The Standard

The Standard

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The Standard episodes

  • What I Wish I Knew....

    The conversation explores the insights and lessons learned by coaches Jerry Hayes and BGPerform throughout their careers, focusing on what they wish they had known earlier in their training journey. They discuss the importance of patience, the role of programming, confidence, and the value of saying yes to opportunities. The conversation explores the journey of personal and professional growth for coaches, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the pitfalls of information hoarding, and the distinction between growing as a coach and financial success. It also discusses the realities of working in high-level coaching environments and the significance of effective time management.

    Takeaways

    • Patience is key to success
    • Confidence drives coaching effectiveness Say yes to opportunities
    • Information hoarding is detrimental

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Awkward Gym Encounters
    • 02:29 Lessons from Coaching Experience
    • 05:20 Understanding Time for Success
    • 07:53 The Importance of Programming
    • 10:51 Building Confidence as a Coach
    • 15:46 The Power of Saying Yes
    • 17:00 Embracing Opportunities: The Power of Yes
    • 19:45 The Dangers of Information Hoarding
    • 23:22 Growth vs. Financial Success in Coaching
    • 26:31 The Reality of the Big Leagues
    • 30:54 Mastering Time Management for Coaches
    36 min
  • 5 Habits You Need....

    The conversation focuses on essential habits for success in coaching, emphasizing the importance of consistency, communication, and personal training. The hosts discuss practical strategies such as journaling, planning, and maintaining client relationships to enhance coaching effectiveness. The conversation focuses on five essential habits for coaches to enhance their effectiveness and maintain a balanced life. Key themes include the importance of consistency, protecting personal time, and the value of being predictable in routines.


    Takeaways

    • Consistency is key in coaching
    • Effective communication builds client relationships Consistency builds discipline
    • Protecting time enhances effectiveness


    Chapters

    • 00:00 Five Habits for Coaching Success
    • 12:52 The Power of Communication
    • 18:36 The Importance of Personal Training
    • 21:18 The Importance of Consistency
    • 22:48 Embracing Boredom for Success
    • 31:44 Protecting Your Time as a Coach
    • 41:36 Integrating Habits for Coaching Success
    47 min
  • Being Your Best Client

    The conversation covers a range of topics including childhood experiences, the evolution of nerd culture, and the importance of coaches being their own best clients. It also delves into the significance of methodology, program design, and the delivery of coaching services. The importance of being your own best client as a coach is emphasized, focusing on self-reflection, program testing, and client perspective. The process of training oneself, testing recommendations, and reflecting on program design is explored, highlighting the value of autonomy and mastery in coaching. The significance of understanding mechanics, demands of the sport, and effective cueing is discussed, along with the need for humility and learning from experienced individuals.


    Takeaways

    • Childhood experiences shape our perspectives and influence our interests.
    • The evolution of nerd culture has led to a shift in societal perceptions of hobbies and interests.
    • Coaches should be their own best clients, testing their methodology and program design on themselves before working with clients. Self-reflection and self-coaching are essential for a coach's growth and development.
    • Testing recommendations on oneself and reflecting on program design are crucial for program efficiency and client progress.


    Chapters

    • 00:00 Revisiting Toys R Us and Childhood Memories
    • 14:13 Testing Methodology and Program Design on Oneself
    • 18:27 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Coaching
    • 21:28 Understanding Mechanics, Demands of the Sport, and Effective Cueing
    • 32:25 Testing Recommendations on Oneself and Reflecting on Program Design
    47 min
  • Mastery

    If youre interested in implementing the highest standards inside your training, head over to www.bgperform.com/training and fill out the form to get started today

    The conversation covers the concept of mastery and its components, including confidence, depth of understanding, adaptability, and fluidity. It also explores the importance of passion and curiosity in pursuing excellence. The hosts use examples from their experiences to illustrate the key points. The conversation delves into the pursuit of mastery and excellence, emphasizing the importance of practice, study, learning, creation, explanation, reflection, and refinement. It also explores the changing dynamics of social behavior, particularly in educational settings, and the impact of COVID-19 on children's interactions and experiences.

    Takeaways

    • Mastery is a pursuit of excellence that involves confidence, depth of understanding, adaptability, and fluidity.
    • Passion and curiosity are essential in achieving mastery and pursuing excellence. Pursuit of mastery involves a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptation.
    • COVID-19 has influenced social dynamics and behaviors, particularly in educational settings.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Pursuit of Excellence
    • 08:13 Components of Mastery
    • 11:31 The Importance of Passion and Curiosity
    • 15:08 Adaptability and Fluidity
    • 22:49 The Pursuit of Mastery
    • 24:27 The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Dynamics
    • 25:17 The Process of Mastery: Practice, Study, Learn, Create, Explain, Reflect, Refine
    • 43:23 The Changing Dynamics of Social Behavior in Educational Settings
    47 min
  • Coaching Values

    If youre interested in working with Brandon or Jerry, go to www.bgperform.com/training or reach out on instagram directly to each of us.

    The conversation delves into the values and principles that guide the hosts' coaching practices, emphasizing the importance of integrity, autonomy, connection, and continual growth. Both hosts share their personal coaching values and discuss the impact of these values on their decision-making and client interactions. The importance of values in decision-making and coaching, and the impact of aligning decisions with personal values. The significance of autonomy, purpose, mastery, and health in guiding decisions and achieving success.

    Takeaways

    • Values guide decision-making
    • Integrity is essential for coaching
    • Autonomy and connection are key values for coaching
    • Continual growth and development are crucial for coaching success Values guide decision-making
    • Autonomy, purpose, mastery, and health are key values for success

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Kool-Aid Man Approach
    • 03:35 The Daily Grind
    • 03:48 Defining Coaching Values
    • 08:04 Brandon's Coaching Values
    • 16:54 Jerry's Coaching Values
    • 25:29 The Power of Values in Decision-Making
    • 26:13 Aligning Decisions with Personal Values
    • 27:19 The Impact of Values on Coaching and Career
    • 29:18 Making Better Decisions for Better Results
    • 30:10 The Role of Values in Building a Sustainable Career
    • 31:10 Implementing Values in Coaching Practice
    • 32:32 Challenges of Aligning Life with Values
    • 53:58 Continuation of Hard Gainer's Guide to Growth
    55 min
  • The Standard: Nick Ridpath

    In this episode, we explore the standards of coaching, the importance of professionalism, continuous learning, and building a career in fitness. Nick Ridpath shares his journey, insights on client relationships, and how to stand out as a coach.

    Excited to share an episode with you guys bringing on a very respected and talented coach Nick Ridpath.

    If you want to work with us:

    www.bgperform.com/training

    50 min
  • "Leave Your Sh*t At The Door"

    In this episode, coaches Brandon Gallagher and Jerry Hayes discuss the importance of leaving personal issues at the door to provide the best coaching experience. They share practical strategies for managing mindset, stress, and maintaining professionalism to enhance client results.

    To work with me:
    https://linktr.ee/bgperform

    44 min
  • 9-5 Coach: How Not To Become One

    If you're looking to implement the highest standards inside your training so it carries over into your coaching and business, click the link below to get started today; www.bgperform.com/training

    All Things BGPerform:
    https://linktr.ee/bgperform

    The conversation transitions from the BG Perform Podcast to The Standard, focusing on the standard of coaching and the commitment required to make coaching a career. It then delves into the topic of avoiding the nine-to-five coaching approach, emphasizing the importance of research, development, and reflection in coaching. The conversation delves into the importance of dedicated time for study and reflection as well as the need to avoid the nine-to-five coaching mentality. It emphasizes the significance of commitment to coaching as a career and the values that drive a coach's work.

    Takeaways

    • Coaching as a career commitment
    • Avoiding the nine-to-five coaching approach Dedicated time for study and reflection
    • Avoiding the nine-to-five coaching mentality

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Transition from BG Perform Podcast
    • 02:18 The Standard of Coaching
    • 04:51 Avoiding the Nine-to-Five Coaching Approach
    • 24:42 Dedicated Time for Study and Reflection
    • 26:55 Avoiding the Nine-to-Five Mentality
    50 min
  • The Standard

    If you're interested in working with Coach Brandon or Coach Jerry, head over to www.bgperform.com/training to learn more

    If youre interested in joining The Coach Connect, a coaching community built to influence the highest standard of coaching, DM Me COACH on instagram to learn more

    The podcast introduces the new name 'The Standard' and discusses the reasons behind the change. It also delves into the importance of setting and upholding standards in coaching, training, and the fitness industry. The conversation delves into the importance of coaching as a career and the need for a commitment to this standard. It highlights the impact of short-term thinking and the lack of long-term commitment in coaching. The conversation also emphasizes the need for a universal standard in coaching and the distinction between career coaches and social media influencers.

    Takeaways

    • Podcast name change to 'The Standard'
    • Importance of setting and upholding standards in coaching and training Coaching should be approached as a long-term career commitment, not a short-term endeavor.
    • The need for a universal standard in coaching to distinguish career coaches from social media influencers.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Importance of Setting Standards in Coaching and Training
    • 22:10 The Career Commitment Standard
    • 33:48 Setting the Standard of Coaching as a Career
    • 43:30 Quality Over Quantity in Coaching
    47 min
  • Would You Rather...

    Thank you for tuning into the BGPerform Podcast, our podcast will be changing names to "The Standard" and will still be available on all links and platforms.

    If youre a coach looking to influence the highest standard of coaching, reach out today:
    www.bgperform.com/training

    Also, if youre a coach looking to join a community of like minded coaches DM Me "Coach Connect" To learn more about my coaching education group

    The podcast begins with an introduction and announcement of changes to the podcast format. This is followed by a 'Would You Rather' game segment, where the hosts discuss various scenarios. The conversation then shifts to a comparison between lifting weights and running, followed by a discussion on the choice between a thousand walking lunges and running a marathon. The hosts then debate the merits of participating in the High Rocks event versus sleeping with a homeless man. Finally, the conversation concludes with a comparison between achieving a five hundred pound deadlift and running a five minute mile. The conversation delves into a debate between achieving a 500-pound deadlift and running a five-minute mile, exploring the physical and mental challenges of each. It then transitions to a discussion about coaching beginners versus advanced athletes, highlighting the rewards and challenges of each coaching approach.

    Takeaways

    • The hosts engage in a lighthearted 'Would You Rather' game, showcasing their humor and banter.
    • The conversation explores the physical and mental challenges of different fitness activities, providing insight into the hosts' perspectives and preferences. The debate between a 500-pound deadlift and a five-minute mile highlights the physical and mental challenges of each achievement.
    • Coaching beginners offers more frequent wins and a wider variety of client progress, while coaching advanced athletes presents unique challenges and rewards.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Changes
    • 08:23 Lifting Weights vs. Running
    • 14:59 Thousand Walking Lunges vs. Marathon
    • 21:22 Five Hundred Pound Deadlift vs. Five Minute Mile
    • 35:03 Coaching Beginners vs. Advanced Athletes
    47 min

About The Standard

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The Standard Podcast is built for coaches, trainers, and high performers who refuse to settle for average. Hosted by Elite S&C Coaches Brandon Gallagher and Coach Jerry Hayes, each…