Pt. 2 - Be Authentic & “Speak to People Not Rooms” with Brad Golson - Soulcycle instructor, consultant & professional facilitator - Ep. 6

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 2 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 UFO’s… 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 (Follow him on Instagram! @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.

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