Harrison Bernstein's Everyday Coach

Harrison Bernstein
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I'm Harrison Bernstein host of The Everyday Coach, an exploration into helping us improve relationships by recognizing coaching opportunities in our daily lives. Whether it's just a quick word or a longer engagement, we are coaching every day.. in every aspect of our life, whether we realize it or not. This makes us all coaches. On each episode, we talk with prominent leaders about how we can turn everyday interactions into everyday coaching moments. I started this show because I realized I know so many fantastic coaches in professional sports, in successful businesses and in our nation's military. I also know these incredible people have secret insights about what it takes to successfully lead as a coach. And I want to share this knowledge with the world, so everyone can become a GREAT everyday coach.

  1. 05/21/2025

    Embracing Change and Thriving in Transition with James D. Rodriguez

    Harrison and James Rodriguez discuss the importance of selfless leadership, continuous learning, and skill development for personal and professional growth, with a focus on adapting to new roles and technologies. They emphasize the significance of embracing change, taking risks, and improving skills, particularly in public speaking and technology. The conversation concludes with the importance of physical and mental fitness, continuous growth, and maintaining a positive mindset in building resilience and achieving success. Currently James Rodriguez serves as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Development for University of Health and Performance and sits on the Board of Directors for Soldiers To Sidelines. James previously served as the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL VETS), where he was responsible for preparing America's veterans, service members, and their spouses for meaningful careers post service. Prior to that, James was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, overseeing critical support programs for service members. His extensive background also includes leadership roles within Deloitte LLP's Government and Public Sector practice and at BAE Systems, all of which followed a 20 year career as a United States Marine.

    1 hr

  2. 04/30/2025

    Leadership Lessons to Rise Quickly to Fortune 250 CEO, Tom Quinlan

    Harrison and Tom Quinlan, CEO RR Donnelley, discuss Tom's career trajectory, preparation and execution in both sports and business, leadership, ethical practices, recruiting students from colleges, managing successful younger employees, the importance of fairness and consistency in the workplace, remote work, and the impact of technology on communication and work practices. They reflect on their experiences in managing and leading teams, the importance of steady leadership, maintaining mental well-being, and solution-oriented problem-solving. Quinlan graduated from Pace University before earning an MBA in finance from St. John's University. After extensive experience in the manufacturing and services industry, Tom joined RR Donnelley as an executive vice president in 2004. In 2007, at 44 years old, he became one of the youngest fortune 250 CEO's when he was elevated to president and CEO.  He led RR Donnelley until 2016, then spent four years as chairman and CEO of spinoff LSC Communications with a reputation for turnaround, transformation, and growth. Quinlan returned home to RR Donnelley in 2022 via Chatham Asset Management's purchase of RR Donnelley. Today Tom Quinlan leads the largest provider of printing and print related business services in the world. The company is also a leading provider of communication services and marketing solutions.

    53 min
  3. NCAA Football National Champion, Coach Mack Brown

    03/11/2025

    NCAA Football National Champion, Coach Mack Brown

    In this episode, I talk with Hall of Fame College Football Coach Mack Brown about the modern sports landscape and how we can best serve todays athletes.   After honing his coaching skills at Southern Mississippi, Memphis State, Iowa State & LSU, Brown earned his first head coaching position at Appalachian St. in 1983.  Soon, Barry Switzer took notice and hired Mack to run the offense at OU.  Brown's high-powered passing attack helped propel the Sooners to a Big Eight Title & a birth in the Orange Bowl.   After a successful stop as head coach of Tulane University, Brown arrived for his first stint in Chapel Hill.  From 1988-1997, Brown led the Tar Heels back to national prominence with 69 wins, 6 bowl appearances & 3 - 10 win seasons.     His success caught the eyes of Texas.  On December 4, 1997, Brown was chosen to lead the Longhorns.  Over 16 seasons in Austin, Coach Brown steered Texas to an astonishing 158 wins, 2 Conference Championships and in 2005… the National Title.    Brown served as a College Football studio analyst for ESPN before returning to Chapel Hill in 2019.  Mack revived UNC football once again reaching the Orange Bowl in 2020 & the ACC championship game in 2022.  Over 16 seasons at North Carolina, Brown led the Tar Heels to 113 wins & 12 bowl games.  He is the most successful football coach in UNC history.  Mack Brown amassed an incredible 288 wins in 35 years as a head coach. 144 of his student-athletes were selected in the NFL draft. He is the only coach in history to reach 100 wins at 2 different schools.   Brown was named the Paul Bear Bryant Coach of the Year in 2005, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and is a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Longhorn Hall of Honor, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame among others.

    1h 8m

  4. 02/06/2025

    Leadership Lessons from the 12th SMA Jack Tilley

    This episode features the 12th Sergeant Major of the US Army, Jack Tilley, discussing a lifetime of leadership lessons learned based on his book Soldier for Life. A career soldier Sergeant Major Tilley held many leadership positions within the department of the army and the unified command environments. As Sergeant Major of the Army he served as the Army Chiefs of Staff's advisor on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting soldier training and quality of life. He devoted most of his time to travelling throughout the army observing training and talking to soldiers and their families. He sits on a wide variety of councils and boards that make decisions affecting enlisted soldiers and their families. Vietnam War veteran Jack Tilley has held a variety of important leadership positions throughout his 34-year career including Tank Commander, Section Leader, Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Senior Instructor Operation Sergeant, First Sergeant, and Command Sergeant Major. His military education includes the first Sergeants Course and the Sergeants Major Academy. Among his numerous awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star with V Device, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals. After retirement Jack continued his advocacy for all service members. He is the Co-chairman of the American Freedom Foundation.  Freedom Foundation was organized to honor Veterans of America's armed forces to raise money and awareness for various Veterans organizations with special emphasis directed to welfare and educational issues facing those wounded in action and soldiers killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has worked tirelessly with the organization managing the annual fundraising benefit concerts with top named entertainment. Sergeant Major Tilley also hosts a popular video podcast called Your Next Mission which is a new initiative from the American Freedom Foundation that provides content resources and support to Veterans, military service members, military spouses, and families as they transition from military to civilian life.

    1h 3m

  5. 01/20/2025

    Christine Dorfler, NFL CFO- Leadership Strategies from Sports in Professional and Family Life

    Harrison and Christine Dorfler, CFO of the NFL, discuss the formative role of sports in shaping their leadership skills, with Christine emphasizing the importance of humility, confidence, and adaptability. They also explore the importance of leadership skills in the business world, the power of actions over words, and the significance of vulnerability, humility, and confidence in leadership roles. Lastly, they discuss the importance of building and managing a strong team, the impact of their actions and attitudes on others, and the challenges of balancing family life and work.

    54 min

  6. 07/03/2023

    Florent Groberg- Medal of Honor Leadership Lessons

    In this episode Florent "Flo" Groberg reflects on leadership lessons learned as a young athlete from his early coaches which ultimately shaped his heroic military career that resulted in receiving the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest award for military valor in action Flo deployed several times to Afghanistan, and his actions on August 8th, 2012 earned him the famous Medal of Honor. As a result of his actions, Groberg sustained the loss of 45 to 50 percent of his left calf muscle with significant nerve damage, a blown eardrum, and a mild traumatic brain injury. He spent 3 years at Walter Reed Hospital from August 2012 through May 2015. He was medically retired, as a captain in July 2015.

    1h 6m

  7. 05/18/2023

    Dr. Ben Freakley - Power of Thoughts

    In this episode, we discuss the concept of thoughts and the power we choose to give them.  And sometimes we make them VERY powerful. Dr. Ben Freakly shares his perspective on the subject from his extensive experience and knowledge base.   Dr. Ben Freakley is the CEO and founder of Ready|Set|Resilient, a coaching business that uses best practices in sport, performance, and counseling psychology to help individuals and teams achieve the greatness that exists inside all of us. Ben brings over 20 years of experience coaching high performers and teams in sports, tactical, and business environments. Some highlights of Ben's career include: ·      Google Resilience Team – Subject Matter Expert ·      Atlanta United (Major League Soccer) Mental Performance Coach ·      Tampa Bay Rowdies (United Soccer League) Mental Performance Coach ·      University of Health and Performance – Vice President of Performance and Well Being ·      Toronto Blue Jays (Major League Baseball) Head of Mental Performance ·      75th Ranger Regiment (Special Operations Forces) Mental Performance Coach ·      National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) College Soccer Coach – 12 Seasons ·      Tormenta FC (United Soccer League) First ever head coach & General Manager

    53 min

  8. 03/08/2023

    Kristin Noto Live E.P.I.C

    Kristin Noto, the author of the book Live E.P.I.C Excellence Personified In Character, discusses her secrets to happiness and fulfillment through 7 virtues. This discussion explores and challenges these virtues to help discover peace and happiness within ourselves and those we coach.

    1h 14m
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I'm Harrison Bernstein host of The Everyday Coach, an exploration into helping us improve relationships by recognizing coaching opportunities in our daily lives. Whether it's just a quick word or a longer engagement, we are coaching every day.. in every aspect of our life, whether we realize it or not. This makes us all coaches. On each episode, we talk with prominent leaders about how we can turn everyday interactions into everyday coaching moments. I started this show because I realized I know so many fantastic coaches in professional sports, in successful businesses and in our nation's military. I also know these incredible people have secret insights about what it takes to successfully lead as a coach. And I want to share this knowledge with the world, so everyone can become a GREAT everyday coach.

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