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Take Care Radio172. 5 Leadership Lessons, 3 Communication Rules, & Hiking with Kelsey ColemanOnce again, I'm lucky to have my favorite guest (and yours too!) on the podcast this week—my wife, Kelsey. Kelsey is a professional dancer and teacher and while from the outside, it seems like our careers couldn't be more different, there's a huge amount of overlap. So today, we wanted to talk a bit about teaching, how to communicate effectively, and the qualities that make a leader great. And of course, we had to throw in a little something fun and share some of our top favorite hikes of all time. Subscribe to my Sub...
2025-11-1456 minTake Care Radio170. Six Mindset Shifts with Jill ColemanIf you know my sister, Jill, you'll know that she's kind of a legend when it comes to personal development. No one has challenged me to learn and grow more than she has. So today—the day of her wedding—I wanted to have Jill on to walk about the mindset shifts necessary for overcoming obstacles in our lives and the value of self-compassion in achieving high standards. You won't find a better example of leadership than Jill. Subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for more Take Care Coaching https://dannycoleman.substack.com/
2025-10-311h 04Take Care Radio168. Make Better Decisions Under StressRemember when LeBron James said about his decision to join the Miami heat that, "I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James"? Everyone called it arrogant, but looking back, it's actually a perfect example of emotional intelligence in action. Psychologist Ethan Kross calls it distancing—the ability to step outside yourself and make decisions from a calm, rational place instead of reacting from emotion. When LeBron spoke about himself in the third-person, he wasn't being narcissistic; he was creating psychological space to think clearly under pressure. And that's something we can all use in business and life. Wh...
2025-10-1725 minTake Care Radio167. The 4 Laws of EnergyThere's a disturbing trend on the rise: burnout. No matter who I'm working with, burnout is the number one issue I run into over and over again. People all over are dealing with a chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, and the effects of this exhaustion are far reaching. Our daily energy is finite, so today I'm sharing how to fuel, manage, and sustain those energy levels so we can feel and perform better every day. Subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for more Take Care Coaching https://dannycoleman.substack.com/
2025-10-1035 minTake Care Radio166. The Downside of Personal ResponsibilityLeadership starts with leading yourself first, with taking full responsibility for everything in your life. But while agency and ownership are powerful, I've noticed more and more leaders taking it too far—working 12-hour days, saying yes to everything, carrying blame for things that were never theirs to hold. What begins as responsibility often morphs into shame, suppression, and burnout. Research and wisdom from voices like Gabor Maté, the Buddha, and even Nobel Prize winners all point to the same truth: real strength isn't in doubling down on self-sufficiency, but in compassion, balance, and knowing when to let go. So...
2025-10-0327 minTake Care Radio165. How To Like YourselfI don't work with a ton of people who explicitly say that they hate themselves, but when I get to the root of their thoughts and behaviors, they don't treat themselves like someone they like. I do this too! We're extremely critical of ourselves, we constantly judge ourselves for the millions of things we think we "should" be doing but aren't, and by the end of the day we have no emotional capacity or bandwidth left to do anything but zone out with food, endless scrolling, Netflix, or all three. We think its useful to beat up on ourselves...
2025-09-2634 minTake Care Radio164. The Leadership Ripple EffectAs leaders, our behavior is never neutral and every word, action, and even our mood ripples outward to shape our team's energy, trust, and performance. Success is amplified when we work together rather than trying to shine alone, which is why our ability to inspire, empower, and multiply others matters more than individual achievement. Today, I wanted to share some practical ways to become a "force multiplier"—a leader who creates conditions for others to thrive. From modeling trust and vulnerability, to giving people space to own solutions, to recognizing that culture is built in small moments, our greatest le...
2025-09-1926 minTake Care Radio163. The Pratfall Effect: Why Mistakes Make You More LikableCompetency is only one part of the equation on what makes a person influential. Believe it or not, making mistakes can actually make you more likable, trustworthy, and effective. Perfectionism keeps us stuck—fueling all-or-nothing thinking, fear of failure, and burnout—while ironically making us harder to work with and less inspiring as leaders. So if you want to make an impact, ditch the idea of needing to be perfect. What truly connects us is our humanity, and sometimes, the coffee spills and stumbles are exactly what make us more effective leaders. Subscribe to my...
2025-09-1229 minTake Care Radio162. Finding Your Leadership StyleIn this episode, I'm digging into one of my favorite topics: leadership—but not the way you've seen it packaged into personality tests or "5 love languages" style frameworks. I wanted to share how to develop a leadership style that's as individual as your fingerprint, rooted in your values, shaped by your personality, and reinforced by your boundaries and standards. Leadership isn't about fitting into a type or pre-existing framework, leadership is about building a style that reflects who you are and leaves the world just a little better than you found it. Subscribe to my Sub...
2025-09-0534 minTake Care Radio161. The Habits of Motivating OthersMotivation isn't a cause-and-effect process. I hear a lot of coaches and managers getting frustrated with a lack of motivation, complaining that their clients or employees "don't buy in" to what they're being taught. But all I hear is, "my client isn't acting how I want them to act." You'll rarely, if ever, motivate someone externally, but with the right habits and tactics, you can uncover and pull out the motivation that already lies within. Subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for more Take Care Coaching https://dannycoleman.substack.com/ Chec...
2025-08-2926 minTake Care Radio160. Discipline is OverratedYou don't need more discipline to create lasting change. Willpower is overrated, misunderstood, and often blamed for struggles that really come down to stress, environment, and misaligned goals. Too many people beat themselves up with "shoulds" or rely on shame as fuel, only to spiral into guilt and inconsistency, when the truth is that discipline isn't a sudden switch to flip—it's a gradual practice cultivated through supportive environments, intrinsic motivation, and small, sustainable steps. Fueling change with joy, self-compassion, and purpose works far better than white-knuckling your way through life. Subscribe to my Substack New...
2025-08-2226 minTake Care Radio159. The 12 Listening BlocksMost people think that they're a good listener—according to one study, 96% of people self-identify as being one. But other studies have shown that in general, we only remember about half of what others say to us, while other studies suggest that we listen at only 25% efficiency. The bottom line here is that none of us are really as great at listening than we think we are. Listening, which leads to responsiveness, is critical for long term social bonds and if you're in the business of positively impacting the people around you, you're going to need to sharpen your li...
2025-08-1535 minTake Care Radio158. Becoming a Positive Force in the WorldIt's easy to be a critic. Really, we have enough haters and Debbie Downers out there in the world telling us that life is ending as we know it and everything sucks. We don't need any more. Human beings are an experience—the way we show up impacts others. We can do a lot of good for people just by being a positive presence in a world that leans toward the pessimistic. Subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for more Take Care Coaching https://dannycoleman.substack.com/ Check out the Take C...
2025-08-0824 minTake Care Radio157. 3 Lessons on Working with Gen ZDeloitte has released a global survey of 23,000+ Gen Zs and millennials with everything you need to know about the younger generations in the workplace. In just a few years, 74% of the workforce will be occupied by them, so these trends are especially relevant for us to understand as we're hiring, training, and working with this generation. Today I wanted to share 3 key takeaways from this data, including what drives the younger generations, what they want out of their work vs. what they're actually getting, and how to work with individuals and teams to help them prosper.
2025-08-0117 minTake Care Radio156. 10 Books Every Leader Should ReadIf you know me, you know I'm a big reader. Because I've read so many great self-development and leadership books, I'm constantly being hounded for book recommendations, but I hate giving them. Finding the right book for the right person is near impossible—books are highly person and highly contextual. The right book for you is incredibly dependent on where you are in your life and the kind of message you need at that specific moment. Despite my hesitation, I figured it was time to finally give out some book recs that I think every leader should be reading. ...
2025-07-2518 minTake Care Radio155. 7 Habits to Build TrustSociety is facing a trend, one I find deeply worrisome, of becoming less and less trusting. Our trust in everything is decaying—we don't trust information sources, we don't trust the institutions that are there to help us, and most of all, we don't trust each other. There's plenty of research to indicate that trust, both at a societal and an individual level, is essential to wellbeing, individual performance, and collective performance. In other words, having more trust in general leads to a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. So while we can't force a societal change, we ca...
2025-07-1820 minTake Care Radio154. How to Stop the Comparison TrapToday, we're throwing it back to a classic self-development topic that I don't think gets talked about enough anymore: how to avoid falling into the comparison trap. Comparison as a universal human experience, but that doesn't make it a helpful one in our current social communities. Our brains trick us into unfair judgments by comparing our full behind-the-scenes to others' carefully curated highlights—it's a quick way to developing low self-worth. We'll never be able to rid ourselves of comparison completely, but there are a few strategies and mindset reframes we can try out to reorient ourselves in relation to...
2025-07-1123 minTake Care Radio153. 3 Ways We Hurt High PerformanceYou know what they say about the road to hell—it's paved with good intentions. In other words, sometimes we make a decision with only the best intentions, only to reap negative outcomes. It happens all the time in management and leadership. We incentivize the wrong thing or miscommunicate in small ways, and as a result, performance suffers. If you can isolate and stop these 3 management missteps, you'll be giving your team or clients the best chance to rise to the occasion, rather than focusing on the things that don't truly matter. Subscribe to my bra...
2025-07-0425 minTake Care Radio152. How AI Affects CoachingIt's time for me to throw my hat in the ring on one of the most hot-button topics making rounds on the internet: AI, and how it's is shaping the future of coaching. There are a few major ways AI is already changing the coaching profession—from boosting accessibility and efficiency to raising serious ethical concerns. Love it or hate it, AI isn't going anywhere. So whether you're a coach, a client, or just AI-curious, I wanted to offer a balanced, thoughtful take on how to use these tools with intention, and without losing what makes coaching meaningful. ...
2025-06-2734 minTake Care Radio151. The Infinite WorkdayMicrosoft just released their latest Work Trend Index report (aka, a report that analyzes global trends in the work force) and it is bleak. There is no more beginning, middle, or end to the work day—it is unending and infinite. The line between productivity and burnout has been blurred, time for deep focus is rare, and we're being interrupted every 2 minutes, on average. Not only is this unsustainable, it's ineffective. We need a new way of working and a new way of thinking about work. It's time to stop spinning in circles and start reclaiming our attention, our ene...
2025-06-2027 minTake Care Radio150. How to Deal with Difficult PeopleIn this episode, we're diving into a topic that comes up in almost every coaching session: how to deal with difficult people. From coworkers and family members to old friends and romantic partners, some folks just seem to have a knack for driving us up the wall. But instead of focusing on changing them (a losing battle, by the way), this episode offers a practical framework for taking ownership of your own emotions, understanding the hidden stories driving others' behavior, and showing up with clear intentions—even when the impact doesn't go as planned. We're talking about how to pr...
2025-06-1337 minTake Care Radio149. The 5 Levels of LeadershipThe concept of what it means to be a leader is ambiguous—even the dictionary defines leadership as "the act of leading." Not quite helpful. So, inspired by my own experiences, I created a framework I'm calling Danny Coleman's 5 Levels of Leadership. Unlike that abstract or the one-size-fits-all definitions of leadership, these levels offer clarity, self-awareness, and a practical roadmap for growth—whether you're leading a team, a business, or just trying to lead yourself better. If you've ever wondered why some leaders build lasting greatness while others leave chaos in their wake, this episode is for you. ...
2025-06-0645 minTake Care Radio148. Develop Your Unique Coaching StyleCoaching, management, and leadership has a few fatal flaws—there's no agreed upon standard of excellence, but anyone can try to coach or lead, not to mention the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the human condition in the first place. If you want to stand above the crowd as a truly impactful leader, it's a good idea to lean in to the things that make you… well, YOU. When you develop a unique coaching style, you'll better be able to help those that are looking to you for guidance. Check out the Take C...
2025-05-3042 minTake Care Radio147. 5 Leadership Lessons From My Mom (w/Suzanne Michaud)Today I have on one of the most special guests to grace the show—my mom, Suzanne Michaud. My mom is newly retired from corporate America, so I wanted to pick her brains on the lessons in work and leadership she picked up over the course of her career. We talk about what success looks like to her now now vs. the beginning of her life, having grace for yourself throughout life's ups and downs, and the fact that it's never too late to find your passion. Check out the Take Care website and join the...
2025-05-2351 minTake Care Radio146. Lead From Any SeatI work with a lot of people in corporate America and I'm beginning to notice a pattern, one where many people are feeling a lack of agency, both at work and in their personal lives. These people feel like what they do is inconsequential and feel stuck—they're disempowered and disengaged. There's this idea that leadership and positive change has to come from the "top" but it isn't true. Any of us can lead, any of us can make a difference from any position or place of power. Whether you realize it or not, your beliefs and actions affect th...
2025-05-1626 minTake Care Radio145. Finding Your Micro-MotivesThis week, I want to talk about the subtle forces that drive us, aka our micro-motives. We're diving deep into how these small, often subconscious desires and preferences shape our lives, choices, and even our sense of fulfillment. I'll share stories about everything from my lifelong cardio struggles to nerding out on psychology as a clue to my own micro-motives—and why owning those inner drives can be the key to crafting a meaningful life. Identifying our micro-motives helps us engineer passion (not just follow it), build real talent, and align our actions with what matters most to each an...
2025-05-0931 minTake Care Radio144. 6 Principles to Make Your Ideas Actually StickThere's a phenomena that occurs whenever we learn something new, where once we've learned something, we can't un-know it. Not only that, but we have a hard time remember what it felt like not to know it at all. As coaches and leaders, this leads us to a big problem—we need this knowledge and expertise to help our clients, but we can't always get our message across in a way that lasts. If you want to impact your clients' behavior in a meaningful way, you have to speak their language and understand how to communicate your ideas so th...
2025-05-0229 minTake Care Radio143. Help People Become Problem Solvers & Strategic ThinkersWhen your team or your clients can't solve any of the problems they face without you, something has gone wrong. From my early days in customer support, where a salty colleague taught me the value of bringing solutions (not just problems), to my first management role where "Google it" became a legitimate policy, I've seen firsthand how a lack of creative thinking, ownership, and confidence holds teams back. Today we dig into the psychology behind why people don't know how to solve problems—perfectionism, dependence, fixed mindsets—and more importantly, how to shift that dynamic through better leadership habits. You...
2025-04-2536 minTake Care Radio142. 9 Quotes I Live ByBack in the early days of content creation and blog writing, listicles were all the rage. Nowadays, they're much less popular, but sometimes a good listicle just hits right and that's why today I'm sharing 9 quotes I live by. There's a lot of wisdom in the world (some of it even from the brains of various Coleman family members) so I thought I'd gather it in one place for your listening pleasure. Check out our website for all episodes and blog posts! takecarecoaching.com Connect with Danny! Ins...
2025-04-1835 minTake Care Radio141. The 3 Laws of High PerformanceThe whole goal of this podcast and my business is to help people become a better, higher-performing version of themselves in life and in work. Luckily for all of us, there are three scientifically grounded, battle-tested principles of high performance that I coach every client through and rely on myself. You may get a bit of an emotional hit—negative or positive—while listening to these, and if you do, I highly encourage you to think about why that is and what that might mean for your life, your productivity, and the way you show up every day. ...
2025-04-1138 min
OPEN MIC with Colie BriceColie Brice Interview with Danny Coleman of ROCK ON RADIOThis is a rebroadcast of a radio interview of Colie Brice conducted by Danny Coleman of Rock On Radio (https://dannycolemansrockonradio.com) at 2Trax Studios of Deko Entertainment (https://www.dekoentertainment.com/contact) on April 4, 2025.Colie discusses his multifaceted life in the music business as the lead singer for Phantom's Opera, the head archivist at PolyGram Records, a vice president at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, the operations manager and studio director at Asbury Media, stints with various Asbury Park based bands including the New Age Blues Experience, relaunching AERIA Records to release a Dolby Atmos spatial audio release...
2025-04-081h 37Take Care Radio140. How to Change MindsPart of coaching is changing minds, but as any coach knows, changing someone's mind is no easy task. In order for someone to see themselves and the world differently, they have to come to the conclusion on their own—but you do have influence in leading them there. If you can get your clients to change their minds, you'll change their results and revolutionize their lives. Check out our website for all episodes and blog posts! takecarecoaching.com Connect with Danny! Instagram: @itsdannycoleman Twitter: @itsdannycoleman ...
2025-04-0439 minTake Care Radio139. 4 Productivity Myths & The Eisenhower MatrixMost people I work with are looking for ways to increase their productivity, but we've all got the wrong ideas on how to go about it. There are 4 common myths surrounding productivity, when in reality productivity is simple: it's a balance between doing what is urgent and what is important, and very few things are both. Check out our website for all episodes and blog posts! takecarecoaching.com Connect with Danny! Instagram: @itsdannycoleman Twitter: @itsdannycoleman Website: dannycoleman.net
2025-03-2831 minTake Care Radio138. How To Deal With Imposter SyndromeImposter syndrome manifests as that constant internal feeling that we don't know enough, that we lack knowledge and ability, and that we don't have what it takes to play a certain role or follow a certain profession. Thinking less of ourselves can lead to anxious feelings and self-sabotage, but it's important to know that imposter syndrome is a very common issue and everyone at some point has gone through something like this before. In this episode of Take Care Radio, Danny talks about how to deal with imposter syndrome. More important than trying to overcome i...
2025-03-2122 minTake Care Radio137. Colorado, Building a Better Life, & The 13 Sources of WellbeingThis episode is coming to you for the first time from Colorado as Kels and I settle into our new home. We didn't have to move, but there was something more calling to us. Something was pulling us towards change and new challenges, because we need those things if we want to build a life we're excited about living. Our surroundings shape our behaviors, and trying something new is a part of living in alignment with our values, which in turn fuels wellbeing. Today I want to share with you the 13 sources of wellbeing and how they drive motivation...
2025-03-1444 minTake Care Radio136. How to Find PurposeWhat is "purpose" and how do we find it? We tend to think that a purpose or calling is some magical entity out there in the universe that we spend a lifetime trying to find, but in my opinion, purpose is something we have to create. Purpose isn't bestowed upon us by the cosmos; it's a decision we make through our actions, intentions, and the way we show up in the world. With purpose, we can start shifting our perspective on daily tasks can transform the chaos and mundanity of life into something meaningful every single day. When the...
2025-03-0725 minTake Care Radio135. How to Lead in a World of ChaosIn a world overloaded with distractions, responsibilities, and nonstop noise, many feel trapped in the Cloud of Chaos—a relentless cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, and decision fatigue. In this episode, we explore why our brains struggle to process today's flood of information, how excessive input makes us more fragile, and why common coping strategies like control, avoidance, and burnout fail to bring relief. Instead, it's much more powerful to shit your focus to what you and your clients can control, so you can cut through the noise, reclaim clarity, and build resilience. Check out our websi...
2025-02-2836 minTake Care Radio134. Framework for Effective CommunicationCommunication is at the heart of coaching, but what does it mean to be an effective communicator? In order to communicate well, we have to be able to identify the communication killers we might be bringing to our conversations—which, by the way, we're all guilty of, even me! Once you identify the way you might be killing communication in your life, you can build up the honesty, safety, and respect necessary to get your ideas across effectively. Listen to Take Care Radio Episode 43. Personality Typing: Points and Waves Check out our w...
2025-02-2131 minTake Care Radio133. Thoughts on Loving YourselfToday is Valentine's Day, and the cynics of the world would tell you that it's a holiday made up by Hallmark and Russell Stover in order to sell more product. While cynics are right more often than not, they're also less successful and far more miserable than the optimists—and romantics—of the world. On Valentine's Day, we can celebrate all kinds of love, including self-love. There's a lot of superficial advice out there on how to love yourself, but you already know that here at Take Care Radio, we like to take a more evidence-backed and practical look at w...
2025-02-1432 minTake Care Radio132. How to Focus, Be Adaptable, and HappyMany people I work with have a goal to become more adaptable, and that's a great goal—adaptability is one of the most psychologically healthy traits we can develop. Those with a flexible view of themselves and their environment are far happier and higher performing. The problem is, most people have a serious misunderstanding of what adaptability really is. Instead of seeking to give up control, they look to gain even more control, and to become better "multitaskers." The secret to adaptability isn't multitasking, and it isn't doing more. Adaptability is about doing less, better. Che...
2025-02-0728 minTake Care Radio131. The Two Habits of Great LeadersCoaching is one of those skill sets that are simple, but not easy. If you're a long time listener to this podcast, you'll know that facilitating behavior change all comes down to relationships—if you can't connect with people, you can't expect them to change when you correct them. If you want to be a leader, you'll need to practice these two habits. Check out our website for all episodes and blog posts! takecarecoaching.com Connect with Danny! Instagram: @itsdannycoleman Twitter: @itsdannycoleman Website: dannycol...
2025-01-3132 minTake Care Radio130. Becoming Fearless: 4 Ways to Be BoldWhen we think of people we admire, we often think about the people known for their acts of heroism and courage. Similarly, we even reflect on the times we've acted courageously and count them as the proudest moments of our lives. In any case, one of the most lauded and appreciated qualities is courage, and for good reason. Courage is the best catalyst we have for growth—the number one thing that prevents us from reaching our potential is a lack of courage, or fear. But one thing people get wrong about courage is assuming it only exists in la...
2025-01-2435 minTake Care Radio129. How To Be Mentally Tough, Worry Less, & Embrace UncertaintyWe've got a mental health crisis going on. Anxiety and depression levels are at an all-time high and as a result, we're becoming less resilient to the everyday obstacles we all face. There are 3 paradoxes we face that are leading to the steady decline of mental health, but that doesn't mean we're powerless to stop it. It starts and ends with us—we have the power to shift our perspectives so that we can make better decisions, worry less, and ultimately become more resilient in the pursuits of our goals. (This episode is a re-run from...
2025-01-1730 minTake Care Radio128. The 4 States of Growth: The Pain of Self-ImprovementIn the personal development space, especially around the beginning of the year, I hear a lot of people giving out some hackneyed advice, like "Just change your mindset!" or "Get out of your comfort zone!" While well intentioned, this type of advice comes from a gross misunderstanding of human behavior and what it actually takes to grow in life. The way I see it, growth doesn't happen a straight line; it's a dynamic process that moves through different mental and emotional states. Today I wanted to share the 4 states of growth, and why sustainable growth involves embracing these natural...
2025-01-1048 minTake Care Radio127. How to Set Your 2025 ResolutionsNew Year's Day has always been my favorite holiday and I can't stand when people poo-poo on the resolutions and goal setting that happens this time of year. There's a real sense of hope, purpose, and renewed motivation that comes with a fresh start, and there's no fresher a start than the beginning of a new calendar year. So if you, like me, want to make 2025 your best year yet, now is the perfect time to reflect and set some goals. I'm sharing my own personal process for goal setting, but feel free to take what's useful and leave...
2025-01-0338 minTake Care Radio126. The Dark Side of ConfidenceWe live in a culture that idolizes and obsesses over confidence—somewhere along the way, we internalized the idea that we should feel good all the time, and that the times we stumble are moments of personal failure. But it isn't possible to feel good all the time, nor is it possible to just decide to feel confident and make it be so. There is no light switch that can be flipped, no magic words that can be said to make us confident. Confidence is contextual, and has to be earned. It's all about effort, humility, and resilience. It ca...
2024-12-2020 minTake Care Radio125. How to Be an OptimistOne guarantee about being a human is that at some point or other, we'll all be dealt some bad hands and some struggles in our lives. We can't always control the terrible things that happen to us, but the one thing we can control is how we explain those events to ourselves, and what we make them mean in our lives. Those who decide to look for the good in those terrible moments—aka, optimists—can be thought of as naive or unrealistic, but in reality, choosing to see the best in the world has a critical impact on our...
2024-12-1317 minTake Care Radio124. 7 Rules for Great CommunicationWe've made it to the holiday season, which for many of us tends to be fraught with family miscommunication. I'm lucky enough to have a good relationship with my family, but it wasn't always this way and it wasn't easy. Over the years, I've had plenty of difficult conversations and in doing so, became a better communicator. Humans are flawed, complex creatures that have unique perspectives, habits, values, and thought processes and as coaches and leaders, it's part of our job to understand people and communicate in an effective way. Of course, it's easier said than done, which is w...
2024-12-0640 minTake Care Radio123. Strategies to Make Behaviors StickOne of the most common struggles coaches, managers, and leaders all set to have is compliance—how do you get your clients and employees to stick with the things you need them to do? You can give someone all the tools they need to succeed, but if they don't have that internal motivation, they get stuck. So while we can't force anyone to comply and we can't force anyone to be motivated, we can create an environment that is conducive to change, so our clients and employees can feel safe to grow. Check out the Tak...
2024-11-2230 minTake Care Radio122. Why We Burn Out (and How to Avoid It)In today's episode, we dive into burnout—why it happens and how to prevent it. Especially in the US, we're often expected to produce "more, bigger, faster" without purpose, a mindset that often leads to burnout. Physiologically, humans are wired for short bursts of stress, yet we face a constant drip of modern-day worries like job insecurity and high demands. This results in prolonged cortisol exposure, which can harm us physically and mentally. Beyond the physical toll, many of us experience "empty calorie" work hours, contributing to burnout because these hours lack true connection to our values. Y'all already kn...
2024-11-1536 minTake Care Radio121. How to Help Someone Through Tough TimesI'll be the first to admit, I'm not the greatest at supporting people through tough times. As life goes on the people around us, our family, friends, and clients experience some truly difficult circumstances. Divorces, deaths, job losses, accidents, and even just plain old bad days can be really tough to hold space and know the right thing to say. But life happens, shit happens! And as coaches, it matters to show up for our clients. (This episode is a re-run from February 2023.) Read The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink
2024-11-0814 minTake Care Radio120. The Power of Regret (& How to Use it to Succeed)I never liked the idea that you should live without regrets. Regret is not only a normal experience, but it's extremely useful for providing us with opportunities for growth. Today I'm sharing with you the 4 types of regret we might face in our lives, as well as one really useful tool we can use to help our clients harness their regrets and use them as a tool for success. (This episode is a re-run from November 2022.) Read The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink Connect with Danny...
2024-11-0118 minTake Care Radio119. 10 Laws of Great CoachingThought I'd do a little bit different of an episode today, and much longer than the usual. This episode is a prerecorded presentation I gave recently around the 10 laws of great coaching. While the presentation focus on health and wellness professionals, the principles apply across all modalities, so if you want to become a better coach, manager, or leader of any kind, take these ideas and tools for yourself. Check out our new website for all episodes and blog posts! takecarecoahing.com Connect with Danny! Instagram: @itsdannycoleman...
2024-10-251h 27Take Care Radio118. How to Get UnstuckHave you ever been stuck? In a rut? It's hard to define what it means to be "stuck," but we all know what it feels like. It's not quite depression, but there's a feeling of meaninglessness, a craving for hope and life. It's living on auto-pilot. Getting shit done, sure, but missing some unspoken piece… Sound familiar? I get "stuck" every few years, so I've perfected the art of getting UN-stuck and it all comes down to one simple formula: Change + Challenge. (This episode is a re-run from January 2023.) Check out our...
2024-10-1825 minTake Care Radio117. 6 Structures to Be a Great SpeakerThis year has been my busiest yet when it comes to public speaking—both personally and professionally. In all these situations, I've found it incredibly helpful to use mental structures to guide me; they help me stay organized, remember key points, and avoid awkward pauses or clunky interactions. But structuring isn't unique to me—it's common in many fields. Musicians, chefs, lawyers, and even my wife all use structure to create. So today, I thought I'd share a few structures I use to build a foundation when I need to communicate effectively. Check out the Take C...
2024-10-1122 minTake Care Radio116. How to DelegateDelegation is as easy as telling certain people to do certain tasks. But when I work with coaches and managers it's never quite as simple, and it all has to do with psychology. Are you surprised? You shouldn't be. The inability to delegate doesn't have to do with people not knowing how, but one or a combination of three types psychological resistance. If you struggle to delegate, I'm sharing some tools and traits to work on that will not only make delegation possible for you, but natural and easy. Check out the Take Care website an...
2024-10-0432 minTake Care Radio115. Being a Pro vs Being an AmateurI'll be honest with you—I felt like phoning it in with the podcast this week. It's hot and I'm tired, and I just didn't want to sit down and make it happen. But in the back of my mind, I kept thinking about a concept from Steven Pressfield's book Turning Pro, were Pressfield discusses three models of self-transformation, the most powerful of which he calls the professional model, aka "turning pro." Amateurs dabble and wait for inspiration, but pros show up no matter what. They push through discomfort, build consistency, and rely on internal standards, not external validation. Tu...
2024-09-2717 minTake Care Radio114. Are People Good or Bad? How This Question Impacts Your LeadershipAre humans inherently good, or are they born to be bad? There are centuries of discussion surrounding this question, and I don't know that we'll ever have a definitive answer on the topic, but I do know that our personal belief about the answer is an important signal to how we interact with the world, and especially how we coach and lead others. Our beliefs shape our behaviors and actions, so if you believe people tend to be self-centered, amoral, and generally "bad," you'll act accordingly. Conversely, if you believe and see the best in people, you give them...
2024-09-2026 minTake Care Radio113. How to Push People and Be Loved For ItIn my early 20s, I went through a period of self-inflicted struggles—poor communication, academic underperformance, and several personal challenges. At a low point, my sister Jill invited me to live with her, which marked a turning point in my life. Over the next three years, my life changed for the better in almost every way, and it was then that I realized the profound impact of mentorship and coaching. But what makes a great coach or leader? What makes someone not only loved, but respected, and influential? The best leaders strike a balance between high standards and high su...
2024-09-1330 minTake Care Radio112. The 3 Steps to Improving YourselfI love learning and sharing information as much as (if not more than) the next guy, but in order to be an effective leader it isn't enough to simply know a lot—you need a methodology. Information is the base level, but if someone comes to you looking for help with change, you're going to need a process to measure and help them progress along. Today I wanted to attempt to share my own self-development methodology, what I call the "Self-Development Ladder." Check out the Take Care website and join the mailing list for insights del...
2024-09-0636 minTake Care Radio111. How to Move OthersWhen it comes to leadership, the material isn't the thing that matters—it's how you deliver that material. In this episode, we explore how leadership, energy, and influence profoundly shape those around us. A great leader can generate energy and engagement even when there seems to be none around, and we can influence others when we generate intensity, embody authority, and bring positive energy to any situation. When you bring the energy, you connect with your audience, and that leads to real success. Ultimately, we all make a unique impact on the world around us, and the we show up...
2024-08-3031 minTake Care Radio110. How to Be Somebody People Want to Work With with Jade TetaAs managers, coaches, and leaders, it's critical that people feel safe to come to you in times of need. By now you know that if you want to make a change in your life, you have a much better chance if you're treated with kindness and compassion. Every person alive just wants to be safe to be seen for who they are, but there aren't many people in the world who are safe places to be ourselves. So today, Dr. Jade Teta and I discuss what it means to make feel safe to be themselves and how to embody...
2024-08-2355 minTake Care Radio109. The Secret to Consistency (It's Not Willpower or Time Management)Ralph Waldo Emerson once said "Do the thing, and you shall have the power." You'll notice how he said "thing" singular, and not "everything." We tend to glorify people who make huge, sweeping changes and do all the things at once, but the truth is, sticking to small actions with consistency leads to big, long-term success far more often. Sticking to simple habits—whether in finance, fitness, or life—can yield exponential results over time. It's not about being perfect or following strict, rational plans; it's about finding reasonable strategies that keep you engaged and in the game. Small, stea...
2024-08-1626 minTake Care Radio108. 5 Leadership Mindsets to MakeWe talk about mindset a lot on this pod, and there's good reason for it. Our mindset, whatever it may be, shapes our experiences, beliefs, and relationships—in short, it impacts every area of our lives, and especially for those of us who are coaches, managers, and leaders. In today's episode, I discuss strategies for changing mindsets, and how embodying integrity and projecting certainty can make you a more effective and trustworthy leader, whether you're seasoned or just starting out. Check out the Take Care website and join the mailing list for insights delivered right to...
2024-08-0933 minTake Care Radio107. How to Be Good Enough (and Why That's Good Enough)If, by some impossible chance, you've missed it: the Olympics are currently happening. As I've been watching, I've been thinking a lot about perfection—these athletes are as close to perfection in their sports as is possible to be, and that's why we celebrate them. In fact, "perfectionism" as a concept is something we tend to really value in our culture. However, not too long ago, psychologists considered perfectionism to be a form a neurosis—being "perfect" is unattainable, and the pursuit of it creates psychological distress. Unlike sports, life is not a finite game. There are no winners and...
2024-08-0223 minTake Care Radio106. What's Keeping Us From Being Consistent with Adrian WellmanOur health and fitness is foundational for every aspect of our lives, from our energy levels, our career goals, and even to our relationships… so what's holding so many of us back from prioritizing those things? We need to put ourselves first in order to accomplish all the things we want to do, and a big part of putting ourselves first is integrating healthy habits into our lives on a daily basis. We overload ourselves with things on our to-do list and then abandon ship the second we miss a day. Today I'm talking with Adrian Wellman on what's ke...
2024-07-261h 00Take Care Radio105. The 3 Types of ExpertThe more I study leadership, the more it becomes clear that competence is the entry fee in having influence. You've got to be good at what you do. Not only does competence make you a more inspiring and influential leader, but it also builds your sense of self and confidence, but many face the Beginner's Paradox: how do you develop confidence without evidence, and how do you build evidence without opportunity? This is where the concept of the Growth Mindset comes in. Just because you lack a certain credential or haven't reached a specific milestone doesn't mean you're not...
2024-07-1924 minTake Care Radio104. How to Like YourselfI don't work with a ton of people who explicitly say that they hate themselves, but when I get to the root of their thoughts and behaviors, they don't treat themselves like someone they like. I do this too! We're extremely critical of ourselves, we constantly judge ourselves for the millions of things we think we "should" be doing but aren't, and by the end of the day we have no emotional capacity or bandwidth left to do anything but zone out with food, endless scrolling, Netflix, or all three. We think its useful to beat up on ourselves...
2024-07-1234 minTake Care Radio103. The 5 Needs of the Human BrainOne of the first personal development books I ever read had a theory that breaks down the needs of the human brain into 5 categories: status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness. This book suggests that when these needs are met, the brain produces a "reward response," which, in turn, creates a sense of safety and security and makes us more thoughtful, motivated, engaged, productive, and overall pleasant. Conversely, when these needs aren't met, the brain produces a "threat response" which creates almost the exact opposite reaction. So as coaches and leaders, you can see why it's essential to understand and...
2024-07-0534 minTake Care Radio102. 3 Types of Tough Conversations (+How to Have Them)Let's have a conversation about conversations. Look, it's never fun to have difficult conversations (think setting boundaries, holding someone accountable, or easing hostility) but the best leaders are the people who are willing to get uncomfortable, have a chat, and seek to understand. So today, let's talk about the different kinds of difficult conversations you're sure to have as a coach or leader and how to facilitate them in an actually productive way. It might feel uncomfortable and you might not always get a perfect result, but talking about things will always be better than holding on to things...
2024-06-2840 minTake Care Radio101. Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to do Hard ThingsIf you want to do anything in life, you're going to experience some negative feelings. It's just a fact of life and existence—we're all going to suffer in some way or other. The real key to getting through it all and to live a meaningful existence isn't a rejection of the hard things, but acceptance of them. If we can be willing to experience that pain, accept it, and still choose actions in line with our personal values, then we're well on the way to being in the top 10%—hell, even top 1%—of everything that we do.
2024-06-2132 minTake Care Radio100. Lead Yourself First: The 5 Keys to Human FlourishingIt's a momentous day here on the pod—this is our hundredth episode. And while I won't bore you with 100 lessons learned in 100 episodes, I did want to talk about what I think is the ultimate concern of this podcast, or the deepest, most fundamental priority of what I hope this podcast teaches you. So what's it all for? If you've been around these past 100 episodes, maybe you'll know: it's that you have to lead yourself first, before you can lead anyone else. Today I wanted to share the best way to get yourself right first, the 5 essential elements fo...
2024-06-1429 minTake Care Radio99. The 4 Motivational DialsThe great Michelangelo once said of his sculptures, "The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material." I think the same can be said of motivation—our clients, coworkers, and employees have innate motivation, all we need to do is tune in to the right frequency to find what works for each individual. Today, I wanted to share a more practical view to motivation, because as we all know, you can't force someone to be motivated, they have to do it th...
2024-06-0734 minTake Care Radio98. 10 Relationship Lessons From 10 Years Together w/Kelsey ColemanIf you know me, you know I'm obsessed with relationships of all kinds, but today I wanted to focus on the most important relationship fo my life: my marriage. My wife, Kelsey, and I have been together for 10 years now, which essentially makes us experts at relationships. I'm kidding, of course, but in 10 years, we've grown as individuals and as a couple and learned a lot. So today, Kels and I are sharing 10 of the most important lessons we've learned in the span of our relationship. Check out the Take Care website and join the m...
2024-05-3135 minTake Care Radio97. The Influence Effect: The Science of Social ContagionHumans are social creatures. We're wired to be around others, and what's more, we're wired to attune to the emotional states and even behaviors of the people we spend time with. Researchers call this social contagion—it's the spread of emotions and behaviors through a group of connected social groups. Understanding and accepting the realities of this social contagion can help us see the bigger picture of our clients' lives and turn us into not only better coaches and leaders, but kinder and more empathetic people in general. Fear and stress are highly contagious emotions, but joy and excitement ca...
2024-05-2419 minTake Care Radio96. "It Starts at the Top" is a Lie: Why Everyone Has the Power to LeadIf you've ever listened to this podcast (or any piece of self-help media for that matter) and thought, "well that's all great advice, but it would never work for me," let this be the one episode you take to heart. So many of us get stuck in a rut, feeling like we have no control over our lives. Psychologists call this a low "locus of control," where we feel like nothing we do matters, that life is just something happening *to* us. The problem with that line of thinking is that it keeps us miserable and stuck without any...
2024-05-1730 minTake Care Radio95. Common Coaching Challenges with Dr. Stefania TiveronIf you're an avid listener of this podcast, you're probably a newer online coach or manager looking to get better at your craft. Even if you're not a newbie, there are always challenges that arise when you're working with humans, so I brought on my friend and colleague, Dr. Stefania Tiveron, who I consider to be both an expert on information and on transformation. Today we're discussing 4 of the most common challenges we've experienced as coaches and how to help our clients (and ourselves) overcome them. Connect with Stef! https://www.instagram.com/d...
2024-05-1058 minTake Care Radio94. Why Coaching Doesn't WorkI've been challenging myself lately to listen and engage with people I don't necessarily agree with to help fight against confirmation bias, and it's going about as well as you might imagine. In this quest, I've started reading a book called Leadership BS which is all about why everything we do as leaders and coaches is nonsense, and leads to nowhere. People are as unhappy and unhealthy as ever, so what do we do? Do we give up, or do we push back? Look, coaching is hard, but that doesn't mean its worthless. Even if you can't help everyone...
2024-05-0330 minTake Care Radio93. The Mistake Coaches Make (with Sara Baker)It's been a minute since we had a guest here on the pod, so I'm pumped to be able to chat with the incomparable Sara Baker. If you looked us "Renaissance woman" in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Sara there and I'm not sure how she has enough time in the day to do it all, but somehow she does. Today Sara and I are talking about our experiences in the coaching world—what coaches get right, what they get wrong, the future of the industry, and the must-reads for anyone interested in becoming a better coach an...
2024-04-2648 minTake Care Radio92. How to Structure a Coaching CallOne of the most common questions I get from new coaches is "How do I structure a coaching call?" It's easy to feel the need to discuss, teach, and address everything on every single call, but this can feel overwhelming and cause our calls to lack clarity and leave our clients anxious and unaware of where to start. That's why today I'm sharing a 3-part formula to help you organize your calls by deciding what you should (and should not!) cover. It's been an effective process for me and all of the coaches I've worked with, and I know y...
2024-04-1927 minTake Care Radio91. 3 Lessons from The Greatest Coach of All TimeThere might be some debate as to who the greatest coach of all time, across any sport or discipline is, but to me, there's no one greater than Greg Popovich. In some interviews, Popovich seems like the antithesis to what makes a great coach—he can be aggressively direct and he acts like a total asshole some of the time, but one this he does get is results and he does it all while being beloved by his players. Most coaches I know are terrified of being strict or harsh with their clients for fear of coming across like a...
2024-04-1224 minTake Care Radio90. Authenticity is OverratedAuthenticity is overrated. I'm coming in with a hot take today, but hey, sometimes a hot take in needed. "Just be authentic!" is one of the most popular pieces of advice in the self-help world, but I think it's a horrible goal to have. Sure, it seems so freeing to not care what other people think about you, but we're human beings who need relationships and connection, and not caring about others' opinions is a self-centered, awful way to create a meaningful life. Today, I'm sharing why I think "authenticity" is overrated and how to navigate being yourself.
2024-04-0526 minTake Care Radio89. 3 Keys of HappinessThe 2024 World Happiness Report was recently released, and for the first time in the report's history, the United States dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries, largely due to a drastic decline in the happiness of the younger generations. So, how do we get our happiness back? I've always loved talking about and studying what creates happiness, and though traditional psychology focuses on what can go "wrong" with the brain, there is a ton of new research and evidence on things we can do "right" to increase that happiness quotient. Today I'm sharing 3 things to focus on that if...
2024-03-2933 minTake Care Radio88. 8 Habits of Great CommunicatorsA core tenet of my work and a huge piece of what we do as coaches, managers, and leaders is effective communication. Y'all know I love talking about how to talk to people. Y'all also know that I love even more is studies, and there are countless studies that show just how impactful great communicators are on the people we are trying to influence. Great communication helps us become synchronized, which in turn makes us better motivators and increases trust, which is one of the most important factors of efficiency that we have. It's no surprise that communication is...
2024-03-2229 minTake Care Radio87. Can You Change People?Think about how hard it is to change yourself—if change was easy, we'd all be perfect, right? But we all know changing takes time and we often fail, so why do we think we could change others? Whether as coaches, leaders, parents, friends, or parters, the idea of helping someone to change sounds amazing, but the truth remains, you just can't change someone who doesn't want it. What we can do, however, is cultivate an environment that makes it easier for someone to change. If someone feels safe, connected, and they have someone leading the way, they're far mo...
2024-03-1522 minTake Care Radio86. How to Have More EnergyI've been busy lately, and while it's been rewarding and fulfilling to do so many things back to back, but all signs are starting to point to burn out. Our energy flow is a fundamental core of our ability to perform at a high level, and far more important than the amount of time we have, so it's imperative that we develop systems to manage those energy levels. Energy comes in cycles and rhythms—it's something we see in nature, and it's no different in ourselves. If you want your energy back, you've gotta learn how to work with yo...
2024-03-0830 min
Breaking the Wall Podcast105. The Big Five Personality Types with Danny ColemanI'm in Phoenix for the weekend celebrating my little brother, Connor Coleman. BUT I was hanging out with my older brother Danny and we started diving into the different personality types we work with. The conversation was too good NOT to record.See where you fall in the Big Five Personality Types HEREAbout Danny:As a trainer and coach for 12+ years, I learned that it didn’t matter how knowledgeable I was or how many certifications I got unless I understood people.I became obsessed with psychology and behavior change. I re...
2024-03-0848 minTake Care Radio85. 3 Communication Habits to Get Rid of This YearIt might just be me turning into a grouchy old man, but recently I've noticed more and more communication habits that really drive me crazy. We tend to focus more on the tactics behind good communication, rather than understanding the principles of actually making people feel seen and heard. Our communication is more than just the words we say—it's the way we say it, the emotions behind our words, all the things we don't say, and so many more non-verbal cues. When we focus solely on tactics, we're not effectively communicating. This year, I'm gonna challenge you to dr...
2024-03-0128 minTake Care Radio83. How to Stop OverthinkingAt the heart of it, this is really a personal development podcast, and one thing that people are really searching for right now in the scope of personal development is how to stop overthinking. I used to be a classic over-thinker and I've certainly worked with plenty of people who are the same, so if you're someone who struggles with perfectionistic tendencies, low self-esteem, and rumination, this one is for you. And remember, these things are mental health practices, emphasis on practice, which means you're not just going to flip a switch and understand everything perfectly. You don't need...
2024-02-0921 minTake Care Radio82. 5 Psychological Quirks to Be More Self AwareIf you've heard even one episode of this podcast, you'll know how much I dislike personality tests, and that's being generous. People are notoriously bad at self-awareness, and therefore can never accurately self-describe our personality traits. But having accurate self-awareness is critical in how we make decisions, regulate our emotions, and grow as human beings. Today I'm sharing 5 psychological quirks I've observed over the years, and what it means if any of these qualities apply to you. Check out the Take Care website and join the mailing list for insights delivered right to your inbox e...
2024-02-0221 minTake Care Radio81. The 3 Laws of CommunicationOne of the key tenets of coaching and leadership is being able to communicate clearly and effectively. In all communication, especially as leader, there are 3 laws we need to take into account when interacting with different people. If you abide by these three laws, you're far more likely to have trust, power, commitment—all the most powerful tools you can have as a leader. If you can master these, your leadership will be that much better. Check out the Take Care website and join the mailing list for insights delivered right to your inbox every wee...
2024-01-2621 minTake Care Radio80. Powerful Coaching QuestionsBeing likable is one of the most powerful and effective coaching strategies, and one of the best ways to improve your likability is by becoming a great question asker. When we get better at asking questions, we understand people on a deeper level, we become aware of our unconscious beliefs and actions, and takes the pressure of "knowing everything" off our shoulders. In short, you'll have higher client retention, have bigger breakthroughs, and resonate more deeply with your clients. Today I'm sharing 3 common question-asking mistakes as well as the 5 types of questions you should be asking your clients, your e...
2024-01-1932 minTake Care Radio79. The First Principle of InfluenceI've thought a lot about developing a process for impacting and influencing people that coaches could master and become great facilitators for change, and while I might not know the whole roadmap yet, I am certain of what the very first step is. Study after study has shown that our relationships and connection matter more than anything else in our lives, yet we're in a society with rapidly degrading social connections and an over-emphasis on the individual. Everyone is hyper-focused on themselves, but we're all desperately seeking connection. If you want to make a difference to someone, we need...
2024-01-1230 min
The Best Life PodcastEp. 423: Making Friends with Your Family with Danny ColemanWe got 5-peat guest, Danny Coleman, on the show today! Danny Coleman is Jill’s younger brother and one thing the Colemans do well is great family relationships—even if it hasn’t always been easy. We don’t believe that you have to like your family just because they’re family. Good relationships take effort, whether it’s a romantic partner, best friend, or your parents and siblings. Today, Jill and Danny are discussing what makes their relationship bond so special and how you can work on creating a better dynamic with your family.The soft-s...
2023-09-281h 07
Locker Room Talk w/ DC & JBEpisode 5 | Super Bowl Preview & Bets | Offseason Shake-ups in the NFLIn this episode we preview the Super Bowl and dive into our bets for the game. Toward the end we talk about offseason news like where will Derek Carr go, and how much of an impact will Sean Peyton have on the Broncos?
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2023-02-061h 17
Fit Biz UWhat is an Integrator? with Danny ColemanThis episode features special guest and Head of Operations at JillFit, Danny Coleman. If Jill is the visionary of the company, Danny is the integrator. Okay, that sounds great, but what exactly is an integrator and what do they do? To put it simply, the visionary (or the CEO) is responsible for the what and the why, while the integrator (or the COO) is responsible for the who and the how. When you run an online business, there are a million tasks to do; with a integrator on your side, you can spend even more of your time within...
2023-02-0650 minFit Biz U3 Nonnegotiable Skills to Take Your Coaching from Amateur to Expert with Danny ColemanWorking with people in the fitness coaching industry demands a whole lot more than just explaining nutritional concepts, training details, or talking about new research. It requires human connection. It is important to take clients through the whole spectrum of physiology and body composition, but at the end of the day what they really care about is if you can help them. "I think we fall into a trap as nutrition coaches just to give a nutrition plan and that's great: nutrition is a barrier for a lot of us. […] However there're other parts of this...
2021-02-1726 min
The Best Life PodcastEp. 148: Coaching Connections and Overcoming Behavioral Incongruence with Danny ColemanThis week we sat down with Danny Coleman—Jill’s younger brother, author, speaker, and the only guest we’ve loved enough to invite back 3 times. Danny just published his book, “Next Level Tribe” and works as a coach to fitness professionals who want to up their own coaching game. He truly understands people and knows how to get results when working with them. Whether you’re a coach yourself, or just need advice on building new habits, you’ll learn something from Danny’s quick wit and wealth of knowledge. @itsdannycoleman What are soft sk...
2020-03-0553 min