Hiring is an essential part of any business and can be, as I’m sure you probably know, an extraordinarily frustrating one. It seems like no matter how many interviews you conduct, how well recommended a candidate comes or how decent they are as a person, many still don't work out. We understand this well as we’ve sure made our share of errors in hiring, but data shows we aren’t alone. In fact, some research suggests that 81% of new hires fail…. But why? The answer is actually quite simple, it’s ...
Aug 16, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s not everyday we get the chance to discuss the nitty gritty behind-the-scenes detail required to provide exceptional service (sans compromising quality) with someone who has built a powerhouse company from the ground up. Today, Matt Reynolds gives us a look under the hood at his online coaching model and his take on the “training” market that can be saturated with mediocrity. You’ll want to take some notes as we discuss topics ranging from the benefits of an apprenticeship model to pricing a...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re bringing you something a little different for today's bonus episode. Recently I was a guest on my friend Scott Livingston’s podcast “Leave Your Mark” and our conversation was so good I wanted to make sure you had a chance to listen to it here; a “multicast” if you will. Alongside Scott (a regular on our show, see episodes 58 & 128 ) and his good friend Dom Gauthier (a business leader, coach, broadcaster and former Olympic moguls skier), we discuss everything from how to better define and s...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This was by far the hardest episode I’ve ever had to record. And yes, I phrase it that way purposefully; telling this story is something I very much view as a responsibility. So where do I begin? It’s true- at this point many people know bits and pieces of my story but there’s still much I haven’t shared. Today's episode is the full, unabridged, unapologetic, uncensored saga of my hospitalization and subsequent recovery. Compassion comes in many forms so I won’t bullshit you- today we’re going t...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast When trying to convince someone or alter their behavior we often lead with facts and figures. Ironically, that might be the LEAST effective strategy for inspiring real, lasting change. Rather, we should utilize the most powerful persuasive ability humans possess: storytelling. You might roll your eyes or reminisce on bedtime stories as a kid, but good stories aren’t just for fun and laughs- they can quite literally capture audiences, move people to action, and catalyze change. Better yet, storyt...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast WE ARE BRINGING BACK OUR MOST POPULAR FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP! CLARITY 2.0: TUESDAY, JULY 27th at 3:00PM EST. Register at artofcoaching.com/clarity Imagine leaving your family and moving to a foreign country where you don’t speak the language or know the culture, tasked with making some of the world’s most elite athletes faster and stronger while winning multiple World Championships and Olympic medals along the way. Now try convincing someone in that position that high level communication skills, b...
Jul 12, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Positive thinking is overdone and often ineffective when applied to the messy realities of life and leadership. I’m not saying there isn’t a use for it but rather that we should rethink when and to whom we recommend it. Why? Positive thinking can lull us into a false sense of security, make us overconfident and keep us from taking action when we need to. What if instead of judging thoughts as positive or negative we measured them in terms of how productive they are? What if we embraced feelings ...
Jul 05, 2021•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Where there’s a journey, there’s sacrifice” - Nikita Emtsov It has always been our goal that listeners hear themselves in the guests we interview on this podcast because it’s only when you relate to a person that their story and message resonates and moves you to action. Nikita Emtsov is a perfect representation of the professionals in the Art of Coaching community and in this episode you’ll hear his raw depiction of the challenges (from self-acceptance and mental health struggles to finding a ...
Jun 28, 2021•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to rethink how we approach coaching female athletes. Understanding and appreciating nuances in their physiology and psychology is one thing, treating them as a “special population” is another. So which differences should we attend to and which just aren’t true? Today we’re joined by Christina Myers, a strength and conditioning & gymnastics coach who’s changing the game when it comes to the training of female athletes and redefining coaching styles traditionally expected of women. Chris...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re coming at you with a special BONUS episode! On today’s show, Brett is joined by Ali for a casual Friday conversation in which they answer your most difficult questions, talk about what they’re nerding out on and share their take on current events. On today’s episode: How to approach conversations about race, gender, & politics as a leader Programming essentials for youth athletes Strategies for working with someone you just can’t stand Ways to create passive income NFT’s and Cryptocurrency...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve heard the leadership cliches, read the business books and tried the various morning routines but something’s still not clicking... We can try to work harder and hope our efforts don’t go unnoticed... or we can flip the script, become a unicorn and work with ninjas. No seriously, just ask Mark Fisher. Mark is an international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. He and his “non-sexual life partner” Michael Keeler founded Business for Unicorns in 2016 and have since worked with many of the...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast The greatest athletes, inventors, artists and minds have something in common… Of course they all have incredible work ethics, support systems and above average talent and luck- but those qualities don’t differentiate the great from the very best. In truth- there is no template for world class performance. So what is it that separates them? According to our guest, Gabe Polsky- an award-winning Writer, Director, Producer and one of the top documentary filmmakers in the world of sports and beyond- ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why is it that regardless of major, minor or specialty our education system remains obsessed with teaching students the “what” but not the “how”? If we’re lucky, students leave school prepared with tools of their trade but still missing the skill set to put those tools into action, adapt for changing circumstances and/or convince someone they need that tool in the first place. Fortunately, some professors (today’s guest included) have recognized this disparity and dedicated their career to corre...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Time is an invaluable commodity and yet we waste it beating around the bush with convoluted communication and messages wrapped in peripheral fluff and unnecessary noise. Have you ever wondered how much time would we save if we acted like humans and said what we meant? In this solo episode, we’ll break down several case studies and discuss how to effectively read a situation, manage paraverbals (pacing, pitch, tone, inflection) and have direct, efficient conversations. We’ll also discuss strategi...
May 24, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast What would managers and leaders learn if they had access to raw feedback from their team? What truths would be unearthed and what leadership styles would rise to the top? As the “Undercover Millennial”, today’s guest Clint Pulver gives managers a peek behind the curtain in their own organization while gathering data and proposing solutions in order to close the gap between leaders and the lead. Having experienced literally hundreds of working environments across every domain, Clint is uniquely q...
May 17, 2021•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast These days it can feel like we’re being beaten over the head with leadership cliches like “grind in silence,” “be seen not heard” and other preachy rhetoric about servitude... We’ve been told that good work will speak for itself and that self-promoters aren’t in it for the “right reasons”… But how do we reconcile these “leadership laws” with the understanding that in order to adapt and evolve we have to be vulnerable and put ourselves (and our work) out there? In truth- like anything, excessive ...
May 10, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all know people who don’t enroll in the 401k program at work despite understanding the power of investing or those who won’t stop smoking even though there’s a history of lung cancer in their family. But while incredibly frustrating to the outside observer, we are all resistant to change in some aspect of our lives. Understanding where and why we resist change is important because modifying the behavior of those we lead is often central to our mission. And what do we do when information and r...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Living in a moment when competition for our attention is at an all time high makes the medium through which we convey our message absolutely critical. From social media to marketing, the platform we wield (or don’t wield...) can communicate as much about our values as the words themselves. And while this debate is nothing new, today’s guest Kenny Kane has a unique perspective on this issue and many more. Kenny is the owner of Oak Park Los Angeles (Home of CrossFit Los Angeles - CFLA) where he an...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unless you keep the same job from the time you leave school until the time you retire, you’re bound to experience change. Like a personal relationship, moving up within or leaving one workplace culture to join another requires understanding, adaptation and most importantly communication. So how do you go from being just a tactician to manager/director who needs to understand both the minutia AND the bigger picture? Our guest today, Jenny Noiles, the Performance Director at Mayo Clinic Orthopedic...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Regardless of occupation or title, we all write. Whether it’s in short form on social media or long form as in email, proposals, blogs, articles, books, or academic journals- it’s something that unites all fields. That being said- what’s your perception of writing? Do you enjoy the craft or is it the bane of your existence? Were you raised to think of writing as a formal process reserved for academics and novelists or as an artistic endeavor? Whatever your history with the written word, our gues...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our early communication style can be heavily influenced by parents, teachers and coaches but when we transition to different stages of life and form new relationships, sometimes those initial behaviors no longer serve us. As humans, shedding those previous practices and forming new ones (albeit necessary) can feel completely foreign- as if we’ve forgotten who we are and where we came from. But when we examine how our past has influenced our present, we can use it to inform and improve our future...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s not common for strength coaches to crossover into other fields or add the title of “entrepreneur” to their resume- much less in the world of artificial intelligence. Today’s guest Chad Wesley Smith has done both at the highest level. For both my training nerds AND my non-coaching audience, this episode is a great representation of how leaders can ethically brand themselves, develop auxiliary skill sets and find success outside of their immediate domain. Chad is the owner and founder of Jugg...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In light of recent events I wanted to release an extra, time sensitive episode. Last week at the NCAA basketball tournament a social media post showing the disparities between the men’s and women’s “weight rooms” went viral. One photo resulted in a litany of content that uncovered not only differences in the equipment and facilities, but of the testing protocols, food, “swag bags” and more. With institutions and individuals calling on the NCAA to rectify the inequities displayed at their premier...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes this podcast is a place to learn tactics and strategies and other times it's a place to share hard, honest truths. Recently, a conversation with a friend about the fleeting nature of fatherhood sparked an examination of my priorities and time. As a result I wrote a deeply personal piece about a few things I’ve reflected upon and perhaps even (re)learned over the past year. Some of this I’ve spoken about before- yet it still resonates, now more than ever. On today’s episode I’ll expand ...
Mar 22, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast HEADS UP! There are only a few days left to register for The Communication and Leadership Strategy Summit! On March 20-21th, 2021 we’re hosting an interactive online event about navigating the messy realities of leadership and communication. Learn tactics and strategies from top professionals in the fields of finance, performance, medical, business and the military. Click here to sign up before it's too late! *Cue late night FM DJ Voice* On today’s show we are joined by radio host and broadcasti...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we flip the script and my good friend Ali Kershner interviews me, asking personal and professional questions I’ve never addressed on air before. I’m a relatively private person but for this special Q&A I air out some dirty laundry and answer a few of the tougher questions I’ve gotten over the years. Sit back, relax, enjoy Ali’s dulcet tones and get a glimpse behind the curtain. Just wait, she even manages to stump me with one... We cover the following and more: My current thoughts about th...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve ever had even the smallest inkling of an idea or desire for putting a figurative pen to paper and writing a book - this one’s for you. Today’s episode is dedicated to everything I’ve learned, mistakes I’ve made and what you ABSOLUTELY need to know about the process of writing and publishing. I will warn you- if you’re looking for someone to pump you up and encourage you to drop everything and become an author- this isn’t the show for you. But if you’re curious and truly want to know wh...
Mar 01, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In our industry, those who have a large brand, social media presence or product (regardless of value or purpose) are often met with critiques, sneers, and snide remarks like “what a sellout”... It’s difficult to put yourself out there when surrounded by a profession that has long told you the secret to success is to put your head down and work harder but no one will hear your message or benefit from your product if you don’t share it with them... So how do you stand out without selling out? In t...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast If we were to question all commonly accepted leadership practices and qualities, which would hold up and which would break down? On March 20-21, 2021, we’re doing just that. Join us for the first-ever virtual Art of Coaching Communication and Leadership Strategy Summit. We’re tired of endless Zoom meetings and powerpoint presentations so we’re opting instead for two days of INTERACTIVE discussion with leaders from a range of professions; leaders who are currently pressure testing what we’ve long...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In case you missed it… our newest resource BLINDSPOT™ is now open! If you want to clarify your message, find your niche, create meaningful work and use it to help more people - this digital toolkit will be an absolute GAME. CHANGER. But don’t waste any time - access to BLINDSPOT™ is only open for 2 more days! Click here to sign up now. __________________________________________________________________________ On today’s episode you’ll learn how to catch a 4,000 lb great white shark. But if that’...
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