Culture Builders

Thrive On Challenge- S. Sowden

5 minute episodes giving coaches practical tools to build their culture and grow as a coach! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturebuilders/support

  • 3 minutes 24 seconds
    3 Big Problems of a Lack of Candor within Your Team

    🚨 The silent killer of teamwork isn’t just lying—it’s withholding. 🤐 Staying silent drains energy, erodes trust, and holds your team back from greatness. 💔 Discover how open communication can transform your team’s performance and build unshakable connections. 💬✨


    👉 Read more and start speaking up! #Teamwork #Leadership #TrustBuilding

    23 January 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 6 seconds
    5 Criteria For Asking Great Questions

    💡 The Secret to Asking Great Questions 💡

    The questions you ask shape the conversations you have—and great conversations drive change. 🚀 But asking powerful questions? That’s an art. 🎨


    ✨ Here are 5 keys to asking game-changing questions:
    1️⃣ Open, not closed: Instead of "Did you try hard?" ask, "How do you feel about your effort?" 🗣️
    2️⃣ What or how, not why: Swap “Why did you do that?” with “What led you to that decision?” for better responses. 🤔
    3️⃣ Thoughtful lead-ups: Set the stage to invite trust—don’t catch people off guard. 💬
    4️⃣ Curious, not leading: Ditch the agenda; seek to truly understand. 🕵️
    5️⃣ Non-judgmental mindset: Leave assumptions behind to create genuine connection. 💛


    Great questions build trust, inspire growth, and unlock potential. How will you use them today? 🤝


    #CultureBuilders #LeadershipSkills #CoachingTips


    21 January 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 33 seconds
    How Rory McIlroy Went from Self-Blame to Radical Responsibility

    From heartbreak to triumph: Rory McIlroy's journey from his crushing 2011 Masters loss to a record-breaking U.S. Open victory teaches us the power of radical responsibility. Discover how shifting from self-blame to accountability transformed his game—and his mindset.

    16 January 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 58 seconds
    How To Speak The Truth

    🎤 Speaking truth in love doesn’t have to be so tricky! Here's a game-changing tip I learned:

    💡 Instead of saying, "I think your decision was selfish," try, "I had this thought that your decision was selfish."


    This small shift makes a BIG difference. It lets you share your truth—your personal mix of observations, feelings, and thoughts—without presenting it as an unarguable fact. ✨

    When we hold our truths lightly, we create space for connection, understanding, and collaboration. 🙌


    🗣️ Give it a try the next time you want to speak your truth with kindness and clarity! How does this land for you? Let me know below! ⬇️ #LeadershipTips #TruthInLove #ConsciousCommunication #TeamCulture

    13 January 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 51 seconds
    🚀 Six Standards of Transformational Leadership 🌟

    Ready to take your leadership to the next level? 💡 These six principles will help you move from simply teaching to truly transforming.

    1️⃣ Focus on Transformation, Not Transmission – Growth isn’t just about sharing knowledge; it’s about sparking meaningful change within. 🔥

    2️⃣ Integrate Character Development – Every practice, every drill, every game is a chance to build character, not just skills. 🏆

    3️⃣ Foster Personal Improvement – Can your athletes articulate what they’re working on to grow? Real transformation is personal AND supported by the team environment. 🌱

    4️⃣ Understand That Change Takes Time – Growth isn’t instant. It’s a journey, not a quick fix. Patience is key. ⏳

    5️⃣ Balance High Standards with Mindset Shifts – True change happens when mindsets evolve alongside actions. Expect more, support deeper. 💭➡️💪

    6️⃣ Create a Safe but Challenging Environment – Growth thrives where support meets stretch. Push your team to grow as players and as people. 🌟

    💬 Which of these principles do YOU see as the most powerful? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

    #TransformationalLeadership #CoachingExcellence #LeadershipGrowth

    9 January 2025, 1:21 pm
  • 6 minutes 40 seconds
    Recruiting Principles for Transformational Coaching

    🚨 Coaches, are you recruiting with fear or focus? 🤔

    Bo Schembechler said it best:
    “Miss out on the right guy, he beats you once a year. Recruit the wrong guy, he beats you every day.”

    This article breaks down the 3 biggest fears of recruiting and reveals the 6 principles you need to build a roster that fits your culture, not just your stat sheet. 🏆

    ✅ Avoid the fear of losing players
    ✅ Focus on quality over quantity
    ✅ Stop chasing clout—choose character and culture EVERY time

    If you want to recruit with confidence and build a team that wins on and off the field, this is for you! 🙌

    🔥 Read now and level up your recruiting game! #CoachingLife #TeamCulture #Leadership #RecruitingDoneRight

    9 January 2025, 1:53 am
  • 2 minutes 58 seconds
    3 Questions to Help Your Team Be More Focused on the Journey

    🚀 Want to help your team focus on the journey and not just the goals this season? Here's how! 🌟

    Transform your culture by asking 3 powerful questions that shift identity and clarify vision:
    1️⃣ How do you imagine our team being different in 3, 6, or 12 months?
    2️⃣ What do you hope to experience during this journey?
    3️⃣ If we were truly [selfless/resilient/inspiring], what would we start or stop doing?

    Leaders like Captain Mike Abrashoff and Coach Dave Brandt used bold vision statements to inspire transformation. Now it’s your turn! Sketch the vision, let your team color it in, and co-create a manifesto for your season.

    💡 Ready to empower your team and lead boldly? Watch the video for actionable insights! #Leadership #TeamCulture #VisionaryLeadership

    2 January 2025, 4:08 pm
  • 3 minutes 58 seconds
    Every Unacceptable Behavior is an Opportunity, Not a Problem

    🏀✨ Complaints or opportunities? A youth coach turned unacceptable behavior into a lesson in character. By focusing on values like effort and support, the team grew stronger on and off the court. See how shifting your perspective can build better athletes—and better people! 🙌 #YouthSports #Teamwork #LeadershipDevelopment

    26 December 2024, 4:01 pm
  • 3 minutes 53 seconds
    The Power of a Consistent (and Sometimes Boring) Review Process

    🏀💡 What’s the secret behind a national championship? It’s not just skill or strategy—it’s consistency! Discover how a “boring but effective” after-action review process became the foundation for one team’s extraordinary success. Reflect, refine, repeat. 🌟 #Leadership #TeamCulture #SuccessThroughConsistency

    26 December 2024, 3:35 pm
  • 10 minutes 9 seconds
    The Secret to Your Best Performance

    🏃‍♂️✨ What’s the secret to breaking limits in sport—and life? It’s not grit or gear. It’s joy.

    From Coach Joe Vigil’s journey with the Tarahumara runners to Courtney Dauwalter’s record-breaking performances, discover how love for the process, not the prize, creates extraordinary results. 🏆

    Learn how athletes and teams like the Golden State Warriors fuel their success by prioritizing compassion, joy, and character. What could you achieve if you fueled your life the same way?

    👉 Listen to find out! #RunningCulture #AthleteMindset #JoyInPerformance

    18 December 2024, 9:14 pm
  • 1 minute 41 seconds
    Design Your Life. Daily, weekly, monthly

    Inspired by the book indistractable, I built a system of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly commitments—and it's been a game-changer. It’s not about perfection (trust me, I’m not perfect 🤷‍♂️), but about having a clear vision for the life I want to live. 🌟 Every year, I revisit and update these commitments in my trusty Clear Harvest Journal (7 years strong!). By zooming out to take a 10,000-foot view, I’ve learned to balance work, family, hobbies, and friendships in a way that aligns with my values. 💡 This isn’t just about planning; it’s about designing your life. 🛠️ Start small. Reflect intentionally. And keep expanding your identity. Who’s ready to take a closer look at their commitments? 💪 Let’s do this together! #IntentionalLiving #LifeDesign #BigPicturePlanning

    18 December 2024, 8:51 pm
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