Coaching Leadership: Building Team Mental Strength

Get The private Podcast with Kate: Mindset Mode Here Book Kate In this episode, Kate McCauley interviews Ken Jordan, a seasoned youth sports coach with over 20 years of experience. They discuss Ken's journey into coaching, the differences in coaching boys and girls, and the importance of teaching resilience and life lessons through sports. Ken shares his philosophy on mistakes as opportunities for growth and how coaching impacts both personal and professional life. They also explore techniques like breath work for athletes and negotiation skills that can be applied in various contexts. The conversation emphasizes the privilege of coaching, the importance of accountability, and the echoes of internal dialogue that shape our actions. Connect With Kate Here: Book Kate to Speak Kate's Website LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM YouTube Connect with Ken Jordan https://www.princetonmortgage.com/lo/kenjordan [email protected] Ken Jordan and Joe Iredell's Podcast: SELLING THE DREAM Books Ken mentioned: Never Split The Difference Breath Keywords: coaching, youth sports, resilience, life lessons, breath work, negotiation, accountability, personal growth, community engagement, sports philosophy Takeaways: Coaching is a journey that often starts from personal experiences.Youth sports provide a platform for teaching life skills.There are significant differences in coaching boys and girls.Resilience can be taught through sports and teamwork.Mistakes should be viewed as opportunities for growth.Coaching is a privilege that comes with responsibilities.Internal dialogue is shaped by past experiences and influences.Owning mistakes publicly can strengthen leadership.Breathwork techniques can help athletes manage stress.Negotiation skills learned in sports can be applied in business.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Community Engagement04:08 The Journey into Coaching Youth Sports08:26 Differences in Coaching Boys and Girls11:46 Teaching Resilience and Life Lessons15:15 The Importance of Mistakes in Growth18:40 Applying Sports Lessons to Professional Life21:50 Breathwork and Mental Resilience25:03 Exploring Breath Work Techniques25:41 Negotiation Insights from an FBI Expert26:58 Handling Unreasonable Requests in Coaching28:10 The Importance of Co-Creation in Communication31:06 The Impact of Coaching on Athletes33:08 Coaching as a Privilege and Responsibility35:12 The Power of Positive Echoes in Coaching39:08 Owning Mistakes as a Leader45:15 The Cliffhanger of Decision-Making48:32 Champion Within Outro .mp3