The Active Atlanta Podcast

The Active Atlanta Podcast


Ep87 | Coach Carl Leivers

November 10, 2022

Welcome back to another installment of the Active Atlanta Podcast, this week on the show I am joined by the Founder of Coach Carl, Carl Leivers, and Dr. Sam Gillespie, an endurance enthusiast. In this episode, we dive into all the intricacies of coaching in the private sector and highlight both its rewards and challenges. We also detail the ideal type of client and discuss managing pushback with the not-so-ideal clients. 


Timestamps:

[00:13] Introduction to Carl and Dr. Sam Gillesby 

[02:25] Going into the private sector of coaching

[06:00] Applying information learned

[08:22] Endurance athletes rushing into races 

[10:31] Goal setting

[13:00] Managing pushback

[16:13] Painting vs sculpting

[22:03] Different seasons in athletes 

[25:46] Favorite type of client to work with

[27:54] Least favorite type of client to work with