Pt. 1 - Be Authentic & “Speak to People Not Rooms” with Brad Golson - Soulcycle instructor, consultant & professional facilitator - Ep 5

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 PART 1 of 2 of an 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.

TFG, TFG - S1Patrick Gallagher