#72- Lil Bianchi: Addiction to World Records to Worldwide...

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What does it really take to go from rock bottom to 19-time world record holder? That is a question that only Lil Bianchi knows the answer to. In this episode, I sit down with Lil, now a strength and conditioning specialist, business owner and online educator. What you'll learn in this episode:- How Lil transitioned from a brick-and-mortar gym to the online world of coaching. - The truth about her journey from cocaine addiction to world record holder in powerlifting.- How to reframe adversity. - The difference between coaching online and in person. - The art of effective communication. - Navigating between fitness influencers and fitness educatorsConnect with Lil below:⁠OTG Strength Building & Training | 1 On 1 Coaching⁠⁠Instagram⁠Chapters;(00:00) Intro (07:00) What is success?(09:00) The art of communication online(12:30) Knowing your why(14:00) Academic background(17:30) Navigating fitness influencers(26:30) Steroid use and abuse(29:05) World records and cocaine addiction(35:30) Reframing adversity(38:30) Young Lil vs Current Lil(40:30) Elite athletes vs General population(45:30) Communicating to elite athletes(49:30) A day in the life of an online coach(52:30) The value of being an expert(55:30) Motherhood and productivityFollow the show here:⁠Instagram⁠⁠Xpect Performance - YouTube⁠Share it if you like it!Clint

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