From Physical Therapist to Business Coach - with Nathan Farrugia
In 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 Farrugia
01:24 Journey from Physical Therapy to Business
02:38 The Role of Public Speaking in Nathan's Life
05:25 Overcoming Asthma: A Personal Journey
09:08 The Start of an Endurance Journey
11:23 Exploring Limits: Motivation Behind Endurance Challenges
12:26 Experiences in the Marathon des Sables
14:30 Training for Unique Challenges
15:30 Confronting the Inner Critic
17:53 The FIRE Model: A Framework for High Performance
22:28 Entering the Flow State
25:06 Balancing Challenges and Skills for Flow
27:50 The Role of Impact in Achieving Excellence
30:24 Understanding Flow State
32:31 Coaching Towards Flow
35:21 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Belief
37:02 The 27 Marathons Challenge
39:10 The Power of Healing
39:57 Reflections on Achievement
40:40 Vision and Values in Business
43:02 Finding Personal Values
43:32 Work-Life Balance and Role Management
48:04 Lessons Learned from Failure
49:47 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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