THE FORTITUDE FORUM

THE FORTITUDE FORUM
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Fortitude Forum, the podcast where mental toughness meets real-world success. Join host Bill Burke as he dives deep into the inspiring journeys of leaders from the worlds of business and sports, uncovering their stories of resilience, grit, and overcoming adversity. Each episode reveals powerful insights and practical lessons on how to face challenges head-on, push beyond limits, and thrive under pressure. Whether you're looking to sharpen your mental game or chasing peak performance in your life, The Fortitude Forum is your go-to source for stories of triumph and fortitude.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of mental toughness, personal resilience, and success in adversity. Specific topics include overcoming health crises, transitions from sports to business, and building strong mindsets. For example, episodes discuss Ian Bowen's journey overcoming a rare disease and J.R. Butler's transition from college hockey to entrepreneurship, emphasizing lessons on grit and personal growth.

Welcome to The Fortitude Forum, the podcast where mental toughness meets real-world success. Join host Bill Burke as he dives deep into the inspiring journeys of leaders from the worlds of business and sports, uncovering their stories of resilience, grit, and overcoming adversity. Each episode reveals powerful insights and practical lessons on how to face challenges head-on, push beyond limits, and thrive under pressure. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your mental game or chasing peak performance in your life, The Fortitude Forum is your go-to source for stories of triumph and fortitude.
In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill is joined by Jamie Elizondo, a seasoned football coach with experience in the NFL, CFL, and XFL. Jamie shares his background, starting from his early years in Texas through his career progression in football and transition into performance coaching. They explore Jamie’s life-changing decision to forego a lucrative law career for coaching, his insights from working with top talents like Tom Brady and Drew Brees, and the importance of having a coach to highlight one’s blind spots. Jamie introduces his ‘Crush It’ formula, focusing on principles like courage, resilience, and high performance habits to help individuals reach peak performance in all areas of their lives. The episode also delves into Jamie’s future projects, including his upcoming book ‘The Crush It Formula,’ a 50-day online course, and an exclusive program for football coaches.
00:00 Introduction: Playing to Win
00:44 Guest Introduction: Jamie Elizondo
02:01 Jamie’s Early Life and Career
03:12 Transition to Coaching
04:25 Coaching Philosophy and Insights
08:31 Impactful Players and Lessons Learned
14:16 Transition to Performance Coaching
25:12 The Crush It Formula
33:39 Upcoming Projects and Conclusion

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