Podcasts about proactive coaching

Bruce Brown is the Director of Proactive Coaching where he brings over 35 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator across junior high, high school, junior college, and collegiate levels. Bruce has delivered in-person presentations to over 1.5 million people around the world. In addition to coaching and speaking, Bruce has written 11 books and 22 coaching booklets that center around fostering character-based team cultures.Topics-What it means to coach for significance -Top 3 things that get in the way of a team maximizing it's ability-Rules vs. Standards-How to build (and repair trust)-Why the best coaches are the best teachers-Advice to all sports parentsDownload my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com

Send us a Text Message.Hello, scrumptious listeners! Welcome to The Scrumptious Woman. I'm your host, Juliette Karaman, and today I'm delighted to chat with the radiant Ali Mortimer. Ali is a life coach who helps people reignite their joy and passion. We dive into finding joy, even in life's challenging moments. So, sit back, relax, and let's travel this uplifting journey together.Episode Summary:I chat with Ali Mortimer, a coach dedicated to helping people reconnect with their joy and passion for life. We explore how embracing life's challenges can lead to a more joyful experience. Ali shares her journey from a high-stress corporate career to personal development, including her experiences with loss and finding beauty and joy in grief.We discuss the role of life coaches in guiding individuals through challenges and how they differ from therapists. Ali also shares practical tips on making joy a daily practice and the concept of “healing yourself happy” through small, consistent choices.Key Takeaways:Embracing Life's Challenges:Life is full of twists and turns, but finding joy in these moments leads to a more fulfilling experience.Challenges are opportunities to grow and rediscover joy.The Duality of Life:The depth of grief is proportional to the amount of love experienced.Finding beauty in grief can lead to profound personal growth and joy.The Role of a Life Coach:Life coaches provide practical guidance to help individuals navigate challenges.Unlike therapists, who may focus on past experiences, coaches focus on proactive steps and solutions.Personal Transformation:Ali's journey from corporate stress to personal enlightenment highlights the power of personal development.Reading The Secret was a pivotal moment that opened her eyes to possibilities and growth.Creating Daily Joy:Joy is a daily practice, and small, consistent choices lead to significant improvements in happiness.The concept of “healing yourself happy” emphasises the importance of internal transformation.Living a Joyful Life:Embrace each moment with joy, regardless of circumstances.Use your emotional guidance system as a GPS to navigate life, choosing joy at every turn.Follow Ali Mortimer:Instagram: @XOAliMortimerWebsite: Ali MortimerJoin Us Next Time: Thank you for joining us today! I hope you found this episode inspiring and uplifting. Don't forget to check out the show notes for all the links mentioned and follow Ali on Instagram for more daily joy. Until next time, stay scrumptious! Find out more about Juliette Karaman here: https://feelfullyyou.com/free-resources/ https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/https://www.facebook.com/juliette.karamanvanschaardenburghttps://feelfullyyou.com/products/7-days-of-scrumptiousness/Don't forget to Rate and leave a review so more people can tune in and the ripple effect spreads further. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to me on https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/ and you will be given access to a free group Spinal Attunement session. These have been life-changing for my clients!

The catalyst for today's quote is the off-season that my team is currently in. As a basketball coach, I often tell players that basketball players are not made from November to March; they are made from March to November. (Maybe that's a quote I should talk about in the future!) Of course, what I'm talking about when I say that is that players must put in time in the off-season to becoming better players. But we also talk about the idea that you don't just "put in time." You need to make sure that you maximize the time you are putting in by working extremely hard at what you need to work on to grow, develop, and improve.This quote comes to us from Bruce Brown, the director of Proactive Coaching. As you probably know, I am one of the members of the Proactive Coaching speaking team. I first heard this line about 20 years ago when I heard Bruce give our "7 Ways to Lead" presentation. Since 2008 (when I joined the speaking team), I have been saying this line whenever I give that talk or whenever I do our "Captains & Coaches Workshop." It is a great line about the impact that those who are committed to your programs have on those who are not as committed. You're going to love this one, and you're going to want to use it with your teams. . . immediately!For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

Bruce Brown from Proactive Coaching (https://proactivecoaching.info/) joins Beyond Coaching in this episode. Throughout his 32 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and serving as an athletic administrator, Bruce has laid the foundation of positive change in the world of coaching. They serve as mentors, instilling a sense of purpose in their athletes, guiding them towards success not just in sports, but in life. Bruce’s unique perspective on purpose-driven coaching and the way he balances it with the competitive aspect of sports will inspire you. As we move deeper into the conversation, we tackle the pivotal elements of toughness, grit, empathy, and trust. Bruce guides us through his approach to nurturing these qualities in athletes and the immense impact it has had on his successful coaching career. Finally, we explore the riveting concept of a ‘fearless culture’ in sports. How do coaches handle different types of mistakes athletes make? How can we foster an environment where players feel safe to take risks and learn from their missteps? These are just some of the questions we dive into. You can contact Bruce at coachbrown8164@gmail.com. Beyond Coaching is a podcast of the Impactful Coaching Project. The Impactful Coaching Project seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and original research to help coaches develop. It is done in partnership with Friends University in Wichita, KS. For more information, check out https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/.

I have told you for a while now that I will be talking about quotes dealing with the Core Covenants that my varsity boys' basketball team has chosen for this season. This week we finally start talking about the specific Core Covenants that my team is working on this year. Our first covenant is Discipline. You will hear 7 quotes on discipline in this episode.For more information on Core Covenants and establishing them with your team, I highly recommend you check out Bruce Brown's booklet called, "First Steps to Creating a Successful Team—Core Covenants" at the Proactive Coaching website. You can also find a video of the concept there, or you can schedule a speaker to come to your organization to do a presentation on it.Learn New Ways to Improve the World of Work with the People and Performance PodcastWe provide insights into the skills needed to increase employee performance.For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

I have told you for a while now that I will be talking about quotes dealing with the Core Covenants that my varsity boys' basketball team has chosen for this season. In last week's episode, I started by explaining the whole concept of what we are trying to do with the establishment of Core Covenants and why we do it. My focus was on how we need to Intentionally Create our Culture.This week we start to talk about a key to how we intentionally create our culture—by establishing and living by our Core Covenants. I talk about the concept in today's episode and then I talk about five quotes that help support the concept.For more information on Core Covenants and establishing them with your team, I highly recommend you check out Bruce Brown's booklet called, "First Steps to Creating a Successful Team—Core Covenants" at the Proactive Coaching website. You can also find a video of the concept there, or you can schedule a speaker to come to your organization to do a presentation on it.For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

Rob Miller is a speaker of Proactive Coaching. Proactive Coaching (https://proactivecoach) works with coaches, teams and leaders of industry to help intentionally create character-based team cultures, provide a blueprint for team leadership, develop confident, tough-minded, fearless competitors, and train leaders for excellence and significance. Miller shares his experiences in transformational coaching and the impact it has on student athletes. He highlights the importance of building purpose and creating a positive team culture to achieve success. Miller also delves into the challenges coaches face at both the micro and macro levels and provides insights on how to overcome them. He discusses the changing landscape of coaching and the need for coaches to be intentional in their approach. Additionally, Miller explores the unique characteristics of Generation Z athletes and how technology and COVID have shaped their experiences. He also examines the difference between pressure and stress in athletics and the role of empathy in developing resilience and grit in athletes. Finally, Miller emphasizes the importance of being demanding without being demeaning and fostering trust and connection with athletes. Beyond Coaching is a podcast of the Impactful Coaching Project. The Impactful Coaching Project seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and original research to help coaches develop. It is done in partnership with Friends University in Wichita, KS. For more information, check out https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/.

This was a fun one! The Great Rob Miller of ProActive Coaching sits down with us and shares his story along with some truly great BEST PRACTICES for Coaches and ADs! THIS is the Educational AD Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educational-ad-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educational-ad-podcast/support

Our next guest, Mike Morgan, comes to us from two previous and fantastic QB Dadcast guests, Coach Bruce Brown and Coach Marty Osborn!  Thank you!Coach Mike Morgan is the Head Football Coach and Band Director for Colfax High School in Eastern Washington.   Today's episode is filled with so much wisdom, so please ensure you're in a spot to take notes!  Coach Morgan grew up around education and the service of others.  His dad was one of sixteen children who grew up in West Virginia, learning the values of hard work, accountability, love, family, faith, music, and more!    You will hear about his family members who still play musical instruments at the age of 90!    Mike's father was a Korean War veteran, and his mom was a nurse.  His parents would move the family to Eastern Washington, where his dad went to Central Washington and his master's & doctorate from the University of Montana.  Coach Morgan will tell a story about how he coached football at Washington State University, including the famous Drew Bledsoe!  Mike eventually made the difficult decision to leave WSU and follow his passion for coaching and teaching at the high school level.   His decision to leave coaching at the collegiate level was also due to being unable to spend quality time with his children.Additionally, Coach Morgan will talk about how he and Bruce Brown met, including the work he does now in the summers to inspire and teach the philosophies of Proactive Coaching.Lastly, Coach Morgan talks about building outstanding student-athletes, loving your children unconditionally, no matter what they decide to do, and creating great human beings that will bring positivity to the world!  You can find him on Facebook or LinkedIn to learn more about Coach Morgan.Established in 2006, Acme Homes WA One of the most value-based home builders in the state of Washington! Go Check them out!Lattitude Sitka Our sea adventures cover fishing, wildlife tours, beach excursions, scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

We follow up last week's announcement about my new program called SlamDunk Significance with a quote that was one of the most impactful quotes for coaches that I have ever seen. It comes to us from Bruce Brown, the Founder and Director of Proactive Coaching. As most of you know I am a speaker on the Proactive Coaching team. It has been one of the great joys and honors of my coaching life to be a member of this team. Bruce has taught me so much that has had such a huge impact on me as a coach, teacher, leader, and parent. You need to check out Proactive Coaching's  website to see all the great things that we have to offer.Today's quote was a post that Bruce did on the Proactive Coaching Facebook page a few years back. It was called "Coaching for Significance," and as I said, it was one of the most impactful things I've ever read.  You're going to love it!For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

What does it look like to have a healthy and thriving team? Throughout the month of November, we are bringing you a mini-series focused on developing and cultivating a Positive Team Culture! The context of this series is dance team culture, but the content is applicable to all teams and relationships.For part two of this series, we are so excited to introduce you to Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching! Rob is the former director of Champions of Character for NAIA and the former Director of the National Christian College Athletic Association. He is presently the commissioner of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference. Rob was a 3-sport athlete in high school and played NAIA college basketball, where he served as team captain his senior year. He has coached both men and women in high school and college basketball as well as in track and field. Rob has been a partner in Proactive Coaching since 2008. He speaks about 120-130 days per year bringing character-based team and leadership development to high-school and college teams. In our conversation today, we jump right into practical and relevant content. I love how Rob breaks things down in a straight-forward way and shares steps for how coaches, directors, and leaders can create a healthy team culture. Rob shares four key elements of a positive team culture, some warning signs for when a team may be in an unhealthy place, how to intentionally develop trust, how to leverage everyday moments for impact as a leader, and more! Get ready to take notes as Rob brings so much wisdom in this conversation!Check out our website http://creativeimpactpodcast.com for the full show notes that include Rob's biography and additional links mentioned in this episode. You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app.  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends!Support the show

Welcome to the Know Your Leading Edge Podcast (K.Y.L.E.)! We speak strength into people's lives, ensuring people know their true value, in hopes they will grow their impact in their own circles to bring about a better community, a better life, and a better world.In this episode, we are honored to speak with Bruce Brown, a legendary coach, teacher, and athletic director and a mentor to so many, to include our host Kyle Vierck. Brown has received numerous national accolades and impacted millions of lives through his writing and speaking career on the topics of Proactive Coaching, leadership and team building, having worked with world-class coaches and performers over a long and storied career.Kyle and Bruce discuss:-teaching and coaching experiences-positive conditioning-being an athletic director-high school and college memories-NAIA journey-experiences on coaching kids-being a writer and books written-life mentors-how to impact other people like business leaders and administrators-importance of Sports and passion to parents-changes in the kids they have coached-faithHow to get involved:Visit leafgym.com to learn more!https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/

Season 4 - Episode 22 is a BTB NHSACA Special Edition as we visit again with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching.  BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as AD's and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) along with Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler) and theleadershipplaybook.com for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/todd-gordon4/message

Season 4 - Episode 19 is a BTB NHSACA Special Edition with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching.  https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/ This years 2022 NHSACA National Conference will be held at Prairie Meadows Resort & Casino June 18 & 19.  To register click here:  https://nhsaca.ia.manager.varsitybound.com/registration/h202202111045286812b1328054d644d/h202202121259443717f25537d821a4e BTB is proud to have HomeTown Ticketing (@hometowntix) as a sponsor of the  podcast. Check out their website at www.hometownticketing.com. Follow them on their social media sites: Twitter: @hometowntix... Facebook: @hometownticketing...Instagram: hometownticketing BTB is also happy to have Gipper (@gogipper) as a sponsor of our podcast. Visit them on Twitter or at www.gogipper.com for a great custom graphics solution. BTB also thanks Varsity Bound (@varsityboundhq) for their support of Beyond the Bench, as well as, AD's and Athletic Departments across the state of Iowa. Thank You also to Superfan, Inc. (@superfaninc) along with Jamy Bechler (@coachbechler) and theleadershipplaybook.com for their sponsorship of Beyond the Bench. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/todd-gordon4/message

What if I told you that you could be really productive when you're unproductive?  Your downtime doesn't need to mean doing absolutely nothing at all. You can use it not as admin time but for coaching. And you can start by simply engaging in conversations with your team. Remember, your front office is the gateway to your practice. You'd want team members out there who can lead themselves so they can represent you better. When you coach successfully, you create a space for others to follow and get the results that all of you want. Ready to succeed in your business? Find out how proactive coaching can unlock you and your team's potential when you listen to this week's episode of Dentistry Made Simple! 

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined once again by Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching to discuss goal-setting for the new year, "fifth-year" seniors, instilling attitudes of gratitude in your players, and more. They also talk about identifying the traits of elite competitors. They close the show with five questions that have nothing to do with sports. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @coach_ad; @traincondition; @winninghoops; @WesleySykes_. And stay up to date on all the happenings within the sports industry by visiting our websites: coachad.com; training-conditioning.com; winninghoops.com. To learn more about Rob Miller and Proactive Coaching, visit the website: https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/.

In the latest episode, Wesley welcomes back Rob Miller, Proactive Coaching partner, and motivational speaker, to discuss his best practices for fall coaches ending their seasons and winter coaches starting theirs. They also discuss his latest "Coaching For Significance" column — 10 Traits of Successful Athletic Programs: Part I — and more. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @coach_ad; @traincondition; @winninghoops; @WesleySykes_. And stay up to date on all the happenings within the sports industry by visiting our websites: coachad.com; training-conditioning.com; winninghoops.com. To learn more about Rob Miller and Proactive Coaching, visit the website: https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/.

In this weeks drop of Fitness Rebels Radio we welcome Josh Mchale to the show. I have known josh for a very long time and its been a pleasure to watch his growth professionally and physically as a BB. He quickly became known as the go to guy for Bikini athletes as he was smashing out winners all over the shop.The conversation went in and out of different topics as it was a catch up, but there was a general underlying theme of coaching, as thats what we are both passionate about, on and off the gym floor. this was a great convo with some gold and things to think about for you all.So go grab your favourite cup of coffee, grab your walking shoes or get comfy on the sofa and please enjoy this episode of Fitness Rebels Radio.If you enjoy the episode please share and tag nickd_rebelcoach.If you would like more info and to know what Fitness Rebels could do for you then please go to www.fitnessrebels.co.uk or follow @nickd_rebelcoach on insta.Peace! ✌️ 

This week we continue Season 3 with another episode where I will be talking about an impactful quote. This is  Part 2 of a 2-part episode that I began last week. Today's quote and last week's quote are quite similar to one another, but their focus is just a bit different, so I thought I would talk about each of them over these two weeks. This week's quote carries on the concept of getting more improvement in the areas where we want to improve by focusing our attention on them. The difference is that instead of focusing on "measurement" like we did last week, this week we focus on "rewarding" the behaviors and skills that we want to see more of.I first heard this quote from Bruce Brown of Proactive Coaching in the presentation "First Steps to Great Teams" and later in "Team-Building through Positive Conditioning." I absolutely love this quote, and I have used it ever since hearing it for the first time. I think it is one that you are going to love, too. You should definitely check out both of those presentations and the booklets that support them at www.proactivecoaching.info. Proactive Coaching is a valuable resource that you will want to go to for help & guidance throughout your career!Also, last week we introduced you to some new new intro and outro music for our show, and we continue that this week and will do so on into the foreseeable future. The song is called "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass. I think it's a nice, lively, upbeat tune for our show. Thanks to Krisztian for a great song!

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined by Rob Miller, Proactive Coaching partner and motivational speaker, to discuss his best practices for coaches and his new column with Coach & A.D. Magazine, "Coaching for Significance." They close the program with '5 Questions That Have Nothing To Do with Sports.' Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @coach_ad; @traincondition; @winninghoops; @WesleySykes_. And stay up to date on all the happenings within the sports industry by visiting our websites: coachad.com; training-conditioning.com; winninghoops.com. To learn more about Rob Miller and Proactive Coaching, visit the website: https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/.

Today we continue the series discussing John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success" and a variety of quotes in support of it. We have finished all the blocks of the Pyramid, and we are now into what Wooden called the Mortar that holds the blocks together. We covered the first three mortar elements already, Ambition, Sincerity, & Adaptability.Today we move to Mortar Element #4 - Honesty. Is there really much that needs to be said about the importance of honesty if we are going to be considered truly successful? If we climb some type of ladder of success, but we have been dishonest in doing so, have we really been successful? Not if we are trying to live by all of the other elements of the Pyramid of Success. You will hear a few great stories today in support of the importance of honesty. A couple of them will focus on a term called, "Honor Calls." I first heard the term from the director of Proactive Coaching, Bruce Brown. Both stories will illustrate players who demonstrated the concept of an honor call perfectly, one in the biggest game of a high school athlete's career!You will also hear six quotes today in support of the concept of Honesty.

Proactive Coaching is about establishing a culture and strong relationships among coaches, athletes, and parents. Rob Shares his wisdom on these topics.

Lori Thomas has been the commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC), a conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), since 2014. Prior to leading the HAAC, she was the Senior Vice President for Membership and Character Initiatives at the NAIA National Office in Kansas City, MO. She started with the NAIA in 1998 as a Marketing Assistant and was promoted through the ranks. Her 2014 appointment as HAAC Commissioner made her the first female Commissioner in NAIA history. Additionally, she was a collegiate volleyball coach and professional volleyball player in Belgium. She is also a speaker with Proactive Coaching (https://proactivecoaching.info/shoppac/). You can find her contact information at this link: http://www.heartofamericaconference.com/staff.php?staffID=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

Today we have another interview episode of the podcast. I am talking with Lori Thomas. I know Lori because she is a fellow team member of mine with the Proactive Coaching team of speakers. But Lori is also a former coach, administrator with the NAIA, and the current Heart of America Conference Commissioner of NAIA schools.Lori's quote today comes from one of the great leadership gurus, John Maxwell. It's kind of shocking to me that it took us 48 episodes to finally get a John Maxwell quote because he is so good and so quotable. You're going to love this quote, and you're going to love how Lori explains its impact on her and how she has used it with the coaches in her conference during this unprecedented time in our world.You can connect with Lori at lori@proactivecoaching.info you would like to continue the conversation.

It's safe to say that 2020 has been a complex, challenging, and innovative year. As instructional coaches, we reacted to whatever situation we found ourselves in and tried to make the best of it, never imagining we'd still find ourselves coaching through a global pandemic nine months later. But now, we find ourselves wishing to return to what our coaching used to be: proactive support. Listen to today's episode for one easy way to take back control of your coaching with launching pads. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Today we get to hear from one of my coaching mentors, Bruce Brown of Proactive Coaching. I have had a few coaching mentors in my life. Like all coaches, I have had long-distance mentors who I have followed and learned from, like Coach K at Duke University. But as far as in-person coaching mentors, while I have coached with many great coaches, learned a ton from many of them, and feel they contributed greatly to who I am as a coach, I have only had a few people who I consider as actual coaching mentors of mine. One of them is Bruce Brown.Bruce became a mentor for me in the second half of my career after I met him in 2002. While I could write so much about Bruce to explain what has made him such a great mentor to me, space here prevents me from doing so. Suffice it to say that I learned so many new and different ways to deal with kids, parents, fellow coaches, building teams, creating and living by Core Covenants, and so much more from Bruce. I only wish I had met him at the beginning of my career, so I could have implemented the things I learned from him earlier. In today's episode, you will get a glimpse as to why he has had such a big impact on me. Bruce discusses a quote that he heard very early in his coaching career from a high school football coach in Washington named Rich Rowe. In many ways, it set a tone for Bruce in his coaching and then in his life. The quote is "What you have, give. What you save, you lose forever." I love this quote for a variety of reasons, and you will hear some great ideas that Bruce shares with us, plus a GREAT story about the first time Bruce met Coach John Wooden when Bruce was early in his coaching career. This quote also fits right in with the servant-leader types of quotes we have had in some of our recent episodes. In fact, it is very close to the quote by Albert Pine that Kathryn Geouge talked about in episode 37, "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." I love how many of the quotes we have discussed in our show so far have great connections and can help illustrate and reinforce the other ones.If you would like to connect with Bruce, he can be reached at bruce@proactivecoaching.info. To find out all the great things that Proactive Coaching has to offer, check out their website at www.proactivecoaching.info.You should also check out their Facebook page where over 850,000 people have "Liked" the page and get two or three short nuggets of inspiration everyday - www.facebook.com/proactivecoach.Twitter - @Proactivecoach

Rob Miller has influenced and guided the most successful and significant dance team coaches through Proactive Coaching, an organization that  works with coaches to help them create character-based team cultures, provide a blueprint for team leadership, develop confident, tough-minded competitors, and train coaches for excellence and significance.  He is one of my favorite speakers, and I'm so thrilled that he's on the podcast!  We talked about what makes a team great, the six levels of coaching, how to use words when coaching, teaching character, confrontation styles and building confidence.  Listen with a notebook because these are not only great coaching lessons, but life lessons as well!   You can learn more about Proactive Coaching at this link: https://proactivecoaching.info And contact Rob at this email:  rob@proactivecoaching.info Shout out to the sponsors of this episode: Glam’r Gear:  empowering dancers with easy maneuvering luggage, complete with sturdy garment rack and privacy curtain! Use the code LARKSPUR to receive 5% off (some exclusions apply)  https://glamrgear.com Dance Team Union:  check out their new virtual championship series, a brand new experience held virtually!  You can compete with teams all over the country and there is no streaming fee for your fans!  You'll still get a master class, awards, interviews, highlights, and fan vote!   Be bold, be authentic, be YOU!   https://www.danceteamunion.com Connect with Larkspur at the following links: Website: https://www.larkspurdance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkspurdance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarkspurDance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LarkspurMelanie    

Today we have our second "Interview Episode" where I interview another coach/leader about a quote that s/he found inspirational, motivational, or helpful in some way. Today's guest is Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching. I have known Rob for about 10 years, as I am also a speaker with Proactive Coaching. Rob's resume is varied, and you will hear a bit about it in the interview.More importantly, you will hear Rob discuss the quote he has selected. It is from the movie "The Shawshank Redemption." The quote was uttered by the character, Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins. He is speaking to Red, played by Morgan Freeman, about getting out of the prison they are in when he says that it comes down to two choices: "Get busy living or get busy dying." In the episode, Rob talks about the impact that quote has had on him and how he has used it. We also talk about various ways that quote can be applied to all of us in our lives.If you are interested in finding out more about Proactive Coaching or would like to order materials or book a presentation, check out the website at www.proactivecoaching.info. If you have not been on the Proactive Coaching Facebook page, I highly recommend you get on there and Like the page and join the 845,000+ people who are following it. The address is https://www.facebook.com/proactivecoach/.If you would like to connect with Rob, he can be reached at rob@proactivecoaching.info.

Today's episode is the sixth and final episode in our short series on Integrity. This quote comes to us from Former US Senator Alan Simpson. "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." I wanted to wrap up this series with this idea that no matter what else you say and do and live by, if you have integrity, none of the other ones will matter all that much because you are living the right way. Conversely, if you don't have integrity, nothing else will matter because people will not care what your other qualities are; they will never be able to get past your lack of integrity.In the episode, I mentioned that I am a speaker for Proactive Coaching and that we usually use this quote as part of our wrap-up of our presentation called, "Life Lessons for Athletes." If you would like to find out more about Proactive Coaching, our materials, our presentations, or having one of us out to speak to your organization, check us out at www.proactivecoaching.info. Also, click here to check out the Proactive Coaching Facebook page where over 850,000 coaches, athletes, and parents are following us.

This week we speak to Justine McGrath from proActive coaching about coaching managers remotely and how the import role good managers play in team moral. To find out more about Justine go to http://proactive coaching.ie To find out more about the Venture Business Network go to https://www.venturenetwork.ie/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/venture-talks/message

Lori Thomas is the commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Prior to leading the HAAC, she was the Senior Vice President for Membership and Character Initiatives at the NAIA. Thomas has also been a collegiate volleyball coach and professional volleyball player. In addition to her current leadership position, she is also a speaker with Proactive Coaching. Click here to see Lori's full bio In today’s episode, we discuss: Transitioning from the national office to becoming the NAIA's first-ever female conference commissioner Challenges facing today's student-athletes Qualities of good leaders How to advance in college athletics ... and so much more!!!   Resources, Books, and Links  Conference Website: HeartofAmericaConference.com Email:   HeartofAmerica71@gmail.com Twitter:  @HeartLoriThomas HAAC Twitter: @HeartSportsNews Proactive Coaching Website: ProactiveCoaching.info Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Patti Phillips (Women Leaders in College Sports) - Episode 127 Jim Carr (CEO of the NAIA) - Episode 116 Jon Gordon (Author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 JJ Birden (former Kansas City Chief WR) - Episode 073 Rob Miller (WHAC Commissioner) - Episode 017 Betsy Butterick (Communication Specialist) - Episode 013 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams). Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

Rob is a motivational speaker for “Proactive Coaching“. Along with Bruce Brown, Rob uses his speaking skills and “coaching” knowledge to promote the “Proactive Coaching” mission of helping coaches positively impact their athlete’s lives. His experience gives him an amazing view at the status of modern day coaching and parenting.   Highlights from the Podcast: Teaching Leadership to Young Athletes The Captains and Coaches Workshop Give Each other permission to confront each other Turning Confrontation into Communicaion  Social Media responsibility  Why is the average age of head coaches going down? You Rise to standards, You Break Rules: How to empower kids to success The laws of motor development Confronting an athlete as a coach Taking notes for Coach John Wooden at a conference   Connect with Proactive Coaching  Website: https://proactivecoaching.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/proactivecoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proactivecoach/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.   We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions)for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron.  Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions   Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast  

I attended the NDCA Conference last year and learned so much that I'm attending again this year!  On today's episode, I sit down with Fallon and go through my notes to give listeners an idea of the valuable information I gained from speakers like Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching, Annie Lindberg of Just For Kix, Karl Mundt, Steve Stettler from Sounds Like That, Erika Tomlinson of LeReve in Vegas, Sterling Brown of Growing Leaders, and a question and answer panel with coaches from Seton High School, Ohio State, Texas Tech, UNLV, and Stephen F. Austin University.  It's our longest podcast to date, so that's an indication that I learned a lot!  The NDCA Conference this year is May 16th-18th in Las Vegas and I hope to see you there!  Can't go to Vegas, but still want to be a part of this fantastic group of friends and mentors?  Become a member at nationaldancecoaches.org!  

Bruce Brown knows the ABCA Convention main stage as well as anyone and stands among our coaches as one of the most popular clinicians over the years. This episode shows us why. Brown delivers listeners content that will allow them to introspectively ‘inventory' themselves, their approach to coaching and also where their teams/programs stand at this point in their seasons. Inside this show, Brown opens up the 10 lessons that he has observed from the very best leaders he has encountered and we hope you bring pen and paper with you! The back end of the show gives Brown the platform to open up the impact of trust inside our programs and he unravels the characteristics of low and high trust teams that each coach should be able to identify exactly in their teams. This is a powerful show at the perfect time to look ourselves in the mirror and get on the right track towards success.

Bruce Brown knows the ABCA Convention main stage as well as anyone and stands among our coaches as one of the most popular clinicians over the years. This episode shows us why. Brown delivers listeners content that will allow them to introspectively ‘inventory' themselves, their approach to coaching and also where their teams/programs stand at this point in their seasons. Inside this show, Brown opens up the 10 lessons that he has observed from the very best leaders he has encountered and we hope you bring pen and paper with you! The back end of the show gives Brown the platform to open up the impact of trust inside our programs and he unravels the characteristics of low and high trust teams that each coach should be able to identify exactly in their teams. This is a powerful show at the perfect time to look ourselves in the mirror and get on the right track towards success.

Bruce Brown knows the ABCA Convention main stage as well as anyone and stands among our coaches as one of the most popular clinicians over the years. This episode shows us why. Brown delivers listeners content that will allow them to introspectively ‘inventory’ themselves, their approach to coaching and also where their teams/programs stand at this point in their seasons. Inside this show, Brown opens up the 10 lessons that he has observed from the very best leaders he has encountered and we hope you bring pen and paper with you! The back end of the show gives Brown the platform to open up the impact of trust inside our programs and he unravels the characteristics of low and high trust teams that each coach should be able to identify exactly in their teams. This is a powerful show at the perfect time to look ourselves in the mirror and get on the right track towards success.

Rob Miller, Commissioner of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (NAIA).The National Christian College Athletic Associate Executive Director and the NAIA Director of Champions of Character Initiative. Rob is the partner at Proactive Coaching. He was a 3 sport athlete in high school, played 4 years of small college basketball. Rob has experience in coaching high […]

Rob Miller is a partner and motivational speaker for Proactive Coaching, which is one of the top leadership training platforms in the country. Along with his Bruce Brown, they help coaches positively impact their athlete's lives. Rob is also the commissioner of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, with schools in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Throughout his career, Rob has been a coach at the high school and college levels. He was also instrumental in building up the NAIA's Champions of Character program.   SHOW NOTES: Proactive Coaching Website: www.ProactiveCoaching.info Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Website:  www.WHAC.net Proactive Coaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proactivecoach Rob's email:  rob@proactivecoaching.info The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn The Leadership Playbook: Become Your Team's Most Valuable Leader by Jamy Bechler Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization by John Wooden They Call Me Coach by John Wooden Captains - 7 Ways to Lead Your Team by Bruce Brown Quiet Strength:  The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently by Tony Dungy Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player, including books from previous podcast guests Kelly Roach, Micheal Burt, Pat Williams, Jeremie Kubicek, and John Brubaker.  

What does healthy parent involvement in sports look like? What is non helpful involvement for a sports parent? What are the valuable life lessons your kids get on the field? Hear what author and speaker Coach Brown says about sports and how it can develop your child’s character. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Why do 70% of kids age 13-14 lose their natural love of playing an organized sport? What do kids want your involvement in sports to be? Everyone wants their kids to compete effectively in the world, but sports can help your child build character too? Hear key character building lessons that sports can offer your child. Is your kid confident on the field? If not, why not? Bruce will help you find out what you can do to help your child be confident on and off the field. What do your kids want you to do before, during, and after the game?  Is the post-play analysis after the game helpful or hurtful? RESOURCES: Check out the following websites and podcasts to get you on your path URL:http://www.proactivecoaching.info/proactive/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: http://fireitupwithcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bruce_Brown-B.jpg Bruce Brown is a man of many talents, a multi-dimensional man in an often single dimensional world. Brown has been a Teacher, Coach, and Athletic Administrator with 35 years experience working with youth from junior high through the college level. He is the Director of Proactive Coaching, an organization which conducts workshops and furnishes materials designed to instruct coaches, parents, businesses, school districts and athletes in how they can be effective in building teams and promote character and competence. Brown has coached several sports including football and basketball and was employed by the NFL for 24 years. Brown currently travels the country giving presentations on character based coaching. He believes that developing character in our youth can help change the culture of our nation. It’s that belief that motivates this coach and educator to spend countless hours and thousands of miles on the road, speaking to athletes, parents groups, coaches and businesses. Sports, which can play a vital role in the development of our youth, is the foundation upon which Brown builds his presentation. As Brown puts it, “The culture of sport is out of perspective.” Every night on SportsCenter, we see $8-million athletes who say, “I don’t have to practice”. They have a sense of entitlement. The danger is in the trickle down effect of that attitude from the professional athlete to the 10-year-old kid. What they see affects how they react to a coach, teammate or official. Brown has produced six instructional character based coaching DVD’s and six basketball instructional DVD’s. He is the author of eight coaching books and 17 booklets. Some of his accomplishments are: * A Teacher, Coach, Athletic Administrator with 35 years experience working with youth * Director of Proactive Coaching * Coached several sports including football and basketball * Employed by the NFL for 24 years * Was the former special presenter for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics * Clinician, speaking to Athletes, Coaches, Parents, School Districts and Corporations Nationwide * NAIA National Co-Athletic Director of the Year – 2002

Scott Rosberg has been a coach (basketball, soccer, & football) at the high school level for 30 years, an English teacher for 18 years, and an athletic director for 12 years.  He has published seven booklets on coaching and youth/school athletics, two books of inspirational messages and quotes for seniors and graduates, and a newsletter for athletic directors and coaches.  He also speaks to schools, teams, and businesses on a variety of team-building, leadership, and coaching topics.  Scott has a blog and a variety of other materials about coaching and athletic topics on his website. Scott is also a member of the Proactive Coaching speaking team.  Proactive Coaching is dedicated to helping organizations create character and education-based team cultures, while providing a blueprint for team leadership. They help develop confident, tough-minded, fearless competitors and train coaches and leaders for excellence and significance. Websites:  coachwithcharacter.com; proactivecoaching.info Twitter: @scottrosberg; @ProactiveCoach Facebook: /coachwithcharacter ;  /proactivecoach Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link Quote 'Look what you've become!' 'You get what you reward, and it perpetuates itself' My Cringe Moments Using bad language when coaching Once, when mad in practice, Scott yelled 'There is nothing fun about this!' - in retrospect he realizes the irony of that statement, considering the #1 reason kids play sports is to have fun. Another practice Scott once had them do conditioning during a lightning storm My ‘Ah-Ha' Moments Learning from Proactive Coaching about creating a culture. 75+% of teams let their culture happen 'by accident.'  Instead - create Core Covenants - that are the standards for what your team is going to be. Involve the captains when creating these. Check out Proactive Coaching's guide to creating Core Covanants: First Steps to Building Successful Teams From a parenting point of view - Kids least favorite part of sports is the post-game analysis from their parents on the ride home from games From a coaching point of view - Are your post-game talks too long? Are you over-analzing the game in your post-game talk? Mental Toughness/Achieving Peak Performance 'This is a relationship business.' How do I react when one of my players makes a mistake? The 3 C's of Trust: Competence Caring Character 'Focus on the process not the outcome.' When Lebron James was struggling with free throws a few years ago- he went to a shooting coach, and the coach asked him what he was thinking about when he went to the line. Lebron said he thought about making it. The coach said- 'Don't think about making it, think about your process.' The key to confidence is preparation Create a mistake-recovery ritual HUGE IDEA: Use these words: 'Look what you've become!' or 'Look what you were able to figure out' - instead of taking any credit yourself Culture – Discipline/Rewards/Teambuilding Have standards not rules. Kids can rise to standards. Discipline is focused attention and focused effort 'You get what you reward, and it perpetuates itself' HUGE IDEA Positive Conditioning - The winners get to run! You have to put all your attention/effort into recognizing the kids who are earning the right to run. For poor effort: 'You guys just lost your chance to become better. You lost your chance to condition.' Year-end Award Banquet - Instead of MVP - reward the MVT - Most Valuable Teammate. Or even better - have 6 awards: Most Improved, one for each of your 4 core covenants, and one for who best exemplified all 4 core covenants. And the same kid can earn multiple awards. Favorite coaching book/quote 'Success is a peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.' - John Wooden Coach With Character

February 16, 2015 - Rob Miller, “Proactive coaching and motivation”

Rob has coached at the Youth, High School and College levels and has worked with The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, The National Christian College Athletic Association and The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.  His experience gives him an amazing view at the status of modern day coaching and parenting. Listen in for a fun interview with some great insight.