April 28, 2022

Episode 59: Betsy Butterick - Coach - Communication Specialist - Educator - Workshop Design & Facilitation - A Conversation on Communication.

59 minutes

Episode # 59:….Betsy Butterick; Coach-Communication Specialist, Educator, Workshop Design & Facilitator…A Conversation on Communication!

Today we travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado and sit down with Betsy Butterick. Betsy is a former collegiate basketball and golf coach who also spent time in the WNBA and has since paired her degree in psychology and background in sport to become a communication specialist, educator, and coach to coaches across the country through her workshops and training. You will learn so much from Betsy as we talk all thing communication in this episode as we look for a better way to effectively reach our respective audiences. Let’s settle in and get to know Betsy Butterick.

1:03- Introduction

5:31- Why are we so BAD at communication?

7:12- Accountability to High Standards while Leading

11:45- Focusing on the Mental Skills

15:43- How to Practice Responsible Conversations

26:35- Listening with your Body

31:11- Keys to Communicating with our Stakeholders

44:36- 2 Minute Drill

Book Mentions: Leadership Embodiment (Palmer & Crawford)

Social Media Connections: Twitter: www.betsybutterick.com @betsybutterick -Twitter @betsy_thecoachescoach -Instagram

About Hangin With The AD Podcast….

Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.

We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.

Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram)

Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)

...more