#99: Coaching in Competitive Intelligence with Coach Michael Burt

In this episode of "Escaping the Drift," host John Gafford interviews Coach Michael Burt, renowned for his impact on high achievers.Coach Burt shares his journey from being a women's basketball coach to a top competitive intelligence coach, delving into his unique coaching methods, such as developing the person as a whole - body, mind, heart, and spirit.The discussion covers various topics, including the importance of tapping into internal drive, the evolution of sports psychology, the significance of teaching life lessons through sports, and effective parenting techniques for raising successful kids.Coach Burt also offers insights into building confidence, overcoming complacency, and the importance of self-awareness in personal growth.The episode highlights the mindset of winning, both in sports and in life, emphasizing Coach Burt's philosophy of competitive intelligence.Highlights:"A lot of people asked me how do you win so many games? It's tapping into that internal drive and helping them grow all four parts of their nature: knowledge, skill, desire, and confidence.""True self development starts with self-awareness.""Confidence is a memory of success. It is an internal knowing you can create or manifest what you see in your mind."Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Background02:12 - Coaching in Competitive Intelligence04:03 - Coaching Beyond Sports05:26 - Raising Successful Children08:45 - Self-Awareness and Growth10:59 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome17:26 - Overcoming Complacency23:03 - Playing Offense32:25 - Building Identity39:03 - From Hustler to CEOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.