The Art Of Coaching

E321 | Practical Strategies for Setting and Managing Expectations

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"What a letdown! I expected more…" We’ve all felt this way when something fails to meet our expectations.  It’s one thing if it’s a product w...

E320 | Andrew Coates: How to Conquer Information Overload

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The influx of new information is relentless.  It never stops coming.  It never will. How can we fight back against this onslaught?   What principle...

E319 | Taylor Somerville: Stress Management for High-Achievers

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard it all before.  Stay calm. Relax. Carve out some time for yourself. But let’s face it - stress is part of the human condition. Is the...

E318 | Donald Miller: How to Build a Profitable Coaching Business

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been dying to build a business in Coaching or another passion, but have no idea where to start?  If you don’t take action, will it turn in...

E317 | Tyson Shumway: Law Enforcement Lessons for De-Escalating Conflict

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine approaching a vehicle or entering a building, not knowing if the people inside wanted to do you harm.  The ability to maintain composure in h...

E316 | Why Positivity Isn't Always the Answer

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Just stay positive!  You’ll figure it out.  Stick with it!  Keep grinding 💪  Don’t forget to practice gratitude. 🙏” These are just ...

E315 | How to Be a More Fluent and Articulate Speaker

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard someone deliver a captivating message that seemed to use all the right words in just the right way?  Whether it’s in casual con...

E314 | How to Compare Yourself to Others in a Way That's Constructive

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you keep self comparison from becoming a negative force in our lives?  We’ve all heard phrases such as “comparison is the thief of joy,”...

E313 | How to Communicate with Someone Who Shuts Down or Stonewalls

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a tough conversation with someone who just withdrew or shut down?   Relationships and communication are a lot like an iceberg....

E312 | Repairing a Strained Relationship: What to Say and Do

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What strained relationships are you currently facing or have you faced in the past? As long as other people are involved, strained relationships can e...

E311 | How Sharing Your Flaws Improves Credibility

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“The key to leadership is being vulnerable.”   Although this concept has been trending for more than a few years now, there is still plenty of am...

E310 | A Key Strategy for Avoiding Misunderstandings

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the pursuit of being a better communicator, leader, coach, teammate, spouse, or friend, it’s easy for us to get caught up in our messaging - that...

E309 | Nir Eyal: Indistractable: Strategies For Staying Focused in a Noisy World

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a first time listener to the Art of Coaching podcast,  it’s important for you to know that the focus of our work is to provide you with...

E308 | How to Improve Sales Without Being Slimy

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of negative stereotypes surrounding “sales.”  Everything from the “sleazy car salesman” to the “lifestyle lush” to the “...

E307 | Most Shared E117 | Impression Management in Leadership & Life

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The brands we wear, the foods we eat, the people we associate with, the way we act in public… These are all ways we consciously (and often subconsci...

E306 | Most Shared E256 | Marsha Bartholomew: Life and Leadership Lessons From My Mom

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like me, you often reflect on the things your parents, grandparents, or mentors have taught you.   But have you ever asked them what the...

E305 | Missy Mitchell-McBeth: Telling It Like It Is with a Professional Touch

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“What hills are you willing to die on?” This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard that question, but it’s one worth revisiting time an...

E304 | In Case You Missed It: E252 Strategies for Combatting the Holiday Blues and Getting Out of a Rut

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comparison is the thief of joy, and FOMO is the enemy of you really valuing your own time, your own experience and your own perspective. It can be so ...

E303 | Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pursuit of personal and professional growth can be exhausting.  It requires consistent open-mindedness, regular introspection, daily accountabili...

E302 | Most Shared: Robert Greene E208 Mastering Human Nature & Facing Your Flaws

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“True genius, in strategy or anywhere, lies in self-control, self-mastery, presence of mind, and fluidity of thought.” - Robert Greene  When it c...

E301 | Time and Energy Tips to Keep You Sane

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“There just isn’t enough time in the day.” Whether you’re a parent, a business owner, lead a group of people, or are simply a busy-body, we al...

E300 | The Long Game: Creating Meaningful Work that Endures

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a long-time listener or just joining us, in this episode we explore how to turn the spark of an idea into a beacon for others, how to n...

E299 | How to Quit Being a People Pleaser

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People pleasing -  we’ve all seen it before (whether we recognized it or not) - constantly being agreeable, always saying yes, never setting any bo...

E298: Public Speaking Tips Part 3: Using Strategic Storytelling to Create a Compelling Message

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is it!  The last (and arguably the most important) episode of our 3 part series “Public Speaking Tips.” In today’s episode, we'll dive int...

E297 | Public Speaking Tips Part 2 : The Ultimate Keynote Preparation Checklist

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Only the unprepared are overcome by pressure.” - Lou Holtz When it comes to public speaking, not only can solid preparation help to calm your ner...

E296 | Lisa Feldman Barrett: Rethinking Emotions in Leadership and Life

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The job of scientists is a tough one - to take complex, multifaceted, messy concepts, and do their best to simplify them in a way that is understandab...

E295 | Public Speaking Tips Part 1: How Much Content is Enough When Presenting?

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there was anything you could talk about for hours on end, what would it be?  Maybe it’s a hobby, your work, the people you care about, or your f...

E294 | Why Do I Freeze Up?: How to Handle Stressful Situations Like a Pro

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I don’t know.  I just froze up.” Have you ever just “frozen up” in a really important situation?  Maybe you clammed up in a team meeting,...

E293 | Jesse Williams: From Indigenous Roots to Gridiron Glory: Using Your Platform to Give Others a Chance

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life transitions are often some of the most difficult experiences for people to work through.  Whether you’re facing a career change, a personal ev...

E292 | Entrepreneur Essentials PT3: How to Create When You’re Short On Time

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last two episodes we’ve covered the essentials of entrepreneurship with topics like: how to set up your LLC & finances, identify your k...

E291 | Entrepreneur Essentials PT2: Putting Your Idea into the World and Getting Feedback

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is it that you want to put out into the world?  What are you good at?  What are the questions that you get over and over again, and honestly, y...

E290 | Entrepreneur Essentials PT1: Where to Start and Mistakes to Avoid

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner, author, and someone who has gone through a career transition, I often get asked by others - “how did you do it?” This simple ...

E289 | How to Get Someone to Quit Interrupting You: Considerations and Strategies

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s archetype: The Interrupter Maybe you know someone like this or maybe you are “The Interrupter” yourself. Either way, we all know the typ...

E288 | James Reid: You Are Not Alone: A Revealing Conversation on Personal Struggles and the Importance of Connection

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Real connection is just as essential to our wellbeing as a healthy diet and exercise, if not more. Don’t believe me?  Check out this article, showi...

E287 | Adam Bornstein: Cutting Through the B.S. of Popular Diets and How to Find What Works Best for You

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been sold bad advice about our “wellness” by so-called experts looking to make money and commoditize our confusion. That’s why in to...

E286 | Jessie Piper: Trauma Transformed: How to Find Success Despite Coming From a Broken Home

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to dismantle a myth - the myth that leadership is reserved for those with perceived backgrounds and clear past stories that fit nea...

E285 | Embracing the Unplanned: The Value of Having Discussions That Don’t Have a Clear Answer

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In any team or organization, formal and structured meetings are necessary - no doubt.  There has to be a documented system of communication for every...

E284 | Jennifer Broxterman: From Greens to Grit: A Dietitian’s Journey Through Business and Surviving Cancer

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is always a cost to leadership - whether you're on the management side of things, you just view yourself as a simple coach, or you have a family...

E283 | Negotiation Gone Wrong: Handling Rejection and Earning Respect

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rejection is tough. It can make you feel disrespected and insulted, doubt your skill and value, and even cause you to give up on your efforts complete...

E282 | Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Clear Communication and Collaborative Leadership

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing we all know, it’s that our brains work differently.  We think, relate, and communicate in unique ways. That’s why communic...

E281| How to Get Better at Receiving Feedback

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one thing to be great at giving feedback, but how good are you at receiving it?  For most- hearing what we could’ve done better or where we’...

E280 | Dr. Rafael Gonzalez: The Truth About Stem Cells and How to Build Trust with Patients

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard of the medical professionals who guarantee a cure-all for the ailments they treat – weight loss, hair loss, or pain free joints, y...

E279 | Dr. Alex Lyon: Positive Communication for Leaders

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a way, communication is like baseball. If you merely look at the sport, it seems fairly simple and easy - throwing, catching, and hitting a ball. ...

E278 | Victor Hall: Quiet Influence - How to Impact Others as an Introvert

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Leadership isn’t for me.  I’m naturally introverted, quiet, and shy - no one would ever listen to me.” Although this isn’t a direct quote,...

E277 | The Next Chapter: Why We Moved Our Family and Business Across the Country

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is! Our first episode from our brand new 1-acre home in beautiful, sunny (but not humid) Phoenix, AZ! You would think with this being my 15th ...

E276 | Unmasking Insecurity: From Understanding to Overcoming

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the stereotypical notion that having insecurities makes you “weak” or means something’s wrong with you, the fact is- feeling insecure is...

E275 | A Parent’s Guide to Effect Dialogue with Difficult or Negative Sport Coaches

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is tough. No doubt about it. But it only gets harder when your child comes home with a story about their coach yelling at them, refusing to ...

E274 | Erik Korem: Adapting to Stress: Practical vs Optimal

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone tells you you can manage your stress better, they’re lying to you.   Can you manage what’s going on in the stock market, the government...

E273 | The Productivity Myth: Tips for Making Sustainable Progress Without Sacrificing Your Sanity

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I don’t have time to relax! There’s just too much to do.” These days, busyness seems to be a status symbol; A measuring stick for productivit...

E272 | Overcoming Procrastination and Task Avoidance

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Today’s the day!  Time to sit down and hammer out that project I’ve been needing to get done for the last month…    But first, let me get ...

E271 | How to Not Choke: Strategies for Performing Under Pressure

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Human beings under pressure are wonderfully unpredictable. Their nature is a puzzle to us all. When human beings are placed in an arena, and their ...

E270 | How to Build Trust So You Can Do Your Job, Have More Autonomy and Help More People

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself struggling to know how to build trust with a decision maker who’s limiting your autonomy and control?   If you’ve e...

E269 | How to Ask Better Questions

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask...

E268 | Kelly & Juliet Starrett: Principles for Better Health and a Happier Life

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What it means to be fit and healthy has been distorted for far too long. So many of us know that feeling of confusion and hopelessness as we try to so...

E267 | Jacqueline Kasen: How Climbing One of the World’s Tallest Mountains Changed My Views on Limits & Leadership

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After weeks of failed attempts, and 20 hours in to the final 26 hour piece of the climb, Jacqueline realizes that she’s FINALLY going to reach the t...

E266 | How to Find Your Voice & Get Out of Your Head

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's no such thing as finding your voice.  Why? Because it's impossible to have just ONE. As leaders, educators, coaches, etc. our ability to adap...

E265 | Darcy Norman: Cultural Intelligence: Lessons in Leadership from the World of Professional Soccer

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you walk into a situation and quickly realize it isn’t what you expect?  How do you respond and learn to adapt?   How do you kn...

E264 | Matt Morrison: How to Influence When You Don’t Have Formal Authority

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early in his career, Matt Morrison - Integrated Logistics Support Manager at Lockheed Martin - was given the best leadership advice he’s ever receiv...

E263 | Putting Yourself First: Why Being Strategically Selfish Will Make You a Better Leader

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The leadership world has run rampant with the misconstrued idea that self care, thinking more sustainably, or fighting for yourself as hard as you fig...

E262 | Don Saladino: From Red Carpets to Reach: Scaling Success by Reinventing Yourself

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to your very first job - whether it was a full time 9-5, a nights and weekends cash based gig, or the daily chores you had as a child.  Wh...

E261 | ”What Should I Do?”: Applying Strategic Thinking to Conflict Resolution

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine this: You’ve just finished a meeting with your boss.  It wasn’t as much of a conversation or discussion as much as it was a sharing of i...

E260 | Beyond Words: A Deeper Look into Non-Verbal Communication & How it Impacts Us

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think of when you hear the term “non-verbal communication?”   The first things that usually come to mind are body language, facial ex...

E259 | Understanding and Overcoming Perfectionism

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DONE. You’ve finally finished the big project you’ve been agonizing over. But as you prepare to hit send, print, submit - whatever - all you feel ...

E258 | Candor with Compromise: Strategies for Being Blunt Yet Respectful

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all had times we’ve needed to be blunt with someone. But it doesn’t matter if it was with your boss, a peer, subordinate or loved one- it’...

E257 | ChatGPT and AI: What is Hype vs What is Helpful for Coaches & Leaders?

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk all about artificial intelligence and more specifically, Chat GPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer). But before you ju...

E256 | Life and Leadership Lessons From My Mom

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like me, you often reflect on the things your parents, grandparents, or mentors have taught you.   But have you ever asked them what the...

E255 | Podcast Strategies: What I’ve Learned After 2,000,000+ Downloads

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast, you already have one or you’re just interested in knowing what it takes to create one, this is t...

E254 | Dr. John Kiely: The Power of Placebo in Sport, Management and Life

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” I’ll credit Tom Hanks and The Polar Expres...

E253 | Dr. Tasha Eurich: The Science & Strategy of Self-Awareness

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there is NO POSITIVE CORRELATION between time spent trying to become self-aware and actually becoming more self-aware? (Eurich, 2017)   ...

E252 | Strategies for Combatting the Holiday Blues & Getting Out of a Rut

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comparison is the thief of joy, and FOMO is the enemy of you really valuing your own time, your own experience and your own perspective. It can be so ...

E251 | My Best Tips for Learning More Effectively & Efficiently

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does one keep up with research, learning and reading while balancing a job, family and other life constraints? Better yet, how do we learn more ef...

E250 | Chris Do: Reinventing Yourself & Do What You Love

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“You need to be able to communicate your ideas to other people, because whoever is the most effective [at] doing that wins the game.” (47:00) When...

E249 | Art Of Coaching Staff: The Most Important Things We Learned This Year

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard it said that experience isn't something you get until just after you needed it. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't share our experience...

E248 | Kirsten Ahrendt: The Benefits of Fear, Failure & Improvisation in Coach Development

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It may go against our natural tendencies, but failing is a crucial and necessary piece of the puzzle. When it comes to the process of coaching develop...

E247 | How to Deal with Know-It-Alls

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They’re that person who ALWAYS has the answers. They’re full of all the facts and stats, and can’t help but spew them out as if they got punched...

E246 | Danny Matta: Social Agility & Unfiltered Leadership

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a timeless question: What makes a leader great?   Some will say it's empathy and compassion, others believe it's trust and accountability or t...

E245 | Derek Gaunt: Applying Lessons Learned in Hostage Negotiation to Leadership & Life

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the outside looking in, there doesn’t seem to be a lot in common between negotiating with a criminal to release hostages and coaxing your child...

E244 | Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to remind ourselves of the past. Why? Because adaptation is a purposeful process. It requires reflection, in...

E243 | Deconstructing Disagreements at Work & in Life

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“How do I deal with a difficult colleague or co-worker, get on the same page as my spouse or partner, or confront someone who’s trying to undermin...

E242 | Annie Duke: Quit! – The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Annie Duke, is an author, speaker, and decision-strategist.  As a former professional poker player, she has won more than $4 million...

E241 | Lachlan Wilmot & Karl Goodman: How to Build Your Team & Scale Your Impact

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

S.Y.S.T.E.M Save YourSelf Time, Energy, & Money. I think it’s fair to say that this is something we all want. In the words of Karl Goodman, great sy...

E240 | The 4 Styles of Communication

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“How do I navigate this conversation?” Have you ever found yourself asking this question? When you consider everything that goes into hard convers...

E239 | Dave Hollis: Facing Your Demons & Coming Back Stronger

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No one hopes for massive turmoil or an upheaval of life as we know it.  But through chaos comes clarity and changes like these offer us an opportunit...

E238 | Brianna Battles: Cut the B.S. and Put Yourself Out There

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I just felt like I had more to offer” If you’ve ever had that thought about yourself as a professional, you’re not alone.  We’ve all been ...

E237 | Dr. Celia Hodent: What the Psychology of Video Games & UX Can Teach Us About Building Buy-In

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Video games - Good? Bad? It Depends? No matter your current opinion of video games, I’m going to ask you to open your mind and consider that there i...

E236 | Kat Salazar: The Science Behind Building Better Teams & Humans

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At 14 years old, Kat Salazar walked into her very first classroom at a local community college. She was about to start college when most her age were ...

E235 | 7 Ways for Coaches to Make More Money

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I'd love to, but I just can't swing it financially."  If you've ever wanted to take a vacation, fix something in your house, take a certain course o...

E234 | How to Motivate a Lazy Staff

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Less than 31.5% of the US working population report being “engaged” in their work. 51% report being “not engaged”. And 17.5% report being “a...

E233 | Richie Incognito: The Secrets to Becoming One of the NFL’s Best

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In many circles, the National Football League (NFL) has become (just as) well known for its alternate meaning, "Not For Long".  But every once in a w...

E232 | The Hidden Powers of Procrastination

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to flip the script. If you’re like me, you’ve fallen victim to procrastination guilt - the feeling that something’s wrong with you, ...

E231 | How to Craft the Perfect Apology

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m sorry.” Depending on the context, these can be some of the hardest words to say.   Whether it’s because emotions are running high, you ...

E230 | How to Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Job & Go Out On Your Own

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in a job or situation where you’re feeling stuck, unfulfilled, under-appreciated or just ready for something new?   We hear you! You're no...

E229 | Greg Hoffman: Leadership Lessons From 27 Years at Nike

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your brand?   What do you want to be known for? If you don’t have a solid handle on the answers to these questions, you'll have a hard tim...

E228 | How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Message

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your first thought or reaction when you get this text message? “That’s fine.” The sender could have meant “I agree with everything you...

E227 | Stu McMillan: No B.S. Leadership Lessons from an Olympic Coach

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With more than 70 Olympians and 30 medals to his name, there aren’t many coaches as prolific as Stu McMillan.  But did you know he’d had 38 jobs ...

E226 | Keir Wenham-Flatt: Hijacking Attention Through Humor

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Unless you live in North Korea, everything you do as a coach is persuasion.” Did that grab your attention?!  In today’s episode, Keir Wenham-F...

E225 | How to Get Someone Who is Shy, Quiet or Less Social to Open Up

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: you’re talking to someone you just met at a social gathering, negotiating with a potential client or presenting to a group of skeptica...

E224 | Steve Magness: The Truth About What It Takes to Do Hard Things

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The word “toughness” might be one of the most overused and misdefined in coaching and leadership; something we routinely seek and preach, but rare...

E223 | Todd Kashdan: Disagreeing Effectively & Lateral Thinking

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re living in a society more polarized and intolerant than ever before; A society in which it’s hard to tell a joke, let alone disagree with som...

E222 | My Top Strategy for Personal & Professional Development

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to personal and professional development we all know books, podcasts and seminars won’t cut it. Simply put- greater input doesn’t eq...