Our guest today is Natan Verkhovsky. Born in the former USSR and immigrating to Calgary, Alberta Canada, with his family as a small child he started a more than 30 year journey into the Martial Arts.

From 15 to 16 years of age, Natan started and rose to be ranked #1 in his division, in Alberta, in the sport of Power Tumbling. He continued to use his Mental Training skills and pursued his education in Medical Hypnotherapy under the tutelage of Dr. Michael Preston, Director of the Institute of Medical Hypnotherapy, in Phoenix, Arixzona, USA.

Becoming certified in his early 20's, Natan started working as a Mental Training Specialist and developed his core program, Personal Momentum, while doing Mental Training with Team 2000 Men's Gymnastics Teammates and artists and elite athletes from Cirque du Soleil.

Since then, he's adapted 23 Mental, Physical and Emotional Drills and Exercises to help Peak Performers in all disciplines and walks of life. Working with the most successful and challenging individuals and groups, and giving concrete, actionable items is what seperates Natan Verkhovsky from others. He offers two things needed for your change to be truly transformational: Accountability and Transformational Tools.

Most recently Natan has poured his knowledge into the Essential Academy. Where everyone can learn a variety of personal development and career advancement skills from the top experts in their fields.

** On this episode **
- What it's like to come from humble beginnings as an immigrant kid in Canada
- What's the true meaning of money?
- What it's like to work with elite Olympic athletes and top performers at Cirque de Soleil
- Mental, physical, and emotional drills to get you in "the zone" for peak performance
- The tools to take action when motivation isn't present
- The true Value of Martial Arts - Hint: it's not about self-defense
- The key to happiness that money can't buy
- Being a father
... and much, much, more

** Get your FREE copy of Natan's Personal Momentum Workbook **
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** Connect with Natan and The Essential Academy **
E-mail Natan at: natan@essentialacademy.org.
Check out www.essentialacademy.org.
On Instagram: @the_essential_academy
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natan.verkhovsky

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