Adam Mock, LCS
Pronouns: he/him/his
“Rescue Your Dreams™”
Adam Mock is a Leadership Coaching Specialist who uses his Rescue Your Dreams™ approach to help individuals and organizations transform their reality.
Serving as the Executive Director of Leadership Development for Triple Threat, he brings his 25+ years of leadership experience to professional development work around the world. Through Triple Threat, Adam has the privilege of facilitating team development trainings at global brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, Converse, and PayPal. He also works 1-on-1 with Olympians, hall of famers, and world champions.
He’s also the founder of Ride & Shine, an annual community event based in SoCal, focused on raising mental health awareness for mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Adam believes powerful leadership tools should be accessible to everyone and extends his practice to work as a personal development coach with individuals outside of the corporate realm. He offers valuable tools, tips, and insights for life through his Rescue Your Dreams™ newsletter and podcast, helping others to become a true reflection of themselves and live a life of passion and purpose.
Work with Adam
Adam Mock is a Leadership Coaching Specialist and serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Development for Triple Threat.
He has the privilege of facilitating team development training at global brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, Converse, and PayPal. And works 1-on-1 with Olympic gold medalists, hall of famers, and world champions in their post athletic careers, helping to develop them to their highest levels of effectiveness.
He also extends his practice to work as a transformational partner with individuals outside of the corporate realm, illuminating the dark corners of their life so they can see what holds them back.
Adam brings his 25+ years of leadership experience to development work around the world. Specializing in principle-based leadership, dynamic communication styles and emotional intelligence, his conversational style of facilitation leaves a lasting impact with life changing results.
Whether it’s 1:1 or as a keynote speaker and facilitator, Adam’s down to earth personality makes him a sought after specialist in the field of personal and professional development.
Services
Leadership Coaching Specialist
Personal Development Coach
Team Development Facilitator
Keynote Speaker
Special Accomplishments
Adam was personally mentored by Doug McKinley Psy D. MCC, the host of the Leadership Currency Podcast and author of The Resiliency Quest, and he has a unique ability to “see” his clients for who they are and illuminate a path forward to who they want to be.
Location: Available for virtual and in-person team facilitation or virtual 1:1 coaching. Based in Southern CA. Travels nationwide where needed.
What sparked your love for adventure?
The unknown.
As a kid, I always loved seeing new places, especially in nature. Old trees, meadows, ponds, lakes, and dark forests.
There’s something so captivating about being away from the sounds of cars and landscaping, and just hearing the sounds of nature all around you. Seeing what was around every corner and discovering new places has always expanded my world and how I see it.
What lessons have you gleaned from adventures have you been able to apply to your personal and professional life otherwise?
You can go further than you realize. And, you’re not as fragile as you feel.
How do you define your comfort zone, and how do you challenge it?
My comfort zone is always growing. I don’t believe any of us are truly “out” of our comfort zone when trying new things. Because many of the competencies that we use every day are still with us. So it’s never about being out of your comfort zone, it’s just that we’re simply expanding our comfort zone. And the more we try new things, the larger it gets.
“... not everything that knocks you down can keep you down.”
What role does nature play in your life?
Nature plays a huge role in my life. It’s easy to think our individual worlds are only as big as our morning commutes, grocery runs, offices, and homes. But getting out in nature reminds you how much is always going on outside of our lives. We’re not the center of attention. And there’s a lot of comfort in knowing that our problems are only big in relation to how small we see the world.
How do you navigate setbacks or challenges during your adventures?
As a test of my capability when it really matters. Nature is a great teacher of resilience.
I once broke my ankle on a hike. It was an extremely hot day and I was hiking to get my mind off of other stressors. When I rolled my ankle I got so angry because I was enjoying myself and I didn’t want to call for an airlift out. I took a deep breath, recentered, calmed my mind, and since I had plenty of water, I decided to hike out.
It wasn’t the wisest decision since I could have injured myself further. But it did allow me to regain a sense of control and be reminded that not everything that knocks you down can keep you down.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start embracing adventure in their life?
Don’t wait. Make the time and get out there. You’ll realize you’re not as fragile as you feel and that your fear is not a measure of your capability.
What role does community play in your adventurous pursuits?
Everything.
As much as I love adventuring solo, adventuring with others brings a whole new level of stoke and safety. There’s nothing like being able to share adventures, stories, and laughs with others.
As they say, “Shared suffering is half the suffering. Shared happiness is twice the happiness.”
When you’re facing fear or uncertainty during your adventures, how do you cope with that?
Fear is a beautiful emotion. And we can’t have courage without it. If I feel fearful to try something new like a trail feature, jump, wall ride, or a new difficult hiking path, I acknowledge my fear and then measure it against my capability.
If I’ve done something similar and successfully in the past, I’ll proceed with caution and keep moving forward. If not, I’ll weigh the risk versus the reward and see if it’s worth it for me to try, or walk away from it and play it safe.
What aspect of your adventure experience brings you the most pride?
Building community. MTB has given me some of the greatest friendships of my life and this community has helped me to build an annual event called Ride & Shine. It’s hosted at SkyPark Bike Park in Lake Arrowhead and is focused on mental health.
It’s an opportunity to ride with your favorite content creators and crews and then in the afternoon we gather together to illuminate stories of hope from within our community around our mental health. The response from the community has been incredible and I look forward to it every year!
What motivates you to keep exploring and seeking new adventures?
Discovery. Beyond the discovery of nature, adventuring allows me to (re)discover parts of myself that were either long forgotten or never tapped into.
Advenuring continues to remind me that you’re never too old to enjoy a deep sense of wonder from the world around you.
