"The expert in anything was once a beginner." In this episode, I welcome Kaylan Swartz and Michael Klepfer to talk about their experience as new interns at Revival Fitness. We discuss their fitness backgrounds, what drove them to sign up to be an intern in the first place, and how they want to be positive examples of leadership within our local fitness community. Kaylan is a native Marylander and lifelong fitness and sports enthusiast. As a former Division I college athlete, she loves competition and knows the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Kaylan works full-time on foreign policy and defense issues for the federal government and spent some time doing policy work on Capitol Hill. Kaylan is a new(ish) mom to 10-month-old Clark and lives in Maryland with Clark, her husband Charlie, and their bonkers dog Max. Michael Klepfer found a love for fitness around thirty. Before then, exercise was a requirement to within fitness standards. Klep joined Revival Fitness in early 2019 and that was the beginning of turning fitness from a chore to a hobby. Klep wants fitness to be fun and set a good example for others out there to include his two children, Arya and Leonidas. For more info on Revival Fitness, visit http://www.revivalfitnessmd.com ============= BUY my book “No Pressure”, SIGN UP for my newsletter, and stay connected to my content here: http://www.constantelevation.co Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation LIKE and FOLLOW me on social media - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ConstantElevation.co/ - Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/gaberock01 - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwlj6IeJHfF7G94-J9L29g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

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Interns: Because we give a sh*t w/Kaylan Swartz and Michael Klepfer

“I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days.” In this episode, I discuss my recent results in the 1.5-mile run test as part of my annual Air Force Fitness Assessment. It has been two years since I’ve tested, and I get nervous every single time. I also share my perspective on the training components I use how to smartly prepare for the test and provide a FREE six-week training plan for you that you can use to improve your run time. Visit constantlelevation.co for access to my FREE six-week training plan! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

1.5 Mile Run Test: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. In this episode, I chat with Lieutenant Colonel Dear Beloved about the four ‘ships of the Air Force mentoring program: Mentorship, Relationship, Sponsorship...and I propose a new ‘ship that brings everything together so we can Fly, Fight, and Win. Lieutenant Colonel Dear Beloved is currently assigned on detail within the Executive Office of the President. He advises senior staff on performance related to national drug control policy and coordinates closely with interagency, national security, and whole-of-government stakeholders. Prior to his current assignment, Lt Col Beloved commanded the 637th International Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas where he led 260 Total Force staff and deployed instructors, 3,000 international military students, and 5 global detachments in support of 55 billion dollars in annual foreign military sales. ============= BUY my book “No Pressure”, SIGN UP for my newsletter, and stay connected to my content here: http://www.constantelevation.co Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation LIKE and FOLLOW me on social media - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ConstantElevation.co/ - Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/gaberock01 - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwlj6IeJHfF7G94-J9L29g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Talking 'ship with Lieutenant Colonel Dear Beloved

“We have the vector, now is the time to add thrust.” In this episode, I share my thoughts on the 2021 AFA Air Space and Cyber Conference held at National Harbor, Maryland. I was fortunate enough to attend and hear insights from our senior leadership, meet up with new and old teammates, and get “re-blued” as an Airman. Get my Key Takeaways and Full Notes at http://www.constantelevation.co ============= BUY my book “No Pressure”, SIGN UP for my newsletter, and stay connected to my content here: http://www.constantelevation.co Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation LIKE and FOLLOW me on social media - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ConstantElevation.co/ - Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/gaberock01 - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwlj6IeJHfF7G94-J9L29g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

2021 AFA Air Space Cyber Conference Debrief

“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” In this episode, I discuss why this sports analogy might not be the best to mimic as a leader in the workplace. While this leadership quote is popular, the application of this advice may leave you at a disadvantage because you aren’t paying attention to the opportunities and challenges that are available to you now. If everyone is moving where the puck is going to be, who is taking care of the puck now? ============= BUY my book “No Pressure”, SIGN UP for my newsletter, and stay connected to my content here: http://www.constantelevation.co Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation LIKE and FOLLOW me on social media - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ConstantElevation.co/ - Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/gaberock01 - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwlj6IeJHfF7G94-J9L29g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Do we ALL need to skate where the puck will be?

“If you can’t describe what you’re doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” In this episode, I discuss my mindset on why I tend to be more process-driven as a leader, when the power of personality can and should shine through, and how using both techniques can drive optimal outcomes. The Real Story of the Two Wolves ============= BUY my book “No Pressure”, SIGN UP for my newsletter, and stay connected to my content here: http://www.constantelevation.co Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation LIKE and FOLLOW me on social media - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ConstantElevation.co/ - Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/gaberock01 - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwlj6IeJHfF7G94-J9L29g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Process vs Personality: Which wolf are you feeding?

“Ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.” In this episode, I chat with Colonel Heather Blackwell, Director of Cyberspace and Information Dominance, and Chief Information Officer, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. We talk about why self-assessments are an important tool to build a successful career, creating an environment and tuning your sensors to allow honest feedback to be given to you, and how the small yet consistent habit of self-reflection can empower yourself to be better every day. Colonel Heather W. Blackwell is the Director of Cyberspace and Information Dominance, and Chief Information Officer, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. She leads a staff and three subordinate units responsible for delivering strategic and enterprise-level cyberspace efforts to increase the U.S. Air Force's ability to provide combat forces to Combatant Commanders. Colonel Blackwell provides the strategic vision, policy, guidance and advocacy to drive the engineering and integration to build, extend, operate, secure and defend the Air Force portion of the Department of Defense global network. She is responsible to organize, train and equip cyberspace capability and communications for the command’s 35 wings, 1,000 aircraft, 12 bases and 242 worldwide operating locations with 156,739 total force military personnel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Check yourself before you wreck yourself with Colonel Heather Blackwell

“An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.” In this episode, I share my thoughts on how and why I spend more time thinking and listening than speaking. Even though I have an extroverted personality, I spend more of my time taking in and processing information to ensure my output of information is well-informed yet authentically me. There are 24 hours in the day, choose to use them wisely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Listen Twice, Speak Once

“Reflection: looking back so that the view looking forward is even clearer.” In this episode, I share my thoughts on three simple steps that all of us can use when dealing with challenging times in our lives. We can’t avoid them, but we can transform them into a positive event where we elevate ourselves and keep on moving forward instead of letting it weigh us down. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Reflect, Release, Reset

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” In this episode, I chat with Taylor Bialkowski, co-owner and coach at Revival Fitness. We discuss her journey in nutrition, the importance of nutrition as the foundation of any fitness program, and simple tips to help leaders get started and maintain healthy habits that support a healthy lifestyle. Contact Taylor at taylor@revivalfitnessmd.com Nutrition Supplements - http://www.dmv-labs.com Instagram - @fairytayls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Creating Healthy Habits, not Restrictions with Taylor Bialkowski

As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” In this episode, I share my recent experience where my first impression with a senior officer went completely sideways. This event will go down as very formative for the rest of my career and how I will continue to grow as a leader. Every experience can be valuable, even the low ones, if you search for the right pieces and learn from your mistakes. Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

How A First Impression Went Sideways

Welcome back to Season 4 of Constant Elevation! I’m returning after a well deserved break, but tune in to this episode to see what I’ve been up to, what I’ve been thinking about, and why I decided to return. MAHALO for being a first-time or long-time listener, you won’t be disappointed! And please consider supporting Constant Elevation through my Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Can't Stop Won't Stop

Excited to announce that Season 4 of Constant Elevation is launching in AUGUST 2021! Lots of the things going down in the lab and I’m looking forward to sharing all of it with you soon. Visit constantelevation.co (LINK IN BIO) and SIGN UP for my newsletter to be the first to know when new episodes are dropping...CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP!Stay connected to my content and SIGN UP for my newsletter here: http://www.constantelevation.coSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

Season 4 Announcment!

“True leaders don’t create more followers, they create more leaders.” In the final episode of AAPI Leaders Unmuted, I welcome 1Lt Keum Lee and TSgt Ferdy Hooper to the show to discuss their drive to lead quality AAPI Heritage Month events. We discuss the differences and similarities in how they planned and executed their AAPI Heritage events across an entire month, integrating off-base agencies to have an even stronger connection with the local community, and finally come up with a new idea to help build future leaders who will even further advance future AAPI Heritage events. It was an honor to talk to both of them and I look forward to working with them in the future. Here we go!Support Constant Elevation: https://www.patreon.com/constantelevation  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantelevation/support

No Pressure...But Don't Screw Up (that AAPI Heritage Event) with 1Lt Keum Lee and TSgt Ferdy Hooper

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