In this episode, JP and Nate continue their conversation with Annie Duke, a New York Times bestselling author and former World Series of Poker champion. They discuss the challenges that coaches face when it comes to winning and losing, including the fear of failure and the tendency to let losses derail their strategy and leadership. They explore ways to stay focused on the process and not let the fear of failure hinder personal growth and enjoyment of the coaching journey. Tune in for valuable insights on how to navigate the ups and downs of coaching. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!  https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Online Course: Holding Your Athletes Accountable- https://www.tocculture.com/offers/paP8SX4Z/checkout Online Course: Clarifying Your Leadership Philosophy- https://www.tocculture.com/offers/kgmyP2Ky/checkout

Annie is a formal professional poker player turned author, speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. Annie discusses how coaches can frame and evaluate their decisions based on probability. She gives us tools to make the best decision with the information on hand. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com Take your personal coaching development to the next level with the TOC Coaching and Culture Certification Course The right way to hold your athletes accountable to high standards- Online Course

Explore the significance of humility in the learning process and the mindset that allows us to be open to the possibility of being wrong. Gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, challenge assumptions, and improve decision-making abilities. Learn about the brain's desire to be right and its impact on decision-making. Discover the complexity of building a great culture and the challenges of leading without a strong sense of correctness. Explore personality types and strategies for effective decision-making. Discuss the importance of evaluating decisions based on available information.

Two decades ago, mental performance coaching played a significant role in training athletes. Today, the spotlight has shifted towards mental health. In this episode, special guest Lisa Mitzel shares in Part 2 of our conversation, stories and strategies focused on mental well-being. Lisa is a distinguished mental training and mental health coach, an author of two books, and the founder and president of Zen Tiger Mind, a company specializing in equipment and merchandise for mental training and athlete wellness. She is also the innovative mind behind the mental power station, an international speaker, and clinician. √ A championship mindset √ Baby steps back to confidence √ Mental Health First Aid Lisa’s contact information: ⁠LisaMitzel.com⁠ ⁠ZenTigerMind.com⁠ ⁠Mitzel_Coach⁠ on Instagram Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, ⁠The Culture System⁠, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click ⁠here⁠ for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us ⁠here⁠. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to ⁠Our Weekly Newsletter⁠. Get Access to ⁠Our Online Courses⁠ - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

The mental aspect of sports is often the most significant obstacle preventing athletes from reaching their full potential. Yet, many coaches lack confidence in guiding their athletes to overcome these mental challenges. In this episode, JP and Nate are joined by a special guest, Lisa Mitzel. She is a renowned mental training and mental health coach, author of two books, and the founder and president of Zen Tiger Mind, a company specializing in equipment and merchandise for mental training and athlete wellness. Lisa is the creator of the mental power station, an international speaker, and clinician. Prior to her coaching career, she excelled as an elite gymnast, NCAA National champion, six-time All-American, and a member of four NCAA national championship teams at the University of Utah. She is also a hall of fame inductee. √ Coaching is a job of service and servant leadership √ Young people want to be confident and in control √ Improve through awareness, learning, and application Lisa’s contact information: LisaMitzel.com ZenTigerMind.com Mitzel_Coach on Instagram Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

Navigating leadership in today's world is more challenging than ever, marked by its unpredictability and rapid changes. Despite this, many still rely on traditional tactics, even when they prove ineffective. In her book "Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps," leadership consultant, researcher, and coach Jennifer Garvey Berger identifies common shortcuts, or mindtraps, that people fall into. Often, without realizing we're caught in one of these traps, we tend to believe the solution lies in trying harder. In this episode, JP and Nate embark on the first of a series of discussions, spread across the coming months, where they explore each of Berger's five leadership mindtraps in depth. √ Simple solutions don’t exist in a complex world √ The story we are telling ourselves is critical √ Simple communication leads to big problems Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

In the second segment of our two-part conversation, we are joined again by two world-class water polo players, Cris Pinciroli and her daughter Alissa. JP and Nate discuss with Cris and Alissa how coaches and parents can work together to support high performance athletes with rest, support, and mental health. This discussion encompasses those athletes that are highly inspired and also the ones living in a burnt out world. √ The biggest challenge for sports parents √ Perspective from the balcony and dance floor √ The biggest contributor of happiness Cris’s book: Sport: A Stage for Life Cris on Instagram: crispinciroli Stanford’s Women's Water Polo: Alissa Pascual Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

The demands on athletes have never been higher. In the first segment of our two-part conversation, we are joined by two world-class water polo players, Cris Pinciroli and her daughter Alissa. Cris, the founder of WeTeam, a consulting company focused on high performance and positive psychology, served as the captain of the Brazilian women's water polo team for 15 years and, at one point, was ranked among the top 7 players in the world. Alissa currently plays water polo at Stanford University. In this episode, JP and Nate engage with Cris and Alissa to explore how parents and coaches can inspire athletes. √ Balance and burnout are a real struggle √ Games are for the players, not parents √ Everyone needs their own island of sanity Cris’s book: Sport: A Stage for Life Cris on Instagram: crispinciroli Stanford’s Women's Water Polo: Alissa Pascual Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

A prevalent challenge in the modern-day sports environment is the departure of players due to transfers or personal reasons, which can lead individuals away from their teams. This phenomenon occurs across various levels, including youth, high school, collegiate, and even professional ranks. In this episode, JP and Nate engage in a conversation addressing this reality of players leaving and provide insights on how to respond appropriately while effectively guiding a team. √ Players quitting a team can become a contagion √ Coaches should strive to respond with grace √ Make players feel loved, valued, and appreciated Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

Leadership in today’s world is complex, particularly when considering the delicate balance between compassion and candor. In Part 2 of their conversation, JP and Nate further explore this dynamic with guest Kim Scott. This episode is rich with insights on enhancing communication and feedback. The discussion revolves around Kim's book, Radical Candor. √ In emotionally charged exchanges, get curious, not furious √ Bias, prejudice, and bullying can masquerade as feedback √ For leaders, it may not be your fault, but it is your problem Guest Twitter: @kimballscott Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.