The Talent Equation Podcast

"Kindness is infectious, we never know what kind of impact we can have on another person" - a conversation withTroy Urdahl

Oct 28, 2024

Troy Urdahl, an award-winning high school athletic director, hall of fame coach, and author of "Chasing Influence," discusses the profound impact of kindness in sports and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of multi-sport participation and explores how building relationships can nurture resilience and personal growth in athletes. Troy advocates for a coaching philosophy centered around purpose and soft skills, stressing that true leadership is about serving others and creating environments where kindness flourishes.

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Troy Urdahl emphasizes the importance of balancing high expectations with compassion to cultivate resilience and personal growth in athletes.

The podcast advocates for multi-sport participation, arguing that early specialization can hinder athletes' overall development and well-being.

Urdahl stresses the significance of understanding the 'why' behind coaching to foster meaningful relationships and a supportive team culture.

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Growing the Podcast's Impact

The host emphasizes the goal of expanding the podcast's audience to increase its impact on listeners' lives. Personal messages from the audience indicate that the content has positively influenced their relationships and professional paths. To achieve this growth, the host encourages listeners to share the podcast through various channels, including social media and personal connections. By increasing subscriptions and downloads, the podcast can invest in improving content quality and frequency.

Intro

2min

The Journey of Coaching and the Power of Kindness

4min

The Impact of Sports Specialization and Coaching Dynamics

22min

Resilience and Leadership Unpacked

23min

The Ripple Effect of Kindness

5min

Transformative Leadership and Life Lessons

4min

The Essential Role of Human Connection in Coaching

3min

Troy Urdahl is an award winning high school athletic director, a hall of fame coach and a college professor with more than twenty years experience in leadership and coaching. He is now an accomplished author of a fantastic book called 'Chasing Influence' which uses storytelling as a means to put forward lessons about leadership.

Troy shares his journey from a sports-filled childhood to advocating for multi-sport participation, and delves into the philosophy of coaching with an emphasis on 'why' we coach and building life skills through sports. We talk about the balance between high expectations and support, the power of resilience, and the significance of 'soft skills' in coaching. Additionally, discover concepts like the Finnish notion of 'Sisu' (which roughly translates into 'never giving up'), allyship in sports and Troy's thoughts on the universal value of creating a culture that prioritises relationships over winning.

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The Talent Equation Podcast

"Kindness is infectious, we never know what kind of impact we can have on another person" - a conversation withTroy Urdahl

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Growing the Podcast's Impact

Insights from Sports Experience

Redefining Coaching Culture

Cultivating Kindness and Support

Finding Your Why in Coaching

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts