Ep 94 - Professional Fighter Turned Coach with Clifford Starks

Today, Neena is joined by retired professional fighter, personal trainer, and coach, Clifford Starks. He shares why he made it his passion to help others live happier, more fulfilled lives by working on their mind, body, and spirit. He also shares his challenges and adversities after his biological father left, how he got into MMA, and the six core values he shares with his clients.

Clifford Starks graduated in Kinesiology in 2005 and became a personal trainer. He also became a professional fighter in 2009-2017. For him, it has always been more than just transforming the body; though, the mind and spirit play key factors in one’s success, which he learned through his journey as a fighter and a coach. He has been honored to be given the opportunity to work with many clients on their minds, body, and spirit. Helping others live happier more fulfilled lives. He realized just how important the mind was in the process of accomplishing any real success. He became extremely fascinated with psychology also had his personal life experience to pull from as well. He is always learning and growing. He loves the saying if knowledge was all it took everyone would have 6 packs and be Millionaires. For Clifford, knowledge is good to have, but applied knowledge is better, so he continues to take action. To grow as a person and a leader is the same in health: you never stop.

Find Clifford at:

Website: https://cliffordstarks.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-starks/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cliffordstarks1/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cliffordstarks1

Show notes:

[0:51] Who is Clifford Starks

[1:32] Clifford’s past and his adversities

[9:13] How he got into MMA

[12:33] On stepping into a new stage after MMA

[15:45] His holistic approach to helping his clients

[17:50] The challenge in being a coach

[19:43] Clarity, confidence, commitment

[22:17] Have a game plan

[23:00] Passionate action

[23:36] Unshakable faith

[25:35] Extreme responsibility

[30:18] Greatness within

[36:09] Outro

We discuss real-life topics, tools, and tips on how to challenge and transform your thinking with no sugar added. Hope you will go on the journey with us as we grow, fail, and get back up. 

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