127. Echoes of Resilience: Coaching Life Lessons with Ken Jordan
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In this episode, Kate McCauley interviews Ken Jordan, a seasoned youth sports coach with over 20 years of experience. They discuss Ken's journey into coaching, the differences in coaching boys and girls, and the importance of teaching resilience and life lessons through sports. Ken shares his philosophy on mistakes as opportunities for growth and how coaching impacts both personal and professional life. They also explore techniques like breath work for athletes and negotiation skills that can be applied in various contexts. The conversation emphasizes the privilege of coaching, the importance of accountability, and the echoes of internal dialogue that shape our actions.
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Keywords:
coaching, youth sports, resilience, life lessons, breath work, negotiation, accountability, personal growth, community engagement, sports philosophy
Takeaways:
Coaching is a journey that often starts from personal experiences.
Youth sports provide a platform for teaching life skills.
There are significant differences in coaching boys and girls.
Resilience can be taught through sports and teamwork.
Mistakes should be viewed as opportunities for growth.
Coaching is a privilege that comes with responsibilities.
Internal dialogue is shaped by past experiences and influences.
Owning mistakes publicly can strengthen leadership.
Breathwork techniques can help athletes manage stress.
Negotiation skills learned in sports can be applied in business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Community Engagement
04:08 The Journey into Coaching Youth Sports
08:26 Differences in Coaching Boys and Girls
11:46 Teaching Resilience and Life Lessons
15:15 The Importance of Mistakes in Growth
18:40 Applying Sports Lessons to Professional Life
21:50 Breathwork and Mental Resilience
25:03 Exploring Breath Work Techniques
25:41 Negotiation Insights from an FBI Expert
26:58 Handling Unreasonable Requests in Coaching
28:10 The Importance of Co-Creation in Communication
31:06 The Impact of Coaching on Athletes
33:08 Coaching as a Privilege and Responsibility
35:12 The Power of Positive Echoes in Coaching
39:08 Owning Mistakes as a Leader
45:15 The Cliffhanger of Decision-Making
48:32 Champion Within Outro .mp3
