Jul 20, 2026
What if the very thing you're trying to grow beyond is actually the thing God created you to do? Lately, I've been getting the same question over and over again: "Todd, with everything you've got going on—gyms, franchises, masterminds, speaking, books, coaching executives... why are you still personally training clients"
It's a fair question. This week, after spending every morning training the New Orleans Saints and then coaching everyone from NFL athletes to men and women in their 60s and 70s, the answer became crystal clear. Coaching isn't simply something I do... it's who I am. It's part of my calling. It's one of the purest ways I can serve others and honor the gifts God has given me. Whether it’s personal training 1:1, coaching a small-group or large-group training session, or leading a retreat or live-event, I LOVE coaching!
And maybe that's the question you need to ask yourself today.
Not, "What do I do?" but, "Who am I?" Because when you
discover your divine uniqueness and stay obedient to it,
everything changes. Success isn't about drifting away from the
work that made you come alive. It's about continually finding
ways to live inside your calling, no matter what season
you're in.
In this week’s episode of The IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I';m sharing
my heart on why I'll always coach, why human connection
matters now more than ever, and how you can rediscover the
work that fills your soul instead of simply filling your
calendar.
Here's what you'll hear in this Episode 488:
- Why live coaching and human connection will always be more powerful than information alone.
- How stepping away from your God-given gifts can quietly steal your joy and fulfillment.
- Why culture isn't taught—it's caught—and how great leaders build it every single day.
- The importance of staying connected to the work that first made you come alive.
- Why your "laboratory" is where your greatest lessons, breakthroughs, and leadership are developed.
- How to recognize the season you're in and give it everything you've got.
- The difference between chasing profit and pursuing purpose.
- Why remembering who you are matters more than what you do.
- How to discover your divine uniqueness and live fully inside your assignment.
- Three powerful questions that will help you reconnect with your calling.
At the end of the day, your greatest impact won't come from trying to become someone else. It comes from fully becoming the person God created you to be. Maybe you've experienced success. Maybe you're building something new. Maybe you've gotten busy chasing the next opportunity. My challenge for you this week is simple: reconnect with the work that makes your soul come alive. The world doesn't need another imitation. It needs you operating boldly inside your calling.
If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder to get back to their roots and live with even greater purpose. And if you're ready to grow deeper—in your leadership, your business, your faith, or your life—I invite you to join us inside IMPACT-X Performance, one of our live events or coaching programs, or just swing-into IMPACT-X Performance San Diego for a high-five, hug, or handshake. And yes, if you are ready for some coaching yourself, my team and I are ready to SERVE YOU. Remember... when your gifts and your calling align, you don't just make a living—you create IMPACT.
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