The Coach's Corner

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Hosted by Denley McIntosh, The Coach's Corner explores life, both personally and professionally, with the goal of coaching and empowering others to listen with compassion, act with courage and live with purpose and joy in the community of others. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  1. 4d ago

    Making the Hard Decisions with Vincent Forese: People, Performance & Principles — Doing What’s Right!

    In a world where companies chase efficiency, automation, and profit at all costs, it’s easy to forget the human side of leadership. This episode of The Coach’s Corner features a powerful conversation with Vincent Forese, a pioneering leader in education technology who has consistently put people, principles, and performance in proper order—even when it costs him. If you’re a leader, manager, founder, or executive wrestling with tough choices, team loyalty, organizational culture, or the tension between doing what’s profitable and doing what’s right, this episode will give you a real world look at principled leadership under pressure. About Vincent FloreseVincent Forese is one of the original education technology executives, pioneering the use of the internet for education in the mid-1990s, when the Internet was still in its infancy. His commitment to student- centered digital learning is well documented, as is his commitment to his co-workers and employees. An accounting degree, and a career in business development had enable him to grow and sell several businesses over his career. He is most proud of the fact that many of his largest customers over the years consider him a partner and a friend. Vincent is married to his wife Sharon, and together they have raised three daughters and a son. In his spare time, he enjoys teaching and coaching basketball and football. Find out more about Vincent at: Website: https://www.link-systems.com/ourteam.phpInstagram: @vtforeseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnieforeseX: @forese Learn more at: *** NEW *** TCC Leading Under Pressure Program for Emerging & Executive Leaders https://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc More on: Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  2. Aug 11

    THE RELATIONSHIP LADDER: How the Rungs of Respect, Like, Trust, and Love Can Bring You Up (or Down) at Work, at Home, and in Life

    A listener asked a powerful question: “How do you measure your relationships in corporate America — in the context of what does it get you?” It’s a question about influence. It’s a question about access. It’s a question about trust. It’s a question about career mobility. And it’s a question most people never think to ask. Today on The Coach’s Corner, we’re introducing a simple, powerful framework that answers that question directly: Respect → Like → Trust → Love A relationship ladder that shows you: how relationships formhow they deepenhow they breakhow they healand what each rung gets you This is The Relationship Ladder — and once you see it, you’ll never unsee it. Let’s go and climb it. Learn more at: *** NEW *** TCC Leading Under Pressure Program for Emerging & Executive Leaders https://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  3. Jul 28

    LEADING UNDER PRESSURE: How to Support People Without Transferring Your Anxiety

    Leaders today face a new kind of pressure — not just to deliver results, but to absorb uncertainty, regulate emotion, and support people who are struggling without transferring their own anxiety. Recently, I sat down with Aslak De Silva, host of Black Belt of Leadership and a fellow member of our Mission Matters podcast family, to explore exactly that. We talked about adversity, emotional intelligence, identity, compassion, and the human side of leadership. Today on The Coach’s Corner, I’m bringing those insights home — and expanding them. And if you want to go deeper after this episode, check out Episode #93: Emotional Echo, where we explore how leaders’ emotions ripple through their teams. Find out more about Aslak at: Webite: https://www.theblackbeltinleadership.com/The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, https://missionmatters.com/author/aslak-de-silva/ Learn more at: *** NEW *** TCC Leading Under Pressure Program for Emerging & Executive Leaders https://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc More on: Brian McIntoshhttps://missionmatters.com/seeing-the-world-understanding-culture-through-travel-abroad-with-brian-mcintosh Loren Rosario-Maldonadohttps://missionmatters.com/the-healing-power-of-cq-how-cultural-intelligence-can-deepen-your-connections-reconcile-your-relationships-with-guest-loren-rosario-maldonado Nadine Zeinounhttps://missionmatters.com/from-emotion-to-empowerment-finding-resilience-through-faith-and-hope-with-nadine-zeinoun Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  4. Jul 14

    Making Peace with Setbacks: How to Turn Loss Into Learning and Pain Into Purpose

    Setbacks are universal. Whether in sports, work, relationships, or life, every one of us faces moments where expectations rise and results fall painfully short. In recent episodes like Grit & Grind, How to Bulk Up and Bounce Back, and Booted Out! When the Work Stops, we explored the emotional and psychological toll of setbacks — and the neuroscience behind how we recover. But today, we’re getting tactical. Because as Les Brown reminds us: “If you fall, fall on your back. If you can look up, you can get up.” This episode — Making Peace with Setbacks — gives you a practical roadmap to stop calling it failure and start using it as data so you can rise again with clarity, dignity, and direction. Learn more at: *** NEW *** TCC Leading Under Pressure Program for Emerging & Executive Leaders https://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  5. Jun 30

    PLAY ON! What the World Cup Teaches Us About Humanity, Identity, and Connection

    The World Cup is more than a tournament. It’s a global classroom—a living, breathing lesson in humanity. On the pitch, legends like Alphonso Davies, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé show us what excellence looks like. But in the stands, in the streets, and across the world, something even more powerful happens: Families travel together. Communities gather. People spend thousands of dollars to be part of something bigger than themselves. Cultures collide—and connect. Hearts sync—literally sync—in shared emotion. This episode, PLAY ON! What the World Cup Teaches Us About Humanity, Identity, and Connection, draws on powerful insights from past Coach’s Corner conversations with Nadine Zeinoun, Loren Rosario Maldonado, and Brian McIntosh to explore why this global event moves us so deeply—and what it reveals about who we are. Learn more at: *** NEW *** TCC Leading Under Pressure Program for Emerging & Executive Leaders https://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc More on: Brian McIntoshhttps://missionmatters.com/seeing-the-world-understanding-culture-through-travel-abroad-with-brian-mcintoshLoren Rosario-Maldonadohttps://missionmatters.com/the-healing-power-of-cq-how-cultural-intelligence-can-deepen-your-connections-reconcile-your-relationships-with-guest-loren-rosario-maldonado Nadine Zeinounhttps://missionmatters.com/from-emotion-to-empowerment-finding-resilience-through-faith-and-hope-with-nadine-zeinoun Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  6. Jun 16

    Episode 100 — The Journey, The Lessons, and The Lift-Off: How I Got Here… and How You Can Too… & What the Artemis II Mission Taught Me and Can Teach You

    One hundred episodes. It’s more than a number. It’s a journey. A discipline. A testimony. Most people see the finished product — the polished episode, the smooth delivery, the message that lands. But behind every episode is a process: clarity, creativity, humility, and consistency. And behind that process is a story — a family, a legacy, a lineage. From the first recording to the hundredth, this podcast has been shaped by the people who shaped me: My wife, who believed in the mission;My children, who remind me why identity matters;And my father, whose life and lessons still echo in my spirit.From James Clear to Brené Brown, from Simon Sinek to Malcolm Gladwell — the message is the same:Success is not a moment. It’s a rhythm. A practice. A long obedience in the same direction. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay committed to a dream, how to build something meaningful, or how to keep going when the results aren’t immediate — this episode is for you. Learn more at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ https://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  7. Jun 2

    Humility — The Ground We Rise From: How Being Low Lifts You Up With Others

    Humility. What is it? And why does it matter? It’s one of the most misunderstood virtues in modern life — often confused with weakness, passivity, or self‑erasure. But long before psychology labs, leadership seminars, or emotional‑intelligence workshops, ancient cultures understood humility as something far more powerful. In the ancient Near East, humility meant groundedness — literally returning to the earth, the place we ultimately come from. In spiritual traditions, humility was the gateway to wisdom. In social movements, humility fueled courage, compassion, and justice. And in business, humility keeps the workplace culture healthy and well — creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and safe to contribute. And today, research from the American Psychological Association shows that humility strengthens relationships, deepens trust, and increases emotional resilience. From C.S. Lewis to Brené Brown, from Henri Nouwen to Dorothy Day, from Sojourner Truth to Harriet Tubman — humility has always been the quiet force that lifts communities, heals relationships, and strengthens identity. If you want to build deeper connections, lead with integrity, parent with empathy, and grow in resilience, this episode is for you. Learn more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ https://www.thecoachscorner.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

  8. May 19

    The Silver Rule, The Golden Rule, and The Platinum Rule - Which One to Use? ... Three Tools You Need for Building Identity, Belonging, and Resilient Relationships.

    Long before psychology textbooks, neuroscience labs, leadership seminars, or relationship podcasts, ancient civilizations were wrestling with the same question we face today: How do we treat each other well? From King Hammurabi’s Code in ancient Babylon — one of humanity’s earliest attempts to limit harm and create justice — to Confucius in China, Hillel in Judea, and Jesus in the Middle East, people have always searched for relational wisdom. These ancient voices weren’t just creating rules; they were trying to build societies where people could live together without destroying one another. And their insights still speak to our modern world — a world where relationships feel strained, social media feels chaotic, and people long to feel seen, understood, and valued. Today, we explore three timeless relational tools: -> The Silver Rule.-> The Golden Rule.-> The Platinum Rule. Backed by history, neuroscience, psychology, and medical research, these rules can transform how you lead, parent, partner, and build community. If you want to strengthen your relationships, deepen your identity, and build resilience in a world that feels increasingly disconnected, this episode is for you. Learn more at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

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Hosted by Denley McIntosh, The Coach's Corner explores life, both personally and professionally, with the goal of coaching and empowering others to listen with compassion, act with courage and live with purpose and joy in the community of others. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

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