Episode 41: Transforming Your Coaching Skills with Guest Dr. Lara Pence

In this episode of ‘All Things Endurance Podcast,’ host, Rick Prince chats with licensed clinical psychologist and founder of The Coaches Collective, Dr. Lara Pence. In her daily practice, Dr. Pence primarily works with elite athletes and executives to level up their performance. The Coaches Collective is a community of coaches that Dr. Pence works with to help to them transform their athletes into the best version of themselves. 

Below are the areas that Rick and Dr. Pence chat about during this episode: 

1.       Could you please tell the listeners more about yourself and the Coach Collective?

2.       What are some of the most common things that you have found that hold coaches back from reaching their potential?

3.       Do you think that coaches often don’t recognize what truly is holding them back and associate their lack of growth to other things?

4.       What are some of the most important traits for coaches to have?

5.       How important is the role of community in the success of a coach?

6.       In an age of so much information (right and wrong) being fed to us – especially on social media, how important is trust in the coaching relationship and what are some ways for coaches to build trust amongst their athletes and athletes possibly looking to hire coaches?

7.       Imposter Syndrome is quite prevalent in new and seasoned coaches. Are there any strategies that coaches can implement to help overcome it?

8.       On your website, you denote that you meet coaches where they are at. How important is this concept in both coaching and life?

9.       What are some common traits of high performing coaches?

To learn more about Dr. Pence and The Coaches Collective, please visit: https://drlarapence.com/coaches