In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with John Kessel, the retired Director of Sport Development at USA Volleyball. With over five decades of coaching experience and contributions spanning nearly 100 countries, John shares his enduring coaching philosophy grounded in curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptation. His unique take on “motor learning,” failure, and […]
Emotional Arcs in Sales Conversations: How to Guide the Buyer Journey with Intentional Shifts Sales is not just about information, it’s about emotion. We’ve all heard the phrase, “People buy with emotion and justify with logic.” But neuroscience doesn’t just support this, it explains it. When we understand how the brain processes emotion in conversation, […]
In today’s dynamic business landscape, small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges that require both effective administration and management. While these terms are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, understanding their distinct functions and how they complement each other can be crucial for business success, especially as we navigate the evolving business environment of […]
Have you ever asked someone to do something, walked away, and then returned to find the result wasn’t at all what you had in mind? Or maybe you’ve been on the receiving end – working hard on a project only to discover your boss or client had a completely different vision of the finished product? […]
This week, we want to share a powerful story from early in the coaching journey of Dustin Galyon, co-founder of the Impactful Coaching Project. It’s a story about perspective, pride, and the kind of mentorship that can shape a career—and maybe even save it. At the time, Dustin was a young head coach trying to […]
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, a new leadership paradigm is emerging—one that requires skills beyond traditional management approaches. I call this “orchestration leadership,” and like a conductor guiding a symphony orchestra, today’s leaders must harmonize a diverse ensemble of talents, including both human colleagues and artificial intelligence. The Conductor’s Perspective Think about what a conductor […]
Pardon this brief detour in my usual posts. But this day represents a vey special and somewhat sacred part of my life. As university traditions go, I believe the following may be the most meaningful and powerful of all. Every year on April 21st, as spring blankets the Texas landscape, something extraordinary happens. In hundreds […]
In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob and Dustin respond to a question from a college coach about recruiting and retaining athletes in the era of the transfer portal. Drawing from the Impactful Coaching Project’s core philosophy of building a “sticky” program culture, they explore how the same environment that attracts transfers is also what […]
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In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen talks with David Pinn, CEO of BrainCorp, about how automation and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the shopping experience—from robotic floor cleaners in Walmart to AI-driven shelf scanners that boost operational efficiency and customer personalization. Learn what’s next for retail, why automation is critical to labor productivity, […]
