The cATalyzing Podcast

cATalyzing Short - "Providing Structure vs Micromanaging" w/ Ryan Stevens

As a leader of a team - think about this: are you providing structure, or are you micromanaging?

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Organizations face many challenges with team dynamics, hindering collaboration, causing friction, and impacting service. As a coach and speaker, I guide organizations to enhance positive team dynamics and workplace camaraderie through the controllable aspects of effective communication, collaboration, and shared servant leadership. 

"Empowering Future Leaders" - Ryan Stevens w/ Brady Rourke, Associate Athletic Director at University of Maryland. We provide food-for-thought pertaining to:

Connect with Brady at linkedin.com/in/bradyrourke

or [email protected]

About Brady: Brady Rourke joined the Maryland Athletics Department as Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services and Director of the Gossett Student Athlete Center for Academic and Personal Excellence in September 2019. In his role, Rourke leads student-athlete academic services for 550 student-athletes representing 20 athletic teams. In addition to his work in Athletics, Rourke is also a member of the Office of Undergraduate Studies Administrative Council. 
Prior to Maryland, Rourke served as Executive Director of the Student Learning Center at Appalachian State University, where he was instrumental in revolutionizing the Student Learning Center and served on numerous committees within academic affairs, enrollment management, and athletics. Prior to Appalachian State, Rourke served as Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services at West Virginia University (2014-2016), Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services at Syracuse University (2013-2014), Academic Counselor at Penn State University (2007-2013), and Academic Counselor at Arizona State University (2006-2007).  Rourke graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services Education (2003), before earning his Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (2006). Rourke is an active member of the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) and served on the Board of Directors (2014-2019). Rourke was selected for and remains an active member of Leadership Howard County, which presents an opportunity for leaders to see beyond their own work or personal environments to the broader interests of the community. Rourke and his wife Amanda reside in Ellicott City, MD and have three sons: Brennon, Easton, and Shane. 

Organizations face many challenges with team dynamics, hindering collaboration, causing friction, and impacting service. As a coach and speaker, I guide organizations to enhance positive team dynamics and workplace camaraderie through the controllable aspects of effective communication, collaboration, and shared servant leadership. 

"Impacting Healthcare and Overall Wellbeing in the E-Sports Community" - Dr. Elliot Smithson and Ryan Stevens

In this episode of The cATalyzing Podcast, Ryan interviews Dr Elliot Smithson DPT, PT, MS, ATC, EMT-B, Co-founder and lead clinician for 1-HP and and the E-Sports Health & Performance Institute. We dive deep into the health and wellness concerns the E-Sports Community faces. Also take note to the focus on mental health - some crossover tips here to carry over into supporting the overall health and wellbeing of our team members as leaders.

Highlights:

About Dr Elliot Smithson:

He got his undergraduate degree from University of Central Florida in Athletic Training, a Masters from Marshall University in Athletic Training, and a doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and has been working in sports and entertainment medicine since 2013. He transitioned into esports medicine in 2019, and became co-founder and a lead clinician for 1-HP and the E-Sports Health & Performance Institute. Additionally, he runs an outpatient sports therapy clinic in Beverly Hills and works with a number of teams and schools to make sure players have the best health and performance programming possible.

Connect with Dr Smithson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot226/ + Follow him on social @1HP_Medic

1-HP: https://1-hp.org/

E-Sports Health & Performance Institute - https://ehpi.org/

"Comfort is an illusion, and complacency kills"

Nexus Across the web:

Jay Ostia MS, ATC Background

"The ABCs of Leadership Development" with David Csillan, MS, LAT, ATC

Leadership involves more than giving orders. Effective leaders walk the talk. In this audio from his presentation, David discusses what he believes are the necessary qualities of leadership, presented through humor and his factual accounts.

Objectives:

Bio: One of the most passionate athlete safety advocates you will meet, David Csillan is currently a part time athletic trainer with The Hun School in Princeton, NJ. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with a focus on Athletic Training from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) and a Master's Degree in Athletic Training from Old Dominion University. Prior to The Hun School he served as an athletic trainer at Ewing High School in New Jersey since 1991. Additionally, he provided medical services for events like the TCS New York City Marathon and Special Olympics New Jersey. During his career, David played a pivotal role in advancing the athletic training profession. He was President of the Athletic Trainers' Society in New Jersey, helping the state pass legislation to award certificates and tenure to eligible secondary school athletic trainers. He also worked on transitioning New Jersey's Athletic Training Practice Act from registration to licensure. David co-chaired the NATA Inter-Association Task Force on Preseason Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics and led New Jersey to be the first state to adopt these guidelines, and has presented on this topic through various media outlets. In 2018, he collaborated with multiple organizations to develop policies aimed at reducing secondary school athletic catastrophic injuries in New Jersey. He co-authored NATA position statements on exertional heat injuries and the prevention of sudden death in athletics. David held leadership roles in NATA District Two and currently chairs the NATA District Secretaries'/Treasurers' Committee, co-chairs the EATA '49 Club Committee and 75th Anniversary Committee, and serves as a reviewer for the NATA Journal of Athletic Training and on the Editorial Board for Training and Conditioning magazine. His contributions to the field have earned him induction into several Halls of Fame, including the National Athletic Trainers' Association, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey, and Ewing High School Athletics.

About Ryan Stevens/cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting:

Organizations face challenges with team dynamics, hindering collaboration, causing friction, and impacting service. As a speaker and coach, I guide organizations to enhance the controllable aspects of trust, effective communication, collaboration, and continuous learning leading to improved team dynamics and morale, shared leadership, retention, and service excellence. In short - I serve as a guide to help organizations create Awesome Teams :-) 

"The Look & Sound of Healthcare Leadership" with Tom Henschel and Ryan Stevens

In this episode, Ryan welcomes Tom Henschel, President and Executive Coach for "Essential Communications". Tom's podcast, "The Look & Sound of Leadership," has been running since 2008 and is ranked in the top 1% of the most popular podcasts in the world. In this episode they they discuss:

About Tom:

Tom Henschel is a seasoned communications coach with over 30 years of experience, helping numerous senior leaders achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership. He has worked with top executives at prominent companies like Amazon, CitiGroup, CoreLogic, Dole, HP, KONE, Netflix, Toyota, and Warner Bros. Tom also delivers interactive trainings and facilitates team events in the areas of presentation skills, effective communication, and influence at companies including Disney, Nissan, Taco Bell, Transamerica, and Symantec.

Tom is an expert keynote speaker on "Acting On The Corporate Stage: 7 Ways to Manage How You’re Perceived In The Workplace" and co-authored the book "Why Men Are Heard & Women Are Liked: Capitalizing On Gender Differences In The Workplace" with best-selling author Dr. Lois Frankel.

With a background in acting and directing, Tom was classically trained at The Juilliard School, Drama Division. He has an impressive portfolio of over 100 plays, films, and television episodes. As the president of Essential Communications and a founding coach at Corporate Coaching International, Tom also serves as a senior coach with Aria Consulting, Arden Coaching, and Volition Enterprises.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Tom contributes as a volunteer coach for emerging female global leaders through The Coaching Fellowship. He actively participates in various organizations, serving on the advisory board of The Actors Fund and as board chair at The Foundation for Excellence in Education. Tom is a past president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Association for Talent Development (formerly ASTD) and received their Lifetime Award for his continuous contributions to the field of Learning & Development in 2010. He is also an engaged member of the International Coach Federation, Los Angeles, where he hosts the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group.

Tom, a Southern Californian, leads a rich personal life as a gardener of native plants, a keeper of zebra finches and corn snakes, and a devoted father to two daughters.

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cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting

Leaders face challenges with team dynamics in a rapidly changing healthcare, wellness, fitness, and sports business landscape, hindering collaboration and impacting the service you provide. As a coach, I guide teams to enhance positive team dynamics, shared leadership, and a fulfilling workplace culture. Imagine improved morale, trust, effective communication, enhanced collaboration, and continuous learning leading to retention, growth, and service excellence. cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is your guide to creating an Awesome Team!

Ignite your potential. Fuel your fire within. Let's talk! ⁠Contact me here⁠ to set up your free discovery session!

Subscribe to the cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting YouTube ⁠⁠  / @catalyzingats⁠.

Connect with⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn

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"Tips for Early Career Healthcare Professionals" with Ryan Stevens. This episode is audio from when Ryan was invited to provide an interactive presentation to the Texas Tech University Athletic Training Student Association in 2021, answering a number of questions centered around tips for new graduates / early career professionals. Thanks to Jordyn Poindexter for the invitation and for being a great moderator!

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"Work-Life Wave" with Chris Flores, ATC

In this episode of The cATalyzing Podcast, we present the audio from a presentation Chris Flores, ATC gave to an audience of Athletic Trainers about what he calls "Work-Life Wave". While the audience is ATs, his stories and principles apply to healthcare team members across all professional settings. Many people talk about work-life balance however Chris does not believe there is a perfect balance in life - there are waves that go up and down. In this talk Chris teaches strategies and techniques to maneuver these waves towards helping you achieve personal and career success.

Chris's points of focus:

1. Teach people how to manage work, life and success

2. Teach people how to use the Wealth Wave to find balance in their life

3. Show the importance of creating structure for better time management.

You can find a copy of Chris's Flo-ospohy Daily Planner here:

Contact: [email protected] | @Flo_Fitness across social media

Chris Flores, ATC aka “FLO” author of “Build Your Legacy” is a father, entrepreneur, professor, and personal coach. He has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. He’s driven by a passion and love for working with people and seeing the changes in their lives. Chris attended Kean University for his B.S. in Athletic Training. He was previously the head Athletic Trainer at Westfield High School in New Jersey for 10 years, and is returning to this role full time in the fall of 2023. He is the owner of a personal training studio called Flo Fitness. Chris is an adjunct professor at Kean University where he teaches strength fitness, personal fitness and animal flow. He is also a Master Instructor for the company Animal Flow and teaches movement-based training for people around the globe. All these jobs and positions helped him learn about people. When he became a father, he pulled from all his life experiences to write the book “Build Your Legacy”. It is a guide and blueprint for his children as well as for others to help teach them how to navigate life and build their own legacies.

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Let's talk! Contact me here to set up your free discovery session!

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Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at medbridge.com!

"Head in the Clouds, Feet in the Dirt" - Anthony Cava and Ryan Stevens. In this episode of The cATalyzing Podcast, former RWJUH Somerset Hospital President and CEO Anthony "Tony" Cava joins Ryan Stevens for a conversation about leaders maintaining big picture thinking while at the same time staying grounded and understanding the challenges their team faces on a regular basis.

Tony's bio:

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Leaders face challenges with team dynamics in a rapidly changing healthcare, wellness, fitness, and sports business landscape, hindering collaboration and impacting the service you provide. As a coach, I guide teams to enhance positive team dynamics, shared leadership, and a fulfilling workplace culture. Imagine improved morale, trust, effective communication, enhanced collaboration, and continuous learning leading to retention, growth, and service excellence. cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is your guide to creating an Awesome Team!

Ignite your potential. Fuel your fire within. Let's talk! ⁠Contact me here⁠ to set up your free discovery session!

Subscribe to the cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting YouTube ⁠⁠  / @catalyzingats⁠. Be sure to hit that notification button! 

Connect with lead cATalyst and Podcast host⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 

Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at ⁠medbridge.com⁠!

"Selling your Passion" w/ Josh Jimenez, Andrew Nesbitt, & Ryan Stevens

Bios:

Leaders face challenges with team dynamics in a rapidly changing healthcare, wellness, fitness, and sports business landscape, hindering collaboration and impacting the service you provide. As a coach, I guide teams to enhance positive team dynamics, shared leadership, and a fulfilling workplace culture. Imagine improved morale, trust, effective communication, enhanced collaboration, and continuous learning leading to retention, growth, and service excellence. cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is your guide to creating an Awesome Team!

Ignite your potential. Fuel your fire within. Let's talk! ⁠⁠Contact me here⁠⁠ to set up your free discovery session!

Subscribe to the cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting YouTube ⁠⁠⁠  / @catalyzingats⁠⁠. Be sure to hit that notification button! 

Connect with lead cATalyst and Podcast host⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 

Discount education to pursue mastery! cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, an all-in-one online platform that makes it easy for busy Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to access leading-edge education and patient resources with just a few clicks. They offer a library of over 1500 CEU courses. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at ⁠⁠medbridge.com⁠⁠!