Podcasts about coachability

Jeff Mains sits down with Logan Yonavjak, a nearly two-decade veteran of impact investing and venture capital, who built the Founder Readiness Institute after watching a promising founding team unravel post-investment. Logan explains why "people risk" — not market or product risk — is the leading cause of startup failure, and how her Founder Readiness Level assessment uses AI-driven quantitative linguistics (rooted in adult developmental psychology) to measure a founder's capacity for complexity, resilience, and coachability. The conversation covers her pivot from selling to VCs to selling to mid-market companies (200–2,000 employees), why she favors partnerships over "owning the whole stack," what building the tool taught her about her own leadership blind spots, and where people analytics is headed as AI reshapes what's left for humans to do.Key Takeaways4:46 — The deal that started it all: a founder who "buckled" after investment closed, and the lesson about charisma bias.7:16 — Why investors spend more time on the pitch deck than on the person who has to execute it.9:18 — The data: ~65% of startup failures trace back to people problems (Noam Wasserman / Harvard Business Review, 10,000 founders studied).10:18 — How the Founder Readiness Level differs from personality tests: it measures developmental stage, not static self-reported traits.13:27 — Why AI made scoring open-ended, scenario-based responses possible at scale (versus hand-coded transcripts).17:30 — What "managing complexity" actually looks like in high-level leaders: holding multiple interdisciplinary frameworks at once.19:15 — The go-to-market mistake: mistaking "this is interesting" for a real, fundable pain point among VCs.21:50 — Repositioning the ICP: C-suite and L&D leaders at Series B/C+ startups in high-innovation industries.29:02 — The Steve Jobs thought experiment: high strategic complexity, likely lower relational intelligence early on.35:04 — Build vs. partner: why "ecosystem builder" is a higher-complexity strategic move than trying to dominate a category.38:32 — The question every founder should be asking themselves: "How coachable am I?"39:17 — Where to find Logan and the assessment (readinessengine.io, LinkedIn).Tweetable Quotes"Charisma is a remarkable camouflage. A great storyteller can make a structurally fragile leadership team look like a dynasty, right up until the growth pressure hits.""We bet on the horse, not the jockey... we say we're betting on the jockey, but we don't give them any tools.""It's not about being better or worse, it's just that it depends on where you would be best situated professionally.""AI has taken the bottom out of [junior-level work]. So what's left for humans to do is actually more complex tasks.""It's a higher level strategic complexity move to be more of an ecosystem builder than someone trying to dominate a market.""How coachable am I? ... that growth mindset to success — everyone should be asking themselves that on a regular basis.""Sixty-five percent of startups don't die because the product was bad. They die because the founder couldn't see themselves clearly when things got hard." — Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership LessonsPeople risk beats market risk. Roughly two-thirds of startup failures trace back to human/leadership breakdowns, not product or timing.Charisma is not a leadership metric. The most compelling storytellers in the room are often the hardest to accurately evaluate.Self-reported assessments have a ceiling. Static, forced-choice tests can be gamed and don't track development over time — open-ended, scenario-based signals are harder to fake.Position around infrastructure, not features. Framing the product as "developmental intelligence infrastructure" rather than another HR tech point-solution avoided category fatigue.Partner before you build or acquire. Complementary players (e.g., behavioral analytics firms) can expand value to shared clients faster than trying to own the entire stack.Coachability and flexible identity predict survival. The founders who pivot fastest under negative market feedback are the ones who don't over-identify with a single idea.Guest Resourceswww.founderready.iohttps://www.facebook.com/loganyonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loganyonavjak/https://www.instagram.com/loganyon/https://x.com/LoganyonEpisode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/https://jeffmains.com/books/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

Coachability is one of those qualities that almost everyone believes they have and almost everyone has more room to grow in than they realize. And that is not a criticism. That is actually great news. Because coachability is not a fixed trait you either possess or you do not. It is a skill. A practice. Something you can develop, deepen, and get genuinely better at starting today. This episode is a warm and honest conversation about what coachability really is, why it is not the same as simply taking direction, and how to receive feedback in a way that actually moves you forward. We will look at what it looks like across the real contexts of your life, your work, your leadership, your relationships and walk away with practical tools for becoming someone whose coachability becomes one of their greatest competitive advantages.

Dr. Zarya Rubin trained for fifteen years to become a doctor, then walked away from medicine at the height of her career. On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, the Harvard-educated former neurologist known as "The Burnout Doctor" tells hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams what it took to recognize her own burnout, and why so many high achievers miss the signs until a crisis forces the issue.Zarya breaks down the three pillars of burnout first defined in the 1970s: exhaustion that sleep and vacation cannot fix, cynicism, and a drop in professional efficacy. She explains why calling burnout a "workplace problem" puts too much of the burden on the individual, how moral injury and compassion fatigue build in caring professions, and why we treat exhaustion like a badge of honor until our bodies force a reckoning.The conversation covers the antidotes too: giving people more control and clearer decision rights, recognition over criticism, putting the right people in the right seats, and Zarya's own TEDx mantra, "do one thing less." The episode closes with a candid look at "AI fry," the new mental fatigue that comes from processing information faster than our brains were built to handle.If you lead a team, coach high performers, or you have ever said "I'll sleep when I'm dead," this one is for you.Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:Website: https://drzarya.comFree Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkitBook a 1:1 SOS Session: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/Watch her TEDx talk: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnoutInstagram: @drzaryarubin and @theburnoutMDHer podcast, Outsmart Burnout, on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyCoaching to Flourish is hosted by Raj Anderson, founder of Coachability, and John Andrew Williams, founder of Coach Training EDU and creator of Top Coach.For more information on Coach Training EDU, please visit https://www.CoachTrainingEDU.com. For more information on Coachability, please visit https://www.Coachability.usIf you're interested in becoming an ICF-credentialed coach, check out Coach Training EDU's programs and schedule a call with our team today.

What does an old wallpaper mill, a Swiss banknote plant, and a pair of glaucoma-detecting glasses have in common? And why does a man who has built more than 30 companies say founders should stop trying to invent anything at all? What you'll discover today… (00:00) The golf-ball hustle that started it all, and the parental support behind it. (08:57) The contrarian bet that built Fortress. (13:36) Inside the pressure of a distressed-asset turnaround. (17:12) Running multiple companies solo, wired differently. (21:30) Why a 30-company track record doesn't guarantee a check. (22:40) The throughline from uranium to glaucoma glasses. (25:43) iGuardian and building versus buying. (28:37) What investors listen for — and why solo founders struggle. (32:35) Coachability, discipline, and humility. (36:35) De-risking deep tech with grants and digital twins. (42:51) Legacy, what still excites him, and rapid-fire wisdom. More about the episode Chad Wasilenkoff is not a typical founder. He started selling golf balls at eight years old, was buying and selling video games, BMX bikes and cars by his teens, and has gone on to found close to 30 companies across forestry, mining, advanced materials, chemical recycling and medical devices. He doesn't consider himself an inventor — he's an investor who operates the business himself and looks for the exit. His playbook is finding value where nobody else is looking. He turned a near-worthless forestry mill into Fortress and sold it for $210 million. He bought a Swiss banknote mill for a fraction of its worth and unlocked tens of millions in hidden land and inventory value. He spotted a coming uranium shortage most investors ignored. That same instinct now drives iGuardian, glasses designed to detect glaucoma at home, and a chemical catalyst company tackling plastic recycling at scale. For founders and investors in hard tech or deep tech, this conversation is a masterclass in contrarian thinking — what investors listen for in a pitch, why solo founders face a harder road, and why buying a great idea can beat inventing one. Connect with us Peng-Sang Cau LinkedIn Website Chad Wasilenkoff  LinkedIn Eye Guardian Website Helicoid Industries Website

The Coaching to Flourish podcast is back. John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, return to reconnect and set the tone for a new season of conversations with people worth listening to.In this episode:- Why they stepped away, and what brought the podcast back- Coaching as genuine curiosity, and how to create a space where people feel safe being themselves- How status, comparison, and a fixed mindset keep us guarded- Physical outlets and well-being as a counter to stress and burnout- What's ahead this season: leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs and interesting people doing interesting things.New episodes are on the way. Subscribe to follow along.Coaching to Flourish is co-produced by Coach Training EDU and Coachability

What does it take to write the very first check into a company that has almost nothing to show yet, sometimes not even a finished idea?Afore Capital helped invent the pre-seed category. When Gaurav Jain and Anamitra Banerji started the firm ten years ago, "pre-seed" was almost a slight, a label for founders who couldn't raise a proper seed round. They set out to build the world's largest pre-seed fund anyway, closing $47 million on a $40 million target, and every fund since has closed above plan. Afore now runs more than $500 million across four funds, with top-quartile DPI on the first three. The idea has become so mainstream that when Sequoia launched its latest fund, it said, "I guess we're pre-seed investors too."The real substance of the conversation is how Gaurav thinks. He is clear about what matters most in venture, and the order tends to surprise people. Being in the very best companies matters more than anything else, ownership comes after that, and the entry price that so many investors fixate on matters least, because fifty per cent of zero is still zero. He is also convinced that the genuine bottleneck is talent. There is a great deal of money in the world and very few people who can build something truly large, which is why at the earliest stage founders tend to choose their investors as much as investors choose them. You give a founder a million dollars with no collateral, and then you still have to convince them to take it. A pre-seed pitch, he says, is almost entirely storytelling with very little data behind it.If you want to understand how the earliest checks actually get written, and what it really costs to say no, this episode is worth your time.00:00 - Trailer01:00 - From Dehradun to Google to starting Afore02:08 - The Waterloo co-op that talked him out of every job03:18 - Back when "pre-seed" was an insult05:44 - When Sequoia said "I guess we're pre-seed investors too"07:26 - Afore's three products, and the experiments that failed09:01 - Hightouch was a travel company when they invested11:02 - Goldcast: no visa, no money, funded anyway12:07 - The through line is always the team14:44 - The Ramp miss17:24 - "Founders pick us more than we pick them"18:45 - The constraint isn't capital, it's talent22:24 - The Solana miss, when it was still Loom Protocol24:46 - Ramp's Super Bowl ad, the buses, his wife's business25:32 - What he looks for in founders28:50 - Coachability, happy ears, and the Mom Test31:28 - The biggest mistake: falling in love with the idea35:04 - The three things that matter, and "50% of zero is still zero"39:25 - "100% storytelling, 0% data"41:25 - Investing in India, and the fear of being dumb capital44:41 - "Sign the deal before Monday"47:26 - One engineer now does the job of 2051:43 - Raising from LPs, the undiscussed part of VC-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us Fan Mail

I'd love to hear from you 'text the show'In this episode of Treat Your Business, Katie is joined by Philippa and Bruno for a quarterly Coach's Corner conversation about the real patterns they're seeing with clinic owners right now and what actually creates lasting transformation in business.Bruno shares candidly what life and business felt like before joining Thrive, including the anxiety, overwhelm, and “winging it” that left him feeling like he was running the ship blind. Together, they unpack why so many clinic owners look for a simple checklist, why people often want to quit right before a breakthrough, and how money, stress, and fear can quietly drive decision-making without us realising.This episode is a powerful reminder that strategy matters, but the biggest growth comes when you're willing to be coached, stay open-minded, and do the uncomfortable work that moves you towards the future version of yourself.Main Topics Covered:Why “winging it” in business creates anxiety, chaos, and a lack of directionWhat clinic owners are really looking for when they ask for “the checklist”The moment many people try to quit right before a breakthrough, and why it happensHow community and trust reduce fear of judgement and help you move fasterWhy money is often used as a socially acceptable excuse, and how to reframe it as an investmentThe “that won't work for my business” mindset, and how curiosity changes resultsHow stress and overwhelm shut down clear thinking and keep you stuck in survival modeWhy busy work feels productive (dopamine) but doesn't move the needleWhat makes someone truly coachable, and why trust and courage matterThe biggest return from coaching: becoming your future self and embracing fear as a signalWhat hasn't changed at the heart of Thrive: boldness, integrity, transparency, and impactThank you for tuning into this episode. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tempted to quit because growth feels uncomfortable, let this be your reminder: you don't need more information, you need the right support, the right focus, and the willingness to take the next brave step forward.Treat Your Business podcast is proudly sponsored by Klatch: Results-driven marketing built for healthcare companies. Unlock sustainable growth and maximise ROI with data-driven digital marketing tailored to your business, backed by patient tracking software from search to revenue.Find out more at https://www.klatch.co.uk Resources & Links:Subscribe to our Channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivebizcoach?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://Thrive-businesscoaching.com  Free Resources: https://treatyourbusiness.com 

Cut the pride. Coachability is essential for leadership in family, work, and community. Barry warns that being uncoachable—often driven by pride, ego, insecurity, and poor decision-making—creates blind spots, resists feedback, and damages influence.Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekersFS FacebookFS InstagramFS YouTubeAsk Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.orgCHAPTERS00:00 Why Coachability Matters01:20 Leadership Starts With You02:15 Downfalls of Being Uncoachable 04:33 Finding Coaches to Grow05:19 Five C Feedback Loop07:04 Correctable Without Defensiveness11:04 Confrontable for Growth 15:08 Constancy Core Beliefs 17:11 Consistency and Habits 20:04 Practical Steps Listen Own Adjust 23:53 Final Challenge and Wrap Up--FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Uncertainty Edge, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking. Radhika challenges Silicon Valley's most sacred mantras — fail fast, iterate quickly, just start — and offers a sharper, more systematic alternative for leaders building in complex, uncertain environments. From vision debt to puzzle solving, this conversation will change how you think about strategy, execution, and what it really means to lead with clarity. Key Quote“You're voting with your labor for the world you want to create.” — Radhika Dutt Key Takeaways•       “Fail fast” works for VCs betting on 10 startups — not for founders who have 2–3 pivots before running out of money or momentum.•       Vision debt vs. investing in vision: every decision is a trade-off. Make it explicit — or it gets made for you.•       Goals and targets incentivize teams to prove success, not surface truth. Puzzle solving invites honest reflection.•       Stay in the problem space longer. Observe first, hypothesize second — don't jump to solutions before you understand the puzzle.•       Coachability — genuine curiosity plus willingness to adapt — is the trait that separates leaders who scale from those who stall. Sound Bites•       “Treat every pivot like a silver bullet.”•       “Leaders are always the last to know.”•       “You're voting with your labor for the world you want to create.”•       “You learn not through experience — you learn by reflecting on experience.” Topics Discussed00:01 — Introduction: Radical Product Thinking & Challenging Silicon Valley Mantras04:01 — Who Really Pays the Price of the VC Model15:59 — Vision Debt vs. Investing in Vision: A Framework for Trade-offs30:57 — Why OKRs Fail & The Case for Puzzle Solving43:43 — Coachability, Clarity of Vision & Navigating Uncertainty Resources MentionedRadical Product Thinking by Radhika Dutt — available on Amazon and in bookstores.Free OHLA Toolkit (Observe, Hypothesize, Learn, Adapt):.Connect with Radhika on LinkedIn. Stay Connected with The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.•       Join the conversation on LinkedIn — share your thoughts and connect with other forward-thinking leaders.•       Explore more insights on Sam's website.•       Check out Sam's Two Free Substack newsletters: theuncertaintyedge.com and thegoodhumanpractice.com

Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this episode of the ContraMinds Podcast, Swami is in conversation with Logan Yonavjak, Co-founder and CEO of Readiness Engine, about a question that most organisations rarely ask: Are leaders truly ready for the roles they occupy?While organisations spend enormous effort perfecting strategy, Logan argues that execution often fails because leaders lack the internal capacity to handle complexity, pressure and change. Through behavioural science and people analytics, Readiness Engine measures leadership readiness—not based on resumes or past performance, but on qualities such as coachability, strategic complexity, resilience and adaptive capacity.We discuss why traditional promotion systems frequently overlook these invisible capabilities, how organisations can identify leadership gaps before they become business problems, and why AI is making human judgment and systems thinking more valuable than ever.If you're a leader, founder, HR professional or someone preparing for the next stage of your career, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what truly predicts long-term leadership success.5 Key TakeawaysStrategy succeeds only when leaders have the capacity to execute it. Leadership readiness matters as much as strategic thinking.Past performance doesn't guarantee future leadership success. Promotions should consider developmental readiness, not just KPIs and experience.Coachability is one of the strongest predictors of long-term growth. Leaders who embrace feedback adapt faster and make better decisions.Resilience is built through systems, not sacrifice. Sustainable high performance requires recovery, reflection and healthy habits—not constant hustle.AI increases the value of human judgment. As routine work becomes automated, leaders who can navigate complexity and think systemically will create the greatest impact.Timestamps04:01 Most Strategies Don't Fail. Leaders Aren't Ready.07:06 Innovation Starts With Team Readiness, Not Great Ideas.08:36 Being Founder-Ready Is Different From Being Corporate-Ready.14:47 Self-Awareness Is the Hardest Leadership Skill.19:27 Coachability Is the Foundation of Leadership Readiness.23:03 Resilience Isn't Grinding Harder. It's Recovering Better.25:11 Leadership Needs a Strong Spine Before It Can Scale.26:47 Fixing Culture Requires Going Below the Surface.30:30 Most People Want to Grow. They Just Need a Roadmap.32:34 Good Coaching Doesn't Give Answers. It Changes Thinking.37:57 Leadership Growth Can Be Measured.39:39 Stress Shrinks Your Ability to Learn.41:24 Past Performance Doesn't Predict Promotion Readiness.43:20 Sometimes People Outgrow Their Organisations.47:35 Build Resilience Before You Build Your Career.50:13 Great Leaders Make Their Thinking Visible.This episode was made possible by the great folks at https://goaffortless.ai.⁠Effortless⁠ has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes.#Leadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #LeadershipReadiness, #Management, #OrganizationalDevelopment, #FutureOfWork, #AILeadership, #Coachability, #DecisionMaking, #ContraMinds

Revenue growth becomes harder to sustain when leadership relies on a handful of top performers, inconsistent processes, or reactive decision-making. Jason Forget, President and CRO of Cockroach Labs, shares lessons from building revenue organizations from the earliest startup stages through large-scale growth, explaining why sales motions must continuously evolve as companies scale. The conversation explores the role of RevOps as a strategic advisor to leadership, the importance of building a strong middle class of sellers, hiring for adaptability and coachability, and creating cultures where problems surface early. Jason also shares how open-source adoption can be transformed into enterprise-wide business outcomes through disciplined account planning, executive engagement, and scalable go-to-market execution. Jason Forget is President and CRO of Cockroach Labs and has spent his career building revenue organizations from multiple vantage points, including finance, RevOps, sales, and executive leadership. That uncommon path has shaped his approach to predictable growth, helping companies scale from early-stage startups to enterprise revenue organizations through operational discipline, coaching, and repeatable sales systems. Connect with Jason: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: "The Locker Room is Not for Sale" by Coach Brian White Key takeaways from this episode:  00:00 – Why the most effective RevOps leaders act less like operators and more like trusted advisors to the business. 02:52 – What it really takes to turn product adoption into an executive-level business conversation. 05:26 – A look inside how enterprise momentum is built long before an executive meeting is secured. 12:26 – Why many CROs underestimate how dramatically a sales motion must evolve as a company scales. 21:38 – What leaders often overlook about the group that drives the most predictable revenue growth. 37:08 – Why the best hires are not always the most experienced candidates on paper. 54:31 – The mistake many leaders make when performance issues appear without understanding the full context. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

Blame gives away power. Ownership creates control. Coachability keeps you improving. Adaptability turns change into advantage. Belief sets the ceiling for execution.

Are you building a champion — or just chasing a trophy? In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Coach Trent M. Clark sits down with John O'Sullivan, author, speaker, and founder of Changing the Game Project — one of the most influential voices in youth sports development today. John is a former Division I soccer player at Fordham University, a master's-level researcher, and the author of five books on youth sports, coaching, and athlete leadership. His work has been recognized by the US Olympic Committee and major sport governing bodies around the world. He co-hosts the Way of Champions podcast with Jerry Lynch — nearly 500 episodes with guests like Phil Jackson and Steve Kerr — and his latest book, Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader, is now available everywhere. This conversation covers the full landscape of what it actually takes to develop athletes — and what so many coaches and parents get wrong. John and Trent dig into the difference between information and knowledge, why curiosity is the number one trait of elite coaches, and how the "me culture" of college sports is trickling down to youth programs. They talk about parents, pressure, social media, NIL, and the moment a coach stops talking to an athlete — and what that silence really means. This episode is a reminder that winners are not people who never face setbacks. Winners are the ones who learn, adjust, lead, and find a way. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why the best coaches in the world share one common trait — curiosity What John's new book Captain teaches athletes about leading from any position How the "me culture" in college sports trickles down and why kids struggle to transition to team-first environments What scouts actually ask about when they watch your kid play The real role of parents in youth sports — and how to be the fan your child needs Why coachability is a decision, not a personality trait The inner voice: how to train the coach inside your head Individual sports vs. team sports — and why every athlete should experience both Key Takeaways ✨ Curiosity is the common denominator of elite coaches John has interviewed Hall of Famers, Olympians, and championship coaches for nine years. Every single one is still curious. The ones who plateau decided they already know everything. ✨ Great teammates are always in demand Scouts don't just watch the stats. They ask: How does this kid treat the worst player on the team? Character traits like humility, coachability, and selflessness are skills — and they carry into every team you'll ever be part of. ✨ When a coach stops talking to you, the end is near Coaches invest their energy where it counts. Three "yeah buts" and they redirect to athletes who are coachable and worth the oxygen. ✨ Train the voice in your head The late Jim Lehr said it best: the most influential coach in your life is the voice inside your head. If that voice was a person, would you be friends with them? ✨ Begin with the end in mind Before signing your kid up for a travel team, ask: What do I actually want sports to give them? Then find a coach and program that builds those things. Resources Mentioned: Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader by John O'Sullivan & Jerry Lynch Way of Champions Podcast Changing the Game Project — https://changingthegameproject.com The Matheny Manifesto — referenced in conversation The Talent Code by Dan Coyle — referenced in conversation Connect with John O'Sullivan: Website: https://changingthegameproject.com Podcast: Way of Champions Book: Captain — available on Amazon Connect with Trent M. Clark: Website: https://www.trentmclark.com/ Leadershipity: https://www.leadershipity.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leadershipity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ Book: Leading Winning Teams — https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79  

Ego will keep you stuck. Coachability will collapse your timeline. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why being coachable is one of the most important traits any founder can develop. Let's be real… If you walk into every room acting like you already know everything… The people with the answers will stop trying to help you. And if you argue with every piece of feedback… You are not protecting your intelligence. You are protecting your ego. In this episode, you'll learn: Why arrogance is one of the most expensive traits in business How ego blocks mentorship, feedback, and growth Why the best founders remain students even after major success How humility and rapid implementation create faster results The truth is simple: You cannot learn while you are busy trying to prove you are already right. If you hire an expert… Join a mastermind… Work with a mentor… Or ask someone successful for advice… You have to become an empty cup. Listen. Absorb. Apply. And execute. Because the fastest way to grow is to learn from people who have already solved the problems you are facing. The most dangerous founder is not the one who knows everything. It is the one who is humble enough to keep learning… And disciplined enough to apply what they are taught. Drop the pride. Listen to the experts. Execute the playbook. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Jen discuss the key skills that lead to success in various aspects of life, including real estate, fitness, and business. They emphasize the importance of asking better questions, delayed gratification, being coachable, controlling emotions, and maintaining consistency. Jen shares how a client's transformation was achieved by focusing on strategy and consistency rather than short-term results. Matt highlights the long-term benefits of consistent behavior in both business and personal goals. They stress that these skills are often unseen but crucial for achieving visible results and a fulfilling life.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Ignite Your Impact!As referenced in the show you can visit our website at phenixmethod.comJoin our Private Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/phenixmethodbodyandlifestyletransformations for lifestyle transformation hacks that the pros use.

It's rather clear to most people that to be an effective coach one needs an appropriate mindset for investing in the growth of others and a set of listening and verbal skills for coaching conferencing. Less often considered are the mindsets and skills needed to gain from coaching input. We might label it as one's coachability. Robyn Vierra, the Teaching and Learning Coordinator at the American School in New Delhi, shares her experiences with being coached. Consider your coachability as you hear Robyn's story. Connect with Robyn: rvierra@aes.ac.in Find the Instructional Coaching Micro-Credential Program here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP breaks down what real leadership looks like under pressure and why so many leaders lose the trust of their teams. This conversation focuses on accountability, discipline, mentorship, and the importance of maintaining high standards in leadership and team culture. JP explains how leadership is earned through consistency, ownership, and attention to detail—not titles or authority. The discussion explores how weak leadership damages organizations, why ego prevents growth, and how great leaders build trust by serving the people around them. The episode also dives into mentorship, developing younger leaders, and creating strong cultures where accountability and ownership become the standard. Through practical leadership lessons and real-world experience, JP shares how high-performing teams are built through trust, humility, and discipline. Topics include: Leadership and accountability Building high-performing teams Discipline and standards Mentorship and leader development Ownership and responsibility Team culture and trust Leadership under pressure Humility and coachability Whether you lead a business, a team, a family, or yourself, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, discipline, and building trust through action. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00 – Intro & Opening Discussion 04:15 – What Leadership Really Means 09:42 – Why Details Matter 15:20 – Accountability and Ownership 22:05 – Building Trust Within Teams 29:10 – Leadership Under Pressure 36:45 – Developing Younger Leaders 43:30 – Ego and Coachability 50:15 – Building High Standards and Culture 57:40 – Final Leadership Takeaways

Ric Bucher, NBA Analyst, Author & Podcast Host joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Bucher discusses his new book “Coachable: A New Theory of Success”, which features exclusive interviews and stories from legendary coaches like Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Coach K, as well as all-time great athletes like Stephen Curry, Steve Young and Brandi Chastain. The book spotlights the 10 Truths of “Coachability" that every athlete, coach, business leader and parent needs to know.  We also discuss the current NBA landscape with Bucher, including the expected dominance from the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs for years to come and the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo's converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo's free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #NBA #Coaching #Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Feast of the Ascension, Dr. Tom Curran anticipates the upcoming Novena to the Holy Spirit by pondering the question: Why have so many faithful Catholics never experienced real transformation? Tom differentiates information vs. insight and lists two important factors to deep, transformative change: coachability and docility. Referenced Book:The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about the “day two runner” and why the average recreational runner needs a different kind of coaching than the elite or professional athlete. The conversation starts with the reality that major races are expanding and attracting huge numbers of everyday runners, which means more people need support, guidance, and a standard of running that is built around efficiency, injury prevention, and long-term progress rather than just chasing speed.Valerie explains why injuries have stayed just as common even as shoes, braces, and tape have improved, and why the real solution is not more gear but better movement. She shares how she went from running marathons in the eights to racing in the sixes after learning how to fall, accelerate, and train intervals correctly. The episode also covers the value of gait analysis, Zoom coaching, and check-ins, plus the importance of learning to activate the glutes and hamstrings so the hip flexors do not do all the work.Key takeawaysRecreational runners need a different coaching approach than elite or professional runners.More gear has not solved the injury problem; movement quality is still the key issue.A standard of running helps every runner, no matter their age, pace, or distance goals.Learning how to fall and train intervals can improve speed without just working harder.Gait analysis, Zoom coaching, and regular check-ins help runners make faster progress.Hamstring and glute activation are essential because the hip flexors often try to take over.Coachability and repetition are what help movement become natural for life.Where to find us ▶️ Free 30-Day RunRX Reboot — Skill, Strength & Self-Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0N-GZ0AosI&list=PLDPcF8ZrDdILC8bYyn2zR-4xvqKRzp2re▶️ Join the RunRX Membership https://runrx.fit/join-runrxstrongWebsite: https://runrx.fit App: RunRx Academy — search “RunRx Academy” on Apple App Store or Google Play Support email: support@runrx.fit

Everyone wants the answer.Very few build the discipline to find it.In this episode, I sit down with Steve Sanduski, Founder of Belay Advisor and longtime Host of CEO Coaching International podcast. Steve has had 11 years of conversations with some of the most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs in the world.We unpack what actually drives leadership at the highest level, from the pressure and loneliness of the role to the systems and disciplines that separate those who scale from those who stall. We also explore how the job of a CEO is evolving in real time and what the next decade will demand.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction03:30 Leadership is more pressure than most expect05:45 AI is increasing complexity and decision speed08:12 Entry-level skill building is being disrupted12:36 Coachability separates the best leaders14:48 Great CEOs build teams, not dependence22:20 Most growth problems are leadership problems25:00 Culture acts as the operating system29:38 Resilience defines breakthrough moments45:37 The next decade will test leadershipResources Mentioned:Steve Sanduskihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesanduski/Belay Advisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/belay-advisor/CEO Coaching International | Websitehttps://ceocoachinginternational.com/#CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessGrowth

Strategy will only take you so far. In the finale of the Mastering Multiple 6-Figure Years series, I'm getting honest about what actually separates the women who break through to multiple six figures from the ones who stay stuck — and it has nothing to do with finding the right funnel. Coachability, speed of implementation, the ability to stay in the game without instant gratification, not taking every outcome personally, full commitment, and a genuine desire to master the craft of business: these are the characteristics that make everything else work.If you've been doing "all the right things" and still hitting a ceiling, this is the honest conversation you didn't know you needed.Scaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Wanting Instagra to feel easier & more profitable? Grab the Socially Sold IG Playbook here.

Coachability plays a major role in personal growth and midlife health. One of the most underrated growth skills is the ability to receive feedback without defensiveness. In this episode, we explore how openness to learning accelerates personal change and self-leadership. Staying coachable allows you to keep evolving. How comfortable are you receiving honest feedback?

In this episode of the Global Sales Leader Podcast, I sit down with Steven Rosen to explore one of the biggest challenges in business today: why sales managers lose focus under pressure.We dig into the reality of sales leadership, the pressure of constant firefighting, the importance of coaching culture, and why so many managers get pulled away from the work that actually drives performance.Steven shares powerful insights from his book Focused, including the Power of Three — a simple yet highly effective way for sales leaders to stay disciplined, coach better, and execute consistently.This conversation is packed with practical ideas for sales leaders, sales managers, business owners, and commercial teams who want to improve performance without getting buried in chaos.If you are interested in sales leadership, coaching, accountability, focus, human behaviour, sales psychology, and high performance under pressure, this episode will give you plenty to think about.In this episode, we cover:Why sales managers get trapped in reaction modeThe real role of a sales leaderHow to build a coaching culture from the top downWhy responsiveness is often rewarded over real leadershipThe difference between coaching and mentoringWhy prospecting is still one of the biggest weak spots in sales teamsHow to help salespeople think better instead of rescuing themWhat to look for when hiring strong salespeopleWhy attitude, drive, and coachability matter more than experienceTimeline / Chapters00:00 - Welcome to the Global Sales Leader Podcast00:14 - Jason introduces the show and its focus on psychology, behaviour, and sales leadership01:31 - Introduction to Steven Rosen and his book Focused03:11 - Steven's journey from sales rep to sales leader04:39 - The origin of the “Power of Three”06:48 - The three things sales managers should focus on08:38 - Why organisations reward the wrong behaviours09:19 - Why coaching often breaks down in companies11:23 - The importance of a top-down coaching culture13:12 - Why coaching disappears when pressure rises14:31 - Responsiveness, overload, and manager fatigue15:49 - How sales managers can protect focus under pressure18:15 - Should sales managers also carry a sales target?20:08 - Coaching versus rescuing deals22:07 - The difference between coaching and mentoring23:03 - Powerful coaching questions that deepen thinking25:14 - How managers should challenge reps to think for themselves26:14 - Order takers vs proactive salespeople27:21 - Why prospecting still gets ignored29:37 - Why so many sales reps hate prospecting31:28 - Stress, pressure, and poor decision-making in sales32:34 - Performance drift and the slow erosion of standards33:23 - Questions Steven would ask in an interview34:30 - What to look for when hiring great salespeople35:30 - The role of psychometrics, drive, and self-management37:00 - Coachability, attitude, and growth mindset39:17 - Steven's gift forward: focus on your three most important things41:05 - Where to find Steven Rosen and his book41:28 - Final reflections and closing thoughtsConnect with Steven Rosen:LinkedIn: Steven RosenWebsite: starresults.comBook: Focused is available on AmazonIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on sales leadership, human behaviour, neuroscience, influence, communication, and high performance.

What actually gets someone approved for a franchise, and why do some candidates get turned down?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of franchising: approval isn't automatic, even if you have the capital.Franchising is not a one-sided decision. It's a long-term partnership, and franchisors are highly selective about who they bring into their system. They're evaluating more than financial qualifications—they're looking for the characteristics that signal whether someone can successfully operate and grow the business over time.Pete walks through the key traits franchisors are looking for in a potential partner, including:Coachability and the ability to follow a proven systemLeadership and people management skillsFinancial stability and adequate capitalizationLong-term commitment and a growth mindsetCultural alignment and brand representationRelationship-building and community connectionResilience, accountability, and problem-solving abilityA common thread across all of these factors is fit. Franchisors are not just looking for investors; they're looking for operators who can execute within the system, represent the brand consistently, and contribute to the long-term success of the network.If you're considering franchise ownership, this episode offers a clear perspective on how franchisors evaluate candidates—and how to position yourself as the right partner.CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:

What if financial freedom is not about retiring early, but about building enough income and confidence to finally choose how you live and work?In this episode of Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth, Gary Heldt talks with Daniel Alonzo about what it really takes to build financial independence. Daniel shares how he shifted from simply selling to building a scalable business, why passive income changed his life, and how systems, mentorship, and personal growth helped him create long term freedom. This conversation is a strong reminder that wealth is not accidental. It is built through discipline, leverage, and the willingness to stay coachable.→ Financial freedom means having enough income and investment growth to support the lifestyle you want whether you are working or not.→ Passive income is not magic. It comes from building something that can keep producing through people, systems, and duplication.→ Business owners who want to grow cannot stay trapped in doing everything themselves. Real scale comes from systematizing what works and teaching it well.→ Community and mentorship matter because the right people can help you think bigger, move faster, and avoid staying stuck in your own blind spots.→ Coachability is a wealth skill. Ego can hold people back, while learning from others can open the door to bigger results.→ Wealth is not just about money. It is about purpose, freedom of choice, and building a life you actually want to live.Connect with Daniel Alonzo through Wealth on the Beach, explore his books, and learn more about his coaching community and wealth building philosophy. Join the club: https://wealthonthebeach.com/homeDaniel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielalonzo8/Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-d-heldt-jr/

Are you trying to "bulldog" your way to an alcohol-free life through sheer willpower? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why attitude, not aptitude, determines your success. Discover the "Four Funny Blessings" of an alcohol-free lifestyle, including the "gift" of losing shallow drinking buddies and rediscovering childlike wonder at concerts and theme parks.  Learn how to overcome the trap of hyper-independence by embracing coachability and finding a mentor who has already "run the four-minute mile" of sobriety. This episode explores the Hero's Journey and the neuroscience of "Rosy Retrospection," giving you the tools to stop being a victim of your circumstances and start becoming the leader of your future.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Craig O'Shannessy, tennis strategist, analyst for multiple Grand Slams, and New York Times contributor, joins the show to discusses how data-driven decision-making, underused tactics like serve-and-volley, and coachability separate today's champions from the rest of the field. Cade, Eric, and Shane also analyze Seattle's defensive-driven win in Super Bowl LX, reassess quarterback ceilings under pressure, and connect those insights to Olympic tournament design and the role of randomness in elite sports outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig O'Shannessy, tennis strategist, analyst for multiple Grand Slams, and New York Times contributor, joins the show to discusses how data-driven decision-making, underused tactics like serve-and-volley, and coachability separate today's champions from the rest of the field. Cade, Eric, and Shane also analyze Seattle's defensive-driven win in Super Bowl LX, reassess quarterback ceilings under pressure, and connect those insights to Olympic tournament design and the role of randomness in elite sports outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jason Fishman interviews Bob Cohen, a business advisor at Braintree, discussing the intricacies of entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, and capital formation. Bob shares his journey into the world of investment crowdfunding, the importance of capital in entrepreneurship, and the role of incubators in supporting startups. They explore the challenges entrepreneurs face in raising capital, the significance of building relationships with investors, and the necessity of testing business ideas before scaling.  The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of FinTech and cryptocurrency, emphasizing the need for coachability and strategic planning in the entrepreneurial journey. Takeaways - Entrepreneurship consists of three parts: idea, management, and capital. - Many entrepreneurs struggle with capital raising due to lack of knowledge and networks. - Crowdfunding has evolved to become more accessible for typical entrepreneurs. - Building relationships with investors is crucial for success. - Coachability is a key trait for entrepreneurs seeking support. - Testing business ideas through minimal viable products is essential. - Scaling requires hiring the right people and building a strong team. - Networking and establishing credibility can lead to investment opportunities. - The lean startup model encourages testing before full-scale development. - Maintaining a day job can provide stability while pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Crowdfunding 07:33 The Importance of Capital in Entrepreneurship 12:23 Navigating the Crowdfunding Landscape 19:02 Exploring FinTech and Cryptocurrency 24:11 Building Relationships with Investors 29:17 Key Factors for Incubator Success 33:07 Testing and Validating Business Ideas 39:55 Scaling Your Business Effectively Social and Website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobcohenbt/ Website: http://www.braintreepartners.org

Everyone says sports coverage is too negative — and the “fix” was supposed to be ex-players taking over the microphone. So why does it feel like the takes are hotter, harsher, and sloppier than ever?In this episode, Ric digs into the hypocrisy of modern sports debate culture: endless era wars, manufactured arguments that can't be settled, and the engagement-driven “hamster wheel” that turns players into pundits… and pundits into flamethrowers.Ric spotlights recent examples — including Draymond Green's baffling defense of Bronny James — and explains why “I played” isn't automatically a media credential. Then he shifts to the NBA's newest pressure cooker: Cooper Flagg in Dallas, why the criticism is missing the point, and what the Mavericks' post-Luka Dončić reality says about leadership, context, and expectations.Plus: Ric's trade deadline observations, including what Chicago's moves signal, why Mike Conley could boomerang back to Minnesota, and why Boston's move for Nikola Vučević is the kind of “he killed us, so get him” logic teams swear they don't use… until they do.Time Stamps0:00 “We're cooking with gas” — welcome to On The Ball0:39 Ric's third book: Coachability (pre-order info coming)1:30 “There's only one place you hear me” — why this pod is different1:44 The myth: players hate “negative media”… so ex-players should fix it2:42 The reality: negativity is worse than ever (era wars, cheap shots)4:10 Why era debates are a trap (and a ratings machine)4:48 Example #1: Draymond Green, Bronny James, and basic facts6:45 “Only players can talk hoops”? Here's why that argument collapses7:46 Example #2: Jamal Mashburn takes a shot at Cooper Flagg12:38 The real topic: what Flagg is carrying in Dallas (post-Luka)18:44 Dallas watch: Jason Kidd, Sean Sweeney, front office intrigue22:44 Trade deadline quick hits (what caught Ric's attention)23:05 Bulls signal the end for Coby White (and why)24:17 Mike Conley path back to Minnesota?26:14 Celtics get Nikola Vučević — and the “he torched us” phenomenon28:21 Outro + what's next (deadline aftermath + All-Star weekend) #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #CooperFlagg #DallasMavericks #LukaDoncic #DraymondGreen #BronnyJames #SportsMedia #NBAAnalysis #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, former Marine counterintelligence operator and Paralympic silver medalist Dennis Connors joins Marcus to discuss the true meaning of perseverance beyond grit. Dennis shares insights from his time in special operations, his journey through PTSD and stroke recovery, and how vulnerability, discipline, and community create sustainable high performance in leadership and life. Episode Highlights [2:31] The Intelligence Behind Special Operations - Dennis explains his role in human intelligence collection for special operations and why keeping servicemen safe was the number one priority—not just gathering information. [26:30] The Four Pillars of Perseverance - Dennis breaks down why grit alone isn't enough for long-term success and introduces his framework: vulnerability, self-love, disciplined action, and community. [46:00] Leading Leaders: The Transition from Operator to Mentor - A powerful discussion on what it means to lead leaders, the importance of empowering your team, and why asking for help is one of the most powerful leadership tools. [57:54] The Road to LA 2028 - Dennis shares his goal to win Paralympic gold at the 2028 LA Games and the challenges Paralympic athletes face in funding their Olympic dreams while maintaining careers. Dennis Connors is a Paralympic silver medalist, two-time para cycling world champion, and former Marine counterintelligence operator who served with special operations forces. After suffering strokes that left him paralyzed, Dennis rebuilt his life through adaptive sport and now works as a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He's a TEDx speaker whose talk on redefining perseverance challenges the traditional "grit mentality" and offers a more sustainable framework for overcoming adversity. Dennis helps military, corporate, and athletic organizations translate high-performance lessons into practical leadership insights. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textMost agents don't fail because they lack talent.They fail because talent without structure, accountability, and coaching eventually collapses.In this episode of Real Estate AF, host Mark Jones sits down with Art Fernandez, a 29-year real estate veteran and founder of Bear Coaching, to break down why coaching is the real separator between agents who survive market shifts and those who burn out when things get hard.This is not a motivational fluff episode.This conversation dives into:• Why uncoached talent fails• The difference between being interested and committed• How ego blocks growth and kills scalability• Why routines, systems, and habits matter more than goals• The real difference between training vs coaching• Why “busy” doesn't mean productive• How abundance mindset beats scarcity every time• The biggest lies new agents believe about real estate• Why flexibility without discipline leads to failure• How accountability accelerates results• Why most agents avoid uncomfortable conversations — and pay the price• How to build a repeatable, duplicatable business instead of winging itArt explains why coaching isn't about motivation — it's about execution, accountability, and truth. He shares how top producers operate, why systems matter more than talent, and how success is often just boring fundamentals done consistently for a long time.If you're a real estate agent, loan officer, business owner, or entrepreneur who:• Feels stuck• Feels burned out• Knows you're capable of more• Wants structure instead of chaosThis episode will challenge you — in the best way possible.Because hope is not a strategy.Coaching is.

Grab Jeff Dudan's book Discernment → https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment What if the real business superpower isn't charisma, hustle, or being “the smartest in the room”… but being coachable? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dustin Hillis (author of Capacity) to talk about: Why coachability separates high performers from everyone else The Chick-fil-A hiring “tests” that reveal humility (and why it works) How to reverse-engineer growth: revenue → people → activity → daily execution Delegation the right way (the “99% rule”) The hidden cost of “low-value” tasks when your goals demand higher leverage Building big without losing what matters most: boundaries, family, and mission-first leadership What Dustin's building now in AI safety + defense-tech (and why it's purpose-driven) Want more conversations like this? Subscribe and share this with a business owner who's ready to scale with systems, not stress. Download Discernment here → https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment Links (resources + guests) Learn more about Jeff Dudan: https://jeffdudan.com Dustin Hillis: https://dustinhillis.com/ Capacity (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Capacity-Building-Your-Business-Bigger/dp/1637748035 Capacity book page: https://capacity.dustinhillis.com/ SafeSpace Global: https://safespaceglobal.ai/ Tough Stump Technologies: https://toughstump.com/  #Unemployable #JeffDudan #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Scaling #Delegation #Systems #CompanyCulture #Coachability #ChickfilA #AI #SafetyTech #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #MissionDriven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab Jeff Dudan's book Discernment → https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment What if the real business superpower isn't charisma, hustle, or being “the smartest in the room”… but being coachable? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dustin Hillis (author of Capacity) to talk about: Why coachability separates high performers from everyone else The Chick-fil-A hiring “tests” that reveal humility (and why it works) How to reverse-engineer growth: revenue → people → activity → daily execution Delegation the right way (the “99% rule”) The hidden cost of “low-value” tasks when your goals demand higher leverage Building big without losing what matters most: boundaries, family, and mission-first leadership What Dustin's building now in AI safety + defense-tech (and why it's purpose-driven) Want more conversations like this? Subscribe and share this with a business owner who's ready to scale with systems, not stress. Download Discernment here → https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment Links (resources + guests) Learn more about Jeff Dudan: https://jeffdudan.com Dustin Hillis: https://dustinhillis.com/ Capacity (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Capacity-Building-Your-Business-Bigger/dp/1637748035 Capacity book page: https://capacity.dustinhillis.com/ SafeSpace Global: https://safespaceglobal.ai/ Tough Stump Technologies: https://toughstump.com/  #Unemployable #JeffDudan #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Scaling #Delegation #Systems #CompanyCulture #Coachability #ChickfilA #AI #SafetyTech #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #MissionDriven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I'm coming in hot and pulling back the curtain on one of the most important leadership topics there is: hiring and building the right team. This conversation is happening in real time as I'm in the middle of hiring and building out a world-class team for my new IMPACT- X Performance facility here in San Diego (opening in Feb/March 2026)—and everything I'm sharing today comes straight from nearly three decades of wins, lessons, and a few hard- earned mistakes. This episode isn't just for gym owners or business leaders—it's for anyone who wants to be part of a winning culture. We're talking about energy, standards, habits, coachability, and alignment with the mission. Because culture doesn't magically appear. It's built intentionally, person by person, decision by decision. If you're hiring, leading, or looking to elevate yourself or your team to the next level, this episode will challenge you to raise the bar—and protect it. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The 5 GREEN FLAGS I look for when hiring (in any industry): 1. Energy before experience—because energy is contagious. 2. Coachability over credentials. 3. Alignment with the mission and values. 4. Personal discipline and daily habits. 5. A team-first, no-ego mindset. Likewise, I will discuss the 5 "RED FLAGS" that stop a hire cold: 1. Ego over IMPACT. 2. Entitlement before accountability. 3. Negativity, blame, and victim language. 4. Resistance to standards and systems. 5. Misalignment with values and purpose. Additionally, I will discuss: Why culture is built on Day One, not later. The real cost of ignoring red flags when hiring. Why people don't just join gyms or businesses—they join people. A powerful gut-check question every leader and team member must ask. At the end of the day, great workouts, great products, and great ideas aren't enough. People matter most. The energy at the front desk, the standards behind the scenes, and the heart of the team all determine whether you build something average—or something that truly changes lives and is world-class. And if you are like me, you want to be associated with 'WORLD- CLASS.' So here's the challenge: if you're a leader, where have you ignored red flags? And if you're a coach, trainer, or professional, take a hard look in the mirror—would you hire you? Are you consistently bringing energy? Are you coachable? Are you living the discipline you expect from others? Build the team right. Protect the culture. Lead with standards and heart. That's how you create something that lasts—and that's how you go create impact. I hope you enjoyed today's episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at IG: @ToddDurkin | FB: @ToddDurkinIXP To RECEIVE the latest updates, announcements, specials, and all the happenings around IMPACT-X Performance, you can opt-in at www.impactXsandiego.com. **** JOBS AVAILABLE Now at IMPACT-X Performance (SAN DIEGO)!! (If you apply for any of the positions, please share in the Subject Line what role you are applying to): Personal Trainer/Coach Positions. While we are not opening until February 2026, we are currently accepting applications as we prepare to Build a World-Class Team of Trainers starting in January 2026. If you are trainer/S&C coach who is looking for a great opportunity to change lives in San Diego, CA, now is your opportunity to be part of our team. I will be personally leading this group of coaches who will serve in both personal training AND large-group training roles. More Details / Apply Now Here! Stretch Therapists. We will have our signature hands-on "IMPACT Stretch Flow" sessions complimenting our training & recovery services. If you are already certified in FST or other stretch therapy (or you're a coach who wants to learn hands-on manual stretching of our clients/members), APPLY TODAY Massage Therapists. Massage therapy has been part of my fitness offerings since Day 1 over 25-years ago. And it's only MORE important now. We WILL have incredible Massage Therapy available at IXP-San Diego and we are exciting to share the power of touch. APPLY TODAY Directors of First Impressions. We love our "Directors of First Impressions" as they play a crucial role in setting the culture and offering extreme positivity, encouragement, and support to our clients/members. If you feel you could be a great addition to our San Diego location, please apply. APPLY TODAY Visit this page to get all the information or to APPLY today… HERE!

90,000 wholesalers entered the market and only 12,000 will survive.In this live training, Brent Daniels sits down with RJ Bates III to break down what's really happening in the wholesaling industry and what it will take to win in 2026 and beyond. They dive into why most wholesalers fail, the danger of chasing vanity metrics, and how staying disciplined, profitable, and “boring” can be the key to long-term wealth.From seller motivation and closing philosophy to marketing mistakes, scaling traps, and why manufacturing deals can destroy your business, this episode delivers hard truths every wholesaler needs to hear.If you want to stay in the game while others wash out follow the TTP Training Program for more.---------Show notes:(1:55) Beginning of today's episode(3:47) Why most wholesalers fail after early success(6:08) Wealth-building vs. chasing vanity metrics(7:41) The danger of scaling before your business is self-sustaining(8:41) Why “boring” marketing wins in 2026(13:10) Doubling down on what already works(14:25) Coachability as the key separator in wholesaling(18:55) Aggressive rehab, conservative ARV, and buffer strategies(20:22) Asking the right questions to uncover seller motivation(21:33) Why not every lead should get a creative finance offer(22:57) The danger of manufacturing deals(25:03) Confidence, honesty, and closing the right deals(27:55) Legal risks of wholesaling sub-to deals(29:20) Transparency, disclosure, and protecting your business(1:03:45) 70% of your income comes from the last 6 months(1:41:57) Getting leads just by swiping your credit card----------Resources:Connect with RJ on InstagramDealMachinePropStreamBatch LeadsTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

In this episode, I break down the 5 reasons people fail on any weight-loss programme - commitment, consistency, coachability, communication, and the willingness to truly change. I share the honest patterns I've seen after coaching thousands of people, and why success ultimately comes down to your mindset and your ability to lean into accountability when life gets hard. If you want to understand exactly what separates long-term results from repeated failure, this is the episode to listen to.   Chapters: 00:06 What Is the Failure Rate at RNT Fitness? 01:28 The 5 Cs Framework Explained 01:38 #1 Commitment 04:52 #2 Consistency 06:18 #3 Coachability 07:18 #4 Communication 12:09 #5 Willingness to Change 14:31 Why People Fail vs Why People Succeed   Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow  2) Take our free transformation quiz: https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness   Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela  

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Vijay Rajendran, investor and venture builder at gAI Ventures, UC Berkeley instructor, and author of the bestselling book The Funding Framework. Vijay brings a deeply grounded perspective on how the next generation of AI companies will actually be built, not through hype or speed alone, but through domain expertise, thoughtful leadership, and disciplined execution.The conversation explores why domain experts now have a growing advantage over pure technologists, how venture studios are evolving in an AI-first world, and what truly separates fundable AI startups from products that will be replaced by the next model release. Vijay shares insights from working with hundreds of founders, including why verticalized AI, workflow integration, and right-sized markets matter more than ever.They also dive into leadership transitions founders must make, common early-stage execution mistakes, and why fundraising is far more about listening than pitching. Drawing from his own journey as a founder and investor, Vijay emphasizes customer empathy, coachability, and falling in love with the problem rather than the solution. This episode is a must-listen for founders, operators, and tech leaders building durable companies in the age of AI.TakeawaysFounders are often poor predictors of which startups will succeed, even within their own cohorts.Exceptional companies start with a “secret” insight about how an industry truly works.Domain expertise is becoming more valuable than pure technical skill as AI commoditizes development.The strongest AI startups are verticalized and embedded directly into existing workflows.Markets should be big enough to matter, but small enough that Big Tech won't prioritize them.AI creates leverage by removing tedious work and amplifying human judgment and relationships.“Rip and replace” products face long sales cycles; bolt-on tools win faster adoption.Early traction can be misleading. Durable demand matters more than initial excitement.Founders must shift from doing everything to enabling others as the company grows.Fundraising success comes from dialogue and listening, not perfect pitch decks.Coachability and customer empathy are long-term founder advantages.The best founders fall in love with the problem, not their first solution.Chapters00:00 The Future of AI Startups02:00 What Predicts Founder Success04:30 Domain Experts vs. Technologists07:00 Where AI Is Creating Real Value10:30 Using AI to Free Humans13:00 What Makes an AI Idea Defensible17:00 How Modern Venture Studios Operate22:00 Choosing the Right Technical Partner27:30 Founder Mindset Shifts29:30 Common Early-Stage Mistakes33:00 Rethinking Fundraising41:00 Underrated AI Opportunities45:00 One Message for FoundersVijay Rajendran's Social Media Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayarajendran/The Funding Framework: Secure Startup Funding With Confidencehttps://a.co/d/jlwaiNvResources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

In this episode of 'Confessions of a Terrible Leader', Layci engages with credibility expert Mitchell Levy to explore the multifaceted concept of credibility in leadership. They discuss the importance of trust, the role of integrity, and the necessity of coachability in effective leadership. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight how leaders can assess their credibility and the credibility of their organizations, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and self-awareness in leadership roles. The conversation also touches on the impact of past experiences on leadership styles and the importance of surrounding oneself with trustworthy individuals.TakeawaysCredibility is defined by trust, knowing, and liking.Trust must come before knowing and liking in relationships.Organizations often misjudge their own credibility.Employee engagement and NPS scores are key indicators of credibility.Leaders should seek honest feedback through 360 reviews.Coachability is essential for effective leadership development.Integrity is a crucial value in establishing credibility.Personal experiences shape leadership styles and approaches.Surrounding oneself with credible individuals enhances personal growth.Forgiveness is a vital part of personal and professional development.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Credibility and Leadership01:59 Understanding Credibility: Trust, Know, Like05:59 Assessing Organizational Credibility09:06 Measuring Individual Credibility as a Leader11:04 The Importance of Coachability in Leadership15:07 The Role of Integrity in Leadership18:21 Learning from Leadership Mistakes23:28 Personal Stories and Lessons in LeadershipEPISODE LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchell.levy@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mitchell.levy/?hl=en

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital Casber Wang of Sapphire Ventures Medha Agarwal of Defy We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Pre-Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit here - https://foreverfitbook.comBig Announcements for 2025: New Book, Coaching Upgrades & Our Health Journey| The Maxime Sigouin Podcast Ep. #418 Want to lose your next 3–5 lbs the sustainable way? Join my free 6-day email series where I break down exactly how to structure your workouts, nutrition, and habits if you are a plant-based eater over 50.

You're Coachable, But Are You Truly Humble? You've been coachable your entire career. You take feedback, adjust your approach, read books, listen to podcasts, and implement what works. Yet being coachable doesn't automatically make you humble—and that gap may be costing you more than you realize. Nicolas Restrepo, Senior Vice President of Sales at World Emblem, shared on a recent Sales Gravy Podcast episode: “What advice would I give myself ten years ago? Be humble. There's a difference between being coachable and being humble.” Most sales leaders assume coachability covers everything. If you're open to learning, you're set—right? Not quite. The best sales leadership is built not only on willingness to learn, but on recognizing that your success was never yours alone. What Being Coachable Actually Means A coachable leader stays receptive. Feedback isn't a threat. Adjustments aren't a burden. You ask questions, try new techniques, and pivot when something stops working. Coachable leaders attend training sessions and apply what they learn. They don't cling to “the way we've always done it” when the market shifts. Adaptability is their baseline.But it's only half the picture. What Being Humble Actually Means Humility isn't self-deprecation. It's acknowledging the full story behind every win. Humble leaders recognize the customer service rep who handled tough calls, the operations team that pulled off a miracle to meet a deadline, and the mentor who guided them through a high-stakes negotiation. Humility shows up when leaders look at a win and say “we did that” instead of “I did that.” It changes the way you speak, how you coach, and how your team shows up around you. Why Sales Leaders Confuse the Two It's easy to blur the lines. Coachability requires some humility. You have to acknowledge you don't know everything. But it's possible to be coachable and still operate from ego. Some leaders take feedback on their discovery process while taking full credit for the deal. They embrace a new objection-handling framework but never acknowledge the people who supported the outcome. They accept coaching but keep score of how often they were right. Coachability grows your skills. Humility grows your people. The Risks of Only Having One Coachability without humility burns teams out. You may improve individually, but hoarding credit discourages collaboration. When that happens, reps start withholding help because they know their contribution won't be recognized. They stop sharing insights. They stop going the extra mile. Coachable-but-not-humble leaders also tend to ask for help too late. They'll accept advice when it arrives but rarely seek it out until they're underwater. Humility without coachability leads to stagnation. You may share credit generously and build strong relationships, but if you refuse to learn hard truths about your blind spots, your team stalls with you. Some leaders disguise resistance to growth as modesty, deflecting responsibility rather than owning the need for improvement. You need both. Where These Traits Show Up in Real Leadership Consider how coachability and humility show up in everyday situations: After a big win: Coachable leaders debrief to find the repeatable actions. Humble leaders publicly recognize who made the win possible. When something fails: Coachable leaders ask what they could have done differently. Humble leaders avoid placing blame on the team. During onboarding: Coachable leaders stay open to feedback from new hires about broken processes. Humble leaders acknowledge when a new rep brings a skill they don't have. In pipeline reviews: Coachable leaders adjust their forecast based on data. Humble leaders give credit to the rep who spotted a risk early. Why This Matters for Long-Term Sales Leadership Sales leadership is a long game. You're not just managing this quarter's number. You're shaping the culture that determines whether top performers stay or bolt. Coachability keeps you sharp. Humility keeps your team aligned. When both traits are active, people share ideas more freely because they know you'll listen. They fight for deals because their effort is seen. They stay through hard quarters because they trust you're not in it for personal glory. How to Develop Both Traits To strengthen coachability: Ask your team for feedback on your leadership and apply it. Work with a peer or mentor who will challenge you. Notice when you resist feedback and explore why. Read one sales leadership book per quarter and implement one idea. To strengthen humility: When talking about a win, name three people who contributed. Ask for help early instead of waiting until you're stuck. Start meetings by recognizing someone else's win. Pay attention to how often you use “I” versus “we.” Questions to challenge yourself: When I talk about a win, who gets credit? Do reps bring me ideas, or wait to be told what to do? Am I more focused on being right or being effective? When was the last time I publicly recognized someone? The Bottom Line Being coachable gets you in the room. Being humble keeps you there. You can study every methodology, attend every training session, and absorb every leadership book. But if the goal is proving how great you are instead of elevating how great your team can become, you're building on sand. The sales leaders who last, who build high-performing cultures and develop reps who grow into leaders, all understand one truth: success was never a solo act. Stay coachable so you keep growing. Stay humble so your team grows with you. Your people will feel the difference. So will your results. Being coachable and humble is just the start. Learn how to inspire your team, earn trust, and create a culture that drives results. Grab your free chapter of People Follow You and discover the leadership strategies top sales leaders use every day.

You're Coachable, But Are You Truly Humble? You've been coachable your entire career. You take feedback, adjust your approach, read books, listen to podcasts, and implement what works. Yet being coachable doesn't automatically make you humble—and that gap may be costing you more than you realize. Nicolas Restrepo, Senior Vice President of Sales at World Emblem, shared on a recent Sales Gravy Podcast episode: “What advice would I give myself ten years ago? Be humble. There's a difference between being coachable and being humble.” Most sales leaders assume coachability covers everything. If you're open to learning, you're set—right? Not quite. The best sales leadership is built not only on willingness to learn, but on recognizing that your success was never yours alone. What Being Coachable Actually Means A coachable leader stays receptive. Feedback isn't a threat. Adjustments aren't a burden. You ask questions, try new techniques, and pivot when something stops working. Coachable leaders attend training sessions and apply what they learn. They don't cling to “the way we've always done it” when the market shifts. Adaptability is their baseline. But it's only half the picture. What Being Humble Actually Means Humility isn't self-deprecation. It's acknowledging the full story behind every win. Humble leaders recognize the customer service rep who handled tough calls, the operations team that pulled off a miracle to meet a deadline, and the mentor who guided them through a high-stakes negotiation. Humility shows up when leaders look at a win and say “we did that” instead of “I did that.” It changes the way you speak, how you coach, and how your team shows up around you. Why Sales Leaders Confuse the Two It's easy to blur the lines. Coachability requires some humility. You have to acknowledge you don't know everything. But it's possible to be coachable and still operate from ego. Some leaders take feedback on their discovery process while taking full credit for the deal. They embrace a new objection-handling framework but never acknowledge the people who supported the outcome. They accept coaching but keep score of how often they were right. Coachability grows your skills. Humility grows your people. The Risks of Only Having One Coachability without humility burns teams out. You may improve individually, but hoarding credit discourages collaboration. When that happens, reps start withholding help because they know their contribution won't be recognized. They stop sharing insights. They stop going the extra mile. Coachable-but-not-humble leaders also tend to ask for help too late. They'll accept advice when it arrives but rarely seek it out until they're underwater. Humility without coachability leads to stagnation. You may share credit generously and build strong relationships, but if you refuse to learn hard truths about your blind spots, your team stalls with you. Some leaders disguise resistance to growth as modesty, deflecting responsibility rather than owning the need for improvement. You need both. Where These Traits Show Up in Real Leadership Consider how coachability and humility show up in everyday situations: After a big win: Coachable leaders debrief to find the repeatable actions. Humble leaders publicly recognize who made the win possible. When something fails: Coachable leaders ask what they could have done differently. Humble leaders avoid placing blame on the team. During onboarding: Coachable leaders stay open to feedback from new hires about broken processes. Humble leaders acknowledge when a new rep brings a skill they don't have. In pipeline reviews: Coachable leaders adjust their forecast based on data. Humble leaders give credit to the rep who spotted a risk early. Why This Matters for Long-Term Sales Leadership Sales leadership is a long game. You're not just managing this quarter's number. You're shaping the culture that determines whether top performers stay or bolt. Coachability keeps you sharp. Humility keeps your team aligned. When both traits are active, people share ideas more freely because they know you'll listen. They fight for deals because their effort is seen. They stay through hard quarters because they trust you're not in it for personal glory. How to Develop Both Traits To strengthen coachability: Ask your team for feedback on your leadership and apply it. Work with a peer or mentor who will challenge you. Notice when you resist feedback and explore why. Read one sales leadership book per quarter and implement one idea. To strengthen humility: When talking about a win, name three people who contributed. Ask for help early instead of waiting until you're stuck. Start meetings by recognizing someone else's win. Pay attention to how often you use “I” versus “we.” Questions to challenge yourself: When I talk about a win, who gets credit? Do reps bring me ideas, or wait to be told what to do? Am I more focused on being right or being effective? When was the last time I publicly recognized someone? The Bottom Line Being coachable gets you in the room. Being humble keeps you there. You can study every methodology, attend every training session, and absorb every leadership book. But if the goal is proving how great you are instead of elevating how great your team can become, you're building on sand. The sales leaders who last, who build high-performing cultures and develop reps who grow into leaders, all understand one truth: success was never a solo act. Stay coachable so you keep growing. Stay humble so your team grows with you. Your people will feel the difference. So will your results. Being coachable and humble is just the start. Learn how to inspire your team, earn trust, and create a culture that drives results. Grab your free chapter of People Follow You and discover the leadership strategies top sales leaders use every day.

Have you ever chased success, only to realize it didn't give you the freedom or fulfillment you hoped for? In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Mark Rampolla - founder of ZICO Coconut Water, co-founder of Groundforce Capital, and author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom: 7 Steps to Living Beyond Limits. Mark shares a refreshingly honest look at building ZICO from his garage into a global brand which he sold to Coca-Cola for $200 million (before buying it back a few years later) - and the unexpected discovery that financial success alone doesn't guarantee meaning or joy. Together, Nicole and Mark dive into why entrepreneurs become trapped in the pursuit of more, how the success industry subtly shapes our definitions of achievement, and the practical steps to experiencing internal freedom and fulfillment—right now. If you've ever wondered why your wins still feel incomplete, this conversation offers a roadmap for shifting your mindset, avoiding burnout, and leading from a place of clarity and purpose. You'll also hear what investors truly look for in founders and why personal transformation is the hidden engine behind sustainable business growth, even in seasons of loss. What We Discuss in This Episode What does real success look like, and how does your definition evolve as you grow? Why do entrepreneurs remain stuck in the cycle of chasing more, and how does the success industry reinforce it? How can you prevent burnout and create genuine satisfaction while building your business? What are Mark's seven steps to entrepreneurial freedom and fulfillment? How does self-awareness open the door for personal and team transformation? Which inner habits and tools help you navigate challenges and create lasting freedom? What do top investors like Mark value in founders beyond revenue and metrics? How did losing his home in the Palisades wildfire reshape his perspective on what truly matters? Why is self-reflection essential for both business success and personal joy? How can you begin practicing fulfillment, peace, and purpose in your business today? Timestamps & Highlights 00:00 - Why Success Doesn't Equal Fulfillment 04:50 - Be Honest with Yourself 08:12 - How the Success Industry Creates Burnout 09:58 - Success Through Fulfillment and Presence 15:39 - Personal Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs 17:44 - Shared Freedom and Self-Reflection 20:28 - Escaping the More Mindset 23:32 - Creating Challenges After Retirement 26:18 - Choosing Passion and Purpose 30:59 - Investor Insights: What Founders Must Know 32:54 - How to Lead with Purpose & Clarity 36:25 - Life Lessons from Losing Everything in a Fire 39:50 – Finding Freedom Within 10 Key Takeaways for Finding Freedom & Fulfillment Beyond Money 1. External success doesn't equal inner fulfillment. Financial wins feel good—but they rarely create the deep satisfaction we're truly seeking. 2. The success industry profits from your sense of not enough. Entrepreneurs are constantly sold the belief that the next achievement will finally make them happy. 3. Personal growth is the real engine of business growth. Your company can only expand to the level of your own self-awareness and development. 4. Fulfillment is available in the present moment. Freedom isn't something you achieve later - it's something you cultivate now. 5. Self-awareness creates genuine confidence. Seeing your strengths clearly - and owning your blind spots - accelerates your leadership. 6. Your limiting beliefs are not reality. Challenging your assumptions opens the door to new possibilities and breakthroughs. 7. Burnout undermines your whole ecosystem. Your team and your company feel the impact when you're depleted - renewal is non-negotiable. 8. Coachability and humility matter more than ego. Investors and partners look for leaders who are curious, adaptable, and willing to grow. 9. Loss can become a doorway to freedom. Releasing attachments to things reveals deeper sources of peace and inner security. 10. Lasting success is built on inner transformation. When you evolve on the inside, your relationships, leadership, and business naturally elevate. Favorite Quotes Your business can't grow if you don't. If I can build safety and security within me, without the house—that is liberating and powerful. What annoys us in another is a reflection of what's going on in us. Join Nicole Jansen for this powerful, eye-opening conversation with Mark Rampolla. Discover how to cultivate genuine freedom, fulfillment, and purpose - starting today - from the inside out. Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/548-freedom-over-fortune-life-lessons-from-zico-founder-mark-rampolla Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________

What does it really take to leave Wall Street, take massive risks, and help shape the future of innovation?For Jeff Ransdell, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Fuel Venture Capital and CEO of Maquia Capital, the journey started with $138 billion under management at Merrill Lynch, and a decision to walk away. Since then, he's invested over $150 million into South Florida startups, helping build Miami into a global tech hub while navigating the most unpredictable era in venture capital.In this episode of Common Denominator, we unpack Jeff's transition from Wall Street to venture, his take on the AI revolution, and what it means to invest in founders who can lead through chaos and change.In this episode, you'll learn:- How Jeff left corporate stability to build one of Miami's top venture firms- Why the “AI meta-shift” will redefine work, wealth, and the human condition- How Fuel Venture Capital turned South Florida into a startup destination- The founder traits investors look for before writing a check- Why emotional intelligence matters as much as financial acumen- What the next five years will look like for startups, investors, and innovationLike this episode? Leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominatorTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Risk, Mindset & Why Venture Capital Matters05:00 – How Jeff Assesses Risk & Why VC Isn't What You Think10:00 – Coachability, Pivoting & The Founder Traits Fuel VC Looks For15:00 – Jeff's Leap From Wall Street to Venture Capital20:00 – The AI Meta-Shift: What's Coming in the Next 5 Years25:00 – Jobs, Humanity & The Future Economic Reality30:00 – Why Tech Might Push Us Back to Simpler Living35:00 – Jeff's Favorite Investments & Lessons From Miami's Startup SceneFollow Jeff:  http://linkin.bio/jeffransdellvc Fuel Venture Capital: https://fuelventurecapital.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffransdellvc/

Send us a textEver notice how the same habits that stabilize recovery also stabilize your pipeline? We dig into the leadership mindset that sits beneath selling, sobriety, and self-mastery, and why the strongest credibility comes from consistency, not a job title. From the first minute, we challenge the blame game and replace it with ownership—controlling the process in sales and our actions in life—so results stop being random and start being repeatable.We unpack emotional sobriety as a competitive edge: the ability to stay calm when deals wobble, to pause instead of panic, and to meet objections with curiosity. That shift turns pressure into empathy and fear into trust. Along the way, we show how feedback and humility create an ongoing growth loop. Coachability beats charisma, and pride isolates; the people who keep winning ask what could I have done better even when they win, then translate that insight into the next call, the next meeting, the next day sober.You'll hear practical standards you can apply right now: prepare before you perform, track your reps, and model the behavior you want from your team. We talk about moving from achievement to contribution—service in recovery and value in sales—and how alignment with your values attracts the right clients, mentors, and opportunities. Titles don't lead; predictable integrity does. When you lead yourself first, you build a life and a business that others can trust.If this resonated, share it with someone who needs a reset. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday at 4 a.m., and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the one habit you'll change today to lead yourself better? Support the show https://www.audible.com/pd/9-Simple-Steps-to-Sell-More-ht-Audiobook/B0D4SJYD4Q?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.amazon.com/Simple-Steps-Sell-More-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B0BRNSFYG6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OSB7HX6FQMHS&keywords=corey+berrier&qid=1674232549&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysalescoach/

Do you resist coaching even when you know it could change everything for your business? Most people, coaches included, struggle to receive guidance in a way that actually produces growth. When someone starts exploring your thoughts and beliefs, it can trigger defensiveness, anger, or a sense of unsafety. Your brain is just doing its job, trying to protect you by keeping you the same, but the most courageous move is leaning into the discomfort and staying open to the process.   In this episode, I share how to increase your coachability and turn every interaction into maximum value. I walk through the mindset shifts and practical approaches that transformed me from a resistant client into what I call a value-receiving machine. If you want to get the most from your programs, your masterminds, or any coaching you receive, this episode will show you how. I also share examples from my own journey, including early experiences of extreme resistance and the strategies I now use to extract breakthroughs from every coaching opportunity.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

What separates the best of the best from everyone else? In this episode, I sit down with performance coach and bestselling author Alan Stein Jr., who shares habits behind NBA icons like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant, and how the same principles apply to business, leadership, and life. We talk about standards vs. goals, blending confidence with humility, purposeful practice in the “unseen hours,” and why discipline creates freedom. Alan also shares the strategies to reduce stress, escape stagnation, and prevent burnout, including my traffic gratitude hack. Get ready to master your craft with daily choices that build tomorrow's results. In This Episode, You Will Learn Why STANDARDS > GOALS and how today's choices build tomorrow's results. Why DISCIPLINE creates FREEDOM in every area of life. How purposeful PRACTICE and REPETITION lead to mastery. Steph Curry's FREE-THROW STANDARD that separates the greats. How HUMILITY and COACHABILITY fuel continuous growth. Why KIND SELF-TALK and VULNERABILITY build unshakable confidence. Resources + Links Get your copy of Alan's “Sustain Your Game” HERE⁠ Learn more about Alan at ⁠alansteinjr.com⁠ & ⁠strongerteam.com⁠  Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Alan Stein Jr. on LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, Instagram & X