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The Leave Your Mark Podcast is where high performance meets human stories. Each week, we go beyond résumés and highlight reels to explore how extraordinary people—high achievers who are also genuinely good humans—have been shaped by their environments, experiences, and the people around them.
More importantly, we uncover how they are leaving their mark on the world.
Step inside the minds and lives of remarkable individuals from sport, business, arts, and beyond—and walk away inspired to leave your own mark.
Your host, Scott Livingston, has spent over 35 years in the world of human performance. He’s trained, reconditioned, and supported some of the best athletes on the planet, working inside elite performance environments and learning firsthand what it takes to be the best in the world.
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Send us a text This week on the Leave Your Mark podcast, I sit down with someone whose influence on our industry is truly profound — Dr. Trevor Cottrell. Recently retired and now serving as a Professor of Instruction in Physiology at Texas State University, Trevor brings more than three decades of wisdom, research, and applied practice to this conversation. For 21 years, he helped shape the future of Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy, and Osteopathy as a Professor and Program Coordinator at Sheri...
Send us a text In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I’m honoured to welcome one of the most iconic defenders in NHL history — Zdeno Chara. Zdeno, born in Slovakia, played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals. Standing at 6'9", “Big Zee” is the tallest player ever to compete in the league — but his impact stretched far beyond physical stature. As Captain of the Boston Bruins for 14 seasons, Zdeno led with h...
Send us a text For Episode 450, I had the privilege of sitting down with an exceptional group of performance practitioners gathered for the ALTIS Masters Residency. ALTIS has built a Master’s program that blends world-class education with real, applied mentorship from some of the best minds in human performance—and this week was no exception. In the room were Performance Therapy Practitioners Danny Foley and Chris Gaurin, sharing their integrated practice approaches; lead educator Rich Clarke...
Send us a text EP 449 | Yosi Knecht – Resilience, Relationships, and the Human Spirit This week’s guest is Yosi Knecht — a man defined not just by what he does, but by who he is. A husband, father, son, and friend, Yosi turned a simple love of working out into a lifelong career in the human performance industry. For more than 20 years, he’s been a leader in performance equipment and sales, known for his integrity, energy, and ability to build authentic relationships that last. But Yosi’s stor...
Send us a text From the gridiron to the brain, this episode dives deep into how former All-American linebacker and two-time national champion Brandon Day turned pain, burnout, and life’s challenges into purpose. He opens up about his journey from a small town in Montana to co-founding Evolved Athlete, where he discovered the power of neurotraining and Flow Science along the way. We discuss the lessons sports teach us beyond the scoreboard — emotional regulation, teamwork, and resilience — and...
Send us a text LYM Ep 447 | Jordan Syatt: The Power of Being a Regular Guy Jordan Syatt isn’t trying to be larger than life. He’s a regular guy who built an extraordinary career by staying true to one simple mission — to help people. From starting his online fitness business in a college dorm room to becoming a husband, father, and respected coach, Jordan’s story reminds us that authenticity is the real flex. We dive into: How to build a purpose-driven coaching businessWhy humility and consis...
Send us a text As a follow-up to my recent episode on threat and how the brain interprets it, I wanted to explore how our state of mind — physiological, neurological, and psychological — shapes the way our brain processes information and manages potential threats. This short episode takes a closer look at the foundational elements that support optimal brain function: quality sleep, stable blood glucose, proper hydration, and effective oxygenation. These core pillars aren’t just about basic he...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Jovica Savic, a Serbian immigrant whose family fled war and hatred in the 1990s, finding refuge in Canada. What he shares isn’t just a story of survival — it’s a reminder. A reminder of what this country means to those who arrive with nothing but hope. A reminder of the opportunity and safety we sometimes take for granted. His perspective will make you stop and think about what “home” really is — and why we should protect and nurtur...
Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Title: The Bag is Empty In this episode, I share a story that’s been sitting quietly in the background of my own journey — one about chasing the top of the ladder, only to discover the bag at the top wasn’t as full as I imagined. For years, my pursuit of “making it” was defined by achievement — the next job, the next title, the next opportunity. I believed that once I arrived, I’d finally feel complete. But like many of us who chase success, I found that the bag we c...
Send us a text Over the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with Stuart McMillan four different times—twice in one-on-one conversations, and twice in duo sessions. Each time, I’ve walked away with fresh insight into not only his coaching and business practices but also his perspective on life. Stuart is an eclectic soul—artist by nature (once known as Fingermash in the DJ world), lover of literature and the written word, and a man who carried that artistic spirit into the...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Dave Stubbs, a veteran Montreal sports journalist and, since 2016, historian and columnist for NHL.com. As Dave approaches 50 years in sports journalism, he reflects on a remarkable career that began in 1976 and has taken him from local newspapers to the Olympic Games, and eventually, to chronicling the history of the NHL itself. We discuss his journey through the Montreal Gazette, his time working with national sports organizations...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with one of the most iconic figures in college hockey history—Coach Jack Parker. Jack’s coaching career began in 1968, immediately after captaining Boston University’s Terriers. Just a few years later, he stepped behind the bench as head coach, launching a remarkable 40-season journey that would define both his career and the program. Across four decades, Jack led BU to three NCAA titles, 24 NCAA tournament appearances, and 897 wins—the ...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Mike Muir — Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Vegas Golden Knights. Mike has been in the game for over 35 years. His journey began with Canada’s National Basketball Team, carried through university sport at Mount Allison, and launched his hockey career in Billings, Montana. From there, he climbed through the ranks: from the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL (winning the Calder Cup in 2015) to witnessing t...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Keenan — CEO, entrepreneur, father, and the author of Gap Selling. But this conversation isn’t about sales tactics. Instead, we dive into his remarkable life story: growing up adopted in a mixed-race family in Boston, chasing dreams of football and modeling, finding his way into sales, and becoming a father of three daughters. Keenan shares what selling really means (hint: it’s about helping, not convincing), how curiosity shapes hi...
Send us a text This week's guest is Cory Kennedy. Cory is a leader in high-performance sport, most recently the Director of Performance with the Sacramento Kings. He formerly served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Chicago Cubs organization, and before that, he was the lead of performance for the Institut National de Sport in Montreal. Cory is a proud Canadian and loves to spend vacation time at his cottage in Prince Edward County with his wife and French bulldog. He ...
Send us a text This week’s episode features Danielle (Dani) Langford, a lifelong athlete whose journey in sport began on the basketball court. With a coach for a father, Dani grew up immersed in team environments and quickly found her passion for basketball. That passion carried her to represent Canada internationally and compete at the collegiate level, experiences that gave her lifelong skills, memories, and connections. Today, Dani brings that same love of sport to her role as Manager of P...
Send us a text This episode features Gavin Pratt, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute. Gavin leads the global physical development of elite MMA athletes across the UFC PI’s programs in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City. With a Master’s in Exercise Science (MExSc) in Strength & Conditioning, Level 3 ASCA Elite Coach status, and over 25 years of experience, Gavin has forged an unconventional path to the top of his profession—and his journey is ...
Send us a text EP 435 – Lisa Vonnegut Lisa Vonnegut’s career began as a Recreation Therapist in acute psychiatric and rehab units, where she developed a deep understanding of how mental health and movement intersect. In 2000, she transitioned into coaching and personal training, bringing that same supportive, motivating approach to help clients push their limits in safe, empowering ways. A student and instructor of applied neurology, Lisa runs Body Synergy, blending brain-based strategies wi...
Send us a text This week's EP features Derek Hansen. Derek is an international sports performance consultant and educator. He has worked as a sprint coach for over 30 years. He has been consulting with professional teams (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLB, Bundesliga), national team organizations (Olympics and World Championships), and collegiate athletic programs (NCAA) for over 20 years. Derek specializes in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-play protocols, and electr...
Send us a text 🎙️ NEW PODCAST DROP – EPISODE 433 - Building the Master's Degree We All Wish Existed What if the future of human performance education wasn’t found in lecture halls or outdated syllabi—but in a coffee shop in the UK? That’s where this week’s Leave Your Mark episode begins. Six years ago, Richard Clarke sat down with the CEO of ALTIS World and floated a radical idea: What if we created a Master’s program that actually reflected the real world of human performance? Fast-forwa...
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