Coaching Culture

Coaching Culture Podcast

A podcast for leaders and coaches sharing practical strategies and tools to build your team's culture and help you grow as a leader. Co-hosted by J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson of TOC Culture Consulting, and Betsy Butterick. Get the podcast notes and learn more about us at tocculture.com

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    How Elite Coaches Build Sustainable Excellence (Without Burning Out) | Brad Stulberg | Ep. 442

    📬 Subscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox Newsletter: https://tocculture.com/culture-toolboxWhat does it actually take to lead at a high level without sacrificing everything else that matters?In Part 2 of our conversation with Brad Stulberg — performance coach, author, and co-founder of The Growth Equation — we dig into the real framework behind sustainable leadership excellence. If you're a coach, athletic director, team leader, or anyone trying to perform at a high level without burning out, this episode is for you.Brad just released his new book The Way of Excellence and this conversation is full of the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and practical tools that separate truly great leaders from those who simply grind themselves (and their teams) into the ground.🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why balance is a myth — and the more powerful concept you should focus on instead (trade-offs)The difference between acute love and aspirational love — a reframe that will change how you lead AND parentHow Greg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs used intentional presence to build championship cultureWhy discipline and self-compassion must coexist — and how to know which one to lean intoThe problem with trying to copy other people's habits without understanding their contextHow coaches are unintentionally making athletes more fragile — and what to do insteadWhy the path to mastery matters as much as reaching the topThe concept of minimum effective doses — a game-changing framework for high-performers with competing demands📚 Resources & Links:📖 Brad Stulberg's Book — The Way of Excellence: https://www.bradstulberg.com📱 Follow Brad on Instagram: @BradStulberg📝 Betsy Buttrick's Website & Book (Kids These Days): https://betsybuttrick.com🎙️ Part 1 of This Conversation with Brad Stulberg: https://youtu.be/RoKt_fYssJ8?si=IMve1XNEPJByTlYV📬 Subscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox Newsletter: https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox🔖 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Teaser: Why "pain is the point" is BS0:11 – Introduction & what to expect in Part 22:30 – What Brad's 3-year-old daughter taught him about presence3:33 – Kids hold you accountable: the "give me your full attention" moment4:32 – Presence during a book launch vs. the creative process6:17 – How coaches can give themselves grace around family presence7:05 – Acute love vs. aspirational love: a reframe for coaching parents9:20 – Greg Popovich & the Spurs: using team dinners to build culture10:21 – Why intentional moments of completion matter for team performance12:29 – Intensity and joy: why they must coexist for sustainable excellence13:52 – The TOC Coach Community (free + premium)14:30 – Why "balance" is a myth & the power of thinking in trade-offs16:51 – Minimum effective doses: how to stay whole while going all-in23:00 – Andre Agassi, Steph Curry & Tiger Woods: different paths to the top26:05 – Restraint as a habit: what Brad is still unlearning as an athlete27:00 – The #1 limiting belief that gets in the way of excellence30:24 – Ultra marathons, Yamamoto & trusting the human experience over analytics30:45 – Reckless vs. fragile: finding the performance sweet spot32:16 – JP's key takeaways + why Brad's book is a must-read for leaders33:00 – Wrap-up & how to find Brad Stulberg's work🏆 About the Coaching Culture Podcast:The Coaching Culture Podcast is hosted by JP Nerbun and Betsy Buttrick. Our mission is simple: help you become a better leader, better coach, and build a better team culture. Every episode features world-class coaches, athletes, performance experts, and thought leaders sharing practical wisdom you can apply immediately.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.⭐ Leave us a 5-star review — it helps more coaches and leaders find this content.📤 Share this episode with a coach or leader in your life who needs to hear it.#CoachingCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformance #TeamCulture #BradStulberg

    34min

  2. 15 DE FEV.

    🎯 The Way of Excellence: Mastery, Mattering & Leadership with Brad Stulberg

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of "The Way of Excellence," as he shares groundbreaking insights on authentic leadership, team building, and sustainable high performance.Join TOC Coach for Free! https://www.skool.com/toccoachSubscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox: https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox 🔑 KEY LEADERSHIP TOPICS:✅ Excellence Framework: Discover why true excellence exists at the intersection of mastery (concrete skill development) and mattering (connection beyond yourself)✅ Team Leadership Strategies: Learn how to create belonging and purpose for every team member, even those without competitive opportunities✅ Process Over Outcomes: Actionable coaching methods to shift athlete focus from external validation to internal growth✅ Values-Driven Leadership: Why aligning actions with core values creates sustainable excellence and prevents burnout✅ The Finite and Infinite Game: Balancing short-term performance goals with long-term personal development✅ Managing External Pressures: Practical approaches for addressing parent expectations, social media influence, and performance culture✅ Goal Setting Reimagined: The three-tier framework - outcome goals, process goals, and person goals✅ Leadership Under Pressure: How elite coaches like Steve Kerr and Greg Popovich maintain perspective while competing at the highest level✅ Purpose vs. Values: Why values provide a more consistent foundation than purpose, especially during challenging times⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 - Introduction: The Way of Excellence03:15 - Defining Mastery and Mattering08:42 - Team Sports vs Individual Pursuits12:30 - Creating Mattering for All Team Members18:15 - Process Over Outcomes in Practice24:50 - Finite and Infinite Games Framework29:40 - Addressing External Pressures (Parents, Social Media)35:20 - Goal Setting: Outcome, Process, Person42:10 - Leadership Excellence: Steve Kerr Case Study48:35 - Values vs. Purpose in Leadership53:20 - Avoiding the Purpose Trap💡 LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS YOU'LL LEARN:• How to reward effort over results while still honoring the importance of winning• Building brain trusts and support systems for high-pressure environments• The importance of defining roles for every team member• Teaching athletes to hold competing truths simultaneously• Preventing burnout through values-based decision making• Creating championship cultures that prioritize joy and competition📚 ABOUT BRAD STULBERG:Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, coach, and internationally known expert on human performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Outside Magazine. Brad's previous books include "Peak Performance" and "The Practice of Groundedness."🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE:Brad Stulberg's Website: https://www.bradstulberg.com/"The Way of Excellence" Book: https://www.bradstulberg.com/booksBrad's Newsletter: https://thegrowtheq.com/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bstulbergInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradstulberg/Brad Stulberg on the Coaching Culture Podcast: Episode 333:https://youtu.be/53vl1XZ8lm0?si=5zeBbfumR7SOr42gEpisode 334: https://youtu.be/BHKG-RTxz0I?si=LdqQOowvSSlLFSzl🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR:• Coaches at all levels (youth, high school, college, professional)• Athletic directors and sports administrators• Team leaders and managers in any industry• Parents of young athletes• Anyone interested in sustainable high performance• Leadership development professionals• Sports psychologists and mental performance coaches💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:What resonated most with you from this episode? How do you balance process and outcomes in your leadership? Share your thoughts in the comments below!🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest leadership conversations!

    29min

  3. 9 DE FEV.

    440: Sports Coaching 101: How to Build Accountability and Mutual Trust in Your Team Culture

    Stop using accountability as a weapon and start using it as a tool for growth. In this episode, JP Nerbun, Nate Sanderson, and Betsy Butterick break down why traditional "discipline" often fails and how to build a culture of mutual trust.Subscribe to join us for more discussions like this and go deeper with a FREE membership in the TOC Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/toccoachSubscribe to the Culture Toolbox Newsletter for the notes to this and every episode! https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox Most coaches want accountability, but few know how to teach the actual communication skills athletes need to hold each other to a standard. We explore the "Trust Gap," the difference between punishment and outcomes, and a powerful story of how one athlete's confession transformed a team's culture.In this episode, we discuss:The Accountability Trap: Why athletes often have a negative association with the word and how to reframe it as "responsibility".   Skill vs. Fear: Why players don’t speak up (hint: it’s usually because they haven't been taught how).   Consistency is Key: How treating star players differently destroys team trust. Outcomes over Consequences: Shifting the language to emphasize player choice and education over compliance.   Building Mutual Trust: Practical ways to invite your players to hold you accountable as a leader.Chapters:0:00 – What coaches get wrong about accountability2:15 – Why athletes feel frustrated by "The Word"4:45 – The 3 things athletes need: Consistency, Clarity, and Skill7:30 – Accountability vs. Discipline vs. Feedback10:15 – Reframing "Consequences" to "Outcomes"13:40 – Deterrence vs. Grace: The "All-Boys School" example16:20 – A story of radical ownership: The athlete confession19:50 – How to build mutual trust with your players23:10 – Closing thoughts: Modeling the standard

    46min

  4. 1 DE FEV.

    439: Why Nutrition Advice Doesn't Work | Daniel Davey Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with performance nutritionist Daniel Davey, we go deeper into the psychology of behavior change and why traditional nutrition advice often fails. Daniel shares profound insights on coaching the person, not just the problem, and how childhood experiences shape our relationship with food. What You'll Learn: Daniel opens up about the influences that shaped his coaching approach—from his father's extraordinary listening skills to working with Jim Gavin and Dublin's five-in-a-row All-Ireland winning team. He reveals why the hardest part of his job isn't the nutrition science, but helping people realize they have the answers within themselves. We explore the complex relationship between identity, body image, and performance—including how male athletes struggle with body image in ways that often go unaddressed. Daniel shares vulnerable stories about his own journey and why sometimes athletes need a "boot in the hole" while others need a hug. Key Topics: Why 3-5 minutes is enough for nutrition advice, but 55 minutes is needed to understand the personThe difference between knowing what to do and being able to do itHow childhood experiences shape our relationship with foodIdentity vs. body image: Understanding the distinction in elite sportWorking with professional vs. amateur athletes: What actually changesThe alcohol conversation: Culture, masculinity, and performance in Irish sportWhy confidence—not meal plans—is the ultimate outcome of good nutrition coachingSimple environmental changes that support good nutrition (hint: fruit baskets and microwaves matter)Perfect for: Coaches who want to understand behavior change beyond their sport, practitioners working in nutrition or lifestyle coaching, and anyone interested in the deeper psychology of performance. Daniel challenges coaches to examine their own relationship with food and asks: Are you embodying the behaviors you want to see in your athletes? This conversation goes far beyond nutrition—it's about what it means to truly support human performance. Links & Resources: Daniel Davey’s Website: daveynutrition.com (for recipes, articles, and consultation info).Books by Daniel Davey: Eat Up, Raise Your Game and Eat Up: The Next Level.Daniel Davey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-davey-8326a839/ Join the TOC Coach Community for FREE https://www.skool.com/toccoach/aboutSubscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox Newsletter so you don’t miss the notes to this and every episode! https://tocculture.com/culture-toolboxLearn More and Apply for the next TOC Coaching Retreat: https://www.tocculture.com/retreat Learn More about Besty Butterick and her work with coaches! https://betsybutterick.com/

    47min

  5. 25 DE JAN.

    438: Why Nutrition Culture Fails (And How to Fix It) | Daniel Davey pt 1

    Join us for an in-depth conversation with performance nutritionist Daniel Davey, who has worked with elite teams including Dublin senior football and Leinster Rugby. In this episode, Daniel shares the realities of creating lasting cultural change around nutrition and lifestyle habits in high-performance environments. What You'll Learn: Daniel reveals why presentations and workshops alone don't create change, and why the real impact comes from ongoing conversations and relationships with athletes. He discusses the critical role of leadership buy-in, the importance of meeting athletes where they are, and why milk in the fridge and bananas on the counter might matter more than elaborate meal plans. We explore the often-overlooked reality that even elite athletes—including national record holders—struggle with basic nutrition habits. Daniel shares powerful stories about what it means to truly care about athletes' development, from showing up at games to understanding someone's lemon zest and honey dressing. Key Topics: Why coach commitment is the single most powerful driver of nutrition cultureThe limitations of one-off workshops vs. continuous supportHow to have meaningful conversations that create lasting behavior changeUnderstanding energy management: physical, mental, and emotionalThe pyramid of nutrition priorities (and why everyone wants to start at the top)Red, orange, and green days: a simple framework for planning your weekWhy the real work isn't about meal plans—it's about understanding the personPerfect for: Coaches, performance staff, athletes, and anyone interested in creating sustainable change in high-performance environments. Whether you're working with professional athletes or building culture in any competitive setting, Daniel's insights will change how you think about nutrition, behavior change, and what it really means to support performance. Daniel Davey’s Website: daveynutrition.com (for recipes, articles, and consultation info). Books by Daniel Davey: Eat Up, Raise Your Game and Eat Up: The Next Level. Daniel Davey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-davey-8326a839/ Join the TOC Coach Community For FREE! https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about Subscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox Newsletter so you don’t miss the notes to this and every episode! https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox Learn More and Apply for the next TOC Coaching Retreat: https://www.tocculture.com/retreat Learn More about Besty Butterick and her work with coaches! https://betsybutterick.com/

    32min

  6. 18 DE JAN.

    437: The Essentialist Leader: Doing Less to Achieve More

    Are you feeling the weight of a million "important" tasks? In this episode, JP Nerbun, Nate Sanderson, and Betsy Butterick dive into the concept of Essentialism in Leadership. We explore how to distinguish between mere stress and total overwhelm , why "function over fundamental" can transform your coaching , and how to decide what actually moves the needle for your team’s culture. Timestamped Chapters: 0:00 - The "Million Things" Trap: Coaching in an Age of Information 3:30 - Stress vs. Overwhelm: Recognizing Systems Failure 5:50 - Navigating the Eisenhower Box: Urgency and Importance 8:30 - Why Coaches Get Fixated: The Illusion of Control 10:45 - Trade-offs and Lessons from a Ceramic Unicorn 16:40 - Function Over Fundamental: Letting Players Self-Organize 21:20 - Simplifying Culture: Why Your Team Needs Fewer Rules 25:35 - The Perspective Filter: "Will This Matter in a Year?" 30:10 - Listener Q&A: Navigating the Non-Compliant Senior 34:25 - The 5 C’s of Leadership: From Curiosity to Consequences Connect with us: Subscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox at tocculture.com. Follow Betsy Butterick’s work at betsybutterick.com.Get your question answered on the next episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2HrxkL9NrIjrm2G0W7IEoIvrrzWeidAX3jiR1d4kUH8Mg-w/viewform?usp=header#CoachingCulture #Essentialism #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCulture #CoachingTips

    41min

  7. 11 DE JAN.

    436: Coaching Like a Scientist: Finding Your Best Self and Making Values a Tool | McKenzie Ridgely Part 2

    🧪 Coaching Like a Scientist: How Observation & Values Led to a State Title What does it mean to "coach like a scientist"? In Part 2 of our conversation with first-year varsity head coach and podcast editor Mckenzie Ridgely, we explore the evolution of leadership that goes far beyond personality. Mckenzie reflects on her journey from thinking leadership meant being the "loudest and meanest" to realizing that her best self involves observing how her players respond and shifting her methods to meet them where they are. We dive deep into the "Team Manifesto"—how co-created values became the ultimate tool for accountability during a high-stakes championship run. In this episode, we discuss: Evolving the "Best Self": Why coaching based on personality alone is a trap, and how to adapt your energy to get the best out of others. The "Scientist" Approach: Learning to treat every practice and game as an experiment, using player feedback (verbal and behavioral) to guide your next move. Values as a Tool, Not Just a Poster: The critical moment Mckenzie used team values to turn around a failing scrimmage and set the tone for the season. The TOC Safety Net: The power of a non-judgmental community for testing new systems and finding support in the "mind games" of leadership. The Story of the Season: Implementing team journaling to help players reflect on their growth and the memories that led to a State Championship. Key Resources Mentioned: Annie Duke on Decision-Making (Podcast Episode) Jennifer Garvey Berger on Mind Traps (Podcast Series) The TOC Journal Connect with us:Join the FREE TOC Coach Community to access the same tools Mckenzie used to lead her team to a state title. 👉 Visit to https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about learn more! #CoachingCulture #Leadership #TeamCulture #StateChampions #FieldHockey #GrowthMindset #CoachLife #TOCcommunity

    32min

  8. 4 DE JAN.

    435: The State Champion's Playbook: Systems for Culture, Captains, & Playing Time | McKenzie Ridgely Pt 1

    McKenzie Ridgely joins the hosts to discuss her successful first season as a varsity head coach, focusing on the implementation of culture systems and resources from TOC (The Coaches' Community). She highlights the importance of "working on the front end"—establishing clear expectations, systems, and communication with players and parents before the season starts. Key topics covered include the structure and impact of her initial parent meeting, the process for selecting captains and forming a leadership council, using player development plans, and strategies for communicating playing time decisions and handling late-season pressure. Get your copy of the TOC Leadership Journal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/94...Join us on the 2026 TOC Leadership Retreat! https://www.thriveoncoaching.ie/retreatsSubscribe to the TOC Newsletter: https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox

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A podcast for leaders and coaches sharing practical strategies and tools to build your team's culture and help you grow as a leader. Co-hosted by J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson of TOC Culture Consulting, and Betsy Butterick. Get the podcast notes and learn more about us at tocculture.com

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  • Criado por
    Coaching Culture Podcast
  • Anos de atividade
    2017 - 2026
  • Episódios
    444
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Coaching Culture Podcast
  • Site do podcast
    Coaching Culture

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