former rugby player reflects on his desire to see what he can achieve as an athlete at 34 years old, past the age when many of his former teammates retired from sports, and hopes to take on challenges and push his limits.
56:53 - 1:07:04 (10:10)
Summary
Former rugby player reflects on his desire to see what he can achieve as an athlete at 34 years old, past the age when many of his former teammates retired from sports, and hopes to take on challenges and push his limits.
Episode#371 - Ollie Marchon - Identity Change & Personal Growth
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A merchandise company reveals its internal research and development of core sports nutrition and supplementation products for performance and lifestyle.
1:07:04 - 1:10:49 (03:44)
Summary
A merchandise company reveals its internal research and development of core sports nutrition and supplementation products for performance and lifestyle. The company also rebranded their clothing and merchandise, focusing on improving their quality and logistic delivery.