The Art of Coaching w/ Dan John

Welcome to the Strength Connection!

Dan John, Legendary Coach and Author, joins me again on the podcast to go into his latest book, The Art of Coaching.

In this engaging conversation, Coach Dan John shares insights from his extensive coaching career and how he began and ultimately completed The Art of Coaching. 

Emphasizing the importance of values, the relationship between goals and assessments, and the role of storytelling in coaching, Dan reflects on the writing process, the challenges of simplifying complex concepts, and the significance of mentorship and preparation in effective coaching.

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00:00 Reconnecting and Introduction to Coaching

01:28 The Genesis of 'The Art of Coaching'

04:21 Values and Coaching Philosophy

07:18 Goals, Assessments, and the Coaching Journey

10:13 Writing Process and Challenges

13:25 The Importance of Storytelling in Coaching

16:21 Simplifying Complex Concepts

19:12 The Art of Coaching Explained

22:08 Dunning-Kruger Effect and Mastery

24:50 Learning from Experience and Mentorship

27:51 The Role of Preparation in Coaching

30:49 Subtraction vs. Addition in Coaching

33:42 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion