The Art Of Coaching Brett Bartholomew

You’ve been brought in to be the difference maker.  You’ve done the market research and have even done some background on your new team, you’re ready to hit the ground running!  BUT, it turns out not everyone is excited about the new direction, and no matter what you do you cannot gain momentum.  Failure to launch. 
Making change is hard.  We’ve all read leadership books that lay out the necessary steps to build the ultimate team and business, but we know better.  It’s never what you expect it to be.  In today’s episode we are joined by Art Of Coaching Facilitator Bekah Gold where she shares with us some invaluable lessons learned from her professional journey and keeps it real on what it takes to change workplace culture.
In this episode we discuss:
What to do when you’re met with resistance and apathy when trying to initiate change
The importance of assessing yourself and how others perceive you
How to discern the drives of others and the vital role it plays in connecting with them
Why setting expectations is so critical and how to refocus if the’re misaligned
You can find Bekah on instagram at @coach_bgold where she posts regularly on topics pertaining to change management, leadership development, and getting out of your comfort zone.  You can catch Bekah at one of our live events, book her for an inservice with your team, or arrange a time to meet virtually for one-on-one mentorship.  Reach out if you have any questions  at info@artofcoaching.com!
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for our Apprenticeship Workshop in Calgary, CAN June 22-23!.  Hosted by our good friends at ORKA Performance, The Apprenticeship is a highly interactive 2-day workshop for those looking to improve their ability to communicate, lead, and build strong relationships.  This isn’t a “rah-rah,” motivational, death by powerpoint seminar.  On the contrary, by attending, you’ll experience the practice, coaching, and feedback you need to truly grow.  And better yet, you’ll get to take home a quantifiable communication evaluation tool, as well as several other tools to help you strategically approach any conversation.  Sign up TODAY.  We’ll see you there!
Is there a message stuck in your head that you know needs to get out into the world?  Maybe you’d just like to get better in front of your coworkers at the weekly staff meeting.  Either way, Speaker School is the ideal place to get better in front of people, regardless of the situation!  This live 2 day experience not only gives you the knowledge you need to create a logical and clear presentation, but provides you with a safe environment to fail, filled with people who want you to succeed and who will give you the feedback and encouragement you need to improve.  Join us in BEAUTIFUL Phoenix, AZ on June 1st and 2nd!.  We keep the number of participants small, so make sure to secure your spot today!

You’re on edge.  Heart is pounding.  Mind is racing.  We’ve all been confronted by someone either in-person, over email, or on social media who questioned our personal or professional integrity.  If you haven’t, buckle up.
It doesn’t matter what genre of music you like, if you have paid attention to the news at all over the past few months, you’ve heard of the beef between the artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.  Everyone from the New York Times to the President of the United States have commented on it.  A lot of lessons can be learned from peeling back the layers of societal events like these, and today’s episode is going to challenge you to think critically about things you may have previously just left in the tabloids.
In this episode we cover:
The economic impact of public disputes and what it can teach us about marketing
How to leverage publicity from a conflict to define your brand and rally your followers
The tactical considerations when responding to an attack and the importance of timing
What to do if you fall short and how to come back stronger in the future
This episode was a little different than normal shows and we had a lot of fun recording this one.  If you would like to hear more like this, let us know! Always feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns or other feedback to share at info@artofcoaching.com.  We would love to hear from you!
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for our Apprenticeship Workshop in Calgary, CAN June 22-23!.  Hosted by our good friends at ORKA Performance, The Apprenticeship is a highly interactive 2-day workshop for those looking to improve their ability to communicate, lead, and build strong relationships.  This isn’t a “rah-rah,” motivational, death by powerpoint seminar.  On the contrary, by attending, you’ll experience the practice, coaching, and feedback you need to truly grow.  And better yet, you’ll get to take home a quantifiable communication evaluation tool, as well as several other tools to help you strategically approach any conversation.  Sign up TODAY.  We’ll see you there!
Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentous.  Let’s be frank, most supplements are BS.  The industry is full of overhyped charlatans that underdeliver products that do not work.  Not Momentus.  Their mission is to provide practical nutritional support for people who want to improve their health and fitness.  Their supplements go through the rigorous process of NSF certification, so you can trust what is on the bottle is what you’re ingesting.  They’re a longtime partner of ours for good reason - they believe in the same things we do.  Fundamentals NOT fluff.  Visit livemomentus.com/brett to SAVE 15%!

Struggling with your work?  Feel like you’re not hitting the mark?  You’re not alone.  Today’s chat dives deep into what it feels like when nothing seems to work and how to find your way out.
In Dr. Seuss’s book “Oh, the Place You’ll Go!”, he writes “And when you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.  Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.”  We’ve ALL been there and no one or nothing can pull you out.  It’s an inner struggle that we all go through and must conquer, and to be honest we don’t really have a choice.
In this episode we cover:
Why some common advice just doesn’t help and what to look out for instead
Tips on how to step back and see your work differently, gaining new insights that matter
Simple strategies to better understand your audience, ensuring your work resonates
How to tackle self doubt head-on, paving the way for more authentic and satisfying work
It's hard to get out of your own head if you never get a chance to talk out some of the issues or problems you're struggling with.  For this exact reason, we offer 1-on-1 Art of Coaching virtual mentoring. Coaches need coaches too, and that's the value we can provide to you if you let us. Submit a request form today for more information!
Speaker School -  This live 2 day experience not only gives you the knowledge you need to create a logical and clear presentation, but provides you with a safe environment to fail, one filled with people who want you to succeed, and are there to give you the feedback and encouragement you need to take steps forward.  Get the message you’ve been wrestling around with in your head out to the world. Join us in BEAUTIFUL Phoenix, AZ on June 1st and 2nd!.  We keep the number of participants small, so make sure to secure your spot today!
We can’t say this enough, so we’ll say it again - WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK!  If you liked the “rant” style of this episode, let us know and we can keep them coming.  If you have any questions, concerns or other feedback to share, please reach out to use directly at info@artofcoaching.com.  We would love to hear from you!

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and thought “can we just cut to the chase?”  
For some people small talk seems like a complete waste of time, a painful variation of the verbal headlock.  There are other people who seem to naturally flow through these conversations using them to build relationships with a diverse group of people, while simultaneously keeping their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in their communities.
In today’s episode, we dive deep on these surface level conversations in a way that no one has before.  We discuss:
The ramifications of refusing to engage in them and their evolutionary importance
How our drives play a direct role in our approach and goals for these interactions 
Tips to manage and mitigate the cognitive load these conversations cost
Practical strategies for navigating and reaping the benefits from small talk
Today’s episode was made as a result of listener questions and situations attendees at our latest workshop wanted help with.  Reach out to us at info@artofcoaching.com or visit artofcoaching.com/question if there’s something you’d like to hear about on the podcast.
Referenced Resources:
Take our Drives Quiz!
Referenced Material:
E130: How Understanding Drives Helps Build Buy-In
Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentous.  Let’s be frank, most supplements are BS.  The industry is full of overhyped charlatans that underdeliver products that do not work.  Not Momentus.  Their mission is to provide practical nutritional support for people who want to improve their health and fitness.  Their supplements go through the rigorous process of NSF certification, so you can trust what is on the bottle is what you’re ingesting.  They’re a longtime partner of ours for good reason - they believe in the same things we do.  Fundamentals NOT fluff.  Visit livemomentus.com/brett to SAVE 15%!
On June 1st - 2nd we’re hosting our Speaker School in Phoenix, AZ, where you can find your voice and refine your message in a judgment-free environment using our research backed evaluation, video analysis, and feedback from your fellow attendees.  We’ll also cover topics on slide design, how to present more effectively, and how to be more articulate.  This is for everyone ranging from those who need more confidence and are battling social anxiety, to someone who is getting paid to speak in front of large numbers.  We keep the number of participants to 10 or less to make sure you get enough reps.  Spots are limited, so lock yours in today HERE!

You have to admit, it happens a lot.  You’ll be doing something mundane and BOOM, an amazing idea hits you that you’ll want to remember for later.  Only you don’t, and all of that potential slips away…  
The amount of books that go unwritten, keynote speeches undelivered, businesses or products not developed - the list is endless.  High-performers recognize the power of capturing these thoughts and have a system for seizing and converting them into something tangible that can add value to the world and change people’s lives. 
As with any topic, before you can figure out how to make it the most applicable to you, we must start from the beginning.  In this podcast we discuss:
How capturing ideas can reduce cognitive load
Developing a flexible structure that doesn’t stifle your personality 
Tips for organizing thoughts and ideas so you can recall them when the time is right
The many benefits of using voice memos that you’ve probably never considered before
We created this episode from the overwhelming number of responses we had to our episode with Andrew Coates on Information Overload.  If you’d like us to continue this series, or have suggestions or questions you’d like covered in a future episode, let us know at artofcoaching.com/question.  
If you struggle with turning your ideas into actions we offer virtual one to one mentoring to tailor our services to best fit your needs, on your schedule!  Take the next step by emailing us at info@artofcoaching.com.  We can’t wait to hear from you!
Compiling thoughts and organizing them into a well-crafted message is the essence of public speaking.  We’ll walk you through this process step-by-step, give you the reps you need to refine your message, and specific feedback through a research-backed evaluation at our only Speaker School of the year June 1st & 2nd in Phoenix, AZ.  Whether you’d like to keynote and develop a speaking career or just get better being in front of people, this event is a MUST.  If you have any questions and want to find out if this, or any of our other  live events are for you, reach out at info@artofcoaching.com and we’ll figure out how we can help.
This is also our EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT LAST CALL for The Apprenticeship In Calgary, Canada June 22nd & 23rd!  Sign up before the April 21st deadline and SAVE UP TO $200!   Our trips North of the border are going to be limited for the next 18 months.  Come and see us!