Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In

buy-in is not something you can “get,” permanently possess, or otherwise passively receive. Rather, it is a feeling that is built over time and must be maintained through a combination of loyalty, results, and consistent positive actions.

coach from the “inside out” and influence the person inside of the athlete.

Thorough self-reflection isn’t only critical to becoming a better coach, but also a better person.

reflection helps us to reconnect with who we really are, then inspection helps us connect with who we want to become,

Dunning-Kruger effect, which is a cognitive bias that exists where individuals who possess a very low level of ability or true competence perceive themselves to be vastly superior to those around them or in their abilities in general.

if you want to be great, you better expect bruises and learn to love your battle scars.

is not something you can “get,” permanently possess, or otherwise passively receive. Rather, it is a feeling that is built over time and must be maintained through a combination of loyalty, results, and consistent positive actions.

Find or create your own artifact from your past and you’ll see the role it will continue to play in shaping your coaching identity and strategy in the years to come. Reflecting on these stories and artifacts is a powerful way to improve your self-awareness as coach and act upon your unique strengths and motivations.

the word “coach” has been a title and designation that commanded near instant respect. Coaches simply didn’t need to explain themselves. Athletes lined up and listened up, otherwise they faced the consequences.