Ep. 34 - Lost in Translation: When Words Win and When They Wreck Your Team

This week we are coming at you with the first ever Coach’s Corner with Cliffy T! Cliff takes the lead alongside co-host Robin as they dig into one of the biggest game-changers in sports and leadership: communication. Together, they unpack how different coaching styles impact players, teams, and recruitment ~ and whether your communication style is lifting athletes up or quietly holding them back. They explore: • 🗣️ Coaching communication styles ~ are you using yours effectively or mismanaging it? • 🤝 Supporting each athlete’s individuality while building team culture. • 😏 The sarcasm debate ~ when it connects and when it backfires. • 📖 Storytelling as a coaching tool ~ normalizing challenges through shared experiences. • 🎯 Purposeful communication goals that hit the mark. • 📡 Finding the right “frequency” with your players. • 🔄 The importance of reset and refuel moments for coaches and athletes. With their mix of storytelling, practical tools, and honest debate, Cliff and Robin show how communication done well doesn’t just create better players ~ it creates stronger, more resilient people. ✨ Takeaway: Communication is your strongest coaching asset. When you learn to tune your style, you’ll connect deeper, lead better, and fuel your players to thrive. 🎙 Hosted by Robin Gargano & Cliff Terracuso 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. ✨ Connect with Robin & Cliff: www.L4Livin.com [email protected] IG @candyforbreakfastpodcast https://linktr.ee/l4map Robin’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/BEAUTY-Within-Tragedy-RESILIENT-Grief/dp/1737890704/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7CHM7AJTQGQV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MFq5SIB3gpXEi8ZwUX9hXA.KzSzWzARozj7HKYlig3Dj_Wd5K3WOUqPtDyr1-QCpiw&dib_tag=se&keywords=robin+gargano&qid=1740166215&sprefix=robin+gargano%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.