In this week’s episode of Coach to Scale, host Matt Benelli interviews Baron Baptiste, Founder of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga and host of the Disrupt the Drift Podcast! Baron shares his journey from growing up with America's yoga pioneers to becoming a peak performance specialist for the Philadelphia Eagles and a successful author. He discusses the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and commitment in leadership and coaching. Baron also provides insights on why leaders struggle with accountability and the importance of cleaning up messes to move forward!

Takeaways:

• Early Start in Yoga: Baron began his yoga journey at the age of 12, later founding Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, which became a renowned practice.
• Misconceptions of Coaching: Baron addresses common misunderstandings about coaching, emphasizing that a coach’s commitment must be matched by the individual being coached for success.
• Importance of Community and Culture: he underscores the value of community and culture, both in yoga and business, for fostering growth and sustainability.
• Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership: Baron discusses the challenges leaders face with accountability, highlighting vulnerability and authenticity as key components of effective leadership.
• Mentorship from Chip Wilson: He shares lessons from his mentorship under Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, and how it shaped his approach to business and coaching.
• Coaching with the Philadelphia Eagles: Baron’s experience coaching professional athletes, including with the Philadelphia Eagles, offers insight into the importance of balance, generosity, and relational trust in high-performance environments.
• Building Relational Coaching Environments: He emphasizes the impact of creating trusted, relational environments where people can grow and develop holistically.

Quote of the Show:

• “There's something important about cleaning up our own messes because it frees us to move forward with confidence and momentum.” - Baron Baptiste 

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baronbaptiste/ 
• Website: http://www.baronbaptiste.com 
• Book: https://a.co/d/2c2o3Sb 

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale 

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