Pivoting Through Life’s Seasons with Dal Sekhon

Pivoting Through Life’s Seasons with Dal Sekhon

Author: Chris Liddle December 19, 2025 Duration: 47:40

This one hit home. After a year of slowed down podcast publishing pace for Chasing Common Ground, I sat down with my friend Dal Sekhon to talk about what it means to evolve in real time—when life doesn’t go how you planned, when progress isn’t linear, and when consistency doesn’t look like what it used to.

We covered the real-life side of growth, not the polished version. The kind that requires humility, flexibility, and a serious reevaluation of your self-talk. Dal brings both the lived experience and the coaching insight, and I think her story will resonate with a lot of you.

🔑 In This Episode:

1. When Your Year Didn’t Go As Planned

– We reflect on the heaviness of 2025, the guilt that comes with unmet goals, and how to course-correct without quitting.

2. Pivoting With Purpose

– Dal shares how a small change in workout structure led to her best consistency in years—and why your systems should work for your life, not against it.

3. Soft Skills Make Strong Coaches

– We dig into why adaptability and empathy are underrated superpowers in coaching, and how those qualities shape trust and retention.

4. Bridging Cultural Gaps in Nutrition

– A powerful breakdown of how to approach traditional cultural meals with balance, not restriction—plus how Dal’s approach helps clients feel seen.

5. Building Real Career Longevity

– We both share what’s changed in how we see coaching, content, and mentorship—and why in-person events like RCS are a non-negotiable for growth.

🎧 Sponsor

This episode is supported by two projects that mean a lot to me:

🛍️ The community gear at store.invigoratetraining.com — legacy CL apparel, Fully Human gear, custom shoes, and a whole lot more.

🎓 My Podcast Course — For anyone serious about building a show that actually lasts. Learn more at christianliddle.com/podcastcourse and save $50 with code COMMONGROUND at checkout.

Train with me at

https://invigoratetraining.com/

Loved this one? Share it with a friend or tag me on IG @christianliddle. Thanks for being here.



Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle is a space for thoughtful dialogue that lives between categories. Host Chris Liddle believes meaningful progress comes from connecting ideas across the usual boundaries of education, culture, and self-improvement. Each episode, whether a solo reflection or a conversation with a guest, is built on a simple, powerful question: where can we find shared understanding? This isn't about quick fixes or passive listening. It's a purpose-driven exploration of the habits, philosophies, and societal shifts that shape our daily lives. The aim is to uncover practical insights and nuanced perspectives that resonate, helping you move forward incrementally but intentionally. You'll hear discussions that feel like a good, meandering talk with a curious friend-one that leaves you with something to chew on, not just consume. The podcast deliberately avoids easy labels, weaving together threads from personal development, cultural commentary, and societal observation to examine what a considered life can look like. It’s an ongoing series for anyone tired of echo chambers and interested in the subtle art of building a better year, and a better self, through conversation. Tune in for a consistently engaging mix of voices and topics that all circle back to that essential chase for common ground.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle
Podcast Episodes
Episode 216 - Dr. Andy Chen on 3 Pivotal Relationships in His Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:32
The 3rd of 4 segments of this episode focuses on 3 pivotal relationships in Andy's career so far. Shout outs are given, people are highlighted, lessons are shared. Andy (@dr.andychen on IG) is a NYC native born and raise…
Episode 216 - Dr. Andy Chen on Seeing Obstacles Through A Unique Lens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:46
The second of 4 segments of this episode focuses on the topic of seeing obstacles through a unique lens. We touch on Andy's psychology background and dive into some of what he sees and does in the industry. Andy (@dr.and…
Episode 216 - Dr. Andy Chen on Taking the Long Windy Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:56
The first of 4 segments of this episode focuses on the topic of Taking the Long and Windy Road. We talk about the type of character it takes to not quit and to keep going despite how ambitious your goals may be. Andy (@d…
BONUS EPISODE - Andrew Hallam on Balance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:50
This is a bonus episode featuring past guest, Andrew Hallam. You can learn more about him by going back to episode 212 or by heading to andrewhallam.com. The book he is promoting is available at https://www.chapters.indi…
Episode 215 - Will Crozier on Non-Fitness Activities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:04
Will Crozier (@wcroz) is hands down the strongest Australian I know as well as potentially the strongest human that I know. He’s a highly competitive powerlifter, coach, business owner, gym owner and dog owner. You can l…
Episode 215 - Will Crozier on Starting a Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:39
Will Crozier (@wcroz) is hands down the strongest Australian I know as well as potentially the strongest human that I know. He’s a highly competitive powerlifter, coach, business owner, gym owner and dog owner. You can l…
Episode 215 - Will Crozier on The Bigger Picture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:38
Will Crozier (@wcroz) is hands down the strongest Australian I know as well as potentially the strongest human that I know. He’s a highly competitive powerlifter, coach, business owner, gym owner and dog owner. You can l…

«1...678910