{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffbe54bfb-48c0-4802-9a2c-e2963ee5deba","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Rob Vaka | Situational Fluency & Learning how to use it\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/fbe54bfb-48c0-4802-9a2c-e2963ee5deba\"></iframe>","title":"Rob Vaka | Situational Fluency & Learning how to use it","description":"<p>Rob Vaka's passion is helping NFL players and coaches flourish off the field \u2013 in life roles, business opportunities, philanthropic ventures, and in their personal \u201cworth.\u201d</p><p>Rob is an entrepreneur, people connector,&nbsp;philanthropist, father, husband, and cancer survivor.</p><p>His unique experiences have inspired him to become a mentor to dozens of NFL players, coaches, and other professional athletes. He is on a mission to help NFL Players, coaches and other athletes make a bigger impact with their time, relationships, and money.</p><br><p>Having worked with NFL players and coaches over the past 10 years, Rob is a sought-after speaker and panelist on a variety of relevant topics, including field-to-life transition, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and elevating mindset. He\u2019s been a podcast guest with well-known hosts, such as John Brenkus, of Sport Science, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon\u2019s Sports 1 partner Dave Meltzer, former NFL star LB Gary Brackett, and Rich Take on Sports. Additionally, he has been the emcee, host, or auctioneer for dozens of NFL players or coaches charity events.</p><br><p>Rob is a co-founder of the Ray Lewis\u2019 Ray of Hope Foundation with Lewis and John Brenkus in 2017 and sits on the board. He is also an active participant on the Special Olympics of GA Board of Directors and is active as a Children\u2019s Ministry Volunteer and Leader at Mt. Pisgah UMC. Additionally, he is a football coach within the Johns Creek Jr. Gladiator program.</p><p>What we discussed:</p><ul><li>3 things most athletes overlook when they retire</li><li>the benefits of having a gratitude mindset</li><li>situational fluency (you have to fail to get there)</li><li>getting yourself \"right\" can help you when it comes to making decisions</li><li>the pitfall of being interesting instead of interested</li><li>tips on how to transition into a new career</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Rob:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/RobVaka\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://signaturefd.com/rob-vaka/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-vaka-1029264?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BGyl5eBHTSCSB4BNC4TH7qA%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Let's connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-molden-9693431b/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alexmolden/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IG</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/alex.molden1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5e759e3195fa07a414c9afe8/episodes/www.alexmoldenspeaks.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thehaacademy.com/get-full-access\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">High Achievers Academy</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review (5 stars are dope)!</strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/03b057df-02e9-4a05-8e53-a721a154cb02/1621977872714-64fb839b828eaf2fef6dd34591ba9ccf.jpeg"}