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Every leader out there may have experienced this problem one too many times in their career. It’s having to deal with an uncoachable team member. However, more often than not, it is simply the leader’s perception that someone is uncoachable. In today’s episode, I share some tips and tricks to breakdown the walls for you to be able to coach someone who you think is uncoachable.

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:34] When leaders make the decision that someone is uncoachable
[2:09] Being coachable comes down to TWO things
[3:05] Hiring the wrong coach
[5:51] The better you get, the more you need outside advice
[7:16] Reasons why someone may not be coachable
[9:52] As a leader, look in the mirror: are you approaching the person the right way?
[12:10] The best ways to approach a coaching relationship
[15:54] “Meet them where they want to be met”
[16:59] Ask them what’s important to them
[18:20] Show them how you can provide value
[19:11] Outro   

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Today’s guest came highly recommended because of her track record as a leader and coach of a Cross Country Team. As I always say, you don’t have to run a business or be part of a corporate organization to be a leader. Today’s episode is going to prove just that.

Coach Kimberly Henry is the Head Women's Track and Field Coach at Holly Springs High School. We talked about turnaround, culture, leadership and so much more. You are going to find this episode inspiring, so make sure you stay tuned.

Who is Kimberly Henry:
With the exception of a few years in my 20s, I have been an avid runner for the past 30+ years.  I was the distance coach for the Town of Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Track and Field team for three seasons, getting ready to start my 8th season coaching the Holly Springs High School Track & Field team, and I’m currently finishing my 9th year of coaching the Holly Springs High School XC team.  In 2011, I earned my USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification and I earned my USATF Level 2 Youth Specialization Coaching Certification in 2013.  I was named Girls SWAC XC Coach of the Year in 20I7. I am pretty passionate about running and love to share that with kids and adults alike.

Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:19] How Kimberly started with cross country and how she found joy in it
[5:30] Her advice on people wanting to start running
[6:25] At what point did Kimberly started to think about coaching others?
[10:47] What she got into in 2012 and the importance of setting expectations 
[19:55] The importance of creating a taste of success
[21:46] On kids starting to take on leadership
[29:29] On staying in touch 
[30:45] The cross country culture
[32:19] Kimberly winning Coach of the year
[35:37] How to keep motivating and pushing your team?
[39:32] Kimberly’s vision
[43:31] Advice for the year ahead: find your happy place
[46:45] Outro

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Coaching is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I feel for the leaders who had or are having a hard time coaching others because I did too. I had to be coached in order to effectively coach others.

So in today’s episode, I share a coaching experience I recently did with my son. But unlike the coaching sessions I did before this was me teaching my son how to drive a stick shift. That experience made me realize how important it is for leaders to pause and think through each and every step to be successful at something. Stay tuned and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode.

Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] One of the most challenging parts of leadership
[2:02] Here’s a quick example of me coaching someone
[5:56] The 4 different competency levels — make sure you write this down
[8:57] Leaders don’t take a step back
[11:00] You need to get the “feel” for things
[13:14] The key to helping your mentee succeed
[15:18] It’s important for leaders to do the task
[18:18] Episode wrap up
[19:18] Outro

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What does being a soccer team captain and goalie during a penalty kick have to do with today’s episode? A LOT! 

This game reminded me of a leader’s role in setting the organization’s culture to do what it takes for the team to succeed with or without acknowledgment. If you are looking for people to promote in your organization, look for someone who is similar to this team’s captain. He shared a piece of information that gave someone else the boost of confidence to make the team win. 

Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] An awesome story behind this podcast episode
[6:28] What my friend’s captain told him that gave him the confidence?
[7:56] What does this story have to do with leadership? 
[8:52] How I used to struggle with a certain level of competitiveness
[9:49] Key takeaways
[11:22] As a leader, when was the last time you told your team about your expectations when it comes to teamwork? 
[12:34] A leader’s most important job is…
[14:10] Episode wrap up
[14:50] Outro

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Today I’m sitting down with Erika Del Sordo who is a former news reporter turned full-time voiceover artist and podcast host. She has the most soothing voice with a very inspiring story to tell. We touched on a lot of things that I’m sure will make you start to think about your dreams and passion. We talked about how Erika got to where she is, how it lead her to work for herself instead of others. We also talked about how the pandemic affected her work and her podcast show. Enjoy!

Let’s get to know Erika more:
Erika Del Sordo is a former traffic and news reporter from South Florida. She’s also been a voice artist for more than 20 years. She’s held various positions in radio and television, including writing for the morning show at NBC Universal Miami and reporting traffic on WSVN 7, a Fox affiliate. Erika also taught broadcasting and writing classes at the Miami Media School and has recorded regional radio commercials. You can hear some of her work on her website ErikaDelSordo.com.

After 15 years of traffic reporting on radio and television, she made the move to full-time voiceover work in North Florida in 2019. In March 2020, in the heart of the pandemic, her podcast was born – Today’s Talk with Erika. It’s the show that covers everything in our personal and professional lives.

Where to find Erika:
Website: https://todaystalkwitherika.com/ and https://erikadelsordo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysTalkWithErika/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikadelsordo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todays_talk_with_erika/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikaDelSordo
All-in-one Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/Todays_Talk_with_Erika

Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:35] Erika’s broadcasting career, how it started, what she did when she was younger, and her extreme shyness
[5:18] When Erika realized that she was supposed to “speak”   
[7:47] Erika’s traffic reporter experience
[12:17] The pressure of Breaking News and thinking on your feet
[15:03] The show goes on and working on 7 jobs
[21:00] On getting a job as a news reporter and what it took for Erika to take the leap
[28:27] Let’s talk more about the voiceover industry
[35:25] Erika getting coaching
[39:02] How COVID affected Erika’s business and her podcast?
[40:28] Talking more about Today’s Talk with Erika
[44:39] Erika’s advice to everyone struggling during the pandemic and trying to find their footing
[46:16] Where to find Erika and her work
[47:48] Outro

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As a leader, when your weakness gets in the way of you reaching your potential it will significantly limit the growth and success of the organization. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, the company’s success lies in how great its leadership is. And in order for leaders to be their best, they have to work on their biggest restrictor. Today I share 3 Ds to help with that, so make sure you tune in.

Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[0:54] A really quick back story
[3:53] What does this story have to do with leadership
[5:20] Some great examples
[11:45] What the best organization is
[13:23] How do you solve your biggest restrictor?
[14:30] Delegate, develop, define and design
[18:26] Outro

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Before anything else, Happy New Year everybody. Thank you for supporting this podcast by subscribing, leaving 5 stars and reviews, letting me know what topics you want to listen to and sending in your questions as well. I am beyond excited to kickstart 2021 with all of you.

2020 was such a very different (crazy) year and I really hope it’s the ONLY crazy year we’ll ever have. Despite the madness that is 2020, it has been a great year for many of us. Tune in and join me as I share the top 10 things that I learned in 2020 and how it made that year, the best for some us.

Show Notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:51] #1 The leaders that pivoted “quickly” did better overall
[3:12] #2 We tend to change “faster” than we give ourselves credit to
[4:07] #3 Leadership starts with YOU
[4:54] #4 Know-it-all leaders are long gone
[5:52] #5 Communication is crucial
[7:50] #6  Do what makes you happy
[10:30] #7 People who grew will think 2020 was great for them
[11:52] #8 Get out there, take a chance, and lead
[13:13] #9 Step outside your comfort zone
[15:55] #10 Don’t stay on a path simply because it’s what you know
[17:59] Outro

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Here’s another important topic that I want to discuss. In order to succeed in life or in business, you need to surround yourself with the right people. In today's episode, I share seven types of people that you should avoid. Make sure that you don’t have any one of these in your organization. In case you have a few of these in your group, I also share three options that you can do because, at the end of the day, you don’t want to pay the price for keeping these toxic people in your group.

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:38] Problem magnets
[4:33] Drama kings and queens
[5:50] Head nodder 
[7:12] Negative Ned and Nelly
[10:29] The self-promoter
[12:17] The pretender
[15:02] The know-it-alls
[18:10] If you have these in your organization, here are 3 options that you can do
[20:19] Outro

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It is an honor and a pleasure to have someone who is an inspiration to a lot of leaders, influencers, and podcast hosts --- Evan Carmichael. He is an author, leader, speaker, and influencer whose goal is to change the world by making others believe in themselves. Evan shares his journey and the seemingly slow progress of his YouTube channel which serves as a reminder for all of us, especially those who are still starting, to stay consistent and never give up. If Evan can do it, we can too! I hope you’ll enjoy this episode because it’s filled with nuggets of wisdom that we all need right now.

Who is Evan Carmichael:
Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuck called him the DJ who inspires people and Ed Mylett called him the modern-day Napoleon Hill. At 19, he built and then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M. He now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 2 million subscribers and 300 million views, wrote 4 books, and speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem, people don't #Believe in themselves enough.

Where to find Evan Carmichael:
Evan's website: http://www.evancarmichael.com/
Evan's FB - https://www.facebook.com/evan.carmichael
Facebook Fan Page  - https://www.facebook.com/EvanCarmichaelcom/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelingTheMasters
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/
Get the book Built to Serve - https://evancarmichael.com/vip

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:30] Guest intro
[1:52] A day in the life of Evan Carmichael
[5:30] How Evan started   
[7:58] Tips on growing your platform and Evan’s turning point
[12:49] What makes Evan unique from others
[16:05] What leaders need to be doing right now according to Evan
[18:59] On Evan’s new book: Built to Serve
[21:24] Where to find Evan on social platforms
[21:45] Evan’s world records
[23:48] Outro

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Today’s episode will go down in Tomorrow’s Leader’s history (for now) as the quickest yet most impactful episode that gets published ever! Before you listen to today’s episode though, grab a pen and paper or jot it down on your phone, whichever way is most convenient. Stay tuned for the 4 questions that when you give it your utmost thought and reflection will cause massive changes to help make 2021 your best year yet.

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:15] Grab a piece of paper when you can
[1:55] The four questions you should ask yourself
[4:10] Episode wrap up (quick one right?)
[4:49] Outro

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