
Coaching Culture
A podcast for leaders and coaches sharing practical strategies and tools to build your team's culture and help you grow as a leader. Co-hosted by J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson of TOC Culture Consulting, and Betsy Butterick. Get the podcast notes and learn more about us at tocculture.com
Latest episodes

Feb 25, 2024 • 32min
337: Embodied Mindfulness in Action: Dr. Amanda Blake on Leveraging Your Somatic Intelligence (Part 2)
JP and Betsy, delve into the topic of mindfulness and somatic intelligence with guest, Dr. Amanda Blake. They discuss the benefits of incorporating mindfulness into everyday activities and stressful situations, particularly in leadership roles. Amanda shares valuable insights on how to bring embodied mindfulness to daily experiences and teams to help navigate obstacles and drive positive change.
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Feb 18, 2024 • 42min
336: Your Body is Your Brain: Dr. Amanda Blake On How Somatic Intelligence Can Help You Unlock New Levels of Leadership
In this episode of the Coaching Culture Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Amanda Blake, the author of the impactful book "Your Body is Your Brain." Dr. Blake teaches about somatic intelligence and the art of embodiment. In part one of the conversation, we explore what somatic intelligence is and how it can benefit us. Stay tuned for part two, where we dive into leveraging somatic intelligence and embodiment as leaders and with our teams. Hosted by JP Nurbin, Nate Sanderson, and Betsy Butterick.
Learn more about Dr. Amanda Blake, her work and her book “Your Body is Your Brain” https://embright.org/
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Feb 11, 2024 • 47min
335: “All the Feels”- Emotional Regulation in Sport
In this episode of the Coaching Culture Podcast, we dive into the topic of managing emotions in athletes. We discuss the responsibility of coaches in helping athletes navigate their emotions and provide practical strategies for supporting athletes in constructing more helpful emotions. From understanding triggers to practicing emotional regulation, this episode offers valuable insights for coaches looking to create a positive and supportive team culture.
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Feb 4, 2024 • 33min
334: Developing a Fluid Sense of Self and Rethinking Our Coaching Personality & Style | Bestselling Author Brad Stulberg Part 2
In this episode, JP and Nate continue their conversation with Brad Stulberg, author of best seller "The Master of Change." They explore the importance of developing a fluid sense of self and challenge the traditional notions of personality and style in leadership. We share our perspectives on how this discussion has shifted their own views and invite listeners to rethink their own understanding of identity.
Learn more about Brad Stulberg and his book Master of Change https://www.bradstulberg.com/
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TOC Coaching & Culture Certification Course- https://www.tocculture.com/coaching-and-culture-certification

Jan 31, 2024 • 24min
BONUS EPISODE: The Sports Parent Problem... And Solution!
The Sports Parent Solution Audiobook is now available on Audible! This bonus episode is the forward of the book, written and read by Nate Sanderson and the Introduction (JP Nerbun)
Building partnerships with sports parents not only significantly reduces parent-related problems but also brings several other benefits. When we partner with parents:
More parents will support the team culture and the experience you are trying to create.
They will be more likely to support your efforts to coach and challenge their child, especially those athletes who you struggle with buy in
A little investment in these relationships will save you time and energy, allowing you to get back to enjoying coaching.
If this sounds like something you want or need, be sure to pick up "The Sports Parent Solution" today. It's available on Amazon, Apple Books, and now Audible!

Jan 28, 2024 • 36min
333: Knowing, Living, and Developing a Team Culture through Your Core Values | Bestselling Author Brad Stulberg Part 1
Bestselling author Brad Stulberg joins us to discuss the importance of core values in navigating change. Brad shares insights on how leaders can stay true to themselves while adapting to the inevitable changes in today's sporting environment. With his expertise in excellence, resilience, and performance, Brad offers valuable advice on maintaining a sense of fulfillment and genuine success. He helps listeners to discover how core values can guide you through the ever-changing landscape of sports and leadership.
Learn more about Brad Stulberg & his books! https://www.bradstulberg.com/
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Online Course: Clarifying Your Leadership Philosophy- https://www.tocculture.com/offers/kgmyP2Ky/checkout

Jan 21, 2024 • 44min
332: Unlocking Authenticity: A Deep Dive into its Essence and Practical Strategies for Amplifying Your Genuine Self
In this episode, we explore the importance of authenticity in leadership. Drawing from a talk by Brad Stevens, former basketball coach turned general manager, we learn that being true to yourself is crucial for success. Stevens emphasizes the need to embrace who you are as a leader and not try to be someone else. He shares a valuable piece of advice he received early in his career: Just be yourself and give your all to help your team thrive.
Brad Stevens Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axHQXMtPM7M
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The Culture System- Create an extraordinary team culture https://a.co/d/07OxECh
Online Course: Clarifying Your Leadership Philosophy https://www.tocculture.com/offers/kgmyP2Ky/checkout
The Sports Parent Solution on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNCLFC2W

Jan 14, 2024 • 34min
331: Changing the Game Through How We Coach | UCLA Women's Soccer Coach Marguerite Aozasa Part 2
We continue our conversation with Margueritte Aozasa and discuss how she responded to her team's upset in the NCAA tournament and how she supports her players emotionally. Marguerite also shares her perspective on effective coaching and addresses misperceptions around coaching. Tune in to gain insights into leadership, team culture, and personal growth.
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Jan 7, 2024 • 32min
330: Shaping Culture Through Flexibility and Transparency UCLA Women's Soccer Coach Marguerite Aozasa Part 1
Marguerite made history by becoming the first rookie head coach and first woman of color to win the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship. Marguerite shares her insights on building a strong team culture, embracing joy and silliness, holding players accountable without yelling or screaming, and managing playing time. She provides valuable lessons on leadership and creating a winning environment.
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Dec 31, 2023 • 41min
329 Mindtraps Series #5- Ego
In this episode of the Coaching Culture Podcast, JP Nurbin and Nate Sanderson discuss the fifth and final leadership mind trap: ego. They explore how the ego can hinder personal and professional growth, as well as the ways in which it can manifest, such as defensiveness and a need to protect one's image. The hosts also provide solutions for escaping the ego mind trap. This timely episode is a great way to end the year and start the new one with a renewed focus on personal development and leadership. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for overcoming ego-related challenges.
Get JP's New Book- The Sports Parent Solution on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNCLFC2W
The Culture System- Create an extraordinary team culture https://a.co/d/07OxECh
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Get in contact: JPNerbun@tocculture.com