
The Leaders' Arena Podcast is your platform for candid conversations
with resilient and authentic leaders. We dissect the challenging decisions,
setbacks, and defining moments that truly forge greatness,
moving beyond surface-level success stories.
Clifford Starks & Nate Fochtman guide guests through unfiltered discussions on overcoming personal adversity, demonstrating how vulnerability and grit translate into long-term professional power.
Tune in to find the actionable wisdom and honest perspectives you need to master your own mental game of success.

Clifford Starks is an Executive Coach and Speaker where he facilitates unfiltered discussions on overcoming professional and personal adversity. With a background as a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, competing in organizations like the UFC and Bellator, he has dedicated over 18 years to coaching and consulting.
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Clifford Starks is an Executive Coach and Speaker where he facilitates unfiltered discussions on overcoming professional and personal adversity. With a background as a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, competing in organizations like the UFC and Bellator, he has dedicated over 18 years to coaching and consulting.
Clifford holds a degree in Kinesiology and specializes in personal and professional development, focusing on mastering the mental game of success. His mission is to guide individuals and organizations toward greatness by implementing effective leadership and work/life balance strategies, believing that applied knowledge is better and that growth never stops.

Nate Fochtman is a Brand Architect, Business Development expert, and the founder/operator behind several successful market entries in the Food & Beverage space. For over two decades, he has specialized in transforming business challenges into strategic narratives.
Nate’s expertise is a unique blend of old-school storytelling and cutting-
Nate Fochtman is a Brand Architect, Business Development expert, and the founder/operator behind several successful market entries in the Food & Beverage space. For over two decades, he has specialized in transforming business challenges into strategic narratives.
Nate’s expertise is a unique blend of old-school storytelling and cutting-edge digital strategy, focusing on building resilient brands that achieve maximum shelf velocity and consumer belief. He currently spearheads market development and compliant distribution strategies for The FreeMind Group, ensuring companies master the connection between product, partnership, and purpose.
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