What Drives Winning How Do You Unlock Powerful Conversations with Your Team? With Sports Psychologist and Thinking Partner Bill Beswick
Jan 26, 2025
Join sports psychologist Bill Beswick, a master in understanding human behavior and coaching, as he explores the art of communication within teams. He discusses why we struggle to predict our future desires and a powerful set of questions to deepen team connections. Delve into the dynamics of coaching, the emotional toll of relationships, and the balance between instinct and precision in leadership. Plus, uncover the importance of courage, responsibility, and staying present with those we care about, both in sports and life.
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Question Your Default Life Script
- Bill Beswick argues people often run life on autopilot and avoid asking themselves hard questions.
- Saying "I'm not okay" invites reflection and enables reframing your story and future choices.
Realizing Isolation While Helping Others
- Bill describes realizing he was too isolated while helping a grieving client and admitting "I'm not okay."
- That moment exposed his pattern of giving help to others without getting help himself.
Work To Keep Relationships Alive
- Regularly invest time and attention into your relationships instead of assuming they're fine.
- Reframe relationships proactively or risk drifting apart despite not being "gone yet."
