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Hosted by best-selling author, speaker and performance coach Brett Bartholomew, the Art of Coaching Podcast is a weekly show aimed at getting to the core of what it takes to change attitudes & behaviors in the weight-room, boardroom and everywhere in between.
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In today’s episode we talk all about artificial intelligence and more specifically, Chat GPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer).
But before you judge the topic and skip to the next episode, let me set you straight - this isn’t a review of some futuristic, out of reach, or unrecognizable technology.
Chat GPT is (currently) a completely free website that answers questions in a human-like way. To answer the questions it receives, it scans the available information, picks out the most common and relative threads, and gives the outlined information in a conversational manner. However, just like anything else, it has its limitations.
In this episode, we discuss pros, cons and several practical use cases, including:
- What exactly Chat GPT is and what it does (00:00)
- Specific examples of it’s wide range of uses (9:10)
- How we can leverage this as a tool for efficient creativity (28:10) and to check our blindspots (41:00)
- What we should NOT be expecting tech to do for us (48:30)
The most important thing to remember is no matter how intelligent these technologies are, they will never completely replace the human elements of critical thought process, collaboration, and connection.
That’s why we created our new digital community - the Art of Coaching Mighty Network. If you're someone who's a lifelong learner, you value feedback, and getting around high level people, make sure to check out this group. We teamed up with mighty networks to create something that would allow people to connect, learn, grow and share at a much higher level. See you there!
Now maybe you’re someone who is ready to move beyond digital and dive deep into training your ability to navigate the dirty, messy realities of life and leadership. If that’s you, The Apprenticeship is exactly what you’re looking for. Check out the entire 2023 schedule, and find the location that best fits you! Our EARLY BIRD PRICING for our South Lake Tahoe, CA Workshop on March 25-26, 2023 ENDS JANUARY 25! It’s approaching quickly, so don’t wait! Sign up HERE today!
This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. At some level, we all struggle with unexpected challenges in life. BetterHelp is an accessible, convenient, private, and affordable therapy option to help you look at your problems a little differently, feel less stressed, and gain confidence. Visit BetterHelp.com/AOC for 10% off your first month.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
If you’re like me, you often reflect on the things your parents, grandparents, or mentors have taught you.
But have you ever asked them what they’ve learned from you?
The answer may surprise you.
The life of Marsha Bartholomew has been no cakewalk. From the challenges she faced growing up with a no-nonsense family, to a young female professional in a male dominated work-force, to motherhood, and beyond - the lessons she’s learned along the way provide insight and value to people in every walk of life.
In today’s episode, my mom expands on her life experiences, including a 38 year career with the Social Security Administration. She speaks about:
- The leadership secret that AI will never be able to replace (27:00)
- How she overcame challenges she faced as a woman in the workforce in the ‘70s (35:00)
- The tactics she used to create an achievement driven culture in an extremely diverse department (49:00)
- The best and worst advice she’s ever received (1:18:45)
Referenced Resources:
- Simple Yet Challenging Advice from Father to Son
- Art of Coaching Podcast E100: Working With Your Spouse and Betting on The Future
A Note on your Continuing Education:
What does your continuing education look like? As your professional development budget gets renewed this year, and if you haven’t dove into any of our online courses, live events, or mentoring services, please consider stepping away from the same old conferences and clinics you go to year after year, and give us a chance to provide you with value that positively impacts you both professionally AND personally!
Get Involved with the Art of Coaching Community:
The Apprenticeship - our live Leadership and Communication Training Workshop.
When we say “leadership training,” we are not referring to cheesy corny trust falls, motivational speak, or anything of the sorts. We are talking about the things that people say they wish they would have known earlier in their career and life - how to navigate difficult conversations, power dynamics, negotiations, and the like.
If you deal with people problems at all, if you’re in a leadership position or want to be in a leadership role, if you want LESS DRAMA - you need to get to this event! Check out our entire 2023 live event schedule for the best date and location for you!
To check out the other continuing education opportunities we offer at Art of Coaching, explore our website, or let us know what you’re looking for at info@artofcoaching.com. We are happy to help you find the best resources for your specific goals!
We are thrilled to welcome in the new year with our loyal sponsors, Athletic Greens and Momentous.
Athletic Greens is a powder that contains 75 high quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, sourced superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens. All of which support gut health, your nervous system, your immune system, recovery, and focus. So whether you're on the road and you know that you're not going to have access to great nutrition, you're heading out the door and you need to ensure you have your bases covered, or you just want to minimize the chances of getting sick or worn down, be sure to check them out For a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase, all you have to do is visit athletic greens.com/coach. Take ownership over your health!
Getting in your greens is just one piece of the puzzle. When it comes to your health, the best thing you can do is control the controllables. And that is why we are proud to partner with companies like Momentous. So whether you're trying to sleep better, improve basic health markers, knock out a 5k get stronger or simply ensure you have your overall nutrition covered, Momentous has researched backed, NSF certified products that can help. As an Art of Coaching listener, you can get 15% off your first purchase of Momentous products by going to livemomentus.com/artofcoaching or use code BRETT15 at the checkout.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast, you already have one or you’re just interested in knowing what it takes to create one, this is the episode for you.
But before getting to the bells, whistles, tools and tricks you need to be successful, know this:
If you’re not willing to commit to doing it consistently, don’t do it.
As with everything else in life, consistency is the most essential ingredient in a successful podcast journey.
This episode outlines exactly what you need to be consistent with, and provides several tips, tricks, and resources for you to utilize along the way. I specifically cover:
- The factors you must consider when planning your podcast strategy (10:00)
- How to differentiate your podcast as “elite” amongst competitors (17:30)
- Our “go to” resource for affordable, yet quality, audio equipment (26:20)
- How to leverage the title of your podcast and individual episodes (40:30)
Referenced Resources:
- Outside articles:
I’ll also take my own advice here - if this episode was helpful, please do us a favor and leave us a review on iTunes and share the episode with anyone else you think would benefit from it. We appreciate your time, effort, and support!
Many of us can simply benefit from being around other people that we can run our ideas by, so that we can get themout of our heads and start leveraging strategies to get them out into the world. But we all run up against a wide range of roadblocks, whether they're financial, procedural (not knowing where to start or what to do next), psychological (such as impostor syndrome), or anything like that. And this is especially true if you're a bit of a perfectionist. This is why we started our coalition program, to help people who want to help others make more progress and scale their impact. If this sounds familiar, take action and apply for our group mentoring program TODAY by filling out this form.
As always, a big thank you shout out to our sponsors, who make it possible for us to provide FREE RESOURCES like this podcast. Athletic Greens gets it - you’re time poor and don’t always get in the fruits and veggies you know you should. This is without a doubt the BEST tasting greens powder out there and they want to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/coach.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
I’ll credit Tom Hanks and The Polar Express with this quote. And although it’s a children’s Christmas movie, it couldn’t hold more true in the real world today.
In today’s episode, Dr. John Kiely explains how our beliefs impact our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and gives us several tactical takeaways for success in any realm.
Well known for his role as a performance coach, Dr. Kiely has worked with athletes of all ages, in a variety of settings, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the 2008 Olympics, and the 2004 Paralympics, as well as both junior and senior IAAF World Athletics Championships. He’s a prolific writer, speaker, and presenter with more than 60 articles to his name and currently supervises professional doctorate candidates pursuing practice-based doctoral-level qualifications while working in professional multi-disciplinary performance environments.
To help us understand the complexity of the placebo effect and managing people, Dr. Kiely details:
- The different methods that can be used to manage high-pressure situations (17:20)
- The “secret” behind how the placebo effect works (42:25)
- How to leverage the relationship between pain and placebo (52:20)
- The danger of placebo’s evil twin and what thought processes to avoid (1:08:45)
Referenced Materials:
A fascinating landmark study of placebo surgery for knee osteoarthritis
A controlled trial of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee
Attribution and Person Perception
Connect with Dr. Kiely:
Twitter: @simplysportssci
Instagram: @simplysportssci
Research Gate: John Kiely
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There are only a few days left in our holiday book sale. Please help us support the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association by purchasing a signed copy of Conscious Coaching. This is not only a great cause, but also gives us the chance to personally say thank you for supporting our small family-owned business. Your support makes a tremendous difference and we appreciate our community more than you know! CLICK HERE to make your purchase of $11.99/ each!
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
Momentous: With their new, melatonin-free sleep formula, I can enjoy the benefits of a great night’s sleep without having to deal with the next day's grogginess. All of their products are tested at the highest level, and they are for anyone who wants to feel better without overthinking their nutrition. Use Code: BRETT15 for 15% off your order.
Dynamic Fitness & Strength: These guys are our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you’re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Did you know there is NO POSITIVE CORRELATION between time spent trying to become self-aware and actually becoming more self-aware? (Eurich, 2017)
In short, additional self-reflection doesn't necessarily make you more self-aware.
This surprising finding has since fueled the career and research of Tasha Eurich, and inspired her to teach others how to enhance the quality of their introspection.
Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. Globally recognized as the #1 self-awareness coach, communication, and organizational culture expert, she uses science to help leaders achieve positive, measurable change.
In today’s episode, she shares several insights about the science and strategy of self-awareness, including:
- A tactical definition of what self-awareness is, and what it is NOT (12:20)
- The benefits and consequences of introspection (26:00)
- How to get GREAT feedback by asking the right questions (39:20)
- The seven types of self-knowledge that separate the aware from the unaware (58:10)
- You can also find these outlined in our FREE Downloadable Reflection Guide
To learn more about Dr. Eurich’s work, buy her best-selling book, and take advantage of her Insight Quiz, you can visit her website HERE.
Speaking of books, they make GREAT stocking stuffers! Please help us support the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association by purchasing a signed copy of Conscious Coaching. This is not only a great cause, but also gives us the chance to personally say thank you for supporting our small family-owned business. Your support makes a tremendous difference and we appreciate our community more than you know! CLICK HERE to make your purchase of $11.99/ each!
Now maybe you’re someone who is ready to move beyond books and dive deep into training your ability to navigate the dirty, messy realities of life and leadership. If that’s you, The Apprenticeship is exactly what you’re looking for. Check out the entire 2023 schedule, and find the location that best fits you! And if you didn’t already know, we will be going overseas in February to Sydney, Australia. So if you want to make a vacation out of your professional development, make sure to take advantage of the Super Early Bird pricing that ends on Christmas Day. It’s approaching quickly, so don’t wait! Sign up HERE today!
Lastly, we are extremely grateful to our podcast sponsors for helping us bring quality content to you week after week. Today’s episode is brought to you by:
Momentous: With their new, melatonin-free sleep formula, I can enjoy the benefits of a great night’s sleep without having to deal with the next day's grogginess. All of their products are tested at the highest level, and they are for anyone who wants to feel better without overthinking their nutrition. Use Code: BRETT15 for 15% off your order.
Dynamic Fitness & Strength: These guys are our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you’re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Comparison is the thief of joy, and FOMO is the enemy of you really valuing your own time, your own experience and your own perspective.
It can be so easy to get caught up in what we think we SHOULD be feeling during the holiday season - especially with the way it is promoted in all the cheesy movies, TV shows and social media.
So if you’re someone who struggles with this, or you know someone who does, its important to know you aren’t alone.
In fact, you fall into the majority.
Because there are so many people out there dealing with this, today’s episode is meant to address a number of factors we can control to improve our mood and adjust our perspectives and expectations of “the most wonderful time of the year.”
Here are just a few of the remedies you can implement:
- Motion is Lotion - how physical movement positively impacts your mood (18:10)
- Specific and simple strategies to change your environment (24:00)
- Why both pro-social behavior AND isolating yourself can be necessary (28:25)
- How to leverage your mood to benefit your productivity (41:30)
Referenced Materials:
AOC Podcast Episode 106 - Jesse Elis: The Authenticity Trap
AOC Podcast Episode 146 - How to Deal with Overwhelm & Burnout
As mentioned above, pro-social behavior can be a great tool to get you out of your holiday blues. Please help us support the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association by purchasing a signed copy of Conscious Coaching. This is not only a great cause, but gives us the chance to personally say thank you for supporting our small family-owned business. Your support makes a tremendous difference and we appreciate our community more than you know! CLICK HERE to make your purchase of $11.99/ each!
As promised in today’s episode, join our newsletter today in order to have exclusive access to our Wheel of Life guide. This FREE RESOURCE will help you to identify the specific areas of your life that may be causing your stress and anxiety levels to increase, so you can proactively address them.
This resource can be especially useful if you’re in a leadership position. The fact is that leadership is a full contact sport. And if you have done it long enough, at some point, you've likely felt like even when you tried to do things right that you're somehow failing or not living up to expectations.
It's also hard to have a clear mind if you never get a chance to talk out some of the issues or problems you're struggling with. For this exact reason, we now offer our 1-on-1 Art of Coaching virtual mentoring program. Coaches need coaches too, and that's the value we can provide to you if you let us. Submit a request form today for more information!
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
Athletic Greens is a critical part of helping me stay healthy throughout the year, especially right now, as we get into the holiday season. We are approaching the finish line, my stress is high, and it's remained high for quite a while this year as we've expanded. So having something like Athletic Greens to support my immune health has been critical. With athletic greens, you were absorbing 75, high quality vitamins, minerals, Whole Foods or super foods, probiotics and adaptogens to help you start your day right. For a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D as well as five free travel packs with your first purchase, visit athleticgreens.com/coach.
BetterHelp: Listen, life does not come with a user manual. You don't need me to tell you that. So when it's not working for you, maybe you feel like you're in a funk, maybe you're having a hard time making a decision, maybe you just need somebody to listen to you. It is an asset to be able to reach out to the world's largest therapy service. Better help has matched 3 million people with Professionally licensed and bedded therapists that are available 100% online, and it's affordable. Go to betterhelp.com/aoc.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
How does one keep up with research, learning and reading while balancing a job, family and other life constraints?
Better yet, how do we learn more effectively and efficiently when there's an endless stream of information coming at us at all times?
My answer might surprise you.
In this episode, I go deep on the tools, strategies and framework I use to stay up to date, read broadly and apply constantly.
But the best part is that no matter your learning style, constraints or limitations, I promise there's something applicable for you:
- How to filter and prioritize which information to consume and when (11:45)
- The best way to transfer knowledge into wisdom (13:50)
- Different methods and techniques to index/ categorize your notes (23:50)
- Ways to use constraints to keep you on track (34:30)
Whether these tips are helpful or not, we would really appreciate your feedback! Please reach out to us at info@artofcoaching.com to let us know what was most helpful, what you’d like to learn or hear more about, or how we can provide you with more value!
If you have specific questions, you can submit them to us HERE at any time. Remember that the more context you give us, the better advice and guidance we can give.
Referenced Material:
Creating The Optimal Coaching Environment - Online Presentation
The Apprenticeship - Live event
Help us support the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association:
Each holiday season, we donate a portion of our signed book sales to these organizations. Because a core attribute of our business is conveying Midwest warmth and appreciation, we sell signed copies. This also gives us a chance to say thank you and personalize each individual copy. So if you want to donate to a good cause, and you know somebody that maybe would appreciate the book, or maybe you want to buy a bunch of them for your institution as other organizations have, or whatever it is, go to Brettbartholomew.net/signedcopy.
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
Momentous: With their new, melatonin-free sleep formula, I can enjoy the benefits of a great night’s sleep without having to deal with the next day grogginess. All of their products are tested at the highest level, and they are for anyone who wants to feel better without overthinking their nutrition. Use Code: BRETT15 for 15% off your order.
Dynamic Fitness & Strength: These guys are our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you’re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
“You need to be able to communicate your ideas to other people, because whoever is the most effective [at] doing that wins the game.” (47:00)
When it comes to setting yourself apart in any field- whether that be art or finance, education or entrepreneurship- the skills of thinking critically, communicating effectively and learning continuously rise to the top.
And yet, these skills are seldom taught in traditional education or schooling.
Chris Do is trying to change that.
Chris Do is a self described “loud introvert”, recovering graphic designer, middle child, serial entrepreneur, Emmy award-winning director, educator and founder of The Futur. He has served as a chairman and advisor to several high level organizations, and has taught Sequential Design for over 15 years.
In today’s episode, Chris shares some valuable insights from his experiences, including:
- Specific tips for creating great content on a budget (19:00)
- Why you can’t afford to NOT take risks (32:00)
- How to overcome a career change (37:15)
- The 3 critical skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century (45:00)
How to connect with Chris:
All Social Media: @theChrisDo
Website: thefutur.com
YouTube (800+ videos)
Futur Podcast (Top 10 ranked for Marketing)
How Art of Coaching can help you:
If you are in a situation where you feel extraordinarily frustrated at work, maybe there's power dynamics or agendas getting in the way of the stuff you're trying to accomplish.
Or maybe you've just lost your spark because it seems like the organization doesn't want to change or is sterile.
Or maybe you're just looking for more feedback as a leader and you feel like you're not growing as much as you would like to.
If any of this sounds familiar, then make sure to check out our Live Events for 2023. We offer a wide variety of workshops that are all dedicated to helping people with these real-life situations.
Real Life happens in the gray area, there's no getting around that. And real leadership often requires a tremendous amount of improvisation or being able to think on the spot. This is exactly why tactical improv is a huge part of our clinics at art of coaching.
If you want to learn, you have to get hands on, you have to be able to explore the full range of your decision-making, your communication skills, your behaviors under pressure, and your ability to think laterally.
So don’t wait - find the right workshop for your needs HERE.
If you've enjoyed the podcast, please consider joining our newsletter as well. This is your door to exclusive discounts, more tips, a combination of rants, reflections and research strategies we come across and utilize on a daily basis.
Lastly, we cannot forget to thank our sponsor Dynamic Fitness & Strength for their support.
Dynamic Fitness & Strength is our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you’re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
You’ve heard it said that experience isn't something you get until just after you needed it.
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't share our experiences in hopes they can help others not make the same mistakes we have.
In today’s episode, we're going to share some of the most valuable lessons WE learned this year.
Lessons learned from leading 23 live events (3 of which were brand new), partnering with 20+ incredible organizations, hosting 46 podcasts, releasing 110 newsletters, writing 500 social media posts, hiring two new full time staff members and countless other impactful moments.
Hear from each member of our staff as we recount both the successes and failures encountered along the way including:
Operations advice from Liz Bartholomew - Director of Operations (10:00)
Effective prioritization strategies from Ali Kershner - Director of Creative Strategy (20:20)
The benefits of exploring new sides to yourself from Bekah Gold - Chief Everything Officer (38:20)
Advice on job transitions from Nate Hoffmeister - Director of Strategic Growth and Business Relationships (50:10).
For the full list of the lessons we learned this year, and how you can learn from our mistakes and apply them to your own life, download our FREE Podcast Reflection Worksheets.
Referenced Resources:
Conscious Coaching Communication Challenge
The Apprenticeship Communication Workshop
AOC Podcast E100: Working With Your Spouse & Betting On The Future
AOC Podcast 49: Productivity The Matters
AOC Podcast E190: Why It Seems Like We Never Have Enough Time
AOC Podcast E142: Nate Hoffmeister: Dealing With Divorce: A Leader's Guide
THE ART OF COACHING BLACK FRIDAY SALE IS ON! And if you're reading this on Monday 11/21, you only have 24 hours left. We are doing 10% to 30% off all of our most popular resources. This means our CEU approved online courses. This means our live workshops. This means our one to one mentoring. And on top of those discounts, we are now offering gift cards so you can support the development of someone you care about and believe in. Follow this link NOW to save!
We’re also excited to announce our BRAND NEW, ALL-ACCESS DIGITAL COMMUNITY. If you're someone who's a lifelong learner, and you value feedback, and perhaps most importantly, you value getting around high level people, make sure to check our community out HERE. We teamed up with mighty networks to create something that would allow people to connect, learn, grow and share at a much higher level. See you there!
My last note for today’s episode speaks to something we do every holiday season. Each year we donate a portion of proceeds from my first book, Conscious Coaching, to the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association. We sell signed copies of my book, because a core attribute of our business is conveying Midwest warmth and appreciation. So it's a chance for me to say thank you, personalize these things and send them to you. So if you want to donate to a good cause, and you know somebody that maybe would appreciate the book, or maybe you want to buy a bunch of them for your institution as other organizations have, or whatever it is, go to Brettbartholomew.net/signedcopy.
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
Athletic Greens one is a critical part of helping me stay healthy throughout the year, especially right now, as we get into the holiday season. We are approaching the finish line, my stress is high, and it's remained high for quite a while this year as we've expanded. So having something like athletic greens to support my immune health has been critical. With athletic greens, you were absorbing 75, high quality vitamins, minerals, Whole Foods or super foods, probiotics and adaptogens to help you start your day right. For a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D as well as five free travel packs with your first purchase, visit athleticgreens.com/coach.
BetterHelp: Listen, life does not come with a user manual. You don't need me to tell you that. So when it's not working for you, maybe you feel like you're in a funk, maybe you're having a hard time making a decision, maybe you just need somebody to listen to you. It is an asset to be able to reach out to the world's largest therapy service. Better help has matched 3 million people with Professionally licensed and bedded therapists that are available 100% online, and it's affordable. Go to betterhelp.com/aoc.
Dynamic Fitness & Strength: These guys are our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you’re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
It may go against our natural tendencies, but failing is a crucial and necessary piece of the puzzle.
When it comes to the process of coaching development, we must reembrace fear and failure. We will go nowhere if we prioritize acceptance and validation above growth.
Kirsten Ahrendt, a Head Coach and Director of Coach Development at Crossfit Invictus, emphasizes that it is the responsibility of the leader to create an environment that fosters this type of growth - one where people are celebrated when they admit their faults and supported in the reiteration and problem-solving process.
Kirsten is a coach and creative. Previously, she was a professional athlete (soccer and rugby), member of the U.S. 7’s Rugby team, graphic designer, business owner, geologist and a Cutco saleswoman. She thinks critically and creatively about the coaching profession and aims to inspire and educate other coaches to evolve society’s relationship with health, fitness and performance.
In today’s episode, Kirsten goes into depth about:
- The struggles she’s experienced in her career (1:00)
- The mindset she believes has helped her be so successful (6:00)
- Specific strategies to create an environment that fosters failing forward (35:00)
- How to change your mindset and develop confidence when selling you services (47:00)
Referenced Materials & Events:
Art of Coaching Recommended Reading List -
Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz
To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink
The Apprenticeship Communication Workshop - get the practice you need having those hard conversations in an environment that not only encourages it, but gives you a research-backed evaluation, feedback, and coaching on how you can improve!
You can connect with Kirsten and Crossfit Invictus on the following platforms:
Website: www.wellreadmeathead.com or Invictus Fitness
IG: @wellread.meathead or @crossfitinvictus
LinkedIn: Kirsten Ahrendt
Course: Invictus University
*ANNOUNCEMENT*
You've likely heard that phrase if you want to go quickly go alone. But if you want to go far go together. And we could not agree more, which is why we are proud to announce - after a lot of work - we are FINALLY launching our Art of Coaching Mighty Network. This is a private, non-social media-base digital community for Art of Coaching students to learn and interact personally with Brett and the entire AoC team - from the comfort of your own home! See what it’s all about and join the family HERE.
We have to be sure to thank our amazing podcast sponsors for their continued support! Today’s episode was brought to you by Athletic Greens,, BetterHelp, and Dynamic Fitness & Strength.
Athletic Greens: We get it, you’re time poor and don’t always get in the fruits and veggies you know you should. This is without a doubt the BEST tasting greens powder out there and they want to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/coach!
BetterHelp: At some level, we all struggle with unexpected challenges in life. BetterHelp is an accessible, convenient, private, and affordable therapy option to help you look at your problems a little differently, feel less stressed, and gain confidence. Visit BetterHelp.com/AOC for 10% off your first month.
Dynamic Fitness & Strength: These guys are our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you’re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!