The cATalyzing Podcast Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS (cATalyzing Coaching and Consulting)

"From Inspiration to Industry Leader: The Perform Better Story"
Ryan Stevens has a conversation with Chris Poirier, General Manager of Perform Better, a company known for a highly knowledgeable staff, great athletic, fitness, and rehab products, an expert group of industry advisers.

In this cATalyzing Podcast episode 68 we unpack:

🔥The Perform Better Origin Story and how the company has changed over the years
🔥Chris's leadership journey
🔥 Perform Better's emphasis on providing educational programming as a core part of their company mission.

Check out Perform Better's educational events:
www.performbetter.com/seminars

Perform Better on Instagram: @perform_better

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/chris-poirier-213377a/

About Chris Poirier, General Manager of Perform Better: Chris was born and raised in Narragansett, RI and attended Narragansett HS where he was a three-year varsity starter in Football and Baseball. He earned a scholarship to play football for the University of Rhode Island where he was a 4-year letterman and broke the school record for All-Purpose Yards. He received his BS in Human Development & Counseling in 1990. He went on to become the head football coach for South Kingstown HS in South Kingstown, RI before becoming the General Manager of Perform Better in 1992. Since then Chris has organized and assembled over 500 seminars with over 200 presenters. If you are attending a Perform Better Seminar there is a good chance you will run into Chris!
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About the cATalyzing Podcast host, Ryan Stevens:
As "Your guide to creating Awesome Teams!", Ryan is a dynamic leader & workplace catalyst specializing in employee experience, team development, servant leadership, & workplace advocacy. With 20 years of cross-sector impact across health care, fitness, wellness, and sports settings, he is a renowned public speaker nationally, regionally, & locally⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Organizations face many challenges with team dynamics, hindering collaboration, causing friction, and impacting service. As a coach and speaker, I guide organizations to enhance positive team dynamics and workplace camaraderie through the controllable aspects of effective communication, collaboration, and shared servant leadership, enhancing the overall employee experience.

Ryan Stevens (cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting) is your guide to creating Awesome Teams!

Ignite your potential. Fuel your🔥within. How can I help you? Book a time to chat!

Click this link for some more background to get a feel for what it's like to team up. ⁠⁠www.catalyzingats.com⁠⁠

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Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at https://www.medbridge.com/a/catalyzing-athletic-trainers


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"Perseverance in Pursuit of your Passions"

Ryan Stevens has a conversation with Prem Kumar, Founder of Effikas Consulting.


Leveraging Prem's 30+ years of experience in life sciences within hospital, pharmaceutical and device industries, in this cATalyzing Podcast episode 67 we unpack:



🔥Prem's remarkable journey for a new beginning and his story of success in "the 11th hour" enabling his journey to do something greater

🔥Dealing with life's curve balls - tips for remaining resilient to persevere in the face of adversity

🔥Overcoming fear of failure

🔥Advice for entrepreneurs and leaders


About Prem Kumar

www.effikasconsulting.com



Connect with Prem on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/p61kp/



Prem Kumar is a visionary leader with over 30 years of executive experience in life sciences and healthcare. With a keen focus on small to medium-sized enterprises, Prem possesses a remarkable professional track record of developing and executing strategic visions with precision. From sales and training to marketing, his expertise extends across diverse stakeholders, ensuring executional excellence at every level. Prem’s leadership skills and astute management style have consistently driven optimal growth for enterprises, unlocking their true potential. With an unrivaled commitment to success, he offers invaluable insights and a deep understanding of the everchanging market dynamics. Prem is also co-host of the "Conversion Chronicles" podcast. www.conversionchronicle.com

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About the cATalyzing Podcast host, Ryan Stevens:

As "Your guide to creating Awesome Teams!", Ryan is a dynamic leader & workplace catalyst specializing in employee experience, team development, servant leadership, & workplace advocacy. With 20 years of cross-sector impact across health care, fitness, wellness, and sports settings, he is a renowned public speaker nationally, regionally, & locally⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Connect with ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensatc ⁠

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Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/a/catalyzing-athletic-trainers


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"Enhance Employee Retention with Operational Succession Planning (OSP)" - cATalyzing Short with Ryan Stevens


Employee turnover is a pressing challenge for healthcare providers, especially with an aging US population and retiring experienced professionals. To tackle this, operational succession planning (OSP) emerges as a potential solution to identify and develop future leaders. A 2022 national study by Jennifer Hefner et al confirmed a significant link between OSP and reduced employee turnover, making it an effective mechanism for enhancing employee retention in US medical practices.

In this cATalyzing Short I discuss 3🔥OSP implementation strategies for your team:




Identify Key Roles and Skills: Identify critical roles and required skills for smooth operations. Address skill gaps during succession planning.
Develop a Talent Pipeline: Nurture potential successors with growth opportunities, mentorship, and cross-training to prepare them for leadership roles.
Document Processes and Knowledge: Create a knowledge repository with critical processes and best practices to facilitate seamless transitions.


By adopting these strategies, organizations can proactively address employee turnover and retain talented professionals, ensuring long-term success and sustainability.

...and if you're looking for a spark to guide you toward enhancing retention in your organization, let's talk! Ignite your potential, and fuel your fire within!

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About the host, Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with ⁠⁠Ryan on Linked⁠in!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensatc⁠ ⁠



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"Never Miss Twice": Self & Team Continuous Improvement

Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS has a conversation with Frank Mayo, MS, ATC, Director of Clinical Operations for NJ Sports Spine & Wellness.

In this cATalyzing Podcast episode 65 we unpack:



🔥The "Never Miss Twice" mantra (personally and for your workplace) - what it means and how Frank applies it in his leadership role



🔥How to empower your team to adopt a learning mindset



🔥Growth Mindset: lessons and learning from mistakes



🔥The importance of daily / regular routines toward self-development and continuous growth


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Frank Mayo, MS, ATC

Director of Clinical OperationsNew Jersey Sports, Spine, & Wellness

Instagram: @Frank.J.Mayo

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fmayo1


Frank Mayo leverages his background in athletic training and sports to lead clinical operations at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness. A former baseball player at Pace University (Class of '16), Frank's career path combines his passion for healthcare with a dedication to teamwork and excellence. In 2019 he completed his Masters degree in Athletic Training at Salisbury University in Maryland. After starting as a clinical athletic trainer, Frank continued to hone his leadership skills and his focus shifted to business operations. In his current role, his goal is to streamline operations, drive growth, and improve the patient experience within a multidisciplinary facility. Active on social media, Frank shares leadership insights inspired by athletics to empower others, especially young professionals navigating business careers.

Credit: Outro music - "Let's Do This" by "Outskrts"

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About the cATalyzing Podcast host, Ryan Stevens:

As "Your guide to creating Awesome Teams!", Ryan is a dynamic senior leader & workplace catalyst specializing in employee experience, team development, servant leadership, & workplace advocacy. With 20 years of cross-sector impact across health care, fitness, wellness, and sports settings, he is a renowned public speaker nationally, regionally, & locally⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Connect with ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensatc

Follow on social @catalyzingATs for your cATalyzing Insights → Instagram, Facebook, & X

Subscribe to "cATalzying Insights" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube/@catalyzingats

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Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at https://www.medbridge.com/a/catalyzing-athletic-trainers


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"Short-Handed at Work? 3 Tips for Reducing Strain"

cATalyzing Short w/ Ryan Stevens 

Short-staffed at work? It can be frustrating.
Unfilled vacancies. Expanding job roles. Burnout.
The aftereffects build up.

Take ownership proactively and you can lighten the load.

Here are three tips to reduce the strain and better set your team up for handling this challenge. Learn more in the video about...🔥

1️⃣ Operational Succession Planning (OSP)
2️⃣ Share the load with small groups
3️⃣ Cross-train backups / team teaching

Have something to add? What other strategies have you found helpful within or beyond these three things? 🤔

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About the host, Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with ⁠⁠Ryan on Linked⁠in!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensatc⁠ 



Follow "cATalyzing Insights" on social:

@catalyzingATs → Instagram, Facebook, & X



Subscribe to "cATalzying Insights" on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/@catalyzingats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠. Be sure to hit that notifications button! 



Medbridge Discount for Clinicians! Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/a/catalyzing-athletic-trainers⁠


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"Leading with Virtue, Vision, and Voice: Cultivating Character, Culture, and Community" Ryan Stevens has a conversation w/ Adam Cady and Christopher Bates of AT L.A.S.T / Raincross High Performance

In this cATalyzing Podcast episode 63 we unpack:

🔥Espousing Character Virtues: Leaders should identify core virtues in for their organization through diverse discussions, translating them into action through personal example and clear communication, while fostering their development

🔥Purposeful Creation of Culture: Building a purposeful culture involves defining values through an inclusive process, implementing creative reinforcement strategies like events and recognition programs, encouraging buy-in through clear communication and leadership by example, and adapting the culture organically as the organization evolves.

🔥 Positive Impacts of Diversity: To foster diversity and inclusion, organizations can employ various strategies while empowering underrepresented groups through mentoring, education, and leadership development programs that provide them with the skills and support needed for professional growth.

Adam C. Cady MHS, ATC, CSCS, PA-C
Co-Founder/COO - AT L.A.S.T.; Chief Medical Officer - Raincross High Performance, Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Kaiser Permenante acady@raincrosshp.com); www.linkedin.com/in/adamccady/

Adam C. Cady holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from California State University-Fullerton, and a Master of Health Science from Duke University. He is also a graduate of the sports medicine fellowship program at The Steadman Clinic, in Vail, Colorado. He currently works as a Physician Associate at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, California. He also serves as a Captain in the California Air National Guard. He recently completed an Applying Functional Medicine in clinical practice certificate from the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is grateful for all of his current roles and endeavors but is most passionate about his work as CMO of Raincross High Performance and COO of the non profit At Last.

Christopher "C. Bates" D. Bates, ATC, RSCC
Co-founder, AT L.A.S.T., Founder/CEO - Raincross High Performance, and Men's Sports Medicine Manager - USA Water Polo) cbates@usawaterpolo.org; www.linkedin.com/in/coachbatesatc/

Christopher Bates, better known as "C. Bates," is an experienced certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist. He owns Raincross High Performance, a coaching and consulting practice, and is the Senior Sports Medicine Manager and Head Athletic Trainer for USA Water Polo's Men's Olympic team. Bates finds purpose through his faith, spending time with his family, reading, writing, learning, teaching, meditating, training, and having meaningful interactions with humans.

Click here for all of AT L.A.S.T.'s resources and social media channels:
https://linktr.ee/theATLastPod

Raincross HP - https://raincrosshp.com/

Credit: Outro music - "Let's Do This" by "Outskrts"
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About the host, Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensatc

Follow on social @catalyzingATs for your cATalyzing Insights → Instagram, Facebook, & X

Subscribe to "cATalzying Insights" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube/@catalyzingats
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hit that notifications button!

Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at https:/