This episode features our guest, Ryan Sawyer, a Leadership Coach and former national college football coach. In this episode, we discuss
• the science and philosophy behind leadership and personal development
• psychological safety
• the power of modeling behaviors for others, particularly for young people
• the journey through stages of personal growth
• living life authentically
• serving others
Ryan also touches on his own family life and writing books, including one he wrote collaboratively with his son, Colton, called “We Can Do Hard Things.”
Quotes from this episode:
“Don’t tell them. Show them.”
“Safety increases performance.”
“The ceiling of grit is pretty low.”
“Where your attention goes, your energy flows.”
“If I am better connected with myself, I can be better connected to you.”
Show notes:
00:00 Introduction: Reflecting on Ryan Sawyer's Insights
01:46 Meet Ryan Sawyer: A Journey from Collegiate Football to Heart First Leadership
05:42 Exploring the Heart First Approach in Athletics
08:29 The Science of Safety and Performance in Sports
15:12 Adapting and Applying New Strategies for Athletes
20:38 The Importance of Modeling and Learning for Youth
22:29 Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation and Growth Mindset
23:40 The Power of Meditation and Internal Dialogue
24:44 Embracing the Process Over the Outcome
25:32 Living Free and Competing Untethered
27:46 Heart First Leadership and Personal Development
35:38 The Unveiling Process of Personal Growth
36:59 Final Thoughts on Modeling Heart First Leadership
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Links and Resources:
• IHP Coaching https://www.ihpcoaching.com/HOME?r_done=1
• Transcendental Meditation with Tony Nader https://www.drtonynader.com/
• Michael Singer https://untetheredsoul.com/
• Learn more about IFS Coaching with Bill Tierney at www.billtierneycoaching.com
• Learn more about coaching with Martin Kettelhut at www.listeningisthekey.com
• Learn more about IFS at www.IFS-institute.com
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