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Join Ben Newman, highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and 2x WSJ Best-Seller, as he takes you into the minds of some of the highest performers in sports and business to tell their full story. The "Burn" is something we all have, but rarely do people uncover and connect to it. Ben helps people from all walks of life reach their true maximum potential.
Ben has worked with coaches and players from the last 6 Super Bowl Champion teams and currently serves as the Performance Coach for the Big 12 Champion Kansas State football team in his 9th season (3 National Championships at North Dakota State) with Head Coach Chris Klieman. Ben served 5 years as the Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18x National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Lastly, Ben also has served at his alma mater as a Performance Coach for Michigan State University’s football and basketball programs.
For the last two decades, Ben has been serving as the Peak Performance Coach for the top 1% of financial advisors globally and for Fortune 500 business executives.
Ben’s clients have included: Microsoft, United States Army, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Quicken Loans, MARS Snackfoods, AstraZeneca, Northwestern Mutual, AFA Singapore, Mass Financial Group, Frontier Companies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Great West Life Canada, Boston Medical Center, Boys & Girls Club of America, New York Life as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe.
Millions of people and some of the top performers in the world have been empowered by Ben through his books, educational content, coaching programs, podcast, and live events.
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In this high-energy highlight from The Burn Podcast, we take YOU back inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP — where champions, entrepreneurs, and leaders learned what it truly means to live The Standard. Ben Newman breaks down the power of the Prizefighter Day — the personal, professional, and service-driven decisions YOU make daily that separate the uncommon from the average. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters, with discipline and intention, every single day. Coach Scott ...
Big as Texas BOOT CAMP Highlights with Dawn Harper-Nelson, Inky Johnson, Shari Wenk, Michael Chandler, and Cris Cawley In this powerful highlight episode of The Burn Podcast, we take YOU inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP, where every story reminded us that setbacks don’t define YOU—they refine YOU. From Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson’s one-minute reset after knee surgery to Inky Johnson’s powerful reminder that faith requires action, each moment revealed the price of chasing purpose. Sh...
In this special two-part episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman revisits two raw, unfiltered conversations that prove champions aren’t built in comfort. Alex Donnolo shares how a wrongful conviction, solitary confinement, and the loss of his best friend became the spark for relentless growth—fueling an eight-figure real estate portfolio, a redeemed name, and a mission to turn darkness into light. Joshua T. Osborne opens up about trailer-park beginnings, adoption, prison, and the moment he ch...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist John Chiorando—a no-frills New Yorker whose definition of success begins and ends with one word on his headstone: DAD. John opens up about the most challenging season of his life, honoring his daughter Nina and the vow that now fuels his days: to write a $50 million check toward finding a cure so other families don’t face the same pain. From creating “Be the Good Day” across his companies to leading...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, host Ben Newman finally sits down with the one and only Inky Johnson—a conversation that has been years in the making. From a career-ending injury to a life-altering calling, Inky shares how humility, discipline, and unwavering faith transformed pain into purpose, and why true greatness comes from action, not just words. Inky doesn’t just talk about resilience—he lives it. He explains how he reframed suffering into meaning, why behavior always precedes ac...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman welcomes back top financial coach Hillary Seiler to talk about money, discipline, and the burn that fuels her mission. Hillary has worked with NFL locker rooms, NCAA programs, and corporate America, teaching that financial success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset and daily standards. She shares how losing her mom at a young age and building a powerful bond with her dad shaped her purpose, and how those lessons inspired her new book, ...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with mortgage-industry titan, coach, and now author J. J. Mazzo to unpack his new book Perseverance Principles (releasing October 7). J. J. opens up about the messy middle—imposter syndrome, financial pressure, family leadership, and faith—and how seven practical principles became his playbook for pushing through the toughest seasons. This conversation is raw, real, and relentlessly hopeful. From building Impact, his coaching co...
In this powerful episode of The Burn Podcast, four dynamic voices share their stories of resilience, discipline, and purpose—and how each discovered the fire that fuels their success. Alex Donnollo, a proven business leader and entrepreneur, reveals the lessons he’s learned about staying the course, building with discipline, and finding clarity in the face of uncertainty. Inky Johnson, former Tennessee football star turned world-renowned motivational speaker, takes us inside the moment that...
This episode of The Burn Podcast takes YOU inside the Mental Toughness Forum, where six powerhouse leaders share raw and unfiltered truths about resilience, discipline, and overcoming adversity. Gary Kauffman opens up about success, naysayers, and the inner battles of self-doubt—teaching that real mental toughness means tuning out the noise and locking arms with people who fuel YOUR vision. Shari Wenk, veteran sports agent and co-author with Tim Grover (Relentless and Winning), breaks down ...
In this special episode of The Burn Podcast, YOU get direct access to the Mental Toughness Forum, where some of the most dynamic leaders in business and life share raw stories, unfiltered lessons, and powerful truths about what it really takes to stay relentless when adversity hits. Featuring Ashwin Mohan, Danielle White, Garrett White, Bryce Henson, Shayla Gifford, and Nick Sansone, each speaker reveals how setbacks, pain, and pressure forged their resilience—and how YOU can do the same to b...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, we bring YOU directly inside the Mental Toughness Forum—a powerhouse gathering featuring some of the world’s most elite performers in sports, business, and personal growth. Host Ben Newman is joined by an extraordinary lineup of speakers: Bo Eason, Dr. Jana Haywood, Drew Hanlen, Jen Gottlieb, and Michael Chandler. Each brings raw stories, proven strategies, and unshakable lessons on what it takes to build the mental toughness required to win—on and off th...
In this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with three powerhouse leaders who have taken lessons from the field and turned them into lasting impact—proving that true leadership extends far beyond the game. First, we hear from Kaleb Thornhill, a trailblazer in the NFL’s player engagement and development space. With over 15 years of front office experience, Kaleb created the groundbreaking “Business Combine,” a transformational off-field experience for current...
In this no-excuses, fire-filled episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings the heat by combining two of the most powerful messages we’ve ever released. First: Lock the Gates. Ben shares the life-changing mindset shift that came from one simple but powerful principle: YOU have the power to lock YOUR gates. That means protecting your peace, guarding your standards, and refusing to let negativity or distractions inside. When Ben started applying this, everything changed—focus sharpened, rel...
This week on The Burn Podcast, we revisit one of the most unforgettable and soul-stirring episodes we’ve ever released—our powerful conversation with John O’Leary, a man whose story will stop YOU in your tracks and reignite YOUR perspective on pain, purpose, and possibility. At just 9 years old, John was burned on 100% of his body. No one thought he’d survive the night. But he did. And not only did he survive—he turned that tragedy into a mission to inspire millions. John doesn’t ask “Why m...
In this special episode of The Burn Podcast, we bring YOU three powerful conversations from champions who’ve thrived at the highest levels of professional sports—and continue to lead with impact beyond the game. We start with Bennie Fowler, Super Bowl Champion and the last player ever to catch a pass from Peyton Manning. Bennie shares unforgettable stories from playing with both Peyton and Eli Manning—and offers a powerful reminder about the company YOU keep. He talks about how being surroun...
This week on The Burn Podcast, we revisit three unforgettable episodes featuring high performers who have not only built incredible careers—but have done so through relentless discipline, ownership, and an unwavering commitment to THEIR BURN. We begin with Ben Kenyon, the Director of Performance for the Philadelphia 76ers. Ben’s journey from sleeping on the floor as an unpaid strength and conditioning intern to working with NBA elites is a masterclass in hustle and heart. Through the wisdom ...
In this powerful compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together the voices of three extraordinary women who are driving transformation in the world and helping others unlock the best version of themselves. Dawn Harper-Nelson—Olympic gold and silver medalist—kicks off this episode with her raw and honest journey from injury to international triumph. Dawn opens up about what it takes to develop a true champion mindset and why adversity is often the greatest teacher. Now a ...
In this powerful and emotional compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together the unshakable stories of three elite athletes who rewrote the narrative of their lives—not by believing the facts, but by living their TRUTH. This episode is about what separates those who accept limitations from those who overcome them. It’s about what fuels greatness when the world tells YOU that YOU aren’t enough. We start with NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Aeneas Williams, who didn’t even pl...
In this powerhouse compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together three iconic guests—Trent Shelton, Justin Gatlin, and Phil Heath—each of whom redefines what it means to chase greatness. First, Trent Shelton opens up about his journey from NFL hopeful to global motivator. He shares the pressure, pain, and pivotal turning point that led him to mindfulness and authenticity. His story is a call to Protect YOUR Peace and stay grounded in WHO YOU are, even in a chaotic world...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman delivers one of his most honest and soul-stirring messages yet—a no-fluff, no-hype conversation that will challenge YOU to let go of the weight of your past and step fully into the power of what YOU can control: TODAY. Ben pulls back the curtain on the mental toughness it takes to chase greatness—not just once, but every single day. Drawing from some of the most powerful examples in sports and life, he begins with the mindset of the late, great...
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Phenominal💥 podcast. I originally heard Ben Neuman on MFCEO☝️ Project many years back... and have been an advocate. This is one of the BEST Podcasts out their... Thank you, Ben- KEEP UP YOUR GREATNESS⚡⚡⚡⚡