Episodes

Thursday Jul 02, 2020
E101 | The Mindset & Questions That Stall Your Professional Progress
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
E101: Brett Solo Episode: The Mindset & Questions That Will Stall Your Professional Progress If you own a restaurant, is it enough to make the best pizza in town? If you are a coach, is it enough to write the perfect program? If you are an entrepreneur, is it enough to make a flawless product? No. Just doing good work is not enough. As social beings in a social world, we must combine knowledge of our field with that of communication, behavior and business.
If that's the case, what’s the minimum amount of knowledge I need in my field before I start learning about these other topics?
In today’s quick hitter, I tackle this question and ones like it that limit our growth and prevent us from being truly effective with our respective populations.
As with most of our solo episodes, there is a lot to digest here. For help applying the concepts heard today and a list of the questions mentioned, be sure to download our free podcast reflections.
Still not sure where to start? Check out our online courses Bought In and Valued. Bought In will help you refine your intrapersonal communication skills while Valued will aid you in creating viability in both your career and personal life. Remember, the offer code “century20” will get you 20% off anything from artofcoaching.com/courses now through July 15th.

Monday Jun 29, 2020
E100 | Working With Your Spouse and Betting On The Future
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Welcome to the 100TH EPISODE of the Art of Coaching Podcast! To celebrate the century mark, we wanted to do something special for you guys. Today through July 15th, use offer code “century20” at artofcoaching.com/courses to get 20% OFF ALL ONLINE COURSES. This is a deal you are NOT going to want to miss!! As for the show, today we’re joined by an extra special guest. She may be new to listeners, but she's a seasoned veteran when it comes to Art of Coaching… please welcome my wife, Liz Bartholomew. Liz recently joined Art of Coaching as our project manager. As my spouse and now business partner, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a different side of the story. In this one, you’ll hear us exchange laughs, struggles, favorite experiences and maybe even some dirt.
You’ll also hear Liz talk about one of her favorite parts of AOC, the Apprenticeship™. If the idea of an immersive workshop where you get to practice (scientifically backed) communication skills intrigues you, join us July 25-26th in Charleston, SC for our first of the summer. Spots are going fast, sign up here.
Join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Don’t forget to check-out and download our new free resources.
Podcast Reflection Sheets: Click Here
How to Find a Mentor Guide: Click Here
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
E99 | Steven Moser: Getting the Job and Nailing Your Interview
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Are you someone who…
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Will enter the job market at any point in the future?
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Is in a leadership position and looking to hire?
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Can’t seem to break through and get the job you want?
If you answered yes to any of these, this one's for you.
Today I am joined by someone who will help us understand exactly what we need to do to get the job or find the best person for the job. I urge you to download the free podcast reflection and follow along as we discover that a good resume, cover letter and network are no longer enough…
After starting his career in the Buffalo Sabres scouting department, Steve Moser found himself somewhere he always wanted to avoid - Corporate America. Wanting to use his experience in the business world to get back to something he really loved, Steve joined Athletes' Performance/EXOS to lead recruiting. Having placed hundreds of performance professionals, he then started a consulting business where he worked with organizations including teams across the NBA, MLB, MLS, NCAA, UFC, and multiple Olympic teams. Steve is currently working full-time with Tonal, a connected fitness technology company in San Francisco where he is the Manager of Recruiting.
In today’s episode we cover:
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What recruiters are REALLY looking for on a resume
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Does social media help or hurt you in a job search?
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The most important word in hiring
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Practicing for a phone/in-person interview
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When you shouldn’t network
For more help getting the job you want, check out our online course, Valued. This resource will not only help you negotiate and market yourself, it will help you cultivate a personal brand that companies will want to hire.
Connect with Steve:
Via his website: HighPerformanceAssociates.com
Via his Instagram: @Moshe1208
Via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moserst/
If you are a strength coach/trainer on the West Coast and interested in being on the Tonal platform you can email coachwithtonal@tonal.com.
Just a quick reminder that we are hosting our first AOC Apprenticeship™ of the summer - July 25-26th in Charleston, SC! Like Steve mentioned, the best way to prepare for an interview is to have different conversations with different people. This workshop is just the place to do that. Spots are going fast, sign up here.
Join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Don’t forget to check-out and download our new free resources.
Podcast Reflection Sheets: Click Here
How to Find a Mentor Guide: Click Here
Sign up for my course: Sign Up Now!
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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

Thursday Jun 18, 2020
E98 | Chad Landers: Built To Last
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
There’s high turnover in our field. Having a long career isn’t the norm. Building a brand that withstands the test of time is difficult. Not burning out is rare. But all are possible.
Today’s guest is here to help us understand what it takes.
Chad Landers has been a personal trainer in Los Angeles for 27 years and has owned his own gym, Push Private Fitness, for 17. In 2018, he was named “Personal Trainer of the Year” by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) . He is also the co-owner of FitProFinancial.com, an educational site dedicated to improving the financial lives of fitness professionals and coaches.
In this episode we discuss:
- Challenges of starting a career in the social media age
- Building a brand that can withstand the test of time
- Tips for taking smart, calculated risks
- The importance of having hard conversations/setting expectations
- What happens when others surpass you?
If you do feel burned out or need a resource to get unstuck in your career, check out our online course - Valued. With Valued, you will learn how to become more respected in your current position, prepare with confidence for job transitions, optimize your personal “safety net”, create “option value” and much more.
Connect with Chad:
Via Twitter and Instagram: @chadlanders
Via his website: http://pushprivatefitness.com/
Creating a lasting brand also requires taking care of yourself in uncertain and busy times. If you’re someone that loves to train but doesn’t have the time or energy to program workouts for yourself, this resource is for you. Check out our online training platform and get started today!
https://artofcoaching.com/training/
Join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Don’t forget to check-out and download our new free resources.
Podcast Reflection Sheets: Click Here
How to Find a Mentor Guide: Click Here
Sign up for my course: Sign Up Now!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

Monday Jun 15, 2020
E97 | Heidi Morrison: Reaching Teens and Resolving Conflict
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for coaches to refer to themselves as teachers. When it comes to relating to people, fostering a learning environment, creating buy-in and adapting to change, this comparison isn’t far from the truth. And yet, there is still so much we can learn from the teaching profession. All of this to say, I am so glad to have my good friend Heidi Morrison on the show today…
As an Assistant Principal at Centennial High School (Fulton County, GA), Heidi has worked with more than 10,000 adults over her 23-year career. With a background in special education, leadership and career advising, Heidi gives us unique insight into the ever-changing role of teachers and administrators.
Join us as we discuss:
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Designing buildings and spaces to create comfort and buy-in
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Proxemics and using your “dark side”
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Should we try to “catch-up” up post-COVID-19?
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Managing change within a 90,000 student school district
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Guided discovery and the flipped classroom
Heidi is the perfect example of how communication and people skills can benefit people in every profession. Regardless of your role, be sure to check out our online courses for more... For example, Bought In (our flagship course), helps you develop an action plan to start creating greater buy-in while understanding the psychological principles that underpin human behavior. And Valued provides individuals the ability to land the job they’ve always wanted, make more money, create stability and stand out within their organization.
Connect with Heidi:
Via email: HeidiMorrison233@gmail.com
Via Twitter: @hballog
Now that we are all virtual pros and transitioning back to real life, you’re going to want to check out our new online training platform! This online library of videos and training plans was designed for people who want real world strength but also have real world schedules. Head to the link below and check it out!
https://artofcoaching.com/training/
Join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Don’t forget to check-out and download our new free resources.
Podcast Reflection Sheets: Click Here
How to Find a Mentor Guide: Click Here
Sign up for my course: Sign Up Now!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

Thursday Jun 11, 2020
E96 | Angie Asche: Debunking Dietary Dogma
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Ready to be social again? You’re in luck - Art of Coaching Apprenticeships are back!! Don’t worry, these 10-15 person workshops abide by all pandemic rules (facemasks provided) and are the perfect post-quarantine activity. Instead of attending another mega conference, join us as we engage with others, practice using improv/video analysis and use scientifically backed assessments to become more agile communicators.
Your first opportunity this summer is July 25-26th in Charleston, SC. Click here to learn more. Hurry! Spots are filling up fast.
Now, on to the show... Today’s topic has been one of our most requested and our guest DOES NOT disappoint. Get ready for all of your nutrition questions to be answered by one of the best in the business.
Angie Asche is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer as well as the owner and founder of Eleat Sports Nutrition, LLC. Working with all levels of athletes, her private practice is widely known for providing evidence based nutrition that’s easy to digest. In addition, she’s been featured in Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, and on NBC.
Today we cover:
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Differences between dieticians and nutritionists
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The fine line between mindful and obsessive in terms of making healthy choices
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Communication styles in nutrition coaching
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Nutrition documentaries, spectral extremes and fad diets
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Broaching the topic of disordered eating with family, friends and clients
Connect with Angie:
Via her website: https://www.eleatnutrition.com/
Via Instagram: @eleatnutrition
Via Twitter: @eleatnutrition
As always, join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

Monday Jun 08, 2020
E95 | Context and Proving Others "Wrong"
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Whether you are a new coach trying to figure out how to break into the profession, a seasoned veteran in the team-setting who is trying to become a better leader for your staff, or someone who owns their own performance facility who isn’t sure how to navigate the future, you’re going to want to join us for our FREE webinar: The 3 Things Strength Coaches Need to Know to Get Unstuck in Their Career this Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00AM EST.
Topics will include:
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The 5 Blind-Spots That Got Us Here & How to Recognize Them
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A New 3-Step Framework to Approaching Career Management Post Coronavirus
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How to Manage Politics in the Performance Profession
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Why Traditional Networking Won’t Save You and What to Do Instead
Click the link below to reserve your spot!
https://artofcoaching.com/zoom-with-brett/
Today’s episode cuts right to the chase. As humans, we love to demonstrate our brilliance by highlighting the stupidity of others. What if we sought to reveal their intelligence instead? By understanding context and seeking to make others look better, we not only engage in more productive conversation, we end up looking more intelligent ourselves.
Seek value and you will create value. That’s it.
For more practice on this topic, check out the free podcast reflection here!
As always, join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

Thursday Jun 04, 2020
E94 | Charlie Weingroff: What is "Fair Pay" for Coaches?
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
If you’ve ever suffered from paralysis by analysis or felt “stuck” not knowing what action to take in your relationships or career, you’re going to want to join us for our FREE webinar: The 3 Things Strength Coaches Need to Know to Get Unstuck in Their Career on Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00AM EST. Click the link below to reserve your spot!
https://artofcoaching.com/zoom-with-brett/
What’s your monetary value? Are you worth more than you are being paid? Is it bad to be a sellout? Today’s guest uses his wealth of experience (pun intended) to help us unpack these questions and more. Get ready, Charlie pulls no punches.
Dr. Charlie Weingroff is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition to practicing and owning physical therapy clinics in the New York City Metropolitan area, he currently serves as the Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team. Beyond these roles, he’s trained athletes at every level of sport and consulted with organizations such as the Beijing Yanding Trading Company, United States Marine Corps Special Command, Nike Executive Performance, Manchester United and Manchester City (English Premier League Football Clubs).
In addition to discussing Charlie’s stance on what coaches should be paid, we cover:
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Fake social media rage and “sell-outs”
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What to do if you’re not satisfied with what you’re being paid
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The “100 / 51 / 1” rule (clink link for exercise)
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Looking for answers to your problems in other industries
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Periodizing your career (how to start with the end in mind)
Connect with Charlie:
Via his website: https://charlieweingroff.com/
Via Instagram: @chweingroff
Via Twitter: @CWagon75
This is an episode you’ll want to put into action immediately. Be sure to check out our free podcast reflection sheets for help working through some of the exercises Charlie suggests!
For more practice and an even deeper dive on the topics we covered in today’s episode, sign up for our online course - VALUED. This course is for anyone looking to avoid burnout, navigate contracts/salary, periodize their career and MUCH more.
https://courses.artofcoaching.com/valued-signup/
As always, join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

Monday Jun 01, 2020
E93 | The Sin Of Self Promotion
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Promotion is not only a good thing, it’s absolutely necessary.
Yes, you read that right.
Today we are diving deep into the (perhaps not so) dark side of a taboo topic: self-promotion. If just hearing this word makes you want to tear your hair out... this one's for you. Regardless of your stance, I promise this episode will make you think twice about the importance of putting yourself and your work out there.
Today we cover:
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Why the word / concept of (self) promotion has gotten such a bad rap
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The excuses we use for not self-promoting
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Tips for tactful (self) promotion
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Why putting skin in the game and screwing somebody over are not the same thing
Speaking of promotion... We are hosting our first post-quarantine apprenticeship July 25-26th in Charleston, SC. Join us for a weekend of self-discovery and learn how to be a more agile communicator. Regardless of your role or profession, this workshop will change the way you interact, communicate and lead others. Check out the link below, we can’t wait to see you there!
https://artofcoaching.com/apprenticeship/
And if you haven’t heard, we now offer online training! Through a partnership with TrainHeroic, we’ve created an online library of videos and training plans for people who want real world strength but also have real world schedules. Head to the link below and check it out!
https://artofcoaching.com/training/
Join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Don’t forget to check-out and download our new free resources.
Podcast Reflection Sheets: Click Here
How to Find a Mentor Guide: Click Here
Sign up for my course: Sign Up Now!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

Thursday May 28, 2020
E92 | Hunter Schurrer: What Green Berets Can Teach Us About Coaching
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Just a quick note before we get into today’s episode with Hunter Schurrer…
Like many of you, we are very excited for things to get back to normal. As you near the end of your quarantine and return to work, we urge you to take a moment to brush up on your communication skills, remind yourself of ways to generate buy-in and double down on tactics to avoid burnout. If you haven’t yet, check out our two online courses covering these topics and more. They are now available YEAR ROUND so head to the link below! Your post-quarantine self will thank you.
Valued: https://courses.artofcoaching.com/valued-signup/
Bought In: https://courses.artofcoaching.com/signup/
It is now my pleasure to introduce today’s guest…
Hunter Schurrer has both been and trained the highest performers in the world. As a former All-American and National Champion in the indoor hammer throw, Hunter worked in collegiate strength and conditioning until jumping into the tactical sector with the Special Forces in 2011. In addition to working with the Green Berets, Hunter is also the founder and a coach for The Performance Syndicate (TPS), an individually tailored programming and remote training platform for all levels of athlete.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to train the most elite military operators in the world, this episode will not disappoint. Hunter has the unique responsibility of coaching future coaches and keeping those who keep us safe and healthy, safe and healthy.
In this episode we cover:
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What makes Green Berets unique within the Special Operations community
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The importance of having a “training ground” in your job/vocation
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Coaching coaches and responding to questions of ‘why’?
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Dealing with information overload and developing a filter
Connect with Hunter:
Via his website: www.theperformancesyndicate.com
Via Instagram: @theperformancesyndicate
Via Twitter: @ThePerformSynd
Via Email: hunter@theperformancesyndicate.com
In this episode you’ll hear Hunter talk about the importance of having a “training ground” or a place where you can learn to fail before having to execute in real life. Our apprenticeships are a “training ground” for anyone that interacts with humans on a regular basis. Join us in Charleston, SC July 25-26th or at any of our future workshops. Spots are filling up fast - head to the link below and don’t miss this opportunity!
https://artofcoaching.com/apprenticeship/
Join our exclusive Facebook group of fellow Art of Coaching Podcast listeners and have your voice heard!
Don’t forget to check-out and download our new free resources.
Podcast Reflection Sheets: Click Here
How to Find a Mentor Guide: Click Here
Sign up for my course: Sign Up Now!
Follow me on social media:
Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB
Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here
Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

