October 20, 2025

E399 | How to Ethically Persuade People Without Pressure, Tricks or Gimmicks

23 minutes

Logic rarely wins people over — emotion does.

In this episode, Brett breaks down the timeless principles of persuasion through the lens of a real NIL recruiting scenario, showing why even great offers fall flat when they don’t connect to what truly drives human decision-making.

You’ll learn how to see through the surface — beyond talking points, incentives, or facts — and understand the emotional and psychological levers that make people say “yes.”

Whether you’re trying to recruit an athlete, land a client, lead a team, or communicate more effectively in everyday life, this episode helps you navigate the human side of influence ethically and with purpose.

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What You’ll Learn

•Why people make emotional decisions first and use logic only to justify them.

•The psychological laws that govern real-world persuasion.

•How to identify the intangibles — what people actually care about beneath the surface (certainty, familiarity, belonging, recognition, identity).

•Why people choose what feels safe over what’s superior.

•How to reduce uncertainty and create emotional clarity in any decision-making environment.

•The difference between ethical influence and manipulation — and how to guide choices responsibly.

•How to find “the missing variable” in your pitch, presentation, or recruiting approach.

If you found this helpful, check out:

•The Apprenticeship – our live workshop on communication and influence.

•Speaker School – for anyone who wants to present and persuade more effectively.

•Join our community at ArtofCoaching.com/community for bonus materials and episode breakdowns.

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By Brett Bartholomew

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