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Stuart Armstrong from The Talent Equation podcast talks with me about how we can make sports more enjoyable and beneficial. Download the coaching notes at thriveonchallenge.com by subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Follow Stuart on twitter @stu_arm And be sure to check out his podcast "The Talent Equation"

Just me sharing a little bit of my story: How mentorship helped me move from being a transactional to a transformational coach and why I still need it today!

In this week's podcast I have broken down "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown, and share with you 5 principles and 20 applications to help you use vulnerability to build meaningful relationships and live whole-heartedly. "Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting." -Brene Brown

In this episode Jack Easterby and J.P Nerbun discuss three topics -the role of his faith -what he believe is most lacking in our sporting culture -what make coach Bill Belichick so special as a leader Get the Podcast Coaching Notes by subscribing at thriveonchallenge.com Check out Culture Builders Podcast on iTunes for simple 2 minute practical tools.

In Part 2 of my discussion with Jack Easterby we discuss one of his core philosophies on developing character at the New England Patriots. 1. What is emotional intelligence? 2. Why we need to be intentional about developing emotional intelligence? 3. What are some ways we can develop emotional intelligence? Go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you can get the downloadable PDF notes.

Jack Easterby has been the Character Coach for the New England Patriots since 2013. He is credited by the Patriots as being an integral part of their success for these last five years. USA Today called Jack the Patriot's "secret weapon." In part 1 of my conversation with Jack he answers three questions. 1. What is the role of a character coach? 2. How do we hold people accountable? 3. How can we assess character? Got to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you can get the notes to this episode and more tools! USA Today Article Link https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2018/02/01/patriots-secret-weapon-their-character-coach/1087278001/

Episode continues my conversation with Adam Bradley discussing: 1) The Value of a Culture/ Leadership Coach 2) Why We Must be Intentional About Developing Leadership

Welcoming Adam Bradley the fonder of LeadEmUp and the host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast! How did Adam move from being convinced to being convicted in leadership development?. Why do we need leadership development? How does LeadEmUp leadership program develop the leadership of players and the coaching staff? Check out LeadEmUp.com for @leademup for more! Adam will be on the podcast next week as well.

Most coaches understand the principles of Carol Dweck's book "Mindset", but this episode presents many practical and applicable strategies/ tools for applying those principles. And those strategies may be new to many coaches! If you want the coaching notes go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the newsletter!

Episode 31 Discusses the Vulnerability Loop Why we should be vulnerable? How can we be vulnerable as a leader? Be sure and subscribe to the weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com if you want to receive the podcast coaching notes PDF. If you missed previous episodes notes- shoot me an email-- jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com

How can we illuminate and support our players on the path to mastery? What are some dangers? Trevor gives us some practical advice and tools on how to be intentional with our language in developing a growth mindset and building a culture of intrinsically motivated athletes.

Episode 29: Developing a Competitive Environment with Desirable Difficulties with Trevor Ragan Get coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com ! How can we use the tool, the competitive cauldron properly? Desirable difficulties! Are we here to get better or look better? We understand principles and the science, but you have to develop the skill- the art of application.

Trevor Ragan form TrainUgly.com joins the podcast this month! Episode 28 discusses: Art of Applying Principles Learning Zone Levels of Teaching- Applicable Ideas for Your Sports!

We can take in a lot of information through podcasts, videos, blogs, and books, but what is our process for putting it into action? Applying the principles is the art of coaching! Subscribe at thriveonchallenge.com to the weekly newsletter for access to the notes from this podcast!

How do we create a "safe" culture where players and coaches are communicate and speak up? We need them to share their ideas and perspective! Episode 26 gives coaches 3 steps for you to start doing this in your team!

Part 2 of J.P. Nerbun's talk with Alabama National Champion Jordan Patterson. What are we doing to foster an environment that every person feels valued? We need to teach players accepting their role is different than accepting they can't get better. If you haven't read her blog yet, check it out! https://risenews.net/2016/09/the-game-knows-how-this-former-college-softball-player-kept-the-faith-while-riding-the-bench/

How can we value our role, reserve, or bench players? Jordan Patterson shares her story and the ways Alabama Softball Coach Patrick Murphy created an environment that valued the person not just the player. Twitter: @jpatt2492

Jim Davis the Director and Founder of the Good Athlete Project joins the podcast to give some more perspective on creating an environment that puts character development first! -Hype versus Purpose -Levels of motivation -Applying this to coaching For more on Jim Davis and the Good Athlete Project go to: goodathleteproject.com @coach4kindness -Socially acquired stored values -Our role as character educator in our sport

Purpose versus Goals Check out episodes 1 & 5 for some great practical tools on how to move from goals to purpose & process. Quick favor! Please give the podcast a 5 star review and let me know how the podcast has helped you! Then share with others. If you do not think it deserves a 5 star review, please email me at jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com to let me know how I can improve the podcast! I look forward to reading your feedback.

How do you create an intrinsically motivated environment? Starts with autonomy and continues with mastery. In this episode I present some very practical ways for us to create this environment within our teams.