About the Guest: A theatre Kid & competitive dancer, turned Engineer, turned Nerdy Fitness Coach & Cosplayer. Born & raised in Florida, KC is 28 and married to her best friend & partner in it all for the last 6 years. Together they have many furry children, cats and bunnies alike. Once a corporate engineer, fighting to stay fit and stay active, now a Fitness Coach specifically for gamers allowing them to blend their game time and their workout time, so that they not only level up in the game, but Lvl Up their real-life stats without ever having to drop the controller or crash diet. KC is an arts loving gym rat gamer looking to change the view on gamers in the fitness space, and break the stereotype by creating an army of Jack'd gamers & nerds. Summary In this episode, Kendra and KC discuss the fear of failure and finding the right path in life. KC shares her personal journey from being a gifted kid and competitive dancer to studying engineering in college. She struggled with undiagnosed ADHD and felt lost after graduation. Eventually, she found her way back to the arts and fitness, becoming a fitness coach for gamers and streamers. KC shares her experience of taking risks and following her passion, despite the expectations of others. She discusses the importance of trusting her gut and redefining success on her own terms. KC also emphasizes the value of consistency and the joy she finds in helping her clients succeed. She encourages listeners to tune out the noise and pursue what truly aligns with their goals and values. Keywords fear of failure, right path in life, ADHD, arts, fitness, nutrition, training habits, community, taking risks, following passion, trusting gut, redefining success, consistency, helping others Takeaways · The fear of failure and uncertainty about the right path in life are common experiences in young adulthood. · Undiagnosed ADHD can make college and career choices more challenging, but seeking help and understanding can lead to a better path. · Proper nutrition and training habits are crucial for athletes, and it's important to challenge harmful stereotypes and practices in the dance and gymnastics industries. · Building a supportive community and setting mini challenges can help stay motivated and focused on personal and professional goals. · Trusting your gut and redefining success on your own terms is crucial for fulfillment. · Consistency and delivering results are key to success in any field. ·Tuning out the expectations and opinions of others is necessary to stay true to yourself. · Helping others and making a positive impact can bring immense joy and satisfaction. Sound Bites · "The fear of failure and uncertainty about the right path in life are common experiences in young adulthood." · "Being strong isn't a problem." · "Failure can be a valuable learning experience that leads to growth and readjustment." · "Learning the different signs and signals as I've gone through each failure has become a part of my checks and balances." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 Rediscovering Passions and Starting a Fitness Coaching Business 06:21 The Intersection of Gaming and Fitness 10:24 Navigating the Challenges of Being an Engineer 13:45 Staying Motivated and Overcoming Doubt 25:22 Balancing Personal Passion and Expectations 31:26 Taking Risks to Pursue Your Passion 36:24 Evolving Definition of Success 41:18 Trusting Your Gut and Redefining Success 46:30 Kendra Closer.wav Resources: Connect with KC
o Instagram- @itscoachkc
o Tik Tok- @itscoachkc
o Youtube- @itscoachkc o Podcast: Engineering Chaos
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Kendra Scott