In Episode 674, Sam and TJ sit down with Duane Jourdeans, a 27-year coaching veteran and emotional intelligence speaker, to talk about how coaches show up for their players. Duane walks through six emotional intelligence skills, from self-awareness to inspiring performance, and explains why "okay" leaders move the needle so little. They tackle the tension between high-intensity coaching and authenticity, the difference between demanding and demeaning, and why EI is not soft. Duane also shares practical tools like charting your feelings, knowing your triggers, and building systems for micro moments with players. To learn more about Duane Jourdeans and his offering of workshops, keynotes, culture surveys, and assessments, go to https://www.duanejourdeans.com/. Show notes (no timestamps) Defining emotional intelligence for coachesThe six EI competenciesBest versus worst coach exerciseDiscretionary effort and why it mattersThe "okay" leader problemPositive states and faster learningHow self-aware are most coaches?Demanding versus demeaningPassion isn't anger; EI isn't softStaying authentic while coaching with intensityReading your team's heartbeatNeutral thinking versus positive psychologyHelping a struggling free throw shooterCharting feelings and knowing triggersSleep and self-managementPause, respond, don't reactMicro moments that move relationships forwardBuilding systems to stay intentionalSystems don't make you inauthenticDuane's "moment that matters" challengeMore on Duane: Duane Jourdeans is a speaker, trainer, and consultant who has spent nearly three decades blending emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and performance strategies to help teams and organizations maximize their potential. He is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner through Genos International and a Positive Coaching Alliance trainer. With 30+ years in education as a teacher, coach, and counselor, he is a two-time state championship football coach and former head football and basketball coach. He is also a multi-sport college athlete and state champion high school athlete. Duane and his wife, Heather, founded Upward Spiral Consulting, which has worked with professional sports organizations (including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx), schools, and businesses. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before. This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last!
