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How do you lead change when you’re not the boss? Casey Sinnema shares what it takes to build trust, influence outcomes, and make Monday feel a little less dreadful. Overview What happens when you give a self-proclaimed utility player the freedom to poke holes in broken systems and lead cross-functional change without official authority? In this episode, Scott chats with Casey Sinema about navigating ambiguity, building trust without a title, and leading impactful change through curiosity, clarity, and a deep understanding of what people actually need. References and resources mentioned in the show: Casey Sinnema Wolf Pack by Abby Wombach The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Micromanagement Log Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Join the Agile Mentors Community Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Scott Dunn is a Certified Enterprise Coach and Scrum Trainer with over 20 years of experience coaching and training companies like NASA, EMC/Dell Technologies, Yahoo!, Technicolor, and eBay to transition to an agile approach using Scrum. Casey Sinnema is a self-described utility player who’s built a career by asking great questions, poking holes in broken systems, and leading meaningful change across teams—without ever needing the official title to do it. With a background in accounting and a talent for cross-functional problem solving, she brings curiosity, empathy, and real-world savvy to every challenge she tackles. Auto-generated Transcript: Scott Dunn (00:01) Well, welcome everyone to another episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast. I am your takeover, not your normal host, of Brian Miller, who's done a smash up job over a hundred plus episodes if you haven't checked those out. But part of the podcast takeover was not only a fresh voice, but also perspective and a lot of what I typically focus on for the people who know me. On leadership and culture and leading change. And I thought of no one better that I'd rather talk to about some of this. Casey Sinnema and I'll give you a little bit of introduction about who she is, what she does. Maybe also I think it'd be fascinating Casey on how you yourself in the role that you have. I think it's kind of a cool role, at least on paper. You can flesh that out a little bit more but I'll hand off to you. Tell us a little about yourself. Casey (00:46) Yeah, hey, thanks for having me. Yeah, so I currently am most often referred to as a utility player. And I'm still trying to figure out my elevator speech for how I talk about what I do because my role, my title is manager, which doesn't say much, right? And I actually don't do a function, but the easiest way to talk about it is I'm a project manager of sorts. I'm involved in a wide variety of projects from a varying level of involvement, from leading the project to leading the change to being a key stakeholder to just being the voice to leaders or executives or that type of thing. So yeah, I am a little bit of everything. And I got here on accident. I have... Scott Dunn (01:32) I was... Casey (01:34) You know, way back in the day when I was, you know, doing the like, what am I going to do for the rest of my life? I'm like, I just want a marketable skill. So I have a business degree and I went into accounting and I quickly became the troubleshooter. So I would go into a company, troubleshoot, fix the process, fix something broken, and then find myself in another company doing the same thing. And, so throughout my career, I've just sort of built this unique set of skills that allow me to poke holes in processes. and help companies fix them and then kind of find the next thing. So that's just kind of how I wound up here. I've been at my current company for almost a decade, which is going to be a record for me. And, but I'm still doing the same thing. I'm moving around the company and finding new places to, you know, rock the boat a little bit. Scott Dunn (02:20) Cool. Very cool. Yeah. It does sound like you have a number of things on your place to where that makes kind of expand on that a little bit and where you comfortably share those stories as we go through some of this because there's a lot, there's a lot more underneath based on what Casey shared before. And I love it that you found yourself like a happy accident and I guess have enough challenges and learning and growth there as long as they move you around that you're, you know, you need to be working on that are meaningful. things to be working on. Casey (02:51) Yeah, absolutely. That's the biggest thing, right? Is to like find work that you find valuable and that has an impact on the people around you, which is, know, squarely aligned with my values. Scott Dunn (03:01) Well, you touched on one thing that I know a number of other people could relate to and I could too as well as the kind of troubleshoots process can just easily see that things aren't working at a larger view. Some of that. maybe add on a little bit. What is it like about your role? For those who are kind of thinking they're in quasi space, they can hear you talk about that role and like, hey, that sounds like me too. What are the points of that different projects, different things you're involved with that that's what really lights you up? Casey (03:27) Yeah, I, it's so interesting because a lot of us find that the things that we're good at are the things that, you know, give us energy and that motivate us, right? I happen to be uniquely skilled at poking holes in things, including in my own life. So it works in my personal life as well. I could just sort of see things from different perspectives and find the gaps. And so it just sort of on accident. I think what's interesting is Scott Dunn (03:43) You Hmm. Casey (03:53) throughout my career and throughout my life, the biggest challenge has been to hone that skill for good, right? To lead with kindness and to manage my expectations along with the expectations of the world around me and troubleshoot the things or poke holes in things that need holes poked in instead of like everything. You know what mean? Scott Dunn (04:15) I love that. Two things that I want to, I guess, add on a little bit more there. One, you mentioned something and the other thing is I think you might just put out there like, same thing from different perspectives. I imagine for the people, we've all been around folks who just they only think their way. And you're just kind of reflecting on that. But Keith, it sounds like you can go into a meeting and you can hear three different state views and you can genuinely understand from their perspective why that's important to them or why that's a problem to them, right? If I'm hearing you. Casey (04:42) Yeah, absolutely. That's really key in all of the different types of projects that I've played a part in, right? Like hearing things from different people's perspectives and really understanding what they're looking to get, what they need and what's in it for them and being able to connect those things across stakeholders. Scott Dunn (04:59) Yeah, that's powerful. Yeah, but looking for commonality, alignment, et cetera. I do think there's a specialness, and we've talked about it a bit, like in the facilitation class, that looking for those folks having common and generating alignment is a unique gift that we just don't see a lot in corporate people kind of lobby for what they want. And actually, it's, it would be an afterthought to think about other people's perspectives and yet who draws different areas of the company together who are to get some new about the door or whatever like that. So you're kind of touching on that, which I think is really powerful. Is there anything that you see as like a go-to mindset that you bring in those situations or go to like tools that you're kind of using, whether that's things you're doing in writing down or in mural or even just how where your head is at when you walk into some of those meetings where you feel they have different perspectives and on the same page, you're supposed to walk out of that session on the same page. Casey (05:51) Yeah, the first one is to sort of leave my ego at the door, right? What I think is the right thing can't come in the door with me, right? Like I, of course I'm influencing, right? Where I feel like it matters. But it's not, I'm probably not the decision maker and the people that are not on the same page, when they need to get aligned, they need to be able to get there on their own. So what I think is the right way, I got to leave it at the door. So that's my number one thing. Scott Dunn (05:57) heheheheh. Casey (06:18) And then the next thing I do is just really stay curious, ask lots of questions, actively listen, model that active listening behavior so that everybody else is also actively listening. That's a big thing. And really just sort of helping people find a common language, I think, is really important. So I do a lot of restating what I'm hearing so that other people can maybe hear it from a different set of words and connect it. Scott Dunn (06:29) Hahaha Casey (06:42) more readily to the way that they're thinking about the topic. Scott Dunn (06:45) Yeah, you say these as if they're like, I mean those are short little pithy statements, but boy, powerful. I think it reflects an attitude beginning with what he said as the ego is like, we might know a whole lot, we gotta leave that at the door. Just at work, awesome. Here and you say something, I'm making notes like this would be good in life too, right? In personal life and relationships, stay curious, active. Don't assume that the way you see it is reality, right? So, I think that's super. The other thing you mentioned though was about Go ahead. Casey (07:17) I will say I'm better at it at my job than in my personal life because, Scott Dunn (07:23) Of course, I think, yeah, for everyone listening, they're like, me too. Why can't I do this? I can tell some stories. So the other one, though, you should just poke holes as if like, it's this little thing we're doing. But there might be something inside. I think I might be able to relate that is driving perhaps towards this isn't running as well as it could, or this isn't running. I think we know that, or this could be better. Something inside you that that you feel is churning, that you're seeing holes no matter what that is, if it's a small process, large process, a team, multiple teams. Tell me a little bit more about what does that mean to you when you say poke holes in things? What's running through your mind? Casey (08:01) Yeah, it's complex, right? Because sometimes it's really easy. This is broken. you know, right? Or there's a bottleneck, something that's really like you can, it's data driven, you can see in the data where something is not working well, that those are the easy ones, right? And you can just start asking sort of the five whys or the finding the root cause of what's happening there. Scott Dunn (08:06) Those are the easy ones, yes. Casey (08:26) But in the case where there's friction or there appears to be barriers or there's just this. any kind of challenge or even when there's not a challenge, quite frankly, I have this unique ability to like listen across people and across like data and technology. That's a weird thing to say is listen across technology, but I sort of just find where things are misconnected or disconnected and start to ask questions there. And so I can find something that maybe isn't working as well as it should without anybody else noticing which. Scott Dunn (08:35) Yeah. Casey (08:59) I've learned I need to be careful with. Scott Dunn (09:01) That's great. So at least the next question was any hard lessons, anything so you could do a redo on that one that you could pass on so someone else doesn't have to learn the hard way from Casey's experience. Casey (09:11) Ha yeah. Everything I learned, I learned the hard way. So if you feel like that's what you're doing, you're not alone. Yeah, the thing that I have learned probably the most often, and I will learn it several more times in my career, I'm sure, is when I think I have found something, go make sure it's true before you start to really socialize it. So like, I'm going to go ask the question of the expert. Scott Dunn (09:20) Ha Whoa. Casey (09:42) before I bring it up because maybe I'm not seeing it from all of the right angles or maybe I don't understand exactly what it's doing or quite frankly maybe I'm missing some context. And so really talking and building relationships with people who are experts on the topic or in the field is really kind of where I start. Scott Dunn (10:00) was great, great period. the number of times we miss out on relationships, especially in that one, really key. Casey (10:00) And. Yeah. Scott Dunn (10:08) I think I'd add to that though. sometimes I'll phrase it as rather wait to be sure than lose capital because if I go out saying things that aren't true. So sometimes we'll jump in on the outing side and they'll be like, why haven't you gotten yet? And I'll be clear, like, I'd rather wait and be sure than hurry and be wrong. And then we got to that mess before we get back to the work we're supposed to be doing. And sometimes it's a while to pick that up, depending on who got affected by We'll put out there sometimes innocuously, we thought, well, here's the numbers results. And someone's like, that's actually not correct. But now everyone knows we have now we have a PR problem, something like that. So I'm not alone in that. I've been there. That's a tough one. But also on the coin, though, what would you point to as wins if you look back like that's talking about? That's why this is important. That's what you feel good about. Casey (10:54) Yes, absolutely. Yeah, I think from a win perspective, the, a really good example, I'm going to go way back in the day. I had a, a chance to work, in a motorcycle dealership and we had huge, was, you know, weird economic times, right? And so there's weird financial things happening in this, you know, motorcycle dealership company and, and, everybody's just trying to stay afloat and You find the like the friction between either the mechanic shop and the, the sales shop. And when you find those and you can solve those problems and make the experience smooth for the, for the client, right. For the customer and make that like walk in the door experience consistent and smooth. This in this case was just people, right? It wasn't even technology. wasn't really a process. It was just people. And the biggest wins are when like. the people start to notice. And then what happens is everybody's life gets better and everybody has more fun doing whatever it is that they're doing. And it just changes the vibe. Scott Dunn (12:08) I love that. I love that. I do believe very much like the work that we could be doing here. People enjoy their work more people enjoy coming to work. doesn't have to be a place that people don't want to be in or watching the class. I love you touching on that's great. Casey (12:21) Yeah, there's a balance there, right? Like, because they call it work for a reason. It's a job. We don't love everything that we do all of the time. But, you know, are we doing the things that we can do to make life good for ourselves and for others? Scott Dunn (12:33) Yes, so nice segue because what I feel like I've learned later in my career, we'll just phrase it that way, that the importance of self-care, taking care of ourselves so that we have the energy and attitude to keep doing work that we're doing, especially if you're a leading changer, in some ways you're a change artist trying to bring that about, change agent, it can be taxing. So are there things along the way that are either You just know a good way that you take care of yourself could be learning, could be space, could be the road you carry, or that you actually do to protect yourself and that work-life balance emotionally, mentally. you aren't kind of aware of, what does it look like to do good self-care and help make sure you're taking care of yourself to deliver good value in the workplace. Share what that means to you and maybe some of the things that you do. Casey (13:21) Yeah, it's so important, right? Like I am also not in the early stages of my career and still learning how to take care of myself and protect myself and, you know, build good boundaries, right? I, yes, yes. So I have good personal routines, right? Like I do yoga, I meditate. I'm a big fan of podcasts and. Scott Dunn (13:31) Hahaha Right. Boundaries is a good word, yes. Casey (13:46) I'm a learner, so I'm always learning. Maybe there's a boundary there too, like how much can you self-improve before it becomes, I don't know, toxic? But when it comes to boundaries, really it's, I start with the relationships, right? Like at work, making sure that my expectations are clear and that of my leadership chain is clear no matter what job I'm in. Scott Dunn (13:47) Hmm. you Casey (14:11) and setting boundaries that are clearly expressed so that I can protect myself and my personal life and that balance, and I can deliver the way that I'm expected to deliver. And that just makes life easier for me. Scott Dunn (14:23) Super, super, super, super. I'm thinking there's a lot of people. I it's a ways back. We cover accommodative and assertive, you know, as far as power styles and the cowl. And what's been fascinating for all these years, most people are all on the accommodative side. When I hear you say something like, hey, the expectations clear or use the word bad, that sounds like someone who has a balance of, no, I'm there for people, but I don't overextend myself to where I no good. Casey (14:23) Thank Scott Dunn (14:50) I burned something like that. So I think that's really great for everyone to hear. It hurt to define the relationship with make sure your expectations are clear for me. And then sometimes, you know, there's someone else that could take that on or might play this role, etc. But sometimes we're so helpful that we overload ourselves and actually don't do good job. We do, you know, average job on a lot of things instead of a job on a few and they could have found maybe someone else. think that's awesome. You said podcasts, there other ways, is that your way of learning? there other things that you, as far as what, for the learning side? Casey (15:26) Yeah, so books are my go-to. I'm somebody who does a lot of highlighting and note taking and flagging in books, because I'm always going back to them. And I love to learn things that are sort of outside of my lane, if you will. It's kind of how I got involved in Agile. I have a business degree in finance, and Agile doesn't really play into that until it does, right? And so I started to like, I'm curious about that, or I'm curious about Six Sigma or those types of things. And so I just sort of go find them and take the nuggets that apply directly to me and put the other ones on the shelf for like when it does apply to me, if you know what I mean. Um, so I just, I'm a learner, so I'm always looking to, to, to learn new things. I'll be frank, podcasts for me, I'm not learning things. I'm entertaining myself. Scott Dunn (16:20) I try, I try to really be focused to get, I like listening, but yeah, the actually applying is not as much. I'm definitely same about I'm a higher. Someone said the difference in studying is the pin. So I'm always like, unless I'm marking it up, am I really digging into this book or, or Kendall? So I'm to hear I'm not alone on that one. So I want to shift a little bit because some of what we've done is leading change. think the conversation we had were around. Casey (16:38) Absolutely. Scott Dunn (16:45) So moving around from just you to the broader culture, how would you describe what a great culture like or feels like? Maybe some of us haven't even been in a great company so they don't know. They can't picture, imagine what that could be like. And you've been to a number of places with different roles. What's good culture, great culture look like in your opinion? Casey (17:06) Yeah, I think that it's gotta be a cliche out there. I'm pretty sure I've seen it on a meme, but good culture is defined by how you feel on Sunday night, right? Like if you're not dreading going into work on Monday, right? Like you probably are in a culture that's a good fit for you because I think culture doesn't have a one size fits all perspective. Like big companies, small companies, different types of work, different groups of people. sort of lend themselves to different kinds of culture. I've been in companies where the culture is great for me and everybody else is miserable. And companies where the culture is great for everybody else and I'm just not a good fit. So I think that in general, good culture is... I talk about it in this like self-awareness perspective. If the culture itself is a little bit self-aware, then it is what they say it is. So if you say your culture is one thing and everybody agrees, including the culture, including the behaviors of what's expected in the environment, if all of those things are aligned, the culture is probably good, even if there are people who aren't good fits for it. I don't know if that answers your question. That's my perspective. Scott Dunn (18:03) Hehehehe That's great. Oh, it's it's better. That one's a good wrap up now. Like that really to me, it's a bit of a mic drop because it's so good. It's simple. But you're right. How you feel on Sunday night? A ton about what's happening with you and the job you have and what's happening around you. Absolutely. And that different like sometimes it is just a fit because a lot of people can be excited about it, but you're bothered by it or might rub you wrong. And I know we've gone through the values in the class as well. I've been at companies where we're absolutely about get stuff done and that's fine. But it's kind of a burnout. I love the very collaborative, but sometimes I'm like, man, I want to get stuff done. I'm getting frustrated that we're like, we really connect and talk a lot. I don't see stuff happening. So you're right. Obviously, you know, some people are sensitive to that. And that last piece about like the behavior. it should be considered. And I do sometimes see like leadership will say something or there'll be things on the walls. But you look around like, yeah, I don't actually think anyone's actually behaving that way. It's like an aspirational vibe about what they want to be, but they're not really doing it. So I think all those lenses are giving are right. And they're simple. Someone can look around and just see what you're saying. And then you make their own calculations of that. Some of the good. Some of that's a bit too. Casey (19:26) Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. Scott Dunn (19:32) In the sense like either either change it for the better or You know what I mean? Like I don't want to be the person that's been there seven like this place is terrible What are you doing? What why have you been here 17 years hating it? I don't Casey (19:32) you Yeah, it's really important that we're honest with ourselves as much as our companies are honest with us, right? Like, what do I need from my job? What do I need from my career? And am I at a place that can support that? Scott Dunn (19:45) Good. Yes. Yeah, and and i'll serious in this case. I think there is some point where people I hear them And i'll just straight up. I don't think leadership has any intention to changing in the way you're describing Right. So in the end like so what would you like to do? And it's not even like it's a bad thing really. It's just like that's like It's a bit when you said that part some people are so passionate they forget like Yeah, and you're wrong like you could be wanting this coming to change in a way. It's not who they are or what they're about or you're Found by 80 people who are actually quite good with the way things The fact that you're so passionate doesn't mean you're right. It might just mean this is not a good fit. So don't stay here trying to change everything, which probably wouldn't work anyways if that's, you know, they're comfortable with what are. It's almost like in self-preservation, just say, I just need to exercise my agency and there's not a good guy. What's that song? There Ain't No Good Guy, There Ain't No Bad Guy. It's me and you and we just disagree. You move on to another and they'll be happier somewhere else is what I would think. So I think that's a good perspective. People can get past space about, you know, and agile and all that and then rail against something that's an immovable in some organizations. Casey (21:08) Yeah, being aware of the things that you can control, the things that you can't control, is really the crux of your own sanity, if you will. Scott Dunn (21:16) Yeah, it's a good way of saying it, Yeah, and you can control a lot of that. You can influence it. can influence it. Let me follow up on that because clearly, in my opinion, seems like you've that about bringing about change when you don't necessarily have authority. You can't dictate to some of these folks. What do you think is a key aspect of being successful around influence or people who... I get asked this all the time, how do we influence, how do we manage up, et cetera. What would you prefer as your thoughts on that about influencing others? Casey (21:50) Yeah, I actually listened to a podcast recently about leading without influence. one of the key comments, I guess I am also learning through podcasts, I guess. But one of the comments in the podcast was there are people who lead with a hammer, people who lead with influence. And I kind of love that because I haven't been a people leader in more than a decade. Scott Dunn (21:55) There you go. So they are some good. Casey (22:13) which means I don't have any authority, right? I lead all of my influence. All of my leadership is through influence. And the way that I approach that is I start with. It's a, it's a gooey word, but empathy, understanding the people that I'm talking to and working with and understanding what they need and what their challenges are, and then meeting them where they are. Right. The easiest way to gain influence with. Most people, is to build trust and to build trust, need to build relationships. And so I would say 90 % of my influence comes first from relationships. And probably the other 10 % comes from my ability to stand up and say, I was wrong when I did something wrong or when my perspective was incorrect and when I behaved outside my values, like just owning it up when I'm like, Scott Dunn (22:59) Wow. Casey (23:04) Yeah, I was having a bad day. I apologize. There's a lot of trust that comes from that kind of vulnerability. Scott Dunn (23:11) Yeah, which is not easy to do not easy to do But I've been in meetings where I like I know it like I don't play this year But I like things so in some ways people look at influence about how we phrase things or how we present but you're just saying like look happy build a real relationship Have some humility if you're willing to say we're wrong. So people know you'll also that when you're wrong or made of your core element of strength or something like that. think that's a real nice, everyone, if you think about that, that's not out of any of us to say, you know what, I'm going to try to be more honest and authentic and have some empathy and try to listen. Casey (23:45) Absolutely. It also helps to be able to connect the dots across different people and what they need and the strategy of whatever project you're working on so that you can connect the change to something that is it like what's in it for me, right? So what's in it for the people that you're talking to and being able to connect those things. So it's not just relationships and empathy, right? That's the soft stuff. It's that ability to really critically think about what it is you're driving change for. Scott Dunn (24:08) Mm-hmm. Casey (24:12) and connecting it to how each of these different stakeholders can benefit. Scott Dunn (24:18) Yeah, the part about connecting the dots and this is one thing if I'm ever in a meeting and I feel like I'm not getting it I actually will pause into my head. I'm thinking What is this person's concerns? And if I can't if I can't clear that I'd probably need to ask more questions but for any of us in those meetings just kind of go around through those stakeholders the people sitting around the desk or on the zoom and quick like in a sentence or two what what would be important to them? What are they? What's the win or what's the pain? But if you don't feel like you can articulate, then the good thing is you have to see that asking questions around that is never a problem because they're actually share because you're basically asking them about yourself. Tell me what's important to you. And they would like to share that. And it doesn't hurt to double check that. So I love what you're saying about connected dots. It won't be necessary that they're saying what you're listening and watching. I also watch what they react to. So something might jump out that would be outside of their say their role. but it's about people and there's an aspect that they really do care about how their people feel, not just the, this process is important in terms of our strategy and the technology we're using, but it might come out like, well, all their people would be really excited to put their hands on that new technology too. But they're not gonna say that because that sounds like that's a weak reason to be for a project, but you know it's important to them because they lead those people or that person. So I like what you're saying, connect the dots, think about those perspectives, because the empathy is gonna help them to connect in the dots, right? more is emotional than the logic of that stuff. So think that's great. Really, really great. On this, I believe you're remote, correct? Partially? Okay. ⁓ fully. Okay. Let's talk about that small. It hasn't come up in the last five years, but let's talk remote. So from your experience, it's always a big topic to me. I do care about this. I think we deal with a lot, every company, because some people at least that are remote, or certainly partial remote, Casey (25:45) I am. Fully. Scott Dunn (26:05) What's your thoughts on what to be worried about and what to make that successful? you're seeing more and more almost like these two sides of the aisle, maybe some aspect of demanding people come back. And yet you have a whole generation who can't buy a house. So I'm figuring out where's the balance of remote work. So yeah, your thoughts on remote work, how to make it successful scene. Casey (26:27) Yeah, I mean, I have two different ways I could approach this, right? I have the personal thing that what works for me part, right? But as somebody who is often having these conversations with people who are in various buckets of people who are, know, partially remote, fully remote, fully in the office, that kind of a thing, I find that what I think is less relevant every single day. I for sure feel I have a lot of privilege. Scott Dunn (26:33) Mm-hmm. Casey (26:50) being fully remote. Like that's really cool because it's good for me. I'm at a spot in my career where it makes sense. I'm good at building relationships in lots of different kinds of ways, including through, you know, zoom meetings and that type of thing. But I don't think that there's a right answer. I think that the each company and each team and each group of people need to find what works best for them. and make that happen. I see real benefit to being together, especially when you're early in your career or when you're doing something that you need a whiteboard. I mean, I'm pretty good at Mural. I'm pretty good at using the whiteboard in the Zoom meeting, but there's no replacement for standing at a whiteboard with a bunch of stickies and flowing out process. So I just don't... Scott Dunn (27:33) That's so true. You're so right. Casey (27:40) I don't know that there's a right answer. And I think that different size companies have different complexity of making that decision. And it sort of goes back to that comment we were making before. Like, if it isn't a good fit for you, find something that is. You know, I don't know. That's my thought. That's my thought. Scott Dunn (28:00) Yeah, true. Makes sense. For the folks that are managing or leading these remote work, are things that they do to make that go better in their context. Casey (28:12) Absolutely. are ways to, especially if you have hybrid, it even gets more complex, right? All virtual is the easiest way of virtual, right? Because then everybody's always virtual and you're always on Zoom and you're always on Slack and whatever. That's for sure the easiest way to manage teams that are virtual. When you have that hybrid space, you've got that opportunity to be in a conference room or in a huddle group or in the cafeteria. and on Zoom meetings, and it gets kind of funky, right? Because sometimes you can't hear, or you have those water cooler conversations. The key really is to have what I found is a good working agreement, right? Like, what types of communication are we going to have? How are we going to do that? What happens when we had a really great conversation in the break room? How do we communicate that to the rest of the team who wasn't there? And really just sort of build team trust through a good quality executed working agreement. And sometimes that takes a little bit more effort from the leader or even from every individual, right? But that's part of that culture, right? Scott Dunn (29:16) Right. I think the folks you make me think that's personally in a meeting and it's good that I try to get the groups together in these different locations as they're talking. I can't tell. I talking. I don't know these. I don't know them all that well. So I can't I can't tell by voice yet. If these are different groups are working with each other. The thing is, look, that person's kind of off camera or either they're on camera. They're so far back. Is that is their mouth moving? Is there a delay? I can't tell. So that sets the connection. I'm surprised for me as a more of a relator, how much it becomes a problem like nothing beats in person. So at least get that regularly. get in person. There was another client that saying that very same thing. Like they love it when we all get back together. And so they kind of have their cadence of pulling the whole group better. Could be like you're off site, could be all hands could be, but I think those opportunities to keep connection. I do like remote. I do think you have a good point about depending on the maturity of the career. Some people just know like I know I got to take care of these biopsy that they've noticed other XYZ. So they do too. So if they're new in their career, they may not even catch that I should be probably working. what is this at home on the zoom and in their PJs or something like that. I think it's a good point. Look at those and also the work. The fact that you would take that to the team and say, what do you all think is very empowering. You have an open conversation around what they all think and definitely there's a assumptions that people are making about what it should be, et cetera, but they those explicit and they kind of carry that around with them a little. Right. So that's a yeah, really nice nugget on that. That's everyone for sure. So last thing I'm to add a little bit on the back on leading change. So in this case, it could be remote, could be these other projects that we'll try to adapt. I think you'd say this earlier about there's no company that's not going through this crazy time of change right now. When it comes to change, have you seen something that's helpful, especially if it's a more significant change, you gave some good fundamentals around influence and trust and relationship, empathy, et cetera. Are there other aspects on how that change is rolled out or a process change or the groups that are leading the change that you've seen be like more systemically just successful aside that people might change, but the way we handle change is done this way. That you think there's a tip or two out there that would help out. They're trying to kick off, you know, a new way of working. We're trying to refresh remote policies or how they work, Because a lot of people in the middle of change. Have you seen overarching themes about how this lead that you found have been more successful? Casey (31:57) Yeah, think, gosh, it's the hardest thing, right? Like figuring out a way to roll out change across teams is the most challenging thing that I've ever done. And I've been doing it for a long time. And I'm always learning new ways and new ways not to do things and all that jazz, right? I have this little nugget that I got from a mentor. Scott Dunn (32:11) Hahaha, yeah. Casey (32:24) 20 years ago almost, and he's a motorcycle rider. And when you ride a motorcycle, the thing that you do to go on a corner is to turn your head, right? Turn your head to get to where you're going. And the non-motorcycle sort of connection to that is the what's my plan. And so really understanding what the plan is so that you can very clearly articulate what it is you're doing at each phase of the change. If you're prepping people for change, what's the plan? If you're starting to design a project, what's the plan? And just get really clear with where you're going, what the expectations are, what each individual person's role is, and be explicit about it because we're all dealing with a lot of things coming at us all the time. And if you're leading with kindness and you're saying, okay, your part of this is to simply accept the change. That's not condescending, that's empowering. That tells that person that like, this decision has been made, I gotta get myself there, and this person's here to help me get there. And so just being really clear about it, that's the biggest thing for me that I've seen that is successful. It's hard to do though, because that's a lot of people and a lot of Scott Dunn (33:36) Yeah. Well, yes, that's why it makes it so surprising. Number of times a company has to bring in outside help to get the change because it's not a capability or muscle they really have about how to change ourselves. Right. We execute against what we build or do here really well for help. But but that idea of getting outside the box and thinking different how we can improve, like you said, poke holes and so that's why I like it that there's someone When a company sees someone with your skill set and the way that you're wired and leverages it to say like, we kind of informally have this person like really helping things about because it's commonly not a muscle that they really have. Sometimes they have the awareness they don't, but sometimes they don't the long, really large change initiatives that take a long time and either never really get off the ground or never really where they should have gone or before they kind of just either die on the vine or we just call it, you know, just call it good. They don't draw in. It gets a group above everyone trying to lay change on top of folks instead of incorporate everyone into change and then go through it together. Learning together with someone like you that can connect the dots, connect with people, can bring that about. And think in a way it's really powerful and effective. Yeah, I was going to tease you. don't know if you have anything on that. But you mentioned books, you mentioned podcasts. Do have any favorites that you just would throw out? Classic go to book, current read, current podcast. Casey (35:01) My favorite all time book is a book called Wolf Pack by Abby Wambach. She's a soccer player, she's fantastic, and it's a book about leadership. It's like 70 pages long. It has a set of like four rules. And yeah, it's written from a like, you know, girl power, woman empowerment, leadership empowerment kind of thing, but it's universally adaptable to life, to it doesn't matter what your gender might be. what your job might be, Wolfpack. I can't recommend it enough. And then most recently, I read the let them theory and it's life changing. It's not a new topic, right? It's not a new concept. Of course you should control the things that you should stress about the things that you can control and let the things you can't control go, right? There's lots of different places that that comes up, but Mel Robbins just did a great job, like putting it into stories that you could like directly apply it to your life, or at least for me anyway. And I find myself quoting that book to myself pretty regularly. Yeah. Scott Dunn (36:03) That's a good sign. That's a really good sign. I find myself too. That's I literally will go through something. I start to realize like you've mentioned this book or this thing like three times now in the last few weeks. Like, OK, that's obviously significant. You didn't miss a time. you make another really good point. I really say like at the meta level in some ways, when it impacts you personally and you connect to it personally, it's going to be helpful and relevant in the work you do because you're going to be sharing the expression of who you are. And I say that because some people will go like, here's this top leadership book this year. I'm to read this well-known. And sometimes I'll struggle to just like really pick the book. Even if it is good content, I don't connect to it. I'm not sharing with others. It's not part. It doesn't become a home and gets spread. So I love what you're saying. Casey (36:48) completely agree with that. read, I spent a lot of time last year reading a book called Mind Your Mindset. I don't know if you've read that one. But in theory, it's great. But it's so business focused that like I didn't personally relate to it. And so I had to go find some other book that was less business structured to, to like, bolster that topic. All the words were the same. It's just the storyline really, really changes it for me. So telling stories, right, is the most important thing of how we connect. to the world. Scott Dunn (37:20) Yes, yes, yes. And I believe in that. That's how we're just wired. brains are wired. Story really sticks. And you're making me think like, yeah, those books I recommend the most are more not have a lot of stories, even if it's less directly tied to the work I do. Maybe it's not even technology. It's not even maybe it's not even around business, but it's got stories they do and stick and connect. I love that. So I'll check that out. I have not read Will Peck. I think I've seen it, but now that I know it, pages I'm also enticed to on that. I can get through it. Casey (37:52) It's one hour of your time max. Scott Dunn (37:53) us. If I can't do that over breakfast, then what's going on? Awesome. I appreciate that. This has been great. I think there's a lot of nuggets for folks that are listening. I wouldn't be surprised, by the way, that this could get chopped up into part one, part two. I think we like them. But this is great because I think it's a great part one, part two, given how we kind of split the conversations. And I love the personal aspect on that as well. So thank Thank Casey for the time. It's been wonderful. think I really look forward to people's feedback on this and a lot of takeaways, a lot of that can be, they can try out some of these things very next week in terms of how they show up and who they are and what they're about. There's just a whole lot of good pieces of this that I think are readily possible for so many people. So I really, really appreciate that too as well. I'm on automatic sites. love them. The Builder Backs, they can do something right away with that. And you gave them a lot of Thank you for that. Thank you for your time. I know you have a lot on your plate. for us, but you appreciate it. Hope to see you soon. Thanks Casey. Casey (38:54) Yeah, thanks for having me. Thank you. Scott Dunn (38:57) Woo!

Podcast Notes Episode 465 Creating Space for Awareness Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: May 15, 2025 In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller and Chad Hall dive deep into the core coaching competency of evoking awareness. They explore how the International Coaching Federation reframed this concept to shift the focus away from simply asking questions and toward generating new insight and understanding for clients. The conversation includes practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world examples to help coaches foster meaningful breakthroughs. Key Highlights The Evolution of a Core Competency: The ICF shifted from emphasizing “powerful questioning” to “evoking awareness,” highlighting that questions are just one of many tools to spark insight. The Role of Deep Listening: Evoking awareness begins with truly listening — not just to words, but to tone, patterns, and what's left unsaid — with a deep sense of curiosity. Avoiding Entrenchment: Coaches should be careful not to challenge clients in ways that provoke defensiveness; gentle observations or reframing can lead to more open exploration. Multiple Paths to Awareness: Beyond questions, awareness can be evoked through metaphors, observations, reframing, or offering models and distinctions (like the “3 Ps” for leadership issues). Shifting the Coaching Mindset: Tools like the hourglass model are not instructions for the coach but frameworks to understand and support the client's thought journey. Takeaways Awareness is the goal, not the question itself — be flexible in your approach. Curiosity is foundational: great coaches listen beyond the surface. Evoking awareness means meeting the client where they are, even if that's uncertainty or resistance. Effective coaching requires patience — allow clients the space to discover rather than forcing insights.   Evoking Awareness eCourse Available for $79 at http://coachapproachministries.org/awareness    Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!

S3E7: Narrating Joy: Unveiling a CE-CERT tool  Imagine if your career satisfaction and well-being depended on the narrative you create about your work. In this episode, we delve into the Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT) approach, focusing on the domain of conscious narrative and its crucial role in sustaining professionals in the child abuse field. Dr. Brian Miller, the developer of the CE-CERT model, and Karen Hangartner, Director of Professional Services with the National Children's Advocacy Center, share their insights on how this concept is influencing the CAC community. Join us as we explore how transforming our conscious narrative can help us foster a deeper love for our work. Download Transcript   Guests:   Karen Hangartner, LMSW     Director of Professional Services   National Children's Advocacy Center    Brian Miller, Ph.D.  Author and Trainer  Self-employed    Show Notes: This episode of the "SRCAC Exchange" focuses on the importance of conscious narratives in the work of Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) professionals, particularly those dealing with child abuse. Today, Christina Rouse engages with experts Dr. Brian Miller, developer of the CE-CERT (Components for Enhancing Career Wellbeing and Reducing Trauma) model, and Karen Hangartner, Director of Professional Services at the National Children's Advocacy Center. Together, they explore how the narratives professionals create about their work can either sustain or hinder their passion and commitment over time. They emphasize how the conscious narrative skill, one of the five domains of the CE-CERT model, helps professionals stay connected to their purpose and avoid burnout despite the challenges of working in high-trauma environments.  Through personal reflections and research, the episode encourages CAC professionals to embrace their work by finding joy in even the difficult moments, using tools like conscious narrative practices to frame their experiences positively. It discusses how supportive supervision and organizational culture play crucial roles in helping individuals maintain career-sustaining narratives, which ultimately foster resilience. By practicing self-reflection and mindful narratives, professionals can better serve their communities while finding fulfillment and longevity in their careers. Hit the subscribe button now!    Key Quotes:  “The most distinctive characteristic of professionals who are passionate and committed is the content of their narrative.”- Brian Miller, PhD  “We don't have to be victims of this work.”- Karen Hangartner, LMSW    Resources:   Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress: Skills for Sustaining a Career in the Helping Professions by Brian C. Miller [Book]  Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross [Book]  The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare: CE-CERT [Website]  Host: Christina Rouse, MSW  Program Manager, CAC Development  Southern Regional CAC   Project Manager:  Lauren Tanner, MSEd  Program Manager, Communications & Instructional Design  Southern Regional CAC    Season Resources: CE-CERT Training [Training]  Reset. Reflect. Refuel. Hub [Video Series]   Psychological First Aid Guide for Children's Advocacy Center Supervisors [Resource]    Want to hear more? Subscribe to The SRCAC Exchange to be sure you don't miss an episode!   Like what you hear? Show your support by leaving a rating and review for The SRCAC Exchange podcast.     Connect with SRCAC by:  Visiting our website  Signing up for our emails  Following us on Facebook & LinkedIn  Contacting us  Connect with your Chapter:  Midwest Region Chapters  Northeast Region Chapters  Southern Region Chapters  Western Region Chapters  Connect to your Regional CAC    National Children's Advocacy Center  Peachtree Sound  Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention    Follow SRCAC on Facebook and LinkedIn for more learning content!

Podcast Notes Episode 463 Your High Performance Patterns Are What Drive Your Best Work Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: May 1, 2025 In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries Podcast, Brian Miller and Chad Hall revisit the concept of High Performance Patterns (HPP)—a foundational tool in CAM's coaching philosophy. Originally developed by Dr. Jerry Fletcher, HPPs help individuals identify personal conditions that lead to better-than-expected results. Brian and Chad reflect on their own patterns, explore the importance of partnership, time-bound projects, and how performance is shaped by context. They also introduce CAM's updated High Performance Patterns eCourse, now available at a discounted rate for May 2025.   Key Highlights: Origin of High Performance Patterns Dr. Jerry Fletcher's research at Harvard shifted the focus from imitating top performers to identifying unique, individual patterns that consistently lead to high achievement. Defining High Performance High performance is defined by results that exceed your own expectations—not necessarily what others think or external benchmarks. Brian's Key Pattern: Partnership Brian performs at a high level when working with an equal partner. He shares how recognizing this has transformed how he approaches opportunities and collaboration. Chad's Key Pattern: Time-Bound Projects Chad thrives on projects with clear time limits. Long-term maintenance roles tend to drain his performance, while defined deadlines enhance focus and execution. Using and Refining Your Pattern Over Time High Performance Patterns aren't static. Through reflection and story-based assessment, individuals can refine and apply their patterns more intentionally over time. Takeaways: Everyone has a unique pattern for peak performance.  Identifying yours can help you replicate success more intentionally. Look to your own stories HPP discovery is narrative-based—collect stories where you exceeded expectations to find common threads. Partnership may be critical—but only the right kind. Equal investment and mutual respect are essential for collaborative patterns to work. Not all work suits all patterns. Understand the kind of environments (e.g. time-bound, collaborative, solo) that enhance or diminish your performance. Your pattern evolves. The more you reflect and apply what you learn, the more precise and useful your HPP becomes.   High Performance Patterns eCourse Available for $79 (normally $129) during May 2025 at coachapproachministries.org/hpp    Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!

Podcast Notes   Episode 461 Influential Phrases Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: April 17, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall discuss the art of sales and the importance of using influential phrases to enhance communication with potential clients. They explore three specific phrases that can help ease the sales process, encourage positive interactions, and create a more genuine connection between the salesperson and the client. Key Highlights: Brian Miller shares insights from Robert Cialdini's book, Influence, discussing the six principles of influence. The hosts emphasize the importance of having memorized phrases in sales to reduce anxiety and provide a systematic approach. They introduce three key phrases to use with potential clients: "Before I go, can I share something with you?" "Feel free to tell me no, but here's an idea." "What if I told you I could help?" The hosts discuss the psychological principles behind these phrases, such as reciprocity and the law of liking. Authentic encouragement is positioned as a powerful tool in building trust and rapport with clients. Takeaways: Practice Encouragement: Make it a habit to leave every conversation with an encouraging word to build relationships and trust. Use Structured Phrases: Implement the three highlighted phrases in sales conversations to reduce pressure and create openness in potential clients. Embrace No as an Option: Encourage potential clients to say no, which can create a more relaxed atmosphere and facilitate honest communication. Test New Approaches: Be willing to try new phrases and strategies in your sales approach, even if they feel uncomfortable at first.     Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!

Is origin of life research going round in circles? This is ID the Future, a podcast that isn't afraid to tackle the big questions about evolution and intelligent design. Today, host Eric Anderson chats with physicist Dr. Brian Miller about circular reasoning and other problems in origin of life research. They discuss the work of Stephen Meyer and James Tour, highlighting the information problem and the difficulties in natural chemical synthesis of life's building blocks. Miller analyzes a new paper on the supposed order of amino acid recruitment into the genetic code, critiquing its underlying circular reasoning. Dr. Miller also explains the concept of causal circularity in biological systems and reveals why intelligent design provides a better explanation for the origin of life than an unguided evolutionary scenario. Source

Podcast Notes   Episode 460 Navigating Complexity: Coaching Physician Leaders with Dr. Richard Allman Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Richard Allman, MD Date: April 10, 2025 In this episode, host Brian Miller interviews Dr. Richard Allman, a board-certified geriatrician and experienced physician leader. They discuss the challenges faced by physicians in leadership roles within academic medical centers, the coaching process, and the complexities of transitioning from clinical practice to leadership. Dr. Allman shares insights from his coaching practice, emphasizing the need for physicians to develop leadership skills and navigate complex healthcare systems. Key Highlights: Physicians often lack training in business and leadership, which hinders their ability to lead effectively. Coaching can help physicians recognize their impact on patient care and develop better communication skills. The complexity of healthcare systems requires leaders to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate intricate organizational structures. Dr. Allman's journey through coaching has led him to pursue a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation to enhance his skills and serve his clients better. Takeaways: Physicians should seek coaching to develop essential leadership skills, such as team building, influence, and effective communication. Understanding the distinction between coaching, mentoring, and consulting can improve the coaching experience and outcomes for clients. Continuous professional development, such as pursuing coaching certifications, can enhance a coach's effectiveness and credibility. Engaging with peer networks and resources, like those provided by Coach Approach Ministries, can support coaches in their professional journey.   Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!

Podcast Notes   Episode 459 Sale of a Car Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: April 3, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall explore the intricacies of the car-buying process, drawing parallels between car sales and coaching relationships. They discuss the importance of trust, social influence, the balance between task and relationship, and the potential pitfalls of manipulation in sales and coaching. Key Highlights: The hosts reflect on personal experiences with car salespeople and the dynamics of trust in those relationships. The concept of social proof is introduced, with a discussion on how salespeople may use it to influence buyer behavior. The challenges of negotiating additional offers (such as warranties) and the emotional responses of salespeople are explored. A distinction is made between transactional sales and relationship-based coaching, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in both fields. The interplay between task-oriented and relationship-oriented approaches is examined, including the potential for coaches to lean too heavily in one direction. Takeaways: Cultivate a relationship-focused approach in coaching while being mindful of necessary transactional elements, such as payment policies and boundaries. Consider the ethical implications of influence—strive to use social proof and other techniques in ways that genuinely benefit clients. Reflect on personal sales experiences and identify areas where emotional attachment may compromise objectivity or honesty in both sales and coaching scenarios. Encourage open communication with clients about expectations, deliverables, and boundaries to foster trust and long-term relationships. Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!

In this episode of the Doing What Matters Podcast, we explore holistic living and leadership with guest Brian Miller, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and co-founder of P3 Leaders. Brian shares his journey from engineering to coaching, discusses the significance of presence, partnership, and purpose in leadership, and highlights the transformative power of coaching in today's rapidly changing world. Brian's insights into creating a safe space for growth, the importance of having tough conversations, and the entrepreneurial spirit needed to succeed in coaching make this episode a must-listen for leaders and coaches alike.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast00:48 Introducing Brian Miller: A Fun and Inspiring Guest03:46 The P3 Leaders Concept: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose07:09 Coaching Leadership Teams: Strategies and Success Stories12:45 The Journey to Coach Approach Ministries17:50 Building a Coaching Business: Challenges and Insights22:19 The Future of Coaching: Trends and Opportunities25:19 Final Thoughts and How to ConnectConnect with Brian Miller:To find out more about coach training: https://coachapproachministries.org/To coach with Brian Miller: https://www.p3leaders.com/FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn't matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Podcast Notes   Episode 458 Generational Differences, with Cayden Miller Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Cayden Miller, PharmD Date: March 27, 2025  In this episode, Brian Miller and his son, Dr. Cayden Miller, explore how different generations—from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—have been shaped by key historic events and technological advances. They also explore the evolving workplace, contrasting previous generations' commitment and hands-on learning with today's desire for recognition, meaningful feedback, and validation. The dialogue touches on coaching as an emerging solution to bridge generational gaps, helping organizations harness the strengths of Millennials and Gen Z while managing rapid job turnover and shifting communication preferences. Key Highlights: Generational Definitions & Life Events: Discussion on how milestones (e.g., the Moon Landing, end of Cold War, 9/11) and early technology (first personal computers, emergence of social media) have shaped different generations. Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants: Insights into how Millennials and Gen Z navigate social media, with early experiences around Facebook signifying the shift in communication and connection, compared to older generations valuing in-person interaction. Work Ethic & Expectations: Contrast between the loyalty and “paying dues” mentality of Gen X and earlier generations versus Millennials' and Gen Z's need for recognition, meaningful work, and faster progression without prolonged entry-level roles. Coaching for Workplace Growth: Highlighting coaching as a tool to empower employees—to foster independence, integrate feedback, and reduce costly turnover—especially among younger workers. Impact of Economic Pressures: Emphasis on how current economic realities force Millennials and Gen Z to juggle multiple jobs, highlighting the need for supportive strategies in recruitment and retention. Takeaways: For Managers & Employers: Involve employees in decision-making processes to make them feel valued and heard, which can improve engagement and lower turnover. Revise Onboarding Strategies: Rethink entry-level roles by creating clear pathways for growth that resonate with Millennials' and Gen Z's expectations for rapid advancement and recognition. Balance Digital & In-Person Communication: Develop workplace practices that blend the advantages of digital communication with opportunities for personal interactions to accommodate diverse generational preferences. Leverage Coaching Programs: Consider implementing or enhancing coaching initiatives to empower team members, helping them navigate modern workplace challenges and harness their full potential. Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!  

On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid interviews Dr. Brian Miller about the Discovery Institute's Summer Seminar Program, which offers a unique opportunity for students and professionals to explore intelligent design across various scientific disciplines. Dr. Miller shares his personal journey from participant to teacher, highlighting the program's impact on his career and the transformative experiences of other past graduates. Miller and McDiarmid also review frequently asked questions about the program, including who is eligible to apply, the costs associated with the program, the focus of the curriculum, and more. Source

In this episode of DC EKG, host Joe Grogan sits down with Dr. Brian J. Miller to dissect the critical barriers slowing medical innovation in the United States. Together, they unpack the notorious "Valley of Death"—the daunting gap between FDA approval and Medicare coverage that delays patient access to groundbreaking treatments and technologies, often by an average of 5.7 years. Dr. Miller shares his insights on how outdated regulatory processes at both the FDA and CMS create unnecessary hurdles for life sciences and technology entrepreneurs. They explore how modernizing third-party reviews, streamlining clinical trials, and reforming coverage decisions could dramatically accelerate the journey from lab to patient.

Podcast Notes   Episode 457 The Power of Habit Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: March 20, 2025  In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall discuss the principles from Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit and how they relate to coaching and personal development. They explore the three components of habit formation—cue, routine, and reward—and their role in behavior change. Through personal stories and coaching insights, they highlight the importance of establishing strong cues to reinforce desired routines and the necessity of recognizing and leveraging rewards. The conversation also touches on accountability, both in fitness and in business, and the creative ways individuals can structure their environment to support habit formation.   Key Highlights: The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg's Model Three components: Cue, Routine, Reward Common mistake: Focusing too much on routine and neglecting the cue The Role of Cues in Habit Formation Example: Some people drive to the gym just to maintain the habit The distinction between Chronos (time-based) cues vs. Kairos (event-based) cues Identifying effective cues for habit reinforcement Accountability & External Cues Importance of social or financial investment as a cue (e.g., hiring an editor for a podcast) Using external expectations to maintain consistency Coaching application: Helping clients establish cues for new habits Application to Coaching & Business Growth Coaches helping clients establish better cues for habit consistency Building structures of accountability, like scheduled check-ins Identifying both intentional and unintentional cues in business development   Takeaways: Cues are often the most overlooked yet crucial component of habit formation. Accountability can be strategically built into habits for sustainability. Rewards must be noticed and sometimes reframed to be effective. Coaching plays a key role in helping individuals identify and optimize cues, routines, and rewards for long-term success.   Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Join us next week as we welcome Dr. Cayden Miller, on the topic of generational differences!

To see Jesus is to see the light of the world. To walk with him is to no longer walk in darkness. It is in this way that we become lights, illuminated by the Holy Spirit of God, who speaks the word of his law in our hearts. We, like lamps set on a lampstand, are to illuminate the whole of the world. Join us this Sunday as we encounter this light, receive him, and see how we can let the light he has given us shine more brightly.

Physicist Brian Miller Uncovers The Intelligent Design of the Universe Physicist Brian Miller explores the growing scientific evidence that our universe was intelligently designed. Dr. Miller is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/AqjsBJb1iYE?si=YCi0U2nuH9EbBKgr Discovery Science 259K subscribers 13,115 views Mar 4, 2025 ============================ Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world. As a special gift from the director of the CSC, Dr. Stephen Meyer, you can download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: https://evolutionnews.org/_/sefac The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit: https://www.discovery.org/id/ https://evolutionnews.org/ https://intelligentdesign.org/ Follow us: X:    / discoverycsc   Facebook:    / discoverycsc   Instagram:    / discoverycsc   TikTok:    / discoverycsc   Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute:     / discoveryinstitute   Dr. Stephen C. Meyer:     / drstephenmeyer  

Podcast Notes   Episode 456 Doing What Matters, with Teresa McCloy Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Teresa McCloy, Founder of The Realife Process Date: March 13, 2025  In this episode, host Brian Miller talks with Teresa McCloy, founder of The Realife Process, about her coaching framework designed for intentional life management. She shares how personal loss shaped her method and how it evolved into a certification program. Teresa highlights key lessons for coaches, including the value of action, community, and effective language in coaching frameworks. Tune in for insights on starting before you're ready and building a coaching practice with impact.   Key Highlights: 1. The Realife Process Framework Teresa developed the Realife Process as a structured coaching framework. The framework helps clients achieve tangible outcomes by focusing on life management. Initially called "four steps," now referred to as "four components," allowing flexibility based on client needs. Components address areas like time management, values, and personal development. 2. Origin and Evolution Started in 2016, officially launched before the release of her book in 2022. Inspired by personal struggles and driven by a need for a more balanced approach to life beyond productivity-focused solutions. The framework was tested, tweaked, and finalized over time. 3. Certification and Community In 2020, the Realife Process was expanded into a certification program for coaches. The certification provides tools, a framework, and a community for coaches to adapt to their own niche. Emphasizes flexibility—coaches can personalize the approach while maintaining core principles. The Realife Process Network connects certified coaches, enabling collaboration and referrals. Takeaways: Pain Drives Passion – Personal struggles often lead to meaningful coaching frameworks. Start Messy – Coaches don't need a perfect framework at the beginning; it evolves over time. Take Action – Many coaches get stuck in learning mode; implementation is key. Confidence Comes with Support – Coaches can borrow or adapt existing frameworks for immediate impact. Build Community – A strong network provides support, accountability, and shared learning. Language Matters – Creating a shared vocabulary within a framework strengthens its effectiveness.   Resources Mentioned: Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush – Teresa McCloy's book Website: https://www.therealifeprocess.com/  Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Join us next week as we discuss the power that habits hold!

Podcast Notes Episode 454 Coach Accountable Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and John Larson, Founder of Coach Accountable Date: February 27, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller sits down with John Larson, the founder of Coach Accountable, to explore how coaches can bridge the gap between sessions and real client transformation. John shares the story behind Coach Accountable—born from his own struggles with accountability—and discusses the powerful tools that help clients stay on track. Tune in to learn how this system can enhance your coaching practice and create lasting impact!   Key Highlights: The Origin of Coach Accountable: John shares how his personal coaching experience revealed a major accountability gap, inspiring him to create a structured solution. The Common Struggle in Coaching: Many clients fail to follow through on action plans, and it's not a coaching failure—it's a natural human challenge that needs better support. The "Holy Trinity" of Coaching Success: John explains how session notes, action plans, and metrics tracking work together to drive client transformation. Beyond Just Software: While Coach Accountable offers administrative tools, its core purpose is enhancing accountability, follow-through, and measurable results. Takeaways: Accountability is a Crucial Missing Link: Without structured follow-up, even the best coaching insights can be forgotten. Clients Need Support Between Sessions: Gentle, automated reminders and structured tracking significantly improve follow-through. Measuring Progress Leads to Better Coaching Outcomes: Tracking commitments and metrics helps clients stay engaged and motivated.   Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Make sure to check out Coach Accountable and join us next week to discuss long term strategies for client searching!

Podcast Notes Episode 453 Adding a Healthy Tension Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: February 20, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall dive into the nuances of crafting effective business proposals. They discuss how to navigate the proposal process, engage decision-makers, and ensure that proposals align with client needs. Whether you're in coaching, consulting, or any service-based business, these insights will help you refine your approach and close more deals.   Key Highlights: The Pre-Proposal Phase: Before crafting a proposal, it's crucial to build rapport through networking and initial conversations. Understanding the client's needs before selling services ensures a better fit. Engaging Decision-Makers: A proposal is only effective if it's presented to the person with the authority to approve it. Avoid spending too much time with intermediaries who lack decision-making power. Structuring the Proposal: Most proposals should include clear pricing structures, typically an hourly or day rate, while remaining flexible enough to adapt to client needs. Presenting the Proposal: Instead of just sending a document, meeting with clients to review the proposal can significantly increase the likelihood of approval, especially for high-value services. Takeaways: Start Small and Grow the Relationship: Many clients aren't ready for a large engagement upfront, so beginning with a small commitment can lead to a long-term partnership. Proposals Should Reflect Conversations, Not Just Sell Services: The best proposals summarize what has already been discussed and agreed upon rather than trying to persuade after the fact. Complexity Requires More Engagement: For larger or more intricate deals, sitting down with the client to go over the proposal in person or over the phone can be a game-changer in sealing the deal.   Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Tune in next week as we invite a guest representative from Coach Accountable!

Brian Miller, CEO of Astra Exploration (TSX.V:ASTR - OTCQB: ATEPF - FSE: S31) joins me to discuss the Company's strategic transition to Argentina, focusing on the La Manchuria gold-silver project in Santa Cruz. Brian elaborates on the strategic reasons behind this transition, driven by his mandate for a high-grade, multi-million-ounce potential asset.   We cover the history of the La Manchuria Project, the deal terms with Patagonia Gold, and the detailed plans for upcoming drilling programs aimed at demonstrating the Project's size and scale. Additionally, Brian discusses the Company's current financial position.   Please email me any follow up questions for Brian - fleck@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Astra Exploration website.

Have you been to the small hotel with a wishing well and now a fabulous new bar helmed by today's guest? I'm pretty certain that if Rogers and Hart had taken even one sip of any of the new cocktails, their famous song may have turned out very differently.If you are a Sinatra fan, you might be aware of his rendition of the song There's a Small Hotel written in the 1930s by Rogers and Hart for the musical On Your Toes.This sweet ditty was inspired by Hart's stay at the Stockton Inn in Stockton, New Jersey, a place also dear to my heart. My family has had a house nearby for the past 30 years. When new folks had acquired the inn, we held our breath.Then I discovered Brian Miller was in charge of the bar, and I knew there was nothing to fear! Brian is a veteran of the New York bar scene having worked in some of the most famous bars in the world like the Pegu Club and Death and Company.He has a special penchant for tropical cocktails, which culminated in the creation of Tiki Mondays with Miller - a Polynesian & pirate-themed pop-up bar. And his own bar, The Polynesian, which was nominated for Best New American Bar at Tales of the Cocktail and recognized by Esquire Magazine as one of America's Best Bars.So how did this self-described pirate find himself in that small hotel with the wishing well in the woods of New Jersey? You'll have to listen in to find out. Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual.Also, if you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Jack Rose:INGREDIENTS 2 dashes orange bitters½ oz lime juice½ oz lemon juice½ oz grenadine¼ oz cane syrup¼ oz Jacoulot crème de framboise liqueur1 oz Laird's bonded apple brandy1 oz Domaine de Montreuil “Selection” calvadosMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and add iceShake until chilledStrain into a coupe glassYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/stockton-inn-with-brian-miller-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and

The BanterThe Guys do a taste test of a product that was released and then repealed. Find out when sugar is a preferred ingredient.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome Brian Miller to New Jersey! Brian is known in NYC for being a tiki pirate captain bartender. Now he's heading up a bar in a 300 year old inn. Hear about what's old, what's new and what's next!The Inside TrackThe Guys have had the privilege of enjoying Brian's personality and beverages. They've become friends sharing their love of hospitality and showing that over the bar through conversation and great drinks.“I think even as bartenders in general, every place that I've worked, we want to leave a legacy one day. I would hope some of my cocktails are in a book, but you want to take care of people first and foremost. It's not about me. It's about the guests and their experience and making sure that they have good cocktails,” Brian Miller 2024 on The Restaurant Guys PodcastBioBrian Miller worked the bar scene in New York City for several years before being on Audrey Saunder's opening staff at Pegu Club.  He then worked for Phil Ward at Death & Company. After Brian took the reins as head bartender, Death & Company won Spirited Awards “Best American Cocktail Bar” and “World's Best Cocktail Menu” at Tales of the Cocktail in 2010. That same year, Brian was nominated for Spirited Award “International Bartender of the Year.” He was a partner and ran the bar program at The Polynesian, New York City.He is currently the bar manager at the historic and newly re-opened Stockton Inn in Stockton, NJ. InfoBrian Millerhttps://www.instagram.com/brian.effing.miller/Stockton Innhttps://www.stocktoninn.com/Hampden Rum Pack @ Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/spirits/The-Hampden-Estate-Distillery-Eight-Marks-Collection-Ex-Bourbon-Barrels-w6946671y9Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Podcast Notes Episode 449 Reconsidering SMART Goals with Kevin Krosley Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Dr. Kevin Krosley, CCLC, PhD Date: January 23, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, welcomes Dr. Kevin Crosley to discuss coaching frameworks and critique the limitations of SMART goals in leadership and coaching contexts. The conversation delves into the importance of frameworks in creating awareness, the potential pitfalls of constraining tools like SMART goals, and how coaching can better support expansive thinking. Kevin provides insights into how frameworks can enhance clarity and innovation while avoiding unnecessary constraints on leaders and teams. Key Highlights: The Power of Personal Connections: Brian reflects on the value of in-person meetings over virtual interactions and recounts how his initial meeting with Kevin solidified their connection. Kevin highlights the generosity and impact of face-to-face conversations in building deeper relationships. Challenges with SMART Goals: Specific (S): Prematurely narrows focus, discouraging exploration and adaptability in uncertain situations. Measurable (M): Can overly prioritize easily quantifiable goals, overshadowing innovative or less tangible measures. Attainable (A) and Realistic (R): Often redundant and inhibit ambitious, transformational goals by favoring practicality. The framework's prominence in goal-setting literature can lead to formulaic thinking, stifling creativity and flexibility. Expansive vs. Constraining Approaches: Kevin advocates for expansive discussions in goal-setting to uncover innovative solutions and align with broader objectives. Brian shares his personal need for moderate constraints to balance his natural tendency toward complexity. Role of Coaches in Goal-Setting: Coaches should adapt their approach to the client's needs, using frameworks as tools rather than rigid formulas. The focus should be on fostering creativity and clarity rather than adhering strictly to predefined frameworks. Takeaways: Tools, Not Formulas: Use frameworks to enhance clarity and creativity, not to impose restrictions that limit innovative thinking. Reconsider SMART Goals: While useful in certain contexts, SMART goals can prematurely constrain exploration and should be applied judiciously. Consider shifting the focus on measures to later stages of goal-setting to ensure alignment with broader objectives. Coaching is Contextual: Coaches must assess the unique needs of their clients, determining when to expand or constrain thinking based on the situation. Measurement Follows Vision: Define goals expansively first, then determine appropriate ways to measure progress and success. Foster Personal Connections: In-person interactions often foster stronger relationships and lead to more impactful coaching experiences. Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Connect with Kevin Crosley and learn more about Catalystic Leadership: catalysticleadership.com Tune in next week for more insights to enhance your coaching journey!  

Podcast Notes Episode 447 Coaching as Ministry Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: January 16, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, and Chad Hall, President, explore the idea of coaching as a transformative form of ministry. Chad reflects on his transition from pastoral ministry to coaching, emphasizing how coaching facilitates real-life progress and spiritual growth in ways traditional ministry often struggles to achieve. They discuss the integration of faith into the mundane aspects of life and how coaching can inspire individuals to make meaningful decisions that align with God's purpose. Key Highlights: Coaching vs. Traditional Ministry Coaching focuses on forward movement and addressing practical, real-life challenges. Coaching allows for deep, personal transformation, helping clients grow spiritually and practically in their lives. God in the Mundane Faith is not confined to explicitly religious contexts but is infused in everyday life, such as workplace challenges or personal development. Coaching reveals how God works in ordinary situations, providing meaning and growth opportunities. Personal Transformation Through Coaching Coaching helps clients make small, impactful decisions that shape their character over time. Chad references C.S. Lewis and N.T. Wright to underline how coaching promotes spiritual and character formation. Ministry in Coaching Practice Clients are encouraged to take ownership of their lives and decisions. Coaching creates a safe space for clients to discover and pursue their best selves. Takeaways: Coaching is not just about solving problems, but about facilitating spiritual and personal growth, guiding clients toward God's plan for their lives.   Every choice, big or small, can be an opportunity to reflect God's will and presence, making everyday decisions a pathway for spiritual growth.   Spiritual growth often happens in the quiet, small decisions we make daily, rather than through dramatic events or transformations. Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Next Episode Preview: Don't miss next week with Kevin Krosley as we talk about goal setting and where SMART goals may fall short!

Pastor Frank visits with Brian Miller, founder of Global Transformation Ministries in Medellín, Colombia.  The ministry rescues children from the streets, victims of sex trafficking, and exploited girls (TMinistries.org

Podcast Notes Episode 447: Navigating Business Stages with Steve Graves Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Steve Graves, DMin Date: January 9, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, is joined by Steve Graves (www.stephenrgraves.com), a seasoned coach for leaders and entrepreneurs. They explore the intersection of faith, business, and leadership, diving into the stages of business development and how leaders can navigate the complexities of growth. Key Highlights: Introduction to Steve Graves: Steve shares his unique background, from growing up with a single mom to his late entrance into faith and his passion for blending biblical wisdom with business excellence. He also discusses his journey from consulting to focusing on coaching, emphasizing how coaching is about working with individuals to add value to the whole organization. Faith and Work Integration: Brian and Steve discuss the importance of faith in the marketplace and the belief that one's spiritual life doesn't have to be compartmentalized. They reflect on how a robust biblical understanding of work and influence can transform how business leaders operate, serving as a guide for living out the Kingdom of God on Monday through Friday. Zero to One – The Early Stages of Business: Steve breaks down the zero-to-one phase of a business, where founders move from concept to initial risk-taking. This stage is defined by the push to find product-market fit, refine the offering, and figure out how to sustain the business financially. Steve shares personal insights into the challenges and rewards of this phase, explaining how founders need to balance optimism with strategic planning. One to Five – Scaling and Growth: As a business moves from one to five, the focus shifts to guiding growth, figuring out how to scale the business, and setting a clear path forward. Steve outlines the importance of having a growth mindset, knowing when to shift roles, and how to handle the complex challenges of expanding a business beyond the founder's initial reach. Five to Five Hundred – Achieving Market Leadership: The final stage discussed is the five-to-500 phase, where a business solidifies its leadership in the market. Steve talks about how businesses become category leaders with mature systems and structures, and how leadership shifts to handling scale and long-term growth. Steve's Insights for Business Leaders: Throughout the conversation, Steve emphasizes the importance of mentorship, understanding business stages, and maintaining a strong leadership philosophy that integrates personal values and faith. He also shares practical tips for leaders at each stage of their business journey. Takeaways: The transition from being a founder to a CEO often involves knowing when to delegate and expand leadership roles. Having a comprehensive approach to faith and work can help business leaders navigate the complexities of the marketplace while maintaining integrity. Understanding the stages of business growth—zero to one, one to five, and five to five hundred—can guide leaders through the challenges of scaling a business. Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources! Next Episode Preview: Tune in next week as we explore how coaching and ministry interconnect!  

If a grand multiverse contains everything that’s possible, it ends up explaining nothing. On this ID The Future, physicist Brian Miller concludes his conversation with mathematician Elie Feder and physicist Aaron Zimmer, hosts of the Physics to God podcast, about their unique formulation of the fine-tuning argument and their rigorous examination of the multiverse hypothesis. In Part 2, Feder and Zimmer explain in detail three premises they use to critically evaluate the strength of multiverse theories. They contend that if a multiverse model posits infinite universes, each with their own different laws of nature, it’s a naive multiverse that hasn’t solved the fine-tuning problem. To properly evaluate multiverse proposals, a third premise is needed: one that can explain the typicality Read More › Source

Tyler Technologies is at the forefront of innovation in the public sector, and its CFO, Brian Miller, is leading the charge. He joins Jack McCullough to discuss the company's growth, its focus on providing innovative software solutions for the public sector, and the importance of cultivating a strong workplace culture. Brian also shares valuable insights about the evolution of the CFO role, the future of technology in government and the market, and how to champion inclusivity and diversity in the corporate world.

It can be tempting to dismiss the idea of the multiverse as unobservable fantasy. But what happens when the available evidence for it is given a fair shake? On this ID The Future, physicist Brian Miller begins a conversation with mathematician Elie Feder and physicist Aaron Zimmer, hosts of the Physics to God podcast, about their unique formulation of the fine-tuning argument and their rigorous examination of the multiverse hypothesis. In Part 1, Feder and Zimmer explain how their podcast got started and what they’ve covered so far. In their first season, they break down the fine-tuning and initial conditions of the universe and show how the evidence points to an intelligent cause. In Season 2, out this year, they Read More › Source

Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived but they were once hunted to the brink of extinction. The international community only agreed to stop hunting them in 1965 when they numbered fewer than 200. Now scientists are using new methods to learn whether the number of blue whales in the wild is increasing – and they are seeing and hearing promising signs. Reporter Luca Ittimani speaks to marine mammal acoustician Brian Miller about the whale's Antarctic resurgence You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Podcast Notes:  Hosts: Brian Miller: Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM) Chad Hall: Filled with the holiday spirit and ready to reflect on Christmas. Episode Summary In this special holiday-themed episode, Brian and Chad take a personal journey into the Christmas season. They share childhood memories, reflect on traditions, and delve into the deeper meaning of Christmas. While this episode isn't focused on coaching tips, listeners will find a wealth of warmth, humor, and thoughtful insights into the holiday's significance. Key Takeaways Christmas as Anticipation and Fulfillment: It's not just about the gifts or the traditions—it's about the joy, hope, and connection with others. The Mystery of the Incarnation: God becoming human is a profound and life-changing truth that brings perspective and depth to the holiday season. A Call to Reflect and Rest: Use the holiday season to connect with family, rest, and focus on the profound love of God. Closing Blessing Chad shares a heartfelt Christmas blessing for listeners: May you experience the joy, love, and life of God this season. Remember that God is actively working in the world and in your life, bringing light and hope. Learn More: Visit Coach Approach Ministries to explore resources for starting or advancing your coaching journey. Happy Holidays from CAM!

Hosts: Brian Miller: Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM) Chad Hall: President of Coach Approach Ministries Episode Summary: This episode dives into the art of creating effective proposals, especially in the context of coaching and consulting. Brian and Chad share their experiences, insights, and practical advice on how to develop and present proposals that build relationships, clarify needs, and set the foundation for successful client engagements. Key Discussion Points 1. Before the Proposal: Building Connections Networking: The process starts with mutual awareness—connecting through networking and early conversations. Exploratory Conversations: Dive into understanding the client's needs without pitching. Focus on what's working, what's challenging, and what success looks like for them. Reframing Problems: Help clients articulate their challenges and see them from a fresh perspective, often creating clarity for both parties. 2. Crafting the Proposal Structure and Simplicity: Most proposals are concise, often a single page. The format: Overview of the problem. Proposed solution. Clear pricing (hourly, day rates, or project-based). Customization vs. Standardization: While rates are standardized, the solutions are tailored to the client's specific needs. 3. Presenting the Proposal Engage the Decision-Maker: Avoid intermediaries like HR (unless necessary for large organizations). Aim to speak directly with those who have the authority to approve. Meet in Person or Virtually: Alan Weiss (author of Million Dollar Proposals) advocates for reviewing proposals directly with decision-makers to ensure clarity and alignment. Reflective Listening in Proposals: Clients should recognize their needs and words within the proposal—demonstrating understanding and listening. 4. Types of Client Relationships End-of-Month Billing: Hourly coaching billed at the end of each month based on usage. Retainer Agreements: Offers clients flexibility and access, often leading to more integrated partnerships. 5. Special Considerations Dysfunctional Decision-Making: Be cautious of organizations with unclear decision-making processes; these can hinder progress. Adjusting to Client Readiness: Start small if needed; getting in the door often leads to larger opportunities. Pro Tips from the Episode: Keep It Simple: Avoid jargon; make proposals clear and understandable. Be Relational, Not Transactional: Focus on partnership rather than one-off projects. Adapt to Complexity: Tailor your approach based on the project's scope and the client's decision-making style. Resources Mentioned: Million Dollar Proposals by Alan Weiss. Want to Start Your Coaching Journey? Visit coachapproachministries.org for tools, resources, and guidance. See You Next Week!

For too long now, Catholic scholars and many of the faithful have felt compelled to align themselves with a Darwinian account of life's origins. But as modern evolutionary theory faces a rising wave of disconfirming evidence, the evidence for both intelligent design and a first human couple, Adam and Eve, is stronger than ever. So it's a good time for Catholics to reevaluate their relationship with Darwin. On this ID The Future, physicist Dr. Brian Miller welcomes Father Martin Hilbert to the podcast to discuss his new book A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. Source

In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), sits down with Chad Hall, President of CAM and creator of their new eCourse, Emotions in Coaching. The conversation delves into the vital role emotions play in coaching and personal growth, unpacking how understanding and navigating emotions can enhance both coaches and clients alike. Episode Highlights: Emotions are Normal and Valuable: Many people view strong emotions as a sign of personal failure or brokenness, yet emotions are part of being human. Chad discusses how emotions, while sometimes overwhelming, can be guiding signals rather than indicators of personal flaws. Emotions can help us move forward, but only if we learn to interpret and manage them effectively. Common Emotional Misconceptions: Many clients feel the need to apologize for their emotions, or assume that intense feelings must mean something negative about themselves. Emotions are not inherently good or bad, but our interpretations often color our responses. This leads to an exploration of cognitive distortions, which are unhelpful thinking patterns that warp reality and can contribute to emotional struggles. Tools for Navigating Emotions in Coaching: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Chad highlights CBT as a valuable framework in coaching, helping clients uncover cognitive distortions like "all-or-nothing" thinking and personalizing situations. By adjusting these mental filters, clients can approach emotions with a clearer perspective. Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Chad introduces EQ as a cornerstone of effective coaching, outlining its four main components—self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. Strengthening EQ can help clients manage their emotions and build stronger interpersonal relationships. Positive Psychology and Flourishing: Chad shares insights from positive psychology, emphasizing the role of positive emotions in a fulfilling life. Positive emotions are linked to creativity, resilience, and overall life satisfaction. The course offers practical applications from positive psychology that help clients cultivate emotions that support well-being. Joy and Contentment in Life and Coaching: Joy is more than just a fleeting sense of happiness; it encompasses deeper feelings of contentment, confidence, and resilience. Chad explains that by fostering a net-positive emotional experience, individuals can build a buffer against life's challenges. Course Overview: Emotions in Coaching: The course covers tools from fields like CBT, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology to provide coaches with strategies for addressing emotions constructively. This course is designed to give coaches a broad, foundational understanding of emotions, with resources for deepening their skills and applying these insights in real-world coaching sessions. __________ Course Details:    - Course Title: Emotions in Coaching    - Launch & Discount: Available at 50% off throughout November 2024.    - Where to Purchase: Visit coachapproachministries.org/emotions to access the course. __________ Key Takeaway: Emotions are not obstacles but powerful tools in coaching, providing insights and opportunities for growth. By mastering these emotional tools, coaches can better support their clients on the journey to success and fulfillment.   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Website: www.coachapproachministries.org

Overview In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), talks with Chad Hall, CAM President and creator of the new e-course, Emotions in Coaching. They discuss why understanding emotions is essential in coaching, how emotions impact decision-making, and how coaches can leverage emotions to support clients effectively. Chad introduces his 3-part framework: Expect, Explore, and Employ, to guide coaches in navigating emotions during coaching sessions. __________ Key Points: 1. The Role of Emotions in Coaching    - Emotions as Common Experiences: Emotions frequently surface in coaching, as clients often bring their own frustrations, hopes, and even tears into sessions.    - Misconceptions About Emotions: Emotions in coaching aren't obstacles to overcome but rather insights that provide depth and connection, fostering a more profound coaching experience. 2. The Importance of Emotions for Decision-Making    - Emotions Fuel Decisions: Emotions often provide the "why" behind decisions. Research has shown that without emotional insight, even simple decisions become difficult.    - The Power of Emotional Awareness: Awareness of one's emotions can enable clients to act with greater confidence and purpose. 3. Introducing the Framework: Expect, Explore, and Employ    - Expect: Coaches should expect emotions to arise in sessions, and they should normalize these reactions. Strong emotions are a natural part of meaningful progress.    - Explore: Coaches can help clients unpack their emotions. Distinguishing between emotions like frustration and anger can reveal deeper truths and unmet expectations.    - Employ: Emotions can drive purposeful action. For instance, negative emotions often signal areas where change is needed, while positive emotions help expand horizons and build resilience. 4. Applications in Coaching    - Emotions as Action Drivers: Strong emotions, whether up or down, can enhance the effectiveness of an action plan by strengthening accountability and motivation.    - Navigating Grief and Frustration: Understanding grief's purpose can help clients in healing and recalibrating, while frustration may indicate the need to adjust goals or expectations.    - Broaden and Build Theory: Positive emotions allow clients to broaden their perspective and build resources for future challenges. __________ Course Details:    - Course Title: Emotions in Coaching    - Launch & Discount: Available at 50% off throughout November 2024.    - Where to Purchase: Visit coachapproachministries.org/emotions to access the course. __________ Conclusion Emotions in Coaching is a compact yet powerful course designed to help coaches deepen their practice by leveraging emotions as a tool for insight and growth. Through engaging storytelling, practical advice, and Chad's unique framework, this episode provides a compelling case for incorporating emotional awareness into coaching practices.   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Website: www.coachapproachministries.org

This is a Vintage selection from 2012The BanterThe Guys discuss Bloody Mary variations including some that provide a meal in a glass. The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys catch up with Tiki barman Brian Miller who is behind the bar at Lani Kai in SoHo (NYC) on Monday nights serving tropical drinks while dressed in pirate garb. They talk about defining Tiki, where it came from and how it fits into modern bar culture. Brian concludes by walking us through constructing a Queens Park Swizzle that will have you heading to the closest establishment with a lele.The Inside TrackThe Guys know Brian through the industry and have had the pleasure of enjoying many of his creations. They know Brian is passionate about Tiki as he describes below:“To me, that's kind of the allure of it. I think these drinks are just as complex and deserve just as much respect as any of the pre-prohibition and classic cocktails out there. …There's a true art in taking  several different rums or several different spirits within one drink, blending them all together and being able to taste every single flavor that's in that drink,” Brian Miller on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2012BioBrian Miller worked the bar scene in New York City for several years before being on Audrey Saunder's opening staff at Pegu Club.  He then worked for Phil Ward at Death & Company. After Brian took the reins as head bartender, Death & Company won Spirited Awards Best American Cocktail Bar and World's Best Cocktail Menu at Tales of the Cocktail in 2010. That same year, Brian was nominated for Spirited Award International Bartender of the Year. He was a partner and ran the bar program at The Polynesian, New York City.He is currently the bar manager at the historic and newly re-opened Stockton Inn in Stockton, NJ. Reach out to The Restaurant GuysIf you're in New Jersey...November 15 Walk Around Wine TastingNovember 22 Dale & Jill DeGroff Happy Hourstageleft.com/eventsOur Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguys**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Emily LaRuffa has scaled the dizzy heights of Manhattan hospitality business, from bartending to managing and being a GM at every kind of NY joint from rock 'n' roll bars in Hell's Kitchen to the five-star luxury of Loews Hotel, The Baccarat, Major Food Group (and cheerful pirate Brian Miller)'s The Polynesian, and Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group's Manhatta bar-restaurant. She's now founded an innovative consultancy, Oracle Hospitality Consultants, to share her knowledge with owners and managers who lack the time or experience to stop working in their business so they can work on their business, so it was time for us to catch up. We had a great chat about everything, the state of the industry, why bar owner GoFundMe pages make our blood boil, the joy of managing union staff, why owners will drop $50k on a bar system but $0 on buying in far more lucrative knowledge, and a bunch more. Enjoy!Emily's Favorite Books (click to buy from independent bookstores)Trust & Inspire - Stephen Covey. Buy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/trust-and-inspire-how-truly-great-leaders-unleash-greatness-in-others-stephen-m-r-covey/17380308?ean=9781982143756Unreasonable Hospitality - Will Guidara. Buy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/unreasonable-hospitality-the-remarkable-power-of-giving-people-more-than-they-expect-will-guidara/17927785?ean=9780593418574Traction - Gino Wickman. Buy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/traction-get-a-grip-on-your-business-gino-wickman/8408027?ean=9781936661831Fierce Conversations - Susan Scott. Buy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fierce-conversations-revised-and-updated-achieving-success-at-work-and-in-life-one-conversation-at-a-time-susan-scott/7706050?ean=9780425193372Oracle Hospitality Consultants website:  Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

Episode Overview In this episode, Brian Miller from Coach Approach Ministries (CAM) welcomes MCC coach Lyssa deHart to discuss the powerful role metaphors play in coaching. Together, they explore how metaphors evoke awareness and facilitate deeper connections in coaching conversations, ultimately creating transformative experiences for clients. Key Insights on Metaphors in Coaching Metaphors evoke awareness: Rather than being mere questions, metaphors tap into deeper neurological patterns and create a partnership between the coach and the thinker (client). Somatic metaphors: These connect body experiences with coaching goals, allowing the thinker to engage more fully. For example, taking a bite of an apple may symbolize ownership and action in the thinker's mind. Sticky metaphors: A metaphor is “sticky” when it resonates deeply with the thinker, leading to lasting change and commitment to actions. Coaches help clients identify these sticky metaphors to create more meaningful coaching experiences. Practical Examples The “Bite out of the Apple” metaphor: Lyssa shares how this simple metaphor connected to a client's goals, unlocking new insights about their journey. Crossing the River Metaphor: In a coaching session, a client shifted the metaphor from a path to crossing a river, highlighting how metaphors adapt to each individual's experience and deepen the conversation. Leadership Metaphor: A client's shift from wanting to be a better leader to treating their team like they treat their customers turned a broad goal into a tangible, actionable metaphor. Special Webinar Invitation Join Lyssa deHart on November 14th, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET for a free webinar, The Science of Metaphors in Coaching, hosted by CAM. In this session, Lyssa will dive deeper into how metaphors impact the coaching process. Register: Go to coachapproachministries.org/metaphor to reserve your spot. Connect with Lissa DeHart LinkedIn: Connect with Lyssa for more insights on coaching. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyssadehart/ Monthly Q&A: Lyssa offers a free monthly coaching Q&A session. Stay tuned for more resources and learning opportunities. Final Thoughts Metaphors bring incredible depth to coaching conversations, making them more intuitive, personal, and impactful. By embracing metaphors, coaches can help thinkers unlock new realms of self-awareness and growth. Next Steps If you're looking to further your coaching skills or are interested in exploring metaphors in your practice, don't miss the webinar! Subscribe & Connect: Website: CoachApproachMinistries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Email: info@coachapproachministries.org  

Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived but they were once hunted to the brink of extinction. The international community only agreed to stop hunting them in 1965 when they numbered fewer than 200. Now scientists are using new methods to learn whether the number of blue whales in the wild is increasing – and they are seeing and hearing promising signs. Reporter Luca Ittamani speaks to marine mammal acoustician Brian Miller about the whale's Antarctic resurgence You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

 Join Katie Ruvalcaba on the Frontiers of Faith podcast as she sits down with Brian Miller, Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. This week, Brian discusses the significance of World Mission Sunday and the call to boldly proclaim the Gospel, even when it feels challenging. Tune in for a motivating conversation on faith, evangelization, and embracing your role in spreading the Good News.Check out Brian's podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-make/id1705925341Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://onefamilyinmission.org/Follow us on socials!https://twitter.com/faith_frontiershttps://www.instagram.com/frontiersoffaith/

Imagine a large area with gentle rolling hills and valleys, or perhaps a rugged terrain complete with steep mountains and impassible gullies. Now imagine those scenes plotted out in a three-dimensional graph. What your picturing may look similar to the virtual fitness landscapes biologists generate to visualize the variation in population for some species. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Dr. Brian Miller to discuss evolutionary fitness landscapes and how they bolster the conclusion of design in living things. Dr. Miller also discusses how fitness landscapes relate to the work of bio-engineer Stuart Burgess and to the arguments made by Dr. Stephen Meyer about epigenetic information at the heart of life. Source

Chuck and Roxy are finally back and open this episode with updates as to what's been going on in their lives as well as som TV updates! Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts welcome Brian Miller to the podcast! (16:00) We hear all about how he and Chuck were fortunate enough to have already met. INSTAGRAM: @brianvmiller TWITTER: @seebriansbrain Then our hosts close out the show with a Fantasy Football update and your emails and notes! (39:00) SONG: "Freedom" by The Evan Riley Band WEBSITE: www.evanrileymusic.com TWITTER: @evanrileyband FACEBOOK: Evan Riley Band  JINGLE: (Slurping The) Association Ft: Jaime Julian - A parody of a song by The Human League.Recorded by robert berg in Pittsburgh, PARecorded: 05/28/2023  Released: 05/29/2023  First aired: unaired Podcast Website - www.loyallittlespod.com   Podcast Email - WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COM Twitter:@loyallittlespod Instagram: @theloyallittlespodcast PODCAST LOGO DESIGN by Eric Londergan www.redbubble.com Search: ericlondergan or copy and paste this link! https://www.redbubble.com/people/ericlondergan/shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loyallittles/support

In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, sits down with Paul Burns, author of the new book Spiritual Intelligence: Becoming Spiritually Intelligent – Nine Paths Toward Your Most Loving Self. Together, they explore the intersection of spiritual intelligence, emotional health, and attachment theory, diving into what it means to develop a Christ-centered approach to becoming one's most loving self. Paul shares personal experiences, insights from his coaching practice, and practical guidance on how we can cultivate a secure attachment to God, which fosters both spiritual and emotional growth. Key Topics Discussed: 1. Spiritual Intelligence – A Christ-Centered Approach:    - Paul introduces spiritual intelligence as the integration of emotional intelligence and attachment to God.    - He explains how this approach goes beyond emotional intelligence, focusing on developing a loving, Christ-centered presence in every interaction.    - By addressing the instinctual needs for self-defense or attack, spiritual intelligence helps individuals become more grounded and loving. 2. Attachment Theory and Relationship with God:    - Paul delves into attachment theory, explaining how it helps us understand our relationships with others and God.    - He highlights the significance of having a secure attachment to God, which builds confidence and resilience in spiritual growth.    - Brian shares his personal experience of overcoming insecurity by fostering a deeper attachment to God, thanks to the guidance and practices from Paul's book. 3. Non-Anxious Presence (Self-Differentiation):    - Paul unpacks the concept of self-differentiation, or maintaining emotional boundaries while staying empathetic and engaged.    - This is crucial for leaders, as it helps them stay calm and grounded while guiding others, without getting overwhelmed by others' emotions.    - Paul shares practical strategies for lowering anxiety, which fosters deeper empathy and a healthier presence in relationships and leadership roles. 4. Empathy, Busyness, and Leadership:    - Paul emphasizes the importance of empathy in leadership and relationships, noting that busyness is often the greatest enemy of empathy.    - He explains how being in a hurry can disconnect us from others and blind us to their needs, while slowing down makes us more present and compassionate.    - Being interruptible, as Jesus often was, is key to fostering a loving and empathetic presence in everyday interactions. 5. Practical Applications for Leaders, Pastors, and Coaches:    - Paul shares personal stories from his journey as a father, spouse, and leader, emphasizing the transformative power of spiritual intelligence.    - The episode offers insights for leaders, pastors, and ministry coaches on how they can apply spiritual intelligence to create secure, empathetic environments for those they serve.    - Paul invites listeners to explore his book, Spiritual Intelligence, and take the GPS Spiritual Inventory available on his website, soul-metrics.com, for further personal and spiritual development. This episode is packed with practical tools and spiritual wisdom for anyone looking to become a more loving, empathetic, and spiritually grounded leader or individual. Tune in next week for another episode packed with practical insights for coaches! Subscribe & Connect: Website: CoachApproachMinistries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Email: info@coachapproachministries.org  

Dr. Stuart Burgess has been studying the arrangement, design, and shape of vertebrate limbs and joints for years. He shares what he learns with engineers working in the field of biomechanics. On this ID The Future, Dr. Burgess discusses his new paper on multi-functioning animal joints with host Dr. Brian Miller. Source

Brian Miller, a Philly-based producer, and songwriter, boasts an impressive array of musical talents. He is a versatile musician, equally adept at playing the guitar, piano, synth, bass, and drums. Additionally, he excels as a string arranger, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of music.Listen to the sounds of Brian Miller HEREWatch the video version of this episode HERECould you say hello on Instagram?Sign up for our occasional newsletter Come Back To EarthFollow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: nottodaymedia.com/earthTheme music by: Lincoln ParishSign up for the Storyteller Society to join a supportive community of listeners and more. Learn more and sign up here.Join our DiscordWe also make Dads Cry Too and What's Your Story?Check out our online shop.Episode transcripts are posted on our website.______________ Show Sponsor:* BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/fragilemoments for 10% off your first month.* WHOOP: join.whoop.com/storyteller for a FREE WHOOP 4.0 and one month FREE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comebacktoearth.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller, Executive Director of CAM, interviews Christine Wethman, an expert in Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and author of Be Quick to Listen: Practice the Spiritual Discipline of Christian Listening. They discuss the fundamentals of Appreciative Inquiry, a process that emphasizes asking questions and listening to foster positive change in organizations and individuals. Wethman explains how AI helps uncover past successes, envision future possibilities, and design steps to achieve desired outcomes. She shares a powerful example of using AI to revitalize a struggling church community, leading to the creation of programs that had a lasting impact. The conversation highlights the importance of listening, both in coaching and in AI, as a way to connect deeply with others and facilitate meaningful transformation. Contact Christine: hsthruai@gmail.com FOLLOW US: LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Website: www.coachapproachministries.org

***TRIGGER WARNING***Este Medio Pocillo contiene temas que pueden ser sensitivos para algunas personas.Esta es la historia de un magnate de bienes raíces de lujo que junto a su esposa, una conocida influencer en las redes, presumían de su estilo de vida lujoso, viajes, propiedades, autos, etc. Y resulta, que nada era lo que parecía. SPOILER ALERT, la historia termina en tragedia.  Enlaces: CLASE DE INVERSIONES!!! 12 de Septiembre de 2024...Ven y aprende a invertir en la bolsa de valores. Aprenderás sobre acciones, fondos indexados, indices del mercado, rieso del mercado, y contestaremos todas tus preguntas. Esta clase es gratis para los miembros de la Comunidad mas dura de finanzas personales, la Comunidad de Café on a Budget. Así que te invito a que formes parte de la comunidad y consumas todo el contenido exclusivo que hay en ella, sin compromiso alguno, dale al enlace! https://www.cafeonabudget.com/offers/5vUfnWJd ☕F*ckup Nights! 20 de Septiembre 2024, Aguadilla Business CenterPorque como no todo es color de rosa y somos así de reales te invitamos a que seas parte del F*ckUp Nights donde la mejor Money Coach de todo el mundo, Suhailly Matos estará contandonos sus historias de FRACASOS, así como lo lees. Así que ven a aprender un montón y a disfrutar tambien en el after party!https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fuckupnightsaguadilla/1343617? ☕NEWSLETTER: Suscríbete a nuestro newsletter para que te enteres de lo que está pasando en COAB! https://www.cafeonabudget.com/newsletter ☕GUÍA GRATIS: Descarga nuestra guía gratis de saldo de deudas con los 7 pasos para saldar tus deudas de alto interés en 2 años o menos...https://www.cafeonabudget.com/deudas Síguenos en nuestras Redes Sociales:InstagramTikTokYouTube

In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller, the Executive Director (the integrator), and Chad Hall, (the visionary) President, delve into the powerful synergy between visionaries and integrators, inspired by Gino Wickman's "Traction" and "Rocket Fuel." They discuss how visionaries dream big and shape the future while integrators turn those visions into reality, ensuring that organizations stay focused and efficient. Through personal experiences and practical examples, they explore the importance of trust, collaboration, and creative tension in making this partnership work, emphasizing how these roles can transform any organization, big or small. Whether you're a leader or curious about organizational dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights into what makes a visionary-integrator duo successful.   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Website: www.coachapproachministries.org

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