From Physical Therapist to Business Coach - with Nathan Farrugia

From Physical Therapist to Business Coach - with Nathan FarrugiaIn this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Darren Valen interviews Nathan Farrugia, an inspiring figure known for running 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days across 27 countries. Nathan shares his journey from being a physical therapist to running multiple businesses related to sports events and coaching CEOs. He discusses the impact of his childhood asthma on his life, how it shaped his resilience, and his passion for endurance challenges. Nathan also delves into his experiences with public speaking and the unique challenges of events like the Marathon des Sables. In this conversation, Nathan Farrugia and Darren Valen explore the complexities of managing the inner critic, the FIRE model for high performance, and the importance of achieving a flow state. They discuss how to confront negative self-talk, the significance of self-awareness, and the balance between challenges and skills necessary for optimal performance. The dialogue emphasizes the need for impact and excellence in personal and professional growth, providing insights into how individuals can engineer their experiences to foster flow and achieve their goals.Get in touch with Nathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanfarrugia/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Nathan Farrugia01:24 Journey from Physical Therapy to Business02:38 The Role of Public Speaking in Nathan's Life05:25 Overcoming Asthma: A Personal Journey09:08 The Start of an Endurance Journey11:23 Exploring Limits: Motivation Behind Endurance Challenges12:26 Experiences in the Marathon des Sables14:30 Training for Unique Challenges15:30 Confronting the Inner Critic17:53 The FIRE Model: A Framework for High Performance22:28 Entering the Flow State25:06 Balancing Challenges and Skills for Flow27:50 The Role of Impact in Achieving Excellence30:24 Understanding Flow State32:31 Coaching Towards Flow35:21 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Belief37:02 The 27 Marathons Challenge39:10 The Power of Healing39:57 Reflections on Achievement40:40 Vision and Values in Business43:02 Finding Personal Values43:32 Work-Life Balance and Role Management48:04 Lessons Learned from Failure49:47 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursKeywords:fitness,inspiration,language health,how to workout,developmental disabilities,calves,armless,coachlegs,dicipline,wheeelchair,what's your excuse,building muscle,biceps,autism,mindset,motivation,arm workout,workout,weights,gym,leg workout,quads,legs, asthma