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The Champ Up Podcast

by Rob Gray

WHO IS THIS PODCAST FOR Thank you for tuning into the Champ Up Podcast. This podcast is for individuals who want to know that they indeed are enough. It is for individuals who have a deeper desire to have more out of this life and have the support, structure, and permission to do so. WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN Robert Gray is your average southern mamma's boy who decided one day that he was enough and earned his Holistic Life Coaching Certification. Growing up with a father who was an alcoholic, morbidly obese, and physically there but not emotionally present he made the decision to listen to his calling of motivating, inspiring, and giving others the tools and tactics needed to up level their own lives. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT At the beginning of each week, you will gain powerful insights of life giving informatio

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Episodes

  1. 043 Participation Trophies don't count

    Really compete when you get there -All of your efforts should be your standard -If you do not win or reach your goal, assess what went wrong and try again Decide before you start why you started in the first place. -What is the reason you are pivoting and going in a different direction?…

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  2. 042 "Did you even try?"

    "Did you even try" Many of us are not winning because we talk ourselves out of the game before we even get on the field. Ask yourself, has there been something you have wanted to do but you didn't because you came up with different reasons (other wise known as excuses) you did not follow through....

  3. 041 Coffee Conversation - "What are you willing to risk?"

    To many people have gone to their grave never willing to risk it. Achieving any measure of success requires one being willing to look foolish and and fail many times before the reward can be presented. Arguably, the same number of still breathing humans go about their daily lives participating in...

  4. 040 Coffee Conversation - "Be Your Unique Self"

    "Be Your Unique Self" In a world full of social media likes, comments, and at times a cult like collective thought process, the world needs more people willing to stand up and into their unique boldness. Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray Coaching Facebook: Rob Gray Coaching Website:...

  5. 039 "Master Your Current Level"

    As you are looking up at your mountain keep this in the front on your mind. You will get there, with just one forward purposeful step at a time. "One Step closer mindset" -Taking one step forward, places you step closer. -Enjoy the journey but know that it is going to suck sometimes "Setting...

  6. 038 Coffee Conversation - "Mind >Emotions"

    Want to be great? Want to do something great? Want to reach levels way beyond your own expectations? It is going to require for you to be able to master your mind so that your emotions will not over take you. Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray Coaching Facebook: Rob Gray Coaching Website:...

  7. 037 - "Be Careful who hears your dreams"

    "Wipe the dust off" -Even Jesus had a proximity problem. -They have grown accustom to you one way. Now they are being forced to see you in a different light. -Do not be surprised when the people that have grown accustom to you one way, have a hard time seeing you in a different way. "Know your...

  8. 036 Coffee Conversation - "Message for the Haters"

    To those that hate on others: Be willing to ask yourself a question..."why are you not supporting your friend or loved one in their dreams or goals? Is it because they are doing something that deep down you want to do for yourself? To those whom have others hating on them: 1) There will ALWAYS be...

  9. 035 - Coffee Conversation "Be your own hero"

    Be Your Own Hero We are so quick to place people on pedestal. And we are quicker to burn it down. Don't allow someone else's being to impact you to the degree that it throws you out of balance. Stay centered and focused on your existence. Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray Coaching Facebook…

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  10. 034 - Stop Delegating Your Mountain Tops

    "Stop Delegating Your Mountain Tops" You must do your own climbing to reach the top your mountain -Help vs Delegating No one is coming to save you, but everyone needs help. Just be willing and know that the hard work, the climb has to come from you. -Do not be afraid to take a step back We all…

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  11. 033: Coffee Conversation - "Shout out to all my procrastinators"

    "Shout out to all my procrastinators" Three things that have helped me procrastinate less and get more done Should I do it now or do it later? -Better questions asked means a better and more productive life. So, when it comes time for something to be done, ask and answer the question of what will...

  12. 032 Stop Believing your own "Bs" story

    "Stop Believing your own "bs" story" (1) Decide what it is you really want In a world of social media, consistent news broadcasting, and opinions coming from all directions, it can be really easy to lose ourselves and our voice. Ask yourself, what is it that you really want, not what others want...

  13. 031 Looking for Reasons

    We have only so much energy to spend in a day. That energy is going to be used both physically and mentally. Why spend that energy on negative assumptions vs spending that energy on working the problem and coming up with creative solutions to that situation Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray...

  14. 030 Breaking my own bad habits

    Want to change a habit, you must change you thinking. What to change your thinking, then become consciously aware of what is coming in and what you allow to stay. -Start by being honest with yourself. Not just about your opportunities, but what do you truly want and desire. Be you boo. Because...

  15. 029 Mind Your Focus

    "Mind Your Focus" Where your attention goes, your results will follow Want to change something in your life, change your attention; change your focus. -Pay closer attention to the things you say and do. They determine everything in your life. -A true conscious and decisive decision is backed by...

  16. 028 Friday Coffee Conversation - "Giving Feedback"

    Friday Coffee Conversation - "Giving Feedback" I have noticed that there are two methods or two types of people when they give feedback to a business. One - The "go for the jugular." Meaning the person who gets so worked up about their experience at a business that they deliver their feedback in...

  17. 027 "Mop The Floor"

    "Mop The Floor." "How doing the small things in life well will lead to success and the bigger things." When was the last time you "mopped the floor," and did you it well? -Paying close attention to detail in a separator between those you reach success on a occasion versus the top 5 percenters who...

  18. 026 "Breaking through a Plateau" - Coffee Conversation

    "Breaking through a Plateau" Question to ask yourself..."Does your current direction match your long term vision?" You say you want change. But does your current direction or choices say something completely different. Another question to ask yourself..."Do you really want it?" All of the...

  19. 025 "What am I to learn?"

    "What am I to learn?" Every person that has been in our life or currently holds a spot in our space and time is there for a reason. Those reasons are rarely if ever evident at that time. Usually we do not know why a certain person is or was there for us. But the fact that we interacted with them…

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  20. 024 "Win the Morning, Win the Day"

    Ever wonder how some people are able to take the same time frame that we all have and are able to accomplish so much more than everyone else? It all starts with having a solid and functional morning routine that fits them and their lifestyle. The morning starts the night before -Plan your...

  21. 023 "Resilience is the Key to Not Quitting"

    "The key to long term success and not quitting is ensuring that your resilience level is firmly in place before you even get started." In today's Friday Coffee Conversation, New York Times Best Selling author of the book "Pivot; The Art and Science of Reinventing your Life and Career, Adam Markel...

  22. 022 "Are You A Good Friend?

    “Are you good friend?”- Show Notes Mindset keys to lasting friendships Find a good friend, find a life partner. -Is there really a difference a best friend and a romantic partner? My view is that there is not. Both require trust and a certain level of trust and mutual understanding. Unbalanced...

  23. 021 Coffee Conversation Introduction

    Welcome to Friday's Coffee Conversation Each week I will bring to you a quick thought to ponder as you go into your weekend. These podcasts will be short yet hopefully impactful, just enough to get you through the weekend. The episode might include… A quick thought from yours truly A short clip...

  24. 020 "You are Capable of so much more"

    SHOW NOTES Episode 020 “You are capable of show much more” Part two of discussing what you are capable of In today’s podcast, I continue the discussion on what you are capable of. However, in episode I discuss some pitfalls and other things for awareness to keep in mind when seeking the answer of...

  25. 019 "What are you capable of?"

    What are you capable? Have you ever really asked yourself this question? If you have, are still currently seeking this answer? In today’s podcast, I talk about how this question was brought to me and the sub-sequent journey it has sent me on. The question was raised In reading his titled “Can’t...

  26. 018 "I had Covid-19"

    The Coronavirus or Covid-19, was a virus that effected the entire planet. Millions of people contracted the virus, millions were hospitalized, the global death toll was in the tens of millions, and the economic toll was devastating to each country's economy. In this episode I talk about... -My...

  27. 017 Compression vs Expansion

    With the year 2020 now behind, this current time offers us an opportunity to move forward in a powerful way. With intent reflection on the past year, we are offered the chance the make significant changes to our lives in the midst of the current global pandemic and political climate. The problem...

  28. 016 "Stimulus vs response"

    Pause -Having human emotions is okay -Take a moment, take a breath -Immediate vs delayed response Recognize the trigger - “what about this moment, this situation triggers you?” -Do the discovery work Your way and no one else’s -respond how you deem necessary -don’t be pressured to respond -It is...

  29. 015 "Looking and Moving Forward" with Adam Markel

    “When your behaviors are not a match for the words coming out of your mouth. Or the thoughts that you think that you are important to you. But your behaviors do not match those thoughts, then you have something to put your attention to.” – Adam Markel This interview was POWERFUL!! Adam Markel is...

  30. 014 Are you living up to your full potential

    For additional content, please reach out to me at the social media sites listed below. Also check my blog as well for additional life transforming information. Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray Coaching Facebook: Rob Gray Coaching Website: Robgraycoaching.com

  31. 013 "Who do I want to show up"

    "Who do I want to show up? How to not allow a chaotic situation change you into a chaotic responder Assess the Situation -Take a step back -Facts vs Assumptions Refrain the Scenario -Be Honest -Delayed Reaction Act according to your character -To much vs not enough emotion -React match the...

  32. 012 Pandemic Mindset Series: "Surrendering and Accepting"

    "Surrendering and Accepting" - Forward movement can only be made when reality is accepted What is true -what is true about this situation?" What is your plan? -Take a breath -Gather the “right” information -Seek the “right” guidance -Execute your plan (make a firm decision) Reflection -Ask "what...

  33. 011 Pandemic Mindset: "Strengthen Your Mind daily and on Purpose

    “Strengthen your mind daily and on purpose” 5 specific tactics you can utilize on a daily basis to fortify your mental mind game Schedule time for you daily -Start and your day with you -Schedule it -Must be a priority and non-negotiable Move your body -Mental strength and acuity starts with the...

  34. 010 Pandemic Mindset: "Know and Maintain your limits"

    Pandemic Mindset” Know and Maintain your limits (Show notes) What do I believe about the situation? -Be curious and ask questions -Trust and verify before immediately reacting and responding -Multiple sides and the truth to every story. Know your rules of engagement -Should this be a public or...

  35. 009 Pandemic Mindset. "Self-Awareness"

    The Pandemic Mindset Series “Self-Awareness” Being honest with where you are in the situation In this series, we will discuss how to navigate tough situations so that we can gain mental clarity, develop a plan of action to move forward, and strengthen our mental capacity. Life happens to us all....

  36. 008 Violation of Champion Principles

    Champion Principles Understand and expect that life will happen Get up and go back at it What can be learned from this situation? “Don’t violate the rules that you have set up for yourself to win.” Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray Coaching Facebook: Rob Gray Coaching Website: Robgraycoaching.com

  37. 007 "Radiant Community" -

    Discover or create your radiant community. You will be amazed how having a group of like-minded individuals at your ready can change, empower, and help transform your life. Unstuck – Many times when we are “stuck” at a certain point, it is because we are in the middle of the storm Power (Super...

  38. 006 Not as much time

    This episode is dedicated and inspired by the recent passing of actor Chadwick Boseman. Take inventory of your life and ask yourself on a daily basis “am I living on purpose.” Links/resources: Instagram: Rob Gray Coaching Facebook: Rob Gray Coaching Website: Robgraycoaching.com

  39. 005 Living a Radiant Life.

    005 “Living a Radiant Life” – show notes In this episode, you will here me being interviewed by Misti Dian. She is the Director of Holistic Leadership for Radiant Health Institute. She is the founder of Branches Holistic Ministries, PATHFINDERSwellness, Spiritual Sustainability®, and co-founder…

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  40. 004 Money, Money, Money

    Today we discuss money and why it is a tool that everyone should want and need. While it is not everything, money gives you and I options and choices when many people do not have those very same options and choices. Taking care of our family should be priority number one money is a tool that will...

  41. 003 "Get rejected Often"

    In this episode, we will discuss why getting rejected is just part of the process for high performance. No one, no matter the field or endeavor can manifest the life that they want without facing rejection often. The story about getting rejected about my business opportunity 1:12 "Why rejection…

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  42. 002 Afraid?...Do it Anyway

    "Do the thing you fear to do and keep doing it. That is the quickest and surest ways ever yet discovered to conquer fear." - Dale Carnegie In today’s episode we will discuss why just because you are afraid to do something does not mean that you should not do it. In fact, I will show why the...

  43. 001 My Story

    In this first installment of the Champ Up podcast, you will learn about my story, how my relationship with my dad led me to become a coach, and what I learned about poor habits that I developed and how I have learned (and continue to develop the skills) to reverse engineer those habits in order…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

WHO IS THIS PODCAST FOR

Thank you for tuning into the Champ Up Podcast. This podcast is for individuals who want to know that they indeed are enough. It is for individuals who have a deeper desire to have more out of this life and have the support, structure, and permission to do so.

WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN

Robert Gray is your average southern mamma's boy who decided one day that he was enough and earned his Holistic Life Coaching Certification. Growing up with a father who was an alcoholic, morbidly obese, and physically there but not emotionally present he made the decision to listen to his calling of motivating, inspiring, and giving others the tools and tactics needed to up level their own lives.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At the beginning of each week, you will gain powerful insights of life giving informatio

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Rob Gray

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WHO IS THIS PODCAST FOR Thank you for tuning into the Champ Up Podcast. This podcast is for individuals who want to know that they indeed are enough. It is for individuals who have a deeper desire to have more out of this life and have the support, structure, and permission to do so. WHY YOU SHOULD...

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