Rhinomind Coaching

Todd Iarussi

The Rhinomind Coaching podcast is for leaders who want to enhance their leadership capacity, inspire confidence, and develop more effective teams. The host, Todd Iarussi, runs Rhinomind Coaching, and helps leaders in business and sports meet their leadership challenges head-on, and helps them create game-changing team cultures that unleash the potential of their organizations.

  1. 07/24/2019

    13: Conversation Expert Dr. Cheri Torres on Catalyzing Positive Change

    Imagine how your life would change if you had a clear and consistent approach to having conversations that would strengthen relationships, resolve conflict, and expand future possibilities? Conversation expert Dr. Cheri Torres and I cover those topics and more in this episode. We also talk about the key principles in her book, Conversations Worth Having, and the philosophy and practice of appreciative inquiry.  If you are a leader, coach, or consultant, or someone curious about shifting any local or national conversation, I highly recommend this episode, as I was immediately able to apply what I learned to my coaching work with leaders. Show Highlights: Dr. Cheri Torres explains "appreciative inquiry" [2:22 ] and "generative questions" [3:54] The nuances of creating a positive frame for a conversation [5:33] Dr. Cheri Torres provides examples of "generative questions" [7:53] How these practices may manifest during under-performing employee reviews [9:12] How to run effective meetings [16:40] Workshops: "Conversations Worth Having" and "Strategic Conversations" [20:19] What the "appreciative conversation" with yourself might sound like [22:16] Identifying and addressing fear and other emotions upfront in conversations  [24:00] Broadening conversations with your neighbor to create positive change [27:51]   Resources:   Book - Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres   Have effective conversations, EVEN with your kids! FREE Conversation Toolkit can be downloaded here: https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today   Article - "Business As An Agent for World Benefit" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/business-as-an-agent-of-w_b_2091045   https://www.rhinomind.com   Follow Todd on Twitter: @rhinomind

    36 min
  2. 05/15/2019

    Mental Performance Mastery Coaching in Sports with Brian Cain

    We can all use a little "tweak" to the habits that make up our lifestyles, especially if we're interested in optimal performance, endurance, and mastery. Today's guest has many years' experience and much wisdom to share, based on what he practices in his own life and how he works with his clients. You don't want to miss today's conversation! Brian Cain is widely regarded as the foremost authority on Mental Performance Mastery Coaching in sports in the US. His client list includes five UFC champions, Olympic medalists, Heisman Trophy winners, and over 100 first round draft selections in professional sports, including the NFL, NHL, and MLB. He's also coached collegiate national champions. In today's show, we discuss the evolution of his own high-performance lifestyle, as well as his approach and philosophy. We cover his journey to "walking the walk," his daily and weekly routine, for competing in triathlons, his sleep routine, and his vision for impacting the most people possible over the next 20 years through his work. Brian has created a new Mental Performance Mastery Coaching Certification, which I will be taking, and you can sign up through the link in our Resources section. Brian and I have crossed paths in several ways over the last 20 years, and I've been able to witness his passion and dedication firsthand. Show Highlights: Brian's peak performance life and what his journey has looked like [2:28] How Brian follows through with his meditation process [8:36] How Brian uses discipline and obsession in positive ways [13:48] The impact of endurance sport on Brian's life [15:48] What spiritual work means in theory and practice [23:56] The importance of sleep [26:10] Brian's ideal approach to coaching and the future [29:42]   Resources: www.briancain.com  Find out about Brian, his 40 books, and more! www.briancain.com/certification  Find out more about Brian's course. Follow Brian on Twitter: @briancainpeak Success Hotline  973-743-4690

    37 min
  3. 12/18/2018

    09: Five-Time Olympian Frances Houghton on Teamwork and Leadership

    On Episode 9 of the Rhinomind Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by five-time Olympian Frances Houghton, formerly of the Team Great Britain Rowing team. From Sydney in 2000 to Rio in 2016, Frances won three silver medals and multiple world championships during her time in competition. With her towering 6'4" frame and ability to build high-trust relationships, Frances physically and spiritually wrapped her arms around her teammates during her career. On this episode, Frances shares incredibly insightful leadership and teambuilding lessons from her 20+ years of experience competing at the highest level. As Frances transitions out of the world of elite competition, we also hear about what's next for her, and her dream for what is possible in developing people through sport.  Show Highlights: Frances' background and the love of rowing began at age 11 when she was tired of not being successful in other sports [4:50] What happens when you clearly define who you're trying to become---and a key moment that organized Frances' life around a goal [11:17] Shifting your mindset from the awe and wonder of "being there" to focus on the competition, with the process sandwiched between the passion moments [15:45] Frances on connection, trust, and vulnerability in building teams [31:42] Frances' last Olympics, her new perspective and leadership role, and making it to the podium [36:41] The transition to "life after sport" and what's coming up next for Frances [39:47] Frances' dream for what's possible in sport [46:11] Resources: www.thetrueathleteproject.org   Find Frances on Twitter: @houghtonfrances Todd Iarussi's leadership coaching website: www.rhinomind.com Todd on Twitter: @rhinomind

    49 min
  4. 12/10/2018

    08: Former Special Assistant to President Obama for National Security Affairs and Retired Navy SEAL Jeff Eggers

    On Episode 8 of the Rhinomind Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by Jeff Eggers, a retired Navy SEAL, former Special Assistant to President Obama for national security affairs, and the current Executive Director of The Leadership Institute at The McChrystal Group. In this interview, Jeff shares stories from his time as a Navy SEAL, and also describes what he feels were President Obama's most effective leadership behaviors. We also discuss why Jeff feels that redefining leadership around the realities of behavioral science is the key to unlocking future American prosperity. Jeff, General Stanley McChrystal, and Jay Mangone also recently wrote a book, Leaders: Myth and Reality, where the authors show us that leadership isn't what we think it is…and never was! We discuss the book and a whole lot more, so please enjoy a conversation with someone working at an exceptionally high level to help people develop more effective leaders and teams!  Show Highlights: Jeff's background, family life, path to the Naval Academy, and how he "one-upped" his Air Force dad [2:58] Discovering a new level of hunger for understanding leadership [6:51] and what Jeff learned about leadership and teams [10:35] The old leadership model, a new threat, and learning to perform under pressure in war [14:54] How Jeff ended up working for President Obama [19:07] and what kept him on the National Security Council for five years [21:30] The #1 leadership skill of President Obama [24:17] Jeff's plan to start with executive coaching and studying behavioral science---and what he discovered [30:10] The idea for the book---where it came from and how the journey progressed [32:15] Jeff's burning questions around leadership that still exist [40:11] Jeff's dream and hope for our culture regarding leadership [45:39] Resources:   www.mcchrystalgroup.com www.newamerica.org Find Jeff on Twitter: @jeff_eggers Leaders: Myth and Reality by Stanley McChrystal, Jeff Eggers, and Jay Mangone Todd Iarussi's leadership coaching website: www.rhinomind.com Todd on Twitter: @rhinomind

    50 min
  5. 10/19/2018

    06: The Future of Coaching and Leadership with Dr. Alex Pascal

    On today's Rhinomind Coaching podcast, Todd is joined by executive coach and Coachlogix CEO Dr. Alex Pascal, an entrepreneur who lives at the cutting edge of technology, research, and coaching. Alex was one of the youngest coaches ever to coach executives at the Center for Creative Leadership, and with such a broad, insider's view of the coaching landscape, Alex founded Coachlogix to address inefficiencies in the coaching marketplace. CoachLogix provides a platform for coaches and organizations to standardize the way coaching is managed, and understand the value and effectiveness of coaching. CoachLogix is also moving into the machine learning / AI space to bring coaching into the future.    For the CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders, Alex will share his journey of creating and leading a successful startup technology company [05:03]. For the coaches, you will hear about the future of coaching and technology [12:35]. Alex also discusses his spiritual journey [21:54], paradox and adult development, and human evolution [25:05], and the nature of the current challenges humans are facing amidst the power of emerging technologies. Alex closes with the responsibilities of leaders of coaches to keep human flourishing at the center of innovation [34:15].   Show Highlights: The history of Alex beginning CoachLogix [5:03] Technology and future trends in the coaching industry [12:05] Alex's spiritual journey, purpose, and having an impact [22:00]    Resources: CoachLogix  Facebook LinkedIn Twitter   Todd's website: www.rhinomind.com Todd on Twitter: @rhinomind

    39 min
4.9
out of 5
14 Ratings

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The Rhinomind Coaching podcast is for leaders who want to enhance their leadership capacity, inspire confidence, and develop more effective teams. The host, Todd Iarussi, runs Rhinomind Coaching, and helps leaders in business and sports meet their leadership challenges head-on, and helps them create game-changing team cultures that unleash the potential of their organizations.