Episodes

Sunday Nov 17, 2019
E42 | Torrie Wilson: Being True To Yourself & Seeing Through The Bullshit
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Do you have a job where you have to communicate with a wide range of demographics? Specifically do you find it difficult to adapt your communication style to members of different generations (kids, Baby Boomers, Millennials etc.) If so, join myself and Robert Linkul on Thursday, November 26th at 11:30AM PST where we will be discussing strategies to combat this and make you more effective. The cost is $15 which literally is the cost of less than 3 cups of coffee at your local coffee shop. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egq8p6494a82d766&llr=uri5twxab
Don't forget to apply now for our Coalition group. If you are someone who values the opinions of others but have trouble getting the feedback and level of collaboration you need we would love for you to join our community. https://artofcoaching.com/the-coalition/
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Today on Episode 42 of The Art Of Coaching podcast, I am excited to be joined by Torrie Wilson. Torrie is an American professional wrestler, model, fitness competitor, blogger, and actress. She is best known for her time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE, previously the World Wrestling Federation) under her real name Torrie Wilson.
On April 6, 2019, Wilson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Topics Covered:
- The fear and self-doubt of being on display in front of millions of people
- The circumstances and situations that have humble Torrie along the way
- What are people are really searching for in the world of social media
- What will happen if you try to be all things to all people
- Torrie's main goal of helping people today
- How to bring value and a clearer message to your audience
- The challenges of quickly scaling your business
- How Torrie's husband supports her in business endeavors and why having a great partner is essential
Reach out to Torrie:
Via Instagram: @TorrieWilson
Via Website: https://app.fittensity.com/
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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Bonus Episode: The Apprenticeship
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
We are excited to announce the official launch of our new program The Apprenticeship™!
These are highly interactive 2 day workshops where professionals of all kinds can rehearse for and refine their strategies for life's biggest moments. Whether it is a contract negotiation, interpersonal conflict, hiring new staff or leading a team in general The Apprenticeship™ is focused on creating a new type of educational experience for today's leaders that is execution focused.
These events feature a wide variety of scenarios where you and/or your staff can enhance their interpersonal skills under real-time constraints and are the first event of their kind to be vetted be actual research regarding implementation and evaluation.
There are no "trust-falls" or vanilla corporate cliches present here, and these events are not for those who already consider themselves to be flawless communicators. They are for those who are hungry to learn and who are tired of the same "death by PowerPoint" mega conferences that have dominated the leadership market for decades.
Please see these links below for more details!
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Sunday Nov 10, 2019
E41 | Todd Hamer: Getting Fired, Re-Creating Yourself & Shaping Your Role
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Quick reminder that application for my Coalition™ program has reopened. We intentionally try to keep the numbers low so that we can create a deeper community that is action oriented as opposed to one that is jam-packed with passive observers. This program is open to professionals from ALL walks of life and ALL experience levels, and is accountability focused. You can submit your applications HERE. Don't miss this opportunity to join coaches and professionals from all over the world who are already involved. Applications will only be accepted until the end of January.
This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
On Episode 41 of The Art Of Coaching Podcast, I am excited to be joined by Todd Hamer of Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA. Todd recently took on the position of General Manager at Union Fitness. When this interview took place, Todd was still on the staff at George Washington University. Todd is a 20-year veteran in the collegiate strength and conditioning field. Prior to his time at Union Fitness, Hamer spent time at George Washington University, Robert Morris University, George Mason, Marist College, VCU, The Citadel, UNC and Pitt.
Topics include:
- The differentiation of job security vs career security
- How Todd defines quality of life
- The negatives of compartmentalizing life
- Ditching infallibility to show you're human
- "Becoming savagely good at the basics of programming"
- "Keeping everything in control"
- Todd's humbling experience of being fired from a 12 year University job
- Not letting your job define you
- "You look like you killed a man in the woods of Colorado"
- Focusing on making an impact on people under your care vs making an impact on social media
- Why Todd thinks you should tie yourself to the administration of your school and align with their goals
- Knowing how to become a good follower translates to being a better leader
- What is the worst advice Todd has ever heard or been given?
- How does Todd learn best?
Reach out to Coach Hamer:
Via E-mail: todd@unionfitness.com
Via Instagram: @toddhamer1
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Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Quick reminder that application for my Coalition™ program has reopened. We intentionally try to keep the numbers low so that we can create a deeper community that is action oriented as opposed to one that is jam-packed with passive observers. This program is open to professionals from ALL walks of life and ALL experience levels, and is accountability focused.You can submit your applications HERE. Don't miss this opportunity to join coaches and professionals from all over the world who are already involved. Applications will only be accepted until the end of January.
This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
Today I am honored to be joined by my friend and neighbor, Retired suburban Chicago Police Chief Greg Baker. Greg spent 34 years working in law enforcement became the first African American Police Chief in Park Forest, IL, Riverdale, IL, and South Holland, IL. He shares his amazing journey and story with me on this episode.
Topics Discussed:
- Life experiences that led Greg to law enforcement
- Dealing with prejudice early on while trying to apply to the Chicago police department
- Navigating his early career path with the Park Forest Police Department
- The importance of listening to learn in life
- How Greg handled the skeptics when taking on leadership roles
- People that Greg saw enter law enforcement for the wrong reasons and how this translates into other careers
- "You've got to inspect what you expect"
- Handling the everyday stresses and uncertainty of being a police officer
- The impact Greg's wife has had on his life
- The human aspect of personal service slowly going away
- Building a relationship with your local police department
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Sunday Oct 27, 2019
E39 | Darren Roberts: Being Friends With Those You Lead: Should You Do It?
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Quick reminder that application for my Coalition™ program has reopened. We intentionally try to keep the numbers low so that we can create a deeper community that is action oriented as opposed to one that is jam-packed with passive observers. This program is open to professionals from ALL walks of life and ALL experience levels, and is accountability focused.You can submit your applications HERE. Don't miss this opportunity to join coaches and professionals from all over the world who are already involved. Applications will only be accepted until the end of January.
This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
Today, on Episode 39 of The Art Of Coaching Podcast, we are joined by Darren Roberts. Darren was in the RAF Regiment as a Gunner & Military Parachutist from 1989 to 1998, before leaving to pursue a career in strength & conditioning. After a period of time as a private trainer, he began work part time with premiership rugby union and rugby league teams.
In 2002 Darren began to work with Red Bull UK on various high performance projects with its athletes, where he established and delivered the Red Bull UK High Performance Programme from 2008 until 2013. In January 2014 he joined ‘Harris & Ross’ team. He continues to deliver the high performance & sports medicine services to elite action sport athletes, as well as many others athletes from around the world – based in the Wilmslow clinic.
Alongside his work with athletes Darren regularly presents at performance and medical summits all over the world. He has presented on performance and rehabilitation to NASA, Nike, British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine, European College of Sports & Exercise Medicine, Australian Strength & Conditioning Association and many others. He also writes for various action sports magazines and websites on his work with extreme sports.
Topics Include:
- Darren on 'embracing the chaos'
- Why some world-class athletes are world-class because they don't do what they are told
- Why the design of your training environment or you as a coach may be holding your athletes back
- How athlete autonomy can facilitate improved performance
- Are learning styles a thing or are they B.S.?
- Is being friends with your athletes appropriate?
Reach out to Darren:
Via Twitter & Instagram: @TheRealConehead
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Sunday Oct 20, 2019
E38 | Michael Boyle: Chasing The Right Situation
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Don’t miss this exclusive pop-up event on November 2-3, 2019! Only 5 spots remain, and the price will never be this low again. Coaches and professionals of all ages and experience levels welcome!
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This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
On Episode 38 of The Art of Coaching Podcast, I am pleased to have Coach Michael Boyle join us. Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training and general fitness. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training and writing. In 1996 Michael co founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning companies in the world. Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning exists for one reason: to provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. Athletes trained range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport.
Topics include:
- What would Coach Boyle do differently when venturing into S&C in today's climate?
- Reasons why "People pick the wrong internships"
- Knowing your goals and how to execute them
- The inherent flaws of free advice
- Raising the standards of the outside perceptions of S&C
- "When the person at the top is committed to it working, it's going to work"
- Fear of betting on yourself
- Assessing your risks and the value you will get in return
- Why is "selling" often frowned upon in S&C?
Reach out to Coach Boyle:
Via Twitter: @mboyle1959
Via Instagram: Michael_boyle1959
Via E-mail: mboyle1959@aol.com
Via Website: http://www.bodybyboyle.com/
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Sunday Oct 13, 2019
E37 | Anthony Renna: Be Like The Best
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Don’t miss this exclusive pop-up event on November 2-3, 2019! Only 5 spots remain, and the price will never be this low again. Coaches and professionals of all ages and experience levels welcome!
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This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
Anthony Renna has been a personal trainer since 2004, first working with Equinox, then on his own at different facilities before opening his own gym, Five Iron Fitness, in 2008. Anthony joins us today on episode 37 of The Art of Coaching Podcast.
He sold Five Iron in 2016 so he could focus on his true passion of providing educational resources for fitness professionals to excel in the profession. His mission is to help them find success and make an impact in the world by sharing all he has learned from the best of the best.
As the founder and host of both the Strength Coach Podcast and Strength Coach TV, he has interviewed hundreds of strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners. He applies what he learned by helping fitness professionals in his personal coaching and accountability group.
Anthony still trains clients a few hours a week and is a partner with Michael Boyle in StrengthCoach.com and BodyByBoyleOnline.com
His new book Be Like the Best: A Guide to Reaching the Top in the Fitness Profession is out October 18.
You can sign up for notifications about some great pre-launch bonuses at BeLiketheBest.com
Topics Covered:
- What the best in the field have in common
- Anthony's path to writing a book
- Giving a voice to the people in the grindstone
- Celebrating the small wins
- Anthony's struggle with self-limiting beliefs
- What will people be surprised to find in Anthony's book?
- Understanding context and how critical it can be in delivering a message
- Obstacles overcome in orchestrating Be Like The Best
Reach out to Anthony:
Instagram- @antrenna
Twitter- @continuefit
Facebook- @continuefitpage
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Sunday Oct 06, 2019
E36 | Andy McCloy: Programming Confusion And Personal Development
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Don't miss this exclusive pop-up event on November 2-3, 2019! More details via the link below and only 10 spots remain! Coaches of all ages and experience levels welcome!
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This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
On Episode 36 of The Art Of Coaching Podcast I am joined by my friend Andy McCloy of Body Creations Sport Performance & Fitness. Andy's facility provides a wide range of Strength Training and Performance Enhancement services to the Greater Huntsville, AL area. Andy McCloy has worked with literally hundreds of athletes ranging from middle and high school to the professional levels, including the NFL and Arena Football Leagues.
Topics include:
- Andy's beginnings and the size necessary to open a gym
- Replicating his older space to his new space and how that affects the gym's energy
- How Andy broke into the industry of Strength and Conditioning
- Marketing yourself, professional development, and consistent messaging
- Andy's take on storytelling and being relatable
- The impact of social comparison on young athletes
- Application of learning and avoiding confirmation bias
- What Andy thinks about people not utilizing the mass of knowledge and information that is already out there
- Are you doing things because the athlete needs it, or because you want to see it?
- Coaches searching for social approval
- How has owning a business impacted other parts of Andy's life?
- Relationship building as a superpower
- Andy's recommendations on business planning
Reach out to Coach Andy:
Instagram: @andymccloy_bci
E-mail: andymccloy.bci@gmail.com
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Sunday Sep 29, 2019
E35 | Mark Fitzgerald: What You Lose By Chasing Recognition
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Don't miss this exclusive pop-up event on November 2-3rd of 2019! More details via the link below and only 10 spots remain! Coaches of all ages and experience levels welcome!
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This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
I am pleased to be joined by friend and colleague Mark Fitzgerald. Mark previously worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks and was the Head of Performance and Nutrition for the Canadian Hockey league, where he oversaw the combine development program and implemented many unique nutritional and educational programs. In addition, he owns Elite Training Systems, a high-performance training center that caters to athletes from all sports. Mark is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Topics include:
- Mark's background and obstacles overcome
- Mark's early days and the doubts he had on a career in Strength and Conditioning
- Early on influencers of Mark and the evolution of becoming an entrepreneur
- "The best defense against a recession is being damn good at what you do"
- Mark's mentality of never letting anyone outwork him and where that came from
- The use of haptics in Mark's coaching
- How Mark manages his time
- What does communication in coaching mean to Mark and how does he work on this?
- Has Mark ever been critical of himself as a father and husband due to sacrifices made in his career?
- Do future coaches ever consider the responsibilities of raising a family early on in their career?
- Making your clients visit to you the best part of their day and how Mark implements this into his staff's mindset
Reach out to Coach Mark:
Via website: markfitzgerald.net
fitzgeraldets.com
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Sunday Sep 22, 2019
E34 | Pratik Patel: The Dangers of Group Think & Calling Out the Old Guard
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Don't miss this exclusive pop-up event on November 2-3rd of 2019! More details via the link below and only 10 spots remain! Coaches of all ages and experience levels welcome!
https://bit.ly/2kvAIyc
This information is kept free by our partnership with Momentous. To learn more about Momentous and what they do to help our community go to livemomentous.com/brett. As part of the Art of Coaching audience, you can receive $20 off your 1st order of Momentous by using code BRETT20 at checkout. (Minimum purchase amount of $50).
I am excited to be joined by Pratik Patel of The New York Giants on episode 34 of the Art Of Coaching Podcast. Pratik Patel is in his third season as the Giants’ Director of Performance Nutrition/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Patel came to the Giants from the University of Oregon, where he was the Athletic Department’s Director of Sports Nutrition since October 2014. Patel’s job was to develop and direct the Sports Nutrition Department and manage the daily nutrition needs for 18 athletic teams and sports.
Patel is a Registered Dietitian and board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Topics Covered:
- The unique challenges of an NFL Training Camp
- Navigating the politics of professional sport
- Pratik's tactics for getting younger players to buy in and assessing their knowledge base
- The complexity of people dynamics within a professional sports organization
- The benefits of understanding economics and business in the S&C field
- Examples of Groupthink and avoiding being the outcast
- What will be the tipping point to force S&C coaches to evolve?
- Pratik's advice on networking
- Valuing what we do
- Pratik's self-critique and where does he see room for self-improvement?
Reach out to Pratik:
Via Twitter & Instagram: @pratik7patel
Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratik-patel-8685a593
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