E398 | Holding Yourself Accountable & Auditing Your Comfort Zone

Everyone talks about “stepping out of your comfort zone,” but few actually do it.
 
In this episode, Brett breaks down one of the biggest...

E397 | David Clancy | Pivoting in Your Career, Filtering Your Passions & Building Relationships

David Clancy is a world-class sports physio and author who’s taken more than a few sharp turns in his career. He’s had to face the same questions many...

E396 | How to Stand Out in a World Addicted to Superficial Content and Noise

Most of what you see online right now isn’t designed to help you grow. It’s designed to keep you nodding, scrolling, and agreeing. 
 
Vira...

E395 | Keith Ferrazzi | Building Better Teams, Generosity and Adapting to an AI World

In this episode, I sit down with Keith Ferrazzi — author, speaker, and one of the most recognized voices on leadership and collaboration.
 

E394 | Dr. Nick Holton & Dr. Adam Wright | Anti-Fragility: Thriving Amidst Unpleasantness

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton for a wide-ranging conversation on anti-fragility—the ability not just to endure...

E393 | Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and How to Stop Playing Small

We’ve all met somebody—and been there ourselves—where no matter how much success you’ve had, you still feel like you’re about to get found out. Like i...

E392 | B-Side: How to Survive Conversations with People Who Don't Shut Up

We’ve all been stuck in conversations that feel like hostage situations. This isn’t about passionate people with good stories — it’s about the chronic...

E391 | Why Sometimes Feeling Like Shit Means You're Perfectly Fine

There’s a lot of noise out there telling you that if you’re not jumping out of bed every morning with boundless energy, something’s wrong with you. 

E390 | Subtle Strategies that Make You More Persuasive

When most people think about persuasion, they go straight to education (“if they just understood, they’d agree”), inspiration (“let me tell you an ins...

E389 | The Truth About Narcissism: 4 Types You Need to Know (and How to Navigate Them)

These days, it feels like everyone is calling someone a narcissist.
Ex-partner? Narcissist. Difficult boss? Narcissist. Confident stranger on In...

E388 | How to Deal with Haters

Have you ever gotten a negative review on something you've made or your business?
Received a one-star rating?
Dared to venture into the co...

E387 | How to Deal with Defensive People Who Project

Wait... when did this become my fault?
Why do I feel like I’m being indicted? 
That’s not at all what I meant when I said that. 
I h...

E386 | What to Do If You Want to Change Careers But Feel Stuck, Unsure, or Scared

It can be one of the most frustrating things in the world.
That discontent and confusion about your professional life and where it’s headed.

E385 | Tips for Saying What Matters Before It's Too Late

Nothing will haunt you like the things you leave unsaid.
It’s a bold statement, and a chilling one—but unfortunately, most of us know exactly ho...

E384 | 21 Questions I've Never Answered Before on Training, Dating, Leadership and Life

E383 | B-Side: When a Good Old-Fashioned Ass-Chewing is the Right Call

Think about the last time you dealt with someone you were trying really hard to be professional with.
Despite multiple miscommunications on thei...

E382 | Why "How Can I Help?" Isn't Always Helpful and What to Do Instead

“Is there anything I can do to help?”
It’s interesting and unique how we’ve all been asked this question by a spouse, friend, co-worker, or boss...

E381 | An Unapologetic Call-Out to Those Who Claim to Want to Be the Best at What They Do

This isn’t personal, but it’s been a long time coming.
This episode is aimed directly at the legacy industries of Art of Coaching, Strength and...

E380 | What to Do When Clients Get Too Dependent

Ever feel like you're coaching on repeat? 
You've handed a client every tool they need, yet they keep circling back with the same issue. 
...

E379 | Dealing with Checked-Out Youth Coaches

Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding things you can do, whether you're a parent, a former athlete, or someone who just wants to make...

E378 | How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Give Yourself More Credit

This episode is for a very specific type of person. 
Those of you who are hard on yourself, and if you're being honest, it's to an unhealthy deg...

E377 | Why You're Drained as a Leader (and What to Do About It)

Why can't someone else step up and do this?
How come I'm always the one who has to do everything?
What more do I have to do before someone...

E376 | Tips If You Feel Stuck at Your Job and Need a Way Forward

Everything is okay at work, but… yeah, work is fine—I just don’t know what I’m going to do.
We’ve all felt like that at some point in our career...

E375 | Uneven Effort in Relationships & Why Dating is a Gong Show

We’ve all felt it. That awkward disconnect when the vibe is off and you're wondering how you ended up across the table from someone who just isn’t whe...

E374 | How to Get Through to Incredibly Stubborn People

We’ve all been hit by it.
It seemingly comes out of nowhere—a misunderstanding or argument we never saw coming. One moment you’re having a discu...

E373 | Hiring Tips Part 3: Compensation & Pay Structures

Why is talking about money so hard? 
An even better question might be: why do so many job postings treat compensation like a state secret—vague,...

E372 | Hiring Tips Part 2: Asking the Right Interview Questions

Most interviews miss the mark.
Predictable questions. Rehearsed answers. And when it’s over, you still haven’t figured out who the person really...

Hiring Tips Part 1: How to Attract the Right People

Hiring the right people doesn’t start with the interview — it starts with the job posting.
In this first episode of our hiring series, we tackle...

E370 | How to Hash It Out and Get Rid of Drama

You feel it, right? That tension thick enough to slice, the elephant in the room no one dares mention. But sooner or later, it has to be dealt with.

E369 | How to Change the Culture of an Organization Pt. 1

You hear about it all the time. A team goes from the bottom of the league to championship contenders. A failing company suddenly becomes the industry...

E368 | How to Stand Out as a Speaker: The Details Everyone Misses

Most people focus on the big moments when preparing for a speech, but true professionals know it’s the small, overlooked details that make all the dif...

E367 | How Busy People Can Best Use AI to Enhance Their Thinking, Not Replace It

In a world where AI is becoming part of everything we do, the big question isn’t if you should use it—it’s how you should use it. Are you using AI to...

E366 | How to Be Better at Code Switching

We all wear different hats throughout the day. One minute, you’re locked in at work, making quick decisions under pressure. Next, you’re at home, wher...

E365 | How to Get Things Done When Progress Feels Impossible

You can’t make this stuff up. 
Every time you finally sit down to tackle the project you know needs to get done, something gets in the way. You...

E364 | In Case You Missed It E259: Understanding and Overcoming Perfectionism

DONE. You’ve finally finished the big project you’ve been agonizing over.
But as you prepare to hit send, print, submit - whatever - all you fee...

E363 | How to Guide Someone Who's Stuck Or Languishing

We’ve all been there. Stuck, unmotivated, and unsure of what to do or where to go next. And just as we’ve struggled, we’ve also had to help others who...

E362 | MOST SHARED E299: How to Quit Being a People Pleaser

This week, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes, and a topic people continue to ask us about. 
People pleasing. We’ve all seen it b...

E361 | Tips for De-Escalating a Heated Conflict

We’ve all been there, and watched it happen from afar. 
Something happens, and the temperature starts to rise. Tempers flare, and the situation...

E360 | The Key to Making Progress and Staying Consistent When Life is Hectic

Have you ever heard the phrase, "no plan survives first contact," or, "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face"? 
These sayings m...

E359 | Why You Need to Own Your Sh** to Be a Better Leader

New year, new you, right? 
Many of us set resolutions and goals this time of year, which is a great way to start fresh. But let’s be honest: fli...