The Coaching Lab: Evidence-Based High Performance & Wellbeing

The television show about Ted Lasso, the college football coach from Kansas who suddenly finds himself coaching a sport he doesn’t understand – the other football – or “Soccer” here in the US – in a country he’s never visited – England – has taken the world by storm the past few years. It became Apple TV’s most popular show ever - by a longshot - and his unique approach to coaching and life has won the hearts of both sports and non-sports fans everywhere. Today you’ll get the very unique opportunity to tap into the wisdom of Coach Lasso in an episode that would not have been possible even just a year ago.

Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast and today’s guest is Coach Ted Lasso. But of course, Coach Lasso is a fictional character, so we had to get a little creative. We initially spent a few hours interacting with a high level AI system, asking how Coach Lasso would answer a variety of questions related to health, wellness & life. Initially I approached this project as a fun little change of pace for our listeners, but was stunned by the outcome. The answers didn’t simply “sound” like Coach Lasso in terms of language and phrases. Rather – the advice given was truly exceptional guidance! Response after response left me thinking “wow – this is outstanding!”

Then, Jeremy Albright, a long-time friend who grew up near Ted Lasso’s fictional home in Kansas, agreed to step in as the interviewee to bring this interview to life. He did a great job and we really appreciated his willingness to put himself out there on this creative project. 

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Data from Gallup tells us almost 60% of us read 5 or less books/year and the overall average is about 1 book/month, with half of those being fiction. To me, books are an opportunity to tap into the wisdom of some of the world’s brightest and most insightful people for little more than a cup of coffee. That’s a pretty good deal, but I also get it that time is an extremely limited resource and if we can provide you with the core elements of a life-shifting book via this podcast, there’s a real value there.

This first ever "Book of the Year" episode starts with a book who’s timing is invaluable as we sit here in a world more polarized than ever: Adam Grant’s masterpiece: Think Again. I’ll hit the key takeaways related to the insights that will enhance our health, wellness and lives and then share some additional insights Dr. Grant provided during our email exchange on the subject. 

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What if you were to learn the key to eliminating bad habits or implementing good habits wasn’t willpower or determination? What if there were relatively simple steps any of us could take – or help our clients take – that would put positive habits on autopilot and eliminate those which drag us down?

Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. That’s precisely the focus of today’s discussion w/ Dr. Wendy Wood. Dr. Wood is a professor of psychology and business at the University of Southern California and the author of one of my favorite books on habits -  Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes that Stick. Clearly effective behavior change is at the very heart of health & wellness, so it was a pleasure to not only have Dr. Wood join us here on the podcast but also to be one of our keynote speakers at a prior Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium.

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In the mood for some thought-provoking thoughts and ponderings with Catalyst Coaching 360's CEO, Dr. Brad Cooper? Fill up that favorite coffee cup and join us for an unscripted discussion covering free will (freed will!), why we experience letdowns after big events, how to enhance our creativity, how our interpretation creates a unique world for each one of us, and how two songs with the exact same title can provide opposite perspectives on life. Thanks for joining us for this special episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast!

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What can we learn from the world of sport psychology that could be applied to the maternity journey? What if a top sport psychologist – and mother – was able to effectively bring the two worlds together in ways that would benefit the mother, child and family? That is exactly the focus of today’s discussion, as chartered sport & exercise psychologist, associate professor and author of the new book Empowered Birth, Dr. Carla Meijen joins us on the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast. Dr. Meijen and I originally met when we presented our research together at an international sports psychology conference years ago and when I saw her new book hit the presses, I knew you’d want to hear from her. You can order her book or learn more about Dr. Meijen here -  https://www.carlameijen.com/my-book-empowered-birth

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This is our 285th episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast, kicking off our 6th year without missing a single week, thanks to your support and encouragement. Guests have ranged from world class researchers and best-selling authors to some of the world’s greatest athletes and coaches. Today’s guest may be among the most inspiring – and informative – of all those who have come before her. In fact – she’s going to address a pair of significant topics for us in a single interview – two topics that may seem to be unrelated but in the end are a reminder of our common human condition.

Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. Today’s guest is Kim Norvell, who’s been battling Cystic Fibrosis for over 55 years, ever since her diagnosis at the age of 6 months. Those diagnosed with CF in the 60s weren’t expected to make it into 1st grade. Kim’s far exceeded the expectations not simply in number of years – but the impact of those years as well. Oh – and by the way, she’s been married to a top-tier college football coach, Colorado State University’s Jay Norvell, for 26 years. Football coaches at that level generally work 15 hour days and aren’t known for their health & wellness. Jay is the exception – and we’ll be tapping into some of his secrets on that front on the back half of our discussion. 

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Are you confused by all the claims about the “best” diets, what foods to avoid, and the never-ending list of nutritional fads highlighted in books and headlines? We are too. And in today’s episode, we’re going to do something about it.

Welcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Mario Kratz, the founder and director of Nourished by Science, an evidence-based resource I have a feeling everyone is going to be tapping into after hearing this episode. Dr. Kratz has been on the faculty in the Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine as well as the Nutritional Sciences Program at the University of Washington and intimately involved at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. He now focuses his time providing trustworthy, rigorous, and evidence-based information about nutrition, health, and chronic disease for those – like us - who share his passion for science and a healthy lifestyle.

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What if you could sit down over coffee w/ Dr. Cooper and tap into what he's been learning, pondering, trying and hearing? In this special episode, that's exactly what happens, as Brad hits record and starts sharing, script-free, about life/work thoughts, the meaning and integration of Kairos, how to break the code on Twitter and following true north! We're playing around with idea of occasionally including these "Coffee w/ Coop" episodes, so if you enjoy it, please pass along to friends & peers so we get the message! 

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How’d we all get so doggone serious? If you’re a regular listener of the Catalyst 360 podcast, you’re likely a high performer, making the most of each day and each opportunity. Yet sometimes in the midst of doing so, we lose our playful self. We’re good at work – at getting things done. Play? That’s for later – unfortunately that “later” can continue to be pushed back indefinitely and our lives turn into a treadmill of checklists and a closet full of trophies. That tendency doesn’t have to continue – and today’s guest will help chart the course toward reclaiming our playful selves.

Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. Today’s guest is clinical psychologist and award-winning author Dr. Beth Kurland. Drawing on mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, she helps individuals not only enhance their inner resources for resiliency and well-being but also reclaim their sense of play. Her latest book is Dancing on the Tightrope: Transcending the Habits of Your Mind and Awakening to Your Fullest Life. Just a reminder  from Beth that any information she shares is strictly for educational purposes only, and is not intended in any way as psychological treatment, advice or consultation of any kind.  If anyone is struggling with mental health issues they should seek the treatment of a licensed mental health professional.

You can find out more about Dr. Kurland here: https://BethKurland.com 

Her books include  Dancing on the Tightrope:  Transcending the Habits of Your Mind and Awakening to Your Fullest Life; The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes:  An Eight Week Guide to Reducing Stress and Cultivating Well-Being, and Gifts of the Rain Puddle:  Poems, Meditations and Reflections for the Mindful Soul.

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If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. 

Behavior change is at the heart of health, wellness & performance, the driving force toward Better Than Yesterday, the fuel for making the most of this thing called life. So why does it have to be so difficult and are there any evidence-based strategies that can help us, our team members and our clients move forward more effectively? Today’s guest, professor Martin Hagger has spent a lifetime studying the answers to these questions, and I think you’ll be encouraged by the answers.

Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. We’re grateful to have you spend a little portion of your week with us. If this is your first episode, you chose a great place to start. If you like what you hear, we have a library of 280 episodes devoted to providing engaging, evidence-based guidance related to health, wellness & performance waiting for you. 

Professor Hagger studies how psychological constructs such as attitudes, intentions, motives, self-efficacy, planning and personality traits affect our behaviors. In addition to his role as professor of health psychology at the University of California, he has been a visiting professor in Rome, Hong Kong, Finland, Australia, and Bordeaux.

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 Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst 360 Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel

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Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here.

YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel

Contact us: [email protected]
Twitter: @Catalyst2Thrive
Website: CatalystCoaching360.com

If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.