The Art Of Coaching

Think about the last time you dealt with someone you were trying really hard to be professional with. Despite multiple miscommunications on their part — and what was clearly laziness, apathy, and them mailing it in — you kept trying to be the adult. You kept overcompensating for their lack of effort. You kept telling yourself, “Hold yourself to a higher standard.”   But it’s still getting you nowhere.   You want to lose it. You wan...

“Is there anything I can do to help?”

It’s interesting and unique how we’ve all been asked this question by a spouse, friend, co-worker, or boss—but it never feels like that question leads to you getting actual help. It often feels like answering that question will cause you even more issues. 

But, people are asking it with good intentions, so how can we actually seize this moment and get some relief from the overload?

We’re always...

This isn’t personal, but it’s been a long time coming.

This episode is aimed directly at the legacy industries of Art of Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, and let’s throw overall fitness in there too. If you work in high performance, physical therapy included, you’re included. 

We know everyone deals with some version of this, but we’re speaking to the world we know best. The message?

Most of you say you want to be the best.

Mos...

Ever feel like you're coaching on repeat? 

You've handed a client every tool they need, yet they keep circling back with the same issue. 

Or maybe you're working with an athlete who hears everything you say, but nothing seems to land. It’s as if they’re outsourcing ownership of the entire process.

It can start to feel like a rehearsed dance. You say your part, they nod along, and both of you move forward on autopilot. But this does...

Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding things you can do, whether you're a parent, a former athlete, or someone who just wants to make a difference. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with people in a way that can genuinely shape who they become.

Youth sports span the full range—from high-priced, high-stakes travel leagues to your local rec department. From paid coaches with professional experience, to the da...

This episode is for a very specific type of person. 

Those of you who are hard on yourself, and if you're being honest, it's to an unhealthy degree. The perfectionist who struggles to recognize their own accomplishments, who tears themselves apart over minor slip-ups, and maybe even finds it hard to fully celebrate the wins of others. Not because of jealousy, but because the voice in your head has been trained to fixate on what’s m...

Why can't someone else step up and do this?

How come I'm always the one who has to do everything?

What more do I have to do before someone finally takes some initiative?

If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions—or just quietly felt them—you’re not alone. That heavy sense of responsibility, the emotional and cultural weight of having to carry your team day after day, will wear you down. And if you don’t have a plan to offload t...

Everything is okay at work, but… yeah, work is fine—I just don’t know what I’m going to do.

We’ve all felt like that at some point in our careers. Maybe you’re in that place right now. Call it a rut, stagnation, or just a funk. You’re motivated. You’re grateful. But you also want more. More fulfillment, more autonomy, maybe even a title change and a bigger office. You want to feel like your strengths are being seen and put to use. ...

We’ve all felt it. That awkward disconnect when the vibe is off and you're wondering how you ended up across the table from someone who just isn’t where you are. Maybe you’re in different stages of life, chasing different things, or just not clear on what the other actually wants. Whatever the reason, the moment hits: this isn’t it.

It’s not easy to find someone emotionally mature enough to show up. Someone who isn’t hiding behind ...

We’ve all been hit by it.

It seemingly comes out of nowhere—a misunderstanding or argument we never saw coming. One moment you’re having a discussion, the next you're blindsided by resistance, vitriol, or passive-aggressive blowback. Where did it come from? Why did something small suddenly feel so personal?

Here’s the truth: it’s rarely about the thing—it’s about what the thing represents. Control. Trust. Identity. Relevance. Fear....

Why is talking about money so hard? 

An even better question might be: why do so many job postings treat compensation like a state secret—vague, unclear, or completely absent? 

The truth is, people want to know they’ll be respected and valued. If you leave them guessing, they’ll start looking elsewhere.

In Part 1 of this hiring series, we covered how to attract the right candidates. In Part 2, we dug into asking the right questions...

Most interviews miss the mark.

Predictable questions. Rehearsed answers. And when it’s over, you still haven’t figured out who the person really is.

In Part 1 of this series, we covered what matters most when it comes to attracting the right candidates. Today is about what happens next. How do you actually assess whether someone can solve the real problems you are hiring them to tackle or if they’re the right fit?

The truth is, mos...

Hiring the right people doesn’t start with the interview — it starts with the job posting.

In this first episode of our hiring series, we tackle a question we hear all the time from mentoring clients: How do I find better candidates? 

Whether you’re a business owner, a team leader involved in hiring, or even someone applying for jobs, this one’s for you.

We break down a simple but effective framework to help you diagnose and improv...

You feel it, right? That tension thick enough to slice, the elephant in the room no one dares mention. But sooner or later, it has to be dealt with.

Most people think resolving conflict demands complex processes. In reality, the solution usually boils down to simply hashing it out. Yet, when friction arises, we often overcomplicate things or avoid them altogether, escalating drama.

It's time to step up and initiate tough conversati...

You hear about it all the time. A team goes from the bottom of the league to championship contenders. A failing company suddenly becomes the industry gold standard. 

The media calls it a “culture shift,” but let’s be real, culture doesn’t change overnight. It erodes over time when bad habits go unchecked, just like it improves through intentional action. The problem? Most people don’t have the stomach for what it really takes to ma...

Most people focus on the big moments when preparing for a speech, but true professionals know it’s the small, overlooked details that make all the difference. 

In this episode, Brett answers one of the most common questions he gets:  “What’s your process for preparing to give a keynote or in-service?”

Pulling from hard-earned experience over the past decade, he walks through the non-negotiables and need-to-knows before stepping ont...

In a world where AI is becoming part of everything we do, the big question isn’t if you should use it—it’s how you should use it. Are you using AI to sharpen your thinking and free up mental bandwidth? Or is it slowly making you more dependent, less strategic, and mentally lazy without you realizing it?

In this episode, I break down:

✅ How high performers and busy people use AI to enhance their thinking—not replace it

✅ Ways AI can...

We all wear different hats throughout the day. One minute, you’re locked in at work, making quick decisions under pressure. Next, you’re at home, where that same intensity doesn’t fly. Maybe you’re presenting to a boardroom in the morning and coaching your kid’s team in the evening. Each situation demands a different approach. If you don’t adjust, you misfire.

The ability to shift gears seamlessly, whether in leadership, relationsh...

You can’t make this stuff up. 

Every time you finally sit down to tackle the project you know needs to get done, something gets in the way. You get sick. A family member needs help. You lose your job or suffer a major professional setback. And let’s be honest, sometimes the biggest obstacle…is you. The crazier or more unpredictable the distraction, the more likely it seems to happen.

So how do we stop getting knocked off course? Ho...