Guest Introduction: Bob Sexton
- Certified mental performance specialist, known as Coach Bobby.
- Overcame a traumatic childhood in a dysfunctional family.
- Worked as an NFL trainer for five years.
- Owned and operated successful businesses.
Early Life and Challenges:
- Bob recalls traumatic experiences from his childhood.
- Raised in an unstable environment with frequent moves and family dysfunction.
- Determined to break the cycle of chaos and instability.
Turning Point:
- Refused to move to Florida, chose to stay and build a stable life.
- Faced homelessness after being kicked out of the projects as a teenager.
- Realized the need for change after the birth of his daughter, leading to pursuing a college degree and moving his family away from chaos.
Breaking the Cycle:
- Prioritized stability and opportunities for his children.
- Found motivation in providing for his family and ensuring they didn't experience the hardships he faced.
NFL Experience:
- Worked as an NFL trainer, experiencing the tight-knit family atmosphere of the team.
- Despite the demanding schedule, prioritized family time and eventually left the NFL to spend more time with his kids.
Healing from Childhood Trauma:
- Advocates for recognizing negative thought patterns and replacing them with gratitude.
- Recommends journaling and focusing on positive aspects of life to change outlook and overcome trauma.
Conclusion:
- Encourages others to seek help and change their lives, emphasizing that transformation is possible.
- Offers a free coaching session through his website to support those seeking change.
Closing Remarks:
- Dr. Allen Lycka shares a life quality assessment tool for self-evaluation and improvement.
- Encourages listeners to pursue a fantastic life.
Commercial Breaks:
- Inserted at appropriate intervals to break up the conversation and introduce sponsorship messages.
Bio:
Coach Bobby is a Certified Mental Performance specialist with a focus on life and business coaching. He grew up in an extremely dysfunctional family and was able to break the cycle of generational dysfunction and go on to spend five years as an NFL trainer, own and operate several successful businesses, patent, and manufacture multiple products, and most importantly, not make his own children go through the chaos he went through growing up.
Interview questions:
- When did you realize you were the product of a dysfunctional upbringing?
- What steps did you take to end the dysfunction so that you didn’t pass it on to your children?
- You spent five years with an NFL training staff, tell us about that. What are some of the differences in mentality of a pro athlete vs the “average” person?
- There have been some major research studies done that have shown that as many as 80% of adults experienced some form of childhood trauma. Obviously, that can negatively impact all areas of your life. What would you say to someone who wants to break the cycle of generational dysfunction in their life, so they don’t pass it on to their children?
- What are some of the common issues that perpetuate as a result of generational dysfunction?
- How can I identify and overcome limiting beliefs or self-imposed barriers that may be hindering my personal and professional growth?
- How can listeners get ahold of you?
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