Every speaker coach says "know your audience." But public speaking expert Cindy Skalicky pushes further: you have to actually try to be them. She walks through a powerful mindset exercise she uses in her workshops — closing your eyes, sitting in the last row of the auditorium, and experiencing your…
Most leaders prepare a presentation by asking the wrong question. Cindy Skalicky has spent her career helping them ask the right one instead, and the difference is everything. This week Cindy joins Jon and Coach Jim to talk about what it actually takes to move an audience from the red…
Nobody cares how smart you are. The most magnetic leaders in any room know this one truth: being genuinely interested in others is infinitely more powerful than trying to impress them. Chad Coe shares the secret that's made him one of the most connected people in business. 🔑 networking tips…
Money doesn't create happiness — but it creates options. And options create experiences. And experiences create happiness. Chad Coe breaks down the "Die With Zero" philosophy and why waiting for retirement to live your best life is the wrong play. Take the trip. Make the donation. Invest now. 🔑 personal…
In third grade, Chad Coe was placed in a special ed classroom — padded walls, no desks, a cattle prod. He felt out of place. He felt different. Fast forward: he's now one of the top financial advisors in the country. His secret? Only do what you love. Delegate the…
Crisis moments can't be rehearsed — but they CAN be prepared for. Chad Coe reveals his go-to mental strategy for staying grounded when the pressure is at its highest: breathe, slow down, and trust that doing things at your own pace is exactly right. This is how elite performers thrive…
How long does confidence actually take to build? According to Chad Coe's cognitive coach — not long at all. The formula is shockingly simple: practice it, make it repetitive, show up. You're not building a skill, you're training a muscle. And muscles respond fast. 🔑 mindset shift | neuroplasticity |…
Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you build by showing up. Leadership coach Chad Coe breaks down the real reason confident people stay confident: feedback loops, authentic listening, and asking better questions. If you've ever felt like you're faking it, this one's for you. 🔑 Leadership confidence…
What does it take to walk up to Jamie Dimon, Paul McCartney, or the CEO of a Fortune 100 company and start a conversation? Chad Coe has done all of that and more, and his answer to how he got there will surprise you. This week Chad joins Jon and…
Most people think active listening = just staying silent. Wrong. True active listening means nothing else is going on in your mind — no planning your next response, no reacting. And when something stirs a strong emotion? Don't act on it right away. Reflect first. That's where real communication begins.…
🔴 Authoritarian: "My way or the highway." 🟡 Laissez-faire: Low expectations, low consequences. 🟢 Authoritative: High expectations + high praise + real consequences. This is the one experts recommend — and it's backed by research. Are you showing up as the parent (or leader) you want to be? Learn more…
Think gossip is a "woman thing"? Research says otherwise. Men and women gossip EQUALLY — we just gossip about different things. Women talk relationships. Men talk achievements. And women have been shamed for it for centuries (there were literal cage devices for it). The stigma is real, but so is…
Gossip isn't just trash talk — it's literally how humans built civilizations. Gossip = an evaluation of someone who's NOT present. And it can be positive OR negative. It builds friendships, creates social bonds, and has been a survival tool for thousands of years. The more you know... Want to…
Why did so many people follow Hitler? It comes down to one powerful concept: the Power Effect (aka the Lab Coat Effect). People in positions of authority are automatically seen as more persuasive — and we actually change how we communicate to match them. This is Communication Accommodation Theory, and…
Moms negotiate, lead, and communicate ALL day long — but struggle to translate those same skills to the workplace. Sound familiar? Leadership isn't about a title. It's about communication — and 80% of being a great leader is being a great communicator. Ready to unlock your leadership potential? Watch the…
When I was 9 years old, my mom was falsely accused and incarcerated. We went from middle class to bankrupt overnight. No money for college. No scholarship after my university shut down a month before graduation. This is how I rebuilt from the ground up. 💪 If this hit home,…
What if the leadership skills you use every day at work are the exact same skills you need at home, and vice versa? This week, Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson welcome Dr. Amanda Allard, PhD in Interpersonal Communication and founder of Allard Advising, for one of the most refreshingly…
If you've ever heard someone say "not my problem" at work, you already know why their team is struggling. The best leaders and team players don't wait to be assigned a problem — they own it, solve it, and lift the people around them. That shift in mindset is the…
What actually separates the teammates everyone wants to play with from the ones everyone quietly dreads? Jon and Coach Jim break it down in four keys, and every one of them applies just as much in a boardroom as it does in a locker room. This week on a solo…
Brian Biro's children walked into his office and asked him a question that changed his life forever: "Daddy, do you love your phone more than you love us?" The average American father spends more than 10 hours a day on digital devices and less than 8 minutes in real interaction…
Most people treat their energy like the weather — something that just happens to them. But energy is a choice, and it starts with you. Before you can motivate, inspire, or engage your team, you have to first energize yourself. This simple mindset shift is what separates leaders who drain…
The struggles, failures, and "scars" that you think disqualify you are actually the exact experiences that perfectly equip you to teach and help others. Turn your setbacks into your superpower. 🦸♂️ Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Rjd46xdvs64
Your team doesn't just hear your words — they feel your energy. Before you open your mouth. After you close it. Over the phone. Even through your emails. Your energy is your most powerful form of communication, and it's setting the standard for everyone around you whether you intend it…
Brian Biro thought he was a great leader. Then he asked himself one honest question: what happened to the 15 assistant coaches he mentored? Fourteen of them were floundering. The reason? He always told and never asked. He hovered and covered instead of developing real independence. This is one of…