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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 Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
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 Juggernaut Training Systems, as well as being one of the most highly regarded strength coaches and athletes of the modern era. As an athlete, Chad has posted Top 10 All-Time Total in wraps (1055kg/2325#) and sleeves (1010kg/2226#), won 2 National Championships in the Shot Put and earned his Pro Card in Strongman.
We discuss:
- Using artificial intelligence to make coaching decisions
- The secret to branding yourself ethically
- How to embrace entrepreneurship as a coach
- Jiu Jitsu and maintaining a beginner's mindset
Connect with Chad:
Via Instagram: @chadwesleysmith & @juggernauttraining
Via Website: https://www.jtsstrength.com/
Via Twitter: @juggernauttraining
If you’re like Chad, you probably enjoy picking up loads equivalent to small houses… But sometimes we can’t pick up heavy weight because we’re traveling or injured. If that's the case, I highly recommend checking out the new BFR cuffs from our partner SAGA fitness. These cuffs saved me when I was recovering from my shoulder injury.
Click the link below to learn more:
https://saga.fitness/products/the-bfr-cuffs
And while you’re here, check out our other amazing partners: Momentous and VersaClimber
That’s all! See you next week.
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
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 championship event, we wanted to give a platform to those voices, address the larger issues and talk to someone who can help us understand the context and what we can do to prevent this in the future.
Megan Young’s entire life purpose is about facilitating meaningful connection, and she’s used the arena of strength and conditioning as a vessel to carry out that mission having worked in collegiate and professional settings over the course of 14 years.
She’s also a survivor.
Diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2015- Meg is no stranger to overcoming various forms of struggle. Her relentlessness for education, performance and equality is bookmarked by dual masters degrees (one in exercise physiology, another in information systems and data science) as well as a PHDC in adult education.
Put simply, Meg has an astute understanding of both the complex and the complicated- both of which serve as home and hearth of the matter we discuss today.
If you want to get in touch with Meg:
Via email: Youngstrength.megan@gmail.com
Via Instagram: @coach_megastrong
Via Twitter: @coachmega
We also want to give a massive thank you to our sponsors for this episode:
- SAGA Fitness
- VersaClimber
- Momentous
For more information and discount codes from all of our sponsors, check out www.artofocoaching.com/sponsors
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
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 on those initial thoughts and what led to writing my recent newsletter. If you haven’t read the original piece and want to, make sure you’re subscribed by clicking here. I’m not a big email guy so I promise I won’t blow up your inbox- I only send a couple a month and they are typically raw and honest like this.
Speaking of honest- can I ask for a favor? We rely on your feedback and suggestions to make this show better and we would LOVE if you would share that with us in the form of a review on iTunes. Let’s do this: if you leave a rating we’ll enter you in a random drawing to win either a free course or 1-on-1 communication training call with me. Just make sure you use your real name or social media handle so we can contact you!
If you’re just looking for the cliffnotes version of this episode, here are the lessons I share:
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The Stories You Tell Yourself Will Absolutely Steer Your Life
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It’s Your Responsibility to Make It Stick
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Winners Suffer Longer.
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The Answer Is Always "No" If You Don’t Ask
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Clear Goals Are NOT The Only Way to Get What You Want
But if you like context and want to hear more honest reflections like this, listen to the full episode AND check out our new All-Access Channel. We’ve partnered with Marco Polo to bring you an exclusive, video first platform that’s NOTHING like social media. No ads, no distractions, no messed up chronological timeline just real people sharing real thoughts and learning from each other.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
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 broadcasting legend Johnjay Van Es for a conversation where nothing is off-limits. We discuss the magic of radio or what he calls “theater of the mind”, driving Wayne Gretzky around as an intern, navigating cancel culture as a public figure and father, his 3:45 AM wake up call and other “strange rituals.”
We also cover:
- The danger of Hollywood “cure alls” and one-size fits all leadership models
- Exploring creativity and affordances as a parent and coach
- Why he doesn’t like interviewing celebrities
- Choosing what to share on air- where do you draw the line?
It’s refreshing to talk to people who candidly share their successes and failures but even more so when they are highly skilled in the art of conversation. Johnjay is the host of the nationally syndicated Johnjay and Rich Radio Show and 2018 inductee into the Arizona Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. When he’s not covering pop culture, news, music, celebrities and everything in between, he’s the founder of #LovePup Dog Rescue and #LoveUp Foundation.
Connect with Johnjay:
Via Instagram: @johnjayvanes or @lovepupfoundation
Via Twitter: @johnjayvanes
Via his website: https://loveupfoundation.org/lovepup/
On today’s episode we discuss the importance of critical analysis when determining the effectiveness of new performance technologies. Unlike many I’ve tried over the years, SAGA.fitness’s BFR (blood flow restriction) cuffs have made a huge difference in my training and rehab. If you’re interested in a research-backed modality that can take your rehab and/or workouts to the next level- use code BRETT20 for 20% off!
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
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 the S&C industry (and why I left…)
- A sneak peak into my second book
- How I relax and where I find creativity (+ my go-to karaoke song)
- Dealing with critics and bad reviews
- Managing an increasingly public brand (especially as a dad)
If you want to ask me a question and get a response longer than 15 seconds, go to artofcoaching.com/channels and join our all-access community. This is a place to learn about business, branding, communication and leadership then directly interact and network with myself and a wide range of professionals.
*New Sponsor Alert*
We just teamed up with SAGA Fitness. SAGA offers premier and affordable BFR (blood flow restriction) cuffs for those who want to rehab an injury (like I did with my shoulder), build muscle and/or get a great workout while traveling. Use code: BRETT20 for 20% off!
Head to SAGA.fitness to purchase your very own set of cuffs and while you're there be sure to check out their blog.
Oh, and one more thing.... We’re hosting an online communication and leadership strategy summit. Yeah, we’re tired of virtual events too but this one is different because we’re inviting speakers from a variety of fields to discuss tactics and strategies for navigating today’s toughest communication and leadership issues. Click here to learn more!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
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Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
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 what it takes to create work that lasts, I’m here to help.
Whether you’re tangled up in the webs of (writing) despair, finished with a manuscript but don’t know what to do next or just not sure where to start… relax, you’re in the right place.
In today’s deep dive, I cover the following and much more:
- Essential questions to answer before you begin
- Tips for the writing/editing process
- Cover design (yes, people do judge a book by the cover)
- Publishing routes and how to write a winning book proposal
- Marketing without “selling out”
Maybe writing isn’t your thing but you very much enjoy face to face interaction, connecting with people and finding ways to have deeper conversations about important subjects - if that’s you - you need to get over to artofcoaching.com/channels.
We’ve created something that is social media free, highly interactive and deeply personal where coaches and leaders of every age, profession and experience level can connect- and it’s also where I’m dropping exclusive content weekly that you will not get on the podcast or on my social media.
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
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 today’s episode, you’ll hear from two people who have managed to stay true to their message, provide real and useful content and get it to their community without resorting to gimmicks or sleazy sales tactics.
Dennis and Kelsey Heenan are Co-Founders of the fitness company HIITBURN and have worked with thousands of people across the world through their workout app and programs. Dennis specializes in email marketing, Facebook advertising, and copy writing for his businesses and as a consultant. Kelsey is a certified trainer and nutrition coach. Her personal brand, The Daily Kelsey focuses on helping people improve their relationship with food and their bodies. Along with being business partners, Dennis and Kelsey have also been married for over a decade.
In today’s episode we cover:
- How to cater your message to a specific audience
- Leveraging hardship into a tool for clarifying your purpose
- Copywriting and funnel building 101
- How even the most social media averse can scale their message
- Working with your spouse - how does that work?!
Connect with Dennis and Kelsey:
Via HIITBURN: https://hiitburn.com/
Via Instagram: @hiitburn, @thedailykelsey, @denheen
If you’re looking to clarify your message, find your unique audience, and market in a way that doesn’t feel schemey or salesy, check out OUR online toolkit, BLINDSPOT™!
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
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 assumed about leadership against the messy realities of our new normal… Click here to learn more!!
Today’s episode is a perfect example of investigating the messy reality of leadership at top organizations. Andrew Hauser the Director of Performance Rehab with the (World Champion) Los Angeles Dodgers. He’s been in a variety of roles in the performance realm, most recently as the Director of Player Health & Performance for the Atlanta Braves.
On today’s show we discuss:
- Benefits of detachment and other dark sided traits in leadership
- The need for "contextual inventory" & how to provide feedback in context
- Andrew's best practices for “Day One” in a new organization
- Situations in which leaders shouldn't be listeners
- A different model of mentorship*
Connect with Andrew:
Via email: andrewh@ladodgers.com
Via Instagram: @andrew_hauser_atsc
Via Twitter: @_ahauser
Via LinkedIn: Andrew Hauser
Other Resources:
- Episode 127: How to Give The Most Effective Feedback
- “How To Find The Right Mentor” is our free guide for everything from what to look for to sample emails you can send out!
- Our “What Drives You” quiz will give you a glimpse into the underlying motivations of the people you work with - a cheat sheet for human behavior!
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
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.
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On today’s episode you’ll learn how to catch a 4,000 lb great white shark.
But if that’s what you take from this episode, you missed the point.
On the surface (pun intended), today’s conversation might seem drastically different from ones we typically have on this show. But if you look deeper you’ll see the overwhelming number of similarities between the work of Chris Fischer, OCEARCH and what we do with communication, leadership and coaching.
A full-time explorer, Chris Fischer has a special gift of seeing the “big picture,” creating solutions around that picture, and communicating that picture in an accessible way to others. Chris has led 39 global expeditions focused on accelerating the ocean’s return to balance and abundance, by unlocking the life history puzzle of white sharks and other keystone species through expeditions aboard the OCEARCH.
His approach completely disrupts the research and policy process by making data collection and distribution collaborative, inclusive and open-sourced. This data-centric approach has inspired global ocean environmental protection policies, with Chris working alongside Presidents of several countries, including the U.S.
We discuss:
- How to productively disrupt a well established industry
- Navigating learned helplessness in sharks and people
- Using storytelling to ethically sell your mission
- Why communication is to coaching as oceans are to sharks
Connect with Chris:
Via OCEARCH: ocearch.org
Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/explorerfischer/
One thing while you’re still here… Chris and I talk extensively about the lack of effective communication in highly technical and science-driven fields. If you find yourself in one of these environments and want to practice better storytelling/communication so you can connect the people you serve to the work you do, let us help!
We offer 1 on 1 online communication training! Click the link below to find out more:
https://artofcoaching.com/mentoring/
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
When done well storytelling can access a primal level of human psychology.
With complex characters, varied settings, unique conflicts and resolution, storytelling is “manipulation for good” teaching us lessons, growth and a better way to live.
Coaching is in many ways, storytelling.
Today on the show I’m joined by someone who studies storytelling professionally. Michael Tucker (filmmaker and writer), is the creator of the film analysis YouTube channel, Lessons from the Screenplay, host of the podcast Beyond the Screenplay, and creator of a new video series examining storytelling in video games called “Story Mode.”
Michael is incredibly skilled at making complex concepts immediately accessible. When analyzed at a deeper level, he shows us that quality storytelling is nothing more than truth; it helps us understand themes, relate to struggle and move to change.
On today’s show we discuss:
- The overlap between coaching and screenplay
- Lessons from The Dark Knight, Inside Out, Arrival and Collateral
- What to do when it’s raining on set - why creativity requires constraints
- Discovering your inner demon or “ghost”
- Staying true to the craft while developing a brand
Connect with Michael:
Via YouTube:
Via Podcast: Beyond the Screenplay
Via Twitter: @michaeltuckerla
Michael’s communication is understated, but his impact and following are not. If you're interested in understanding how he’s managed to grow his brand without “selling out”, join me for a free online workshop. Details below!
Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at 11 AM EST
What we’re talking about:
- Speak to your brand without coming off as “salesy”
- Define your niche and your competitive advantage
- Engage with your intended audience
- Grow visibility and impact without relying on social media