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The Coaching PodcastPerformance Coach #200: Emma Doyle - Called to CoachFor this milestone 200th episode, the amazing Tracey Ezard flipped the mic on me — and what a ride it was. We unpacked the through-line of my life: coaching. From my first tennis lesson to coaching high-performance leaders across the globe, I shared how stretching one layer at a time, igniting curiosity, and helping people perform under pressure continue to drive everything I do. As I say in this episode, “I’m just an ordinary girl living an extraordinary life through the power of coaching.” I’m humbled, grateful, and so proud to celebrate this milestone with YOU — my listeners, who share in...
2025-11-2141 min
The Coaching PodcastSports Coach #152: Peter McGahey - A Journey through Player-Centered CoachingWelcome to Season 6 of The Coaching Podcast, where we explore coaching philosophy, player development, and the essence of becoming the best version of oneself. Our host, Emma Doyle, has a wonderful conversation with Dr. Peter McGahey, a seasoned teaching assistant professor at West Virginia University and a distinguished Coach Developer. Together, they talk about what drives people to coach and the pivotal role coaches play in shaping the lives of those they mentor. Join us as we navigate through thought-provoking questions and visionary insights that challenge traditional coaching norms. It's not just about the game; it's about unlocking the le...
2024-01-2234 min
The Coaching PodcastPerformance Coaches #151: Emma Doyle with Natalie Ashdown - Lessons learned from 150 episodesIn a milestone celebration, CEO Natalie Ashdown from The Open Door Coaching Group engages in a fun interview with the host of The Coaching Podcast, Emma Doyle, commemorating the achievement of 150 episodes. Reflecting on the journey, Emma shares invaluable lessons learned, unveiling some of the highlights accumulated over the years. The interview delves into the essence of the show's commitment to coaching for success in both sport and business, emphasizing its transformative impact. As the conversation unfolds, listeners are treated to insightful reflections, showcasing the evolution of the podcast and its dedication to empowering individuals in their coaching endeavors...
2024-01-0843 min
The Coaching PodcastWell Being Coach #140: Jolie Wills - How do you lead under pressure?Join us on The Coaching Podcast as we have the pleasure of introducing Jolie Wills, a renowned creator of tools for coaches hailing from New Zealand. Emma Doyle's connection with Jolie was established through the AUS-DENVER hub, a vibrant community that unites Australians and New Zealanders in Colorado. Drawing on her expertise as a cognitive scientist and a global thought-leader in resiliency, leadership, and team effectiveness under pressure, Jolie takes center stage in this episode. With firsthand experience leading teams through incredibly challenging circumstances, including the aftermath of the devastating Christchurch Earthquakes in her hometown, Jolie imparts invaluable insights...
2023-08-0843 min
The Coaching PodcastBusiness Coach #139: Dan James - What's your ultimate impact?Coach Dan James and Emma Doyle have a remarkable connection: both of them transitioned from being tennis coaches to becoming highly accomplished corporate coaches. Dan, the Founder of Story 19 Consulting, possesses an unwavering passion for creating a lasting impact and helping others leave behind a meaningful legacy. He firmly believes that effective coaching entails meeting individuals where they currently stand, and he holds stories in high regard as the ultimate tool for effectively transferring information. Prepare your notepad and settle in for an enlightening conversation, as this episode is packed with invaluable tips and strategies that are worth remembering....
2023-07-2536 min
Hope SessionsEmma & Patricia - 'Men Listen Up!'Emma Doyle and Patricia are this weeks guests on the Hope Sessions Podcast.
Most of you know that Emma is my sister, you may not know but Patricia is a fantastic friend to my sister. We all get the privilege of serving in Youth Ministry together. One thing that is very clear from both these woman, they really love Jesus and serve his people very well. In this weeks episode you will get to hear how The Lord saved them both as they share their life stories.
This episode is called ‘Men, Listen Up!’. The heart behind this weeks episode is si...
2023-03-271h 00
The Coaching PodcastTeacher Coach #128 - Part 1: Jo Hammer: Creating a Coaching Culture in SchoolsIt is with great pleasure to introduce a former high schoolmate of Emma Doyle's to The Coaching Podcast. Jo Hammer is the assistant principal (Community and Growth) at Ave Maria College in Essendon, Australia. Jo believes that great leaders create other great leaders when we connect and coach the whole person. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Jo talks about the importance of checking for understanding and provides us with practical tips on how to create long last connections. She is vulnerable, honest and impactful - there is so much that we can learn from teachers in the coaching...
2023-02-2736 min
The Coaching PodcastTennis Coach #125: Iosua Malaki - “Who you are is how you lead.”This episode is with young game changer, coach Iosua Malaki, the Future Champs Manager at JTCC in College Park, Maryland. He is honest, authentic, and very vulnerable as he openly shares his vision, purpose and superpowers moving into 2023. Emma Doyle feels honoured to mentor such a wonderful human and passionate coach. This is a very practical episode inviting you to reflect on your coaching future moving into this new year.
Some of the highlights include the following;
Worst coaching moment: Stay true to who you are 2:18
Best coaching moment: Connect a player's personality with how they w...
2023-01-1629 min
The Coaching Podcast#120: Martin Parkes: Learn from your successes and build on your strengthsAt the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) symposium, Emma Doyle had the pleasure of meeting high-performance coach, Martin Parkes. Martin has a very diverse coaching background from being a top junior player from the UK to working with professional players on the tour. He believes in the power of empathy, listening, care, trust, and communication, and using tennis as a tool for people to better themselves. Here are some of the highlights;
Worst coaching moment; When the culture isn't right - trust your gut 1.09
Best coaching moment: Creating a great culture is all about "learning from your successes and bui...
2022-11-1524 min
The Coaching Podcast#116 Emma Doyle with Simon Blair - Book-Birthday Special EpisodeWelcome to The Coaching Podcast as one of the original founders, Simon Blair, takes over as the host for this special BOOK-BIRTHDAY episode. Simon flips the usual podcast questions and interviews Emma about her new book, What Makes a Great Coach? Simon asks Emma what makes a great author and Emma opens open about some of her vulnerable moments about writing the book. Emma also asks Simon about his recent discovery of how to adapt FBI negotiation techniques into his customer experience training programs. Techniques that all coaches can benefit from to help us be more curious, demonstrate great li...
2022-10-1834 min
The Coaching Podcast#114: Jeff Wickersham: First impressions are key!First impressions are key! Jeff Wickersham, the creator of the 4-step Morning Fire Methodology, explains that most of us start the day distracted by our phones, messages, emails and social media – your day is controlling you! In this episode, Jeff will have you rethinking how you start your day, ditching that ‘rainy day mentality’ and taking care of yourself first, from the moment the alarm clock goes off! “Once you crack just a little piece of your potential and you see it, then you can never go back.” Discover Jeff’s mantra of ‘Fight, Rise, Love, Repeat’ and prepare to make the most...
2022-10-0437 min
The Coaching Podcast#109: Carol Fox - Creating a ripple effect!Carol Fox is one of Australia's best-known coaches. Emma Doyle met back in the early 1990's when Emma purchased her CD set on how to improve your communication skills! Emma has been inspired by Carol's work ever since.
Carol is a force of energy and she understands what it takes to be a great coach. In fact, she features in Emma Doyle's new book, What Makes a Great Coach? in Practice 3: Purpose believing that great coaches must have INTENTION in everything that they do. Thank you for making me a better coach, Carol Fox.
Take...
2022-08-3005 min
The Coaching Podcast#108: Emma Wells - The 5 C's of being a TennispreneurToday's guest is a tennis coach and business owner, Emma Wells - she is honest, heartfelt, and believes that in the 5 C's if you want to be a TennisPreneur:
Caring - it's a people game
Consistent - be consistent in everything you do - from branding to how to treat different people
Creative - if you want to bring fun, gamification and learning
Community - create a place where people feel like they belong
Comfortable - create environments where everyone feels comfortable
Emma Wells follows her dreams and seeks out advice from business coaches to help her...
2022-08-2335 min
The Coaching Podcast#107: Grant Baldwin: Who you are is more important than what you do!As my good friend, Brain James, who is an MC, and has a 'velvet' voice for radio says at the beginning of The Coaching Podcast, "Get ready for this high octane ride, them 'em have it, coach." Our guest today does exactly that, Grant Baldwin, talks a mile a minute and shares some pearls of wisdom from learning how to fly to picking ONE lane when it comes to investing in real estate! He does not hold back and is super clear on what you need to be successful, that is, know these two things:
1. Who do you...
2022-08-1632 min
The Coaching Podcast#105: Lanasia Angelina: Power Up! Your mindset muscle is about to get a workout!You’ll enjoy this lively conversation between Emma Doyle and Lanasia Angelina, it’s sheer energy off the page! Your mindset muscle is about to get a workout – “power up on that! Girl, we got work to do!” Lanasia is the The Professional's Coach! She gravitates towards studying sports coaches that are hard drivers, with the will to win; “that’s how I show up in the world! Coaching is me, helping people to see behind the blind spots – beyond their perceived expectations!” Lanasia empowers company employees and individuals to level up in their performance, or leave. Either way you win, because f...
2022-08-0242 min
The Coaching Podcast#103: Dr Pat Williams: Coaching is like Being an ExplorerDr Pat Williams is the Guru of emotional nakedness! Psychologist, turned professional Coach and founder of The Institute for Life Coach Training, Dr Pat waxes lyrical on the familiar questions posed by Emma, and delivers some 'edgy questions' of his own in return. Prepare yourself for memorable metaphors; I call coaching snorkeling, the coach as explorer, I’m like a sheep in wolves' clothing and getting naked; be your authentic self, just don't get naked with everybody!
Dr Pat's brother (lawyer) said to him once:"This coaching profession is interesting. You get paid for asking questions, that...
2022-07-1951 min
The Coaching Podcast#100: Kyle LaCroix: Attitude of Gratitude! - Celebrating the 100th EpisodeIt's our celebration episode – 100 shows of The Coaching Podcast and we couldn't think of a more loyal supporter of the show than Coach Kyle LaCroix; he listens every week and was the very first guest to be interviewed on the show! Emma met Kyle through a mutual friend, when she was visiting their tennis facilities in Florida many years ago, and she is a huge fan of Kyle's work and the way that he thinks outside of the square. You are in for a real treat today, as the data on the Vegemite question is finally in! Kyle has be...
2022-06-2056 min
The Coaching Podcast#98: Gabe Jaramillo: What is your dream?No surprises here but Gabe Jaramillo, with his trademark Akubra hat, is going to become a Coaching Podcast favourite! Gabe is in the business of building confidence and believing in the power of the dream - BIG dreams! His compelling coaching moments, of which there are many, recount the struggles and success stories of working with world-renowned tennis players, including Kei Nishikori, Andre Agassi, Jimmy Arias, Jim Courier, Pete Sampras, Maria Sharapova and Monica Seles. Gabe’s stories are guaranteed game-changers in unlocking our own potential; so stay tuned-in until the very end to discover Emma Doyle's dream! Gabe's knowl...
2022-06-0742 min
The Coaching Podcast#95: DR. JEA - The Destination Declaration!Margaritas and green chilly smothered burritos might signify a coaching ‘comfort food’ moment but there’s no denying, Dr JEA knows exactly when to chase the challenge and embrace the journey. Dr JEA extracts the brilliance inside with her take on responsible risks and the magic that happens when you're out of your comfort zone. She’s hardwired for a challenge and delves into the life lesson of how to tie-up your shoelaces with joy, energy and achievement! Inhale her geek out on wrapping words and exhale the ‘destination declaration’ – that can change at any darn time throughout this Podcast!
2022-05-1745 min
The Coaching Podcast#94: Ajay Pant - Trust, trust and trust!Ajay Pant is a true coach, guaranteed to lose sleep over his commitment to push for trust and growth in people! Emma Doyle first met Ajay Pant 10 years ago and since then they have shared many speaking stages together in the Tennis Industry. When you connect with Ajay, he has this rare ability to make you feel like you are the only person in the room who matters! Trust The Coaching Podcast when we say you don't want to miss out on listening to Ajay's 'paying it forward' sliding doors story that saw him divert from a mapped out med...
2022-05-0939 min
The Coaching Podcast#93: Judy Sabah - How to ask insightful and powerful questionsEmma Doyle had heard of Judy Sabah due to her fabulous reputation, not only as a Master Certified Coach, but also because of the fact that she is the co-founder and past president, 1993/94, of the National Speakers Association (NSA/Colorado) and the founder of ICF Colorado. Judy brings to this episode a wealth of wisdom, knowledge and experience for us all to benefit from. Some of her gems you will hear on this episode include:
Replace the word 'should' with 'could' and work on turning your statements into questions
Let your intuition and curiosity be your guiding light
Th...
2022-05-0342 min
The Coaching Podcast#92: Lorenzo Beltrame - A great coach cares for their studentsLorenzo Beltrame and Emma Doyle met in Italy when they were both speakers at the Italian Coaches Symposium in Rome. They instantly connected on their passion to help players maximize performance by enhancing their mental toughness skills. What does Lorenzo think makes a great coach?
Care (for your students)
Knowledge (because you care - you want to always be learning so that you can help your players)
Confidence (that you know what you are talking about when your players look to you for help)
He asked us to reflect on,
Why do you do what y...
2022-04-2609 min
The Coaching Podcast#91: Chris Anstey - "The work you do in the dark will become apparent in the light."Our guest this week is former professional basketball player Chris Anstey. Chris and our host, Emma Doyle grew up playing tennis together from the age of 10 at Maribyrnong Park Tennis Club. They have remained very close mates ever since. Emma seized the opportunity to interview Chris when he recently visited her in Denver, Colorado while on a tour to the US to watch his daughter, Izzy Anstey, who plays for the UCLA basketball team. Please find below some of the highlights that you will hear about coaching for success in sport and the workplace.
Worse Coaching Moment – when...
2022-04-1957 min
The Coaching Podcast#90: Lauren Friarson - "If it's going to be, it's up to me."Emma Doyle contacted Lauren Friarson by chance and they instantly connected on an energetic level and everything is possible attitude as long as you work hard. Here are some of Lauren's gems from this episode:
"If it's going to be, it's up to me
Rejection is a time for redirection
A person who has a 'WHY' will overcome any 'HOW'
Nutrition tips:
Live by the 80 - 20% rule, 80% healthy eating/living/choices and 20% - have fun with your choices
Eat whole foods (that have live active enzymes in them, loaded with fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and vital nu...
2022-04-1233 min
The Coaching Podcast#89: Chris Kachel - "Never be afraid to lose your job"Emma Doyle first met Chris Kachel in 2004 when they were both team managers and coaches for the U18 Tennis Victorian State teams. Emma was a young coach wanting to learn as much as possible from Chris and her journey down this path continues. Here are some of the highlights from this episode:
1) Ken Rosewall told Chris when he came from Tamworth to Sydney to improve his tennis as a 15/16 year old:
"Training is like war, not against me, again the ball."
2) When Chris was orange boy for the 1974 Davis Cup team (Neale Fraser w...
2022-04-0545 min
The Coaching Podcast#88: Rachel Karu - "Seek before you speak"Emma Doyle met Rachel Karu when she presented at the International Coach Federation - Colorado Chapter Meeting on the topic of Resilience. Emma was instantly engaged with her presentation style, practical activities and personable energy. In this episode, Rachel shares some great information and an important leadership message about the importance of being able to "seek before your speak."
What does Rachel believe makes a great coach? Someone who is curious, provides a safe container and seeks out information before they share. This is a wonderful energy filled conversation helping coaches and their clients reflect on how...
2022-03-2933 min
The Coaching Podcast#87: Ema Burgic Bucko - The hard truth about becoming a tennis playerThe Coaching Podcast is committed to promoting young game-changers and this week we have an exceptional story from former professional tennis player from Bosnia, Ema Burgic Bucko. Ema's story, growing up during the 'war' in Bosnia, is honest, vulnerable, and one that is often not shared within the tennis coaching industry. We appreciate the fact that Ema was willing to open up her heart, mind and soul during this episode because tennis can be a lonely sport. You will hear about Ema's pivotal sliding doors moments, the toll of injuries from overtraining and the importance of finding the right...
2022-03-2252 min
The Coaching Podcast#86: Barb Van Hare - "Resilience and Perseverance go hand in hand"Emma Doyle met Barb Van Hare when they were both keynote speakers at the Mile High Society - Human Resource Managers Annual Conference. They immediately connected through a shared passion for wanting to help people maximize their potential. In this episode, Barb shares with us what she thinks makes a great coach;
Love - genuinely caring for those you coach
Listening - parking your own agenda
Curiosity - Asking open questions yet finding the balance with 'not knowing' combined with having the confidence and certainty to trust the coaching process
Barb shares so many wonderful gold dust...
2022-03-1537 min
The Coaching Podcast#85: Oliver Luck - Leadership, culture, coaching advice for parents and learning from the pastIn this episode on The Coaching Podcast, Emma Doyle and Tina Samara interview Business Executive and former football quarterback, Oliver Luck. When Oliver was the Athletic Director at West Virginia University he hired Tina Samara to be the Women's Head Tennis Coach and they have formed a unique bond ever since. Therefore, Tina tag teams with Emma to carry out the extended interview and gain some valuable insights around the importance of travel and learning from the past. Oliver shares one of his favourite and famous quotes that he lives by, which is;
"The past is a fo...
2022-03-0835 min
The Coaching Podcast#84: Yoko Akimoto Alpanda & Anthony Alpanda - Coaching is all about RelationshipsEmma Doyle met Yoko Akimoto Alpanda many years ago in Japan when Yoko was working as a fitness trainer on the tennis tour. They instantly connected, shared similar values and have remained close friends ever since. When she went to visit Yoko and her family, Emma jumped at the opportunity to interview them both as she respects their unique perspectives. And while you may have never heard of them before, there are so many great coaches around the world that might not have 'big names' but they are very talented and successful coaches.
On The Coaching Podcast, w...
2022-03-0116 min
The Coaching PodcastJen Brice - "What is it that brought you into coaching?"Emma Doyle and Jen Brice first met in 2006 when they were studying executive coaching together - thanks to The Open Door Coaching Group and their CEO, Natalie Ashdown. In fact, Jen, along with a remarkable group of 5 other women, have shared a lifelong friendship from this course and we are each other's cheerleaders. In this episode, you will hear Jen's authentic responses to coaching questions. She is full of wisdom and she invites us all to be present, listen, be deeply curious and find a way to have empathy for other human beings. If you want to be the...
2022-02-2235 min
The Coaching PodcastJohanna Konta & Fairwell SImon Blair - "How do you handle not only disappointment but also your triumphs?"This episode is a combination of a farewell to Simon Blair for being a fantastic co-host on The Coaching Podcast and a tribute to former professional tennis player, Johanna Konta (highest ranking of WTA #4 in the world). Simon and Emma discuss the interview with Johanna like they used to do in the original episodes on The Coaching Podcast. Emma Doyle first met Johanna Konta when she was a young junior tennis player training at the National Academy in Melbourne as part of the TAP (targeted Athlete Project) program. Emma had the fortunate experience of working on court with...
2022-02-1543 min
The Coaching PodcastKim L. Miles - Great coaches focus on "accessing their intuition."Kim Miles and Emma Doyle connected through the ICF (International Coach Federation) Colorado chapter. Kim and Emma chat about so many coaching gold nuggets, like;
When you can get to the 'WHO' a person is, that is where the magic happens
As coaches, you can help express your client's inner voice with comments, such as;
"What I am hearing you say ..."
"You are using these words ..."
"Your body language is expressing this ... which is not in alignment with ..."
And pick up on their;
"Energy shifts."
"Presence and their being."
All of which helps your client to hear themselves...
2022-02-0827 min
The Coaching PodcastMike Digby - Young game changer coach; "There is no need to be in a rush"Mike Digby contacted Emma Doyle via Instagram as a passionate listener of The Coaching Podcast. Emma immediately wanted to have him on the show to ensure that young coaches have a voice in coaching and that "great minds don't always think alike." Mike believes that a great coach needs to be a great listener and Mike shares a great story about the first time he served as Roger Federer's hitting partner (the power of building relationships). One of the highlights of the show is when Mike shares his tips for young coaches;
1. Be eager to learn
2022-02-0139 min
The Coaching PodcastCari Buck - "What makes you want to go to work everyday?'Cari Buck met Emma Doyle at the 2021 USPTA World Conference via their mutual friend, Bill Riddle. Emma could instantly feel her passion along with her wealth of experience in the tennis and coaching industry that she had to have her on The Coaching Podcast. What does Cari look for when she is hiring a tennis pro? 1) Are they qualified? Do they value investing in their education? 2) Are they a good personality fit? How will they fit in with the rest of the team? 3) Are they committed? Do their goals and expectations fit with what she is looking for? Finally...
2022-01-2540 min
The Coaching PodcastPaul Shirley - "As a Coach we can help to demystify things."Paul Shirley use to play professional basketball in Russia with one of Emma Doyle's best friends, Chris Anstey. Paul has a wealth of experience in mentoring, writing and entrepreneurial coaching. He is the founder of The Process, which helps workers find structure, accountability, and community online and in person. This interview covers a wide range of topics from empathy to the reasons behind The Great Resignation and the secret formula to giving feedback in the workplace.
His question for The Coaching Podcast has never been asked before,
"What is the one wound that you are lo...
2022-01-1829 min
The Coaching PodcastDarryl Lewis - "A great leader is consistent. Build respect, you have to earn it."Darryl Lewis is a fellow Aussie whom Emma Doyle met at a conference about eight years ago and they have connected ever since. What does Darryl think makes a great coach? Someone who demonstrates flexibility, consistency and care. Listen to the extended interview to hear about what Darryl thinks makes a great leader.
Darryl Lewis is the Director of Athletics at Old Town Club in Winston Salem, North Carolina where he manages Aquatics, Fitness, and Racquet Sports (Tennis, Platform Tennis, and Pickleball). He is one of less than 20 pros that are designated as both a USPTA Master...
2022-01-1117 min
The Coaching PodcastMark & Scott Draper - "There is only one type of failure, not giving it your all."Emma Doyle interviews brothers, Mark and Scott Draper. Emma and Mark were the coaches for the Australian 2018 Junior Fed Cup and Davis Cup. Emma has always been inspired by both of the Draper brothers, as they are dream-seekers and she relates to Scott's transition from tennis into Corporate coaching.
Scott Draper is a Sports and Business Leader, Performance Consultant and Coach who has achieved extraordinary feats in the challenging world of professional sport. Competing at national and international levels, he has successfully crossed from one sport to another, from his first love of tennis to a passion...
2021-12-2811 min
The Coaching PodcastNick Bollettieri - "Keep your tips simple."This is our Festive Season special mini-episode with the one and only coaching legend, Nick Bollettieri. Emma Doyle interviews Nick during the Italian Coaches Conference Symposium where the Pope was the keynote speaker. It was one of the few times where there were more people to see the Pope that's Nick presentation!! He is cheeky and passionate and I'm so grateful for his support over the years. What does Nick think makes a great coach? "knowing your student." He shares a very honest moment about his worse coaching experience and the lessons that we can all learn...
2021-12-2405 min
The Coaching PodcastLouis Cayer - Have a clear vision on how you can bridge the gapEmma Doyle has followed Louis Cayer's coaching methodologies and attended many of his lectures over the years. When jumped at the opportunity to interview him when they both presented in London at the Lawn Tennis Association Coaches Conference right before Wimbledon in 2017.
In this episode, Louis talks about what makes a great coach - someone who cares and has a vision for the player. He said, "the player has a dream-goal vision. For me (as a coach) I have a process vision.’ And therefore, as a coach, ‘I need (to have) an awareness of standards, assess where they...
2021-12-2108 min
The Coaching PodcastMary Pat Faley - Learn the lookMary Pat Faley and Emma Doyle share one thing in common - an abundance of energy and love for the sport of tennis that is contagious. Check out this week's episode on the coaching podcast to learn about:
How to handle the cheat
What makes a great coach? Mary Pat said: Energy (no surprises there), information and caring
And the importance of learning the look from other coaches - never stop learning!
Mary Pat Faley was the Southern California 2011 USPTA Tennis Pro of the Year. She is a published author, Tennis Channel Celebrity, keynote speaker, tennis entrepreneur...
2021-12-1406 min
The Coaching PodcastChuck Gill - Great coaches have empathy & are goal-drivenChuck Gill and Emma Doyle connected at the 2021 USPTA World Convention in Las Vegas. Emma has followed Chuck's career over the years and she has always been inspired by his humble leadership skills. Therefore, she seized the moment to interview him at the conference and discovered that empathy and being goal-driven is what Chuck believes makes a great coach. There are lots of pearls of wisdom in this episode and we hope you enjoy it.
Coach Chuck Gill is the Director of Tennis for 29 courts at the Village Of Wellington, Florida. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, where he...
2021-12-0719 min
The Coaching PodcastRoger Crawford - "Talent is not nearly as important as executionEmma Doyle and Roger Crawford met during the Australian Open Tennis Conference and then again at the Tennis Congress event where Roger was the keynote speaker. This episode is full of great one-liners like:
"Talent is nearly as important as execution."
"We are going forward to normal."
"Motion is influenced by emotion."
If you knew of someone who became a Hall of Fame athlete despite four impaired limbs, would you like to hear what that person had to say about finding opportunity in adversity? Roger Crawford has helped many organizations elevate expectations, accelerate performance, and transform...
2021-11-3005 min
The Coaching PodcastAdam Blicher - Effective Communication - Use external language like analogiesAdam Blicher helped to re-earth The Coaching Podcast after a break of almost two years and we are very grateful for his support and encouragement to bring the show back. Adam interviewed Emma Doyle on his podcast (Dissecting High Performance in Tennis) and they hit it off with everything to do with coaching, communication, and player development. What does Adam think makes a great coach?
Expectation, adapt and environment. We hope you enjoy this episode and think more deeply about the learning loop process.
Adam Blicher is a Sport Psychology Consultant who is a part...
2021-11-2353 min
The Coaching PodcastRic Charlesworth - “What might seem impossible and unlikely but if we did it, it would make a big difference?”Emma Doyle has long been a fan of Coach Ric Charlesworth after reading his book in her early coaching years called: The Coach - Managing for Success. Then in January of 2018, she had the pleasure of speaking at the Australian Open Grand Slam Coaches Conference alongside Ric Charlesworth. Of course, Emma will never die wondering and asking the question 'what if...' and so she jumped at the opportunity to interview him on The Coaching Podcast. In this episode, you will hear his honest account of his biggest coaching failure and such interesting sliding doors moments in his life...
2021-11-1604 min
The Coaching PodcastDaniel Flynn - Find a coach or a mentor who can help you see your blind spotsEmma Doyle had the pleasure of meeting a total young game-changer, in person, back in 2017 named Daniel Flynn. She was blown away and moved by his purpose for being on this planet. He reminds us all to find a mentor who can call you out on your blind spots and ask yourself the question - 'why are you here? What's your purpose?'
Be prepared to be inspired. Emma bought a copy of his book and his TEDx talk can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTZC6PmsqGI
About Daniel in his...
2021-11-0905 min
The Coaching PodcastRohan Fisher - A great coach is someone who "listens, is holistic and has emotional intelligence"Rohan Fisher and Emma Doyle met when they were in their early twenties (a long time ago)! They have connected on a coaching and friendship level every since. Rohan and Emma have spent time on the court together running empowerment camps for some of Australia's best junior female tennis players and Rohan continues to be a leader in this space. You are in for a real treat on this episode of The Coaching Podcast. Some of his credentials include:
Current National Manager – Tours, Camps & College
Current Fed Cup Coach
National Women’s Tennis Manager (2016-2020)
Athlete Development Manager – SA & N...
2021-11-0224 min
The Coaching PodcastCliff Mallett & Dr. Mitch Hewitt - Empower your athletes with decision-making skillsWhat a treat you are in for today ... Emma Doyle first met Dr Mitch Hewitt when they were working as learning facilitators together for Tennis Australia. They instantly connected over coaching pedagogy, best practice and different styles of teaching. Mitch told Emma that if she ever had the chance she should connect with Cliff Mallett while in Queensland for a unique perspective on his coaching experience. Therefore, Emma stretched her comfort zone, interviewed Cliff 'live' (pre-pandemic) and then Mitch and Emma had a great chat about his answers as well as finishing off this interview with Mitch's responses to...
2021-10-261h 09
The Coaching PodcastFernando Segal - "Create big relationships"Fernando Segal connected with Emma Doyle recently when he invited her to speak at his Tennis, Business and Technology Conference centred around INNOVATION in ACTION! He has a wealth of experience in the tennis industry (more than 40 years) and he is a tennis development expert recognized worldwide for his accomplishments and philosophical concepts. In this episode, he shares stories about one of his mentors, Coach Tony Pickard, who was the long-term coach of former world #1 Stefan Edberg and his philosophy on WHAT MAKES A GREAT COACH? "Create big relationships" - we hope you enjoy this episode on The...
2021-10-1234 min
The Coaching PodcastDr. Michelle Cleere - Great coaches are "positive, encouraging & authentic"Dr. Michelle Cleere and Emma Doyle met at the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Symposium many years ago and they have become great friends. They share a similar philosophy on the importance of working on your mindset as the key to your success on and off the court and in and out of the board room.
As a Global Performance Coach, Dr. Michelle Cleere helps top athletes, musicians, and executives in competitive fields unlock the power of the mind and create mental toughness to be the best. Having struggled most of her life with her own performance hurdles...
2021-10-0511 min
The Coaching PodcastJack Busby - Stages of development not agesJack Busby and Emma Doyle met through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) young game-changers speakers' mentoring program. They have remained close friends and share many coaching philosophies in common, such as reinforcing the STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT, not ages! He is originally from Birmingham, United Kingdom and went to the Bollettieri's Tennis Academy as a junior training under the watchful eye of Nick for two years as a junior.
Jack has been the Tennis Director of Southern Highlands Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada since January 2018. Jack was awarded USTA Nevada Coach of the year in 2019 and PTR...
2021-09-2805 min
The Coaching PodcastMark Jeffery - A great coach has "love, passion and accountability"Emma Doyle first met Mark Jeffery (UK based) when he asked her to speak at the virtual conference called the Winning Summit. They instantly connected on a human level and their passion to bridge the gap between machines and humans so that you can win more on and off the tennis court. What does Mark think makes a great coach? Someone who has love, passion and accountability.
Mark has had a very diverse and varied career, all innovations, underpinned by his love of tennis. A commissioned officer and army tennis champion, he played on the hallowed grass o...
2021-09-1418 min
The Coaching PodcastJohn Buchanan - "Who you are is the process by which you have achieved your results"Emma Doyle interviewed John Buchanan back in 2019 and the content from this interview is still so relevant today! He talks about his best coaching moments which are when he feels like he doesn't have to coach! Then our guest coach, Damo (Damian Carmody-Stephens) talks to Emma about John's comments as well as some gold dust moments like;
How to reverse engineer a win
Your level is your level on your worse day
Who you are is the process by which you have achieved your results
And many more. We hope you enjoy this short interview and...
2021-09-0757 min
The Coaching PodcastKen Martel - "What is one change that you have made in the past year that has been really impactful?"Since moving to Colorado, Emma Doyle has been reaching out to expert coaches in their fields and this episode is another great short and sharp interview with Ken Martel, the Technical Director for the American Development Model and Regional Manager for the sport of ice hockey. What does Ken think makes a great coach? Someone who is 'for the athlete'.
Ken Martel has over 25 years of experience in player development and a long history as a coach with USA Hockey, Ken Martel was named technical director of USA Hockey’s American Development Model in May 2009. He is ch...
2021-08-3103 min
The Coaching PodcastEniel Polynice - A great coach cares, listens, & is consistentEmma Doyle met Eniel Polynice by chance when he was visiting Dever from California and they immediately connected talking about everything to do with high-performance sport and coaching. What does Eniel think makes a great coach? Someone who cares, listens, and shows consistency.
Eniel Polynice is the owner and founder of 2 Nice Elite Basketball Coaching. He went to Booker High School and was the class 4A MVP, all-star MVP, MR Florida in 2006. He then went to college at the University of Mississippi in 2006/2007-2011 where he graduated with a bachelor degree in journalism. Also during his college...
2021-08-2407 min
The Coaching PodcastJohn Borden - What's your one good idea to help grow the coaching industry?John Borden and Emma Doyle first met at the PTR Director of Tennis Conference in South Carolina back in November of 2018. They instantly connected on a number of topics and have collaborated ever since. John lives and breathes his top three coaching qualities, that is, someone who listens, is prepared and is sincere. He is a humble and gracious leader and we are so lucky to have him in the tennis industry. Check out his vulnerability on this episode of The Coaching Podcast as he shares his worse coaching moment. Plus Emma Doyle and Simon Blair take a deeper...
2021-08-1727 min
The Coaching PodcastJen Armstrong - "Failures can lead to your success"Since moving to Colorado, Emma Doyle has been meeting many of the local tennis pro's as well as supporting local tennis businesses. This is how Emma and first met Jen Armstrong at the retail shop in Denver called Game, Set, Match. Jen's positive energy, radiant smile and passion for tennis within the community are some of the reasons we wanted to have her on the show as well as the fact that she told us how much she enjoys listening to The Coaching Podcast. Below are some of her credentials: - Competitive 4.0/4.5 player, USPTA Professional Pro -Teaching Pro at...
2021-08-1014 min
The Coaching PodcastMichele Krause - "Where are you from? How did you get started? What was your pathway?"During the pandemic, Michele Krause and Emma Doyle crated and co-hosted the EM & M SHOW - providing both daily and weekly motivation, energy and mindset boosting to help people with their mental health! They are great friends and work colleagues and their energy combined is what most people talk about when they think of Emma and Michele. Michele is currently a Cardio Tennis Consultant at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and she is the founder of InTENNSity Fitness.
Michele Krause is an experienced sports product manager with a demonstrated history of working in the tennis/fitness...
2021-07-2712 min
The Coaching PodcastValorie Kondos Field - "Know thy self"Valorie Kondos Field and Emma Doyle met when they were both speakers at The Winning Summit. They instantly connected on many coaching levels and this episode is no different. There are so many pearls of wisdom to be heard and vulnerable moments shared straight from the heart. ENJOY!
Valorie is the retired head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac 12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team. Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010, the four-time “National Coach of the Year” was also named “West Region Coach” of the Year and Pac 12 “Coach of the...
2021-07-2045 min
The Coaching PodcastCasey Dellacqua - A great coach is someone who is an effective communicator, demonstrates respect and has fun.What a real treat it is to have Casey Dellacqua on The Coaching Podcast. Emma Doyle has known Casey for many years and watched her development closely over the years. In this episode, she talks about the Wimbledon semi-final matchups as well as the importance of keeping tennis fun. What does Casey think makes a great coach? Someone who is an effective communicator, demonstrates respect and has fun.
Casey Dellacqua retired from professional tennis in 2018 as one of Australia’s most popular and classy representatives. The West Australian was an integral member of the Australian Fed Cup te...
2021-07-0814 min
The Coaching PodcastDr. Nandi Shareef - "How are you taking care of yourself?"In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, Emma Doyle interviews Dr. Nandi Shareef about her experience as an executive and speaking coach. She reminds us all that 'What Makes a Great Coach' is someone who has PRESENCE. She also asked us to reflect on - How are we taking care of ourselves? A wonderful coach reflection question when we are constantly giving our time, efforts and energy to others.
Dr. Nandi Shareef is the Founder and CEO of The Shareef Group, a boutique speaking and coaching firm that ignites the gifts and talents of global leaders to c...
2021-07-0622 min
The Coaching PodcastAlex Jago - "Why do you do that?" Know your why and be a lifelong learnerAlex Jago and Emma Doyle have known each other for many years, especially working in the Coach Education department for Tennis Australia. This interview took place in 2018 when Alex was the Victorian National Tennis Academy Manager and he is now the Para-sport Performance Pathway Manager at Paralympics Australia. Alex lives and breathes the 3 top qualities that he believes make a great coach, they are: Listener, caring, and learner.
Alex Jago is a tertiary qualified, former top 10 ITA ranked (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) player with extensive experience in High-Performance Program Leadership, Talent Development, Coach Development, Athlete Wellbeing and strategic...
2021-06-2903 min
The Coaching PodcastMark McGregor - "Who was that significant person in your life that made the biggest difference?"Mark McGregor and Emma Doyle talk about his experience of being fired as an Ice Hockey Head Coach, simplifying the complex as well as having clarity over your vision and values. One of the highlights of this interview, plus the extended section, is that we spoke about the importance of strengthening your strengths in order to recruit the right people on the bus. ENJOY this fun and insight episode.
Mark McGregor, Canadian, former ice-hockey coach and manager, is one of the most renowned management-trainers, coaches and keynote-speakers on an international level. He delivers at in-house seminars, conferences...
2021-06-2225 min
The Coaching PodcastBowie Jane - Perceptive, driven, thorough & Fun - are her 4 qualities that make a great coachEmma Doyle and Bowie Jane used to play tennis together and now they are the best of friends travelling in the world in pursuit of their dreams. Emma recently interviewed Bowie on a rooftop in New York where they could feel the energy from the concrete jungle. Bowie's best coaching experiences are when demonstrations are visual and loaded with positive reinforcement. She talks about her sliding doors moments, specifically when she stopped being a criminal lawyer in order to pursue her love of music. Bowie Jane is a top ten UK and top 20 USA Billboard charting DJ Singer-Songwriter...
2021-06-1507 min
The Coaching PodcastTammy Sanders - A great coach is self-awareIf you are interested in bank robberies, diversity and inclusion, then this episode on The Coaching Podcast is one not to be missed! Emma Doyle interviews Tammy Sanders about the importance of having self-awareness. In the extended interview, they discuss power and agency and specifically, how this relates to coaching the next generation of leaders. #Complexity Tammy Sanders is a business coach specializing in driving clarity, growth and performance. She is a highly experienced and data-driven coach and trusted advisor with a PhD in Education and a passion for effective development, growth, and business outcomes. Her toolkit...
2021-06-0822 min
The Coaching PodcastMilena Stephens - Continually educate yourselfMilena Stephens and Emma Doyle met through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) symposiums and they have been good friends ever since. Milena has a passion for coaching that is infectious and her Dad is also a tennis coach. What does Milena and her Dad think makes a great coach in three words?
Milena Araujo Stephens - Connect, educate, and listens. Her Dad - Moises Araujo - Teaching, education, and listens
Emma and Milena share their early coaching memories together during the extended interview on The Coaching Podcast.
Milena grew up on the...
2021-06-0121 min
The Coaching PodcastNatalie Ashdown - Empathy: Walk along side someone, see them, the whole of them and then you can ask a really powerful questionEmma Doyle studied her Business Coaching Qualifications through The Open Door Coaching Group where Natalie Ashdown is the CEO. Natalie has had one of the biggest influences on my coaching career and we continue to partner together on projects, specifically, co-authoring a book about What Makes a Great Coach to be released in 2021. Watch this space.
Natalie is one of Australia's most senior and experienced coaches and a recognised speaker and author. Her passion, vision, creativity and commitment assists and supports individuals, teams and companies to create lasting cultural change using coaching skills.
Natalie is...
2021-05-2507 min
The Coaching PodcastJennifer Migan - Are you dedicated? Do you listen? And do you care? That's what makes a great coach.Jennifer Migan met Emma Doyle through the winning summit and they instantly connected on many levels, especially on coaching topics and how to become an effective speaker. In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, Jennifer shares some important messages about the power of choosing your words carefully as a coach. Jennifer is a former French professional tennis player. Before going on tour, she played college tennis at Indiana State University (Division 1) where she reached the top 50 NCAA in singles and top 25 in doubles. Jennifer also has a degree in journalism and political science and a Master's degree in...
2021-05-1109 min
The Coaching PodcastAndy Scantland - How do you practice your deep-level listening skills?Emma Doyle interviews Andy Scantland through her connection with the ICF chapter in Colorado. Simon and Emma then share their insights on this interview especially around deep level listening and how to ask targeted questions. Andy's passion is in helping people to lead in a more effective, confident and inspiring way. He helps businesses scale by scaling their leadership. While some people are naturally-born good leaders, most of us are not. Good leadership practice can be learned if you have a desire to serve people and a willingness to stretch and grow. He is dedicated to empowering...
2021-05-0431 minHope SessionsEmma DoyleEmma Doyle is my little sister so it is an absolute joy to have her on this weeks episode. Because I grew up with her, I have first hand been able to watch The Lord do a wonderful work in her life. She is a Youth Leader in Cork Church, Ireland. Not being biased but I think this is one of the best conversations I have ever had period.
You can follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emma.doyle78?igshid=1aabh3up3enoj
Finally, Lets connect on Social Media!!
Facebook: https://www...
2021-04-2620 min
The Coaching PodcastMichelle Guiliano - Learn from another sport discipline as a measure of excellenceMichelle Guiliano is the Co-Founder at Salt Consulting & Communications. Emma and Michelle met when they were both speaking at the Festival of Doers in Switzerland. Emma was immediately impressed with both Michelle and Denise Nickerson's ability to engage an audience with practical and realistic strategies for people to action and live the best story of their lives.
Michelle Guiliano is an Innovator, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Business Development and Strategy Consultant, experienced Executive Search Professional, and Coach. She leads teams from within and is a catalyst in the creation of high-performance culture wherever she works. Energy, enthusiasm, and creativity...
2021-04-2031 min
The Coaching PodcastDavid Taylor - A great coach has passion, consistency and experienceFollowing on from the interview with Alicia Molik (check out #33), this episode is with her former coach, David Taylor. Emma Doyle has the opportunity to interview David at Melbourne Park while he was working with many of the up and coming top Aussie players.
Here are some of the highlights from David long-standing career coaching.
Began playing tennis aged eight and started coaching in 1992
Became a coach on the WTA Tour in 1995, based out of the Hopman Tennis Academy in the US · Touring WTA coach from 1995 to 2000
Coached at the Saddlebrook Tennis Academy in Florida from 1995...
2021-04-1504 min
The Coaching PodcastBethanie Mattek-Sands - A great coach can read energyEmma Doyle had the opportunity to interview Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Eastbourne International tennis tournament in 2019. Bethanie is a bundle of energy and this interview is exactly the same! Bethanie is an American professional tennis player and an Olympic Gold medalist. She has won nine Grand Slam titles - five in women's doubles and four in mixed doubles and is a former doubles world No. 1. Take a listen to hear what Bethanie believes is poor coach - so interesting!
The guest coach discussing this interview with Emma is Damien Carmody Stephens. Damo has had an instrumental impact...
2021-04-1231 min
The Coaching PodcastAlicia Molik - A great coach is "one that listens"Emma Doyle interviews Alicia Molik at the US Open on this short episode of The Coaching Podcast. It is only 5 minutes and 30 seconds of great value, especially around the importance of 'listening' to help build problem-solving skills. Alicia and Emma played on the same pennant tennis team many years ago at Grace Park Tennis Club and they have remained friends ever since. Alicia is always kind, curious and fun (a champion person inside and out)! We hope you enjoy this episode on The Coaching Podcast.
Alicia is an Australian former professional tennis player. She reached a career-high...
2021-04-0805 min
The Coaching PodcastJared Bull - How do individuals expand and scale while maintaining their vertical connection to themselves?The Coaching Podcast is back (finally) with Season 3. Emma Doyle interviews Jared Bull from Denver, Colorado and talks to Simon Blair about the reason behind the 'come back'. Jared is a transformational coach and entrepreneur with a YouTube channel of 25 thousand, and has consulted within Fortune 500 companies such as Principal Financial Group. We talk about the importance of being curious as a coach and much more. Welcome back and thank you to Jared who can be reached via: https://transformationalcoaching.co YouTube Channel: Transformational Coaching
2021-04-0719 min
Clowning Around PodcastTennis with Emma Doyle Join your host Emma and her clown Barbara talking all things tennis. How does someone become a professional tennis coach and then a public speaker? How does Judy Murray influence Em? Do knitting and tennis share anything? How mindset for tennis is mindset for life. Follow Emma: Facebook EmmaDoyleiii Instagram: @emmadoyleiii LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-doyle-41150215 Twitter: @emmadoyleiii About Emma: Emma Doyle is the coaches' coach and an online facilitator helping you turn your motivation into activation. She unleashes human potential through the 'E' factors, energy, empathy and enjoyment. She has been in performance coach...
2020-05-1945 min
The Coaching PodcastPatrick Mouratoglou - "We are accountable for our players' achievements - in victory and defeat"Emma Doyle's interviews coaching legend, Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams' Coach in 2017 when they presented at Italian Symposium together in Rome. Patrick talks about the importance of being able to "hear" what the player is thinking and then Simon Blair and Emma talk about the importance of breaking patterns, results vs process focus, and a quick lesson in customer service 101 from Simon. Founder and Chair of the Mouratoglou Academy, Patrick Mouratoglou is the most influential coach in tennis. Nicknamed “The Coach”, he is the gold standard on the international circuit. After a successful start to his career with a numb...
2018-09-1023 min
The Coaching PodcastOllie Stephens - Thank you for making me a better person and coach Ollie :)This episode was recorded earlier this year with our featured guest Oliver 'Ollie' Stephens who Emma interviewed in 2017. Ollie sadly passed away in April 2018. We hope this episode, recorded prior to his passing, serves as a nice tribute to Ollie and in a small way helps to preserve his legacy as an enormous contributor to high-performance Tennis Coaching. Ollie was very passionate about tennis. He achieved the highest certifications as PTR Master of Tennis Development, PTR Master of Tennis Performance, and ITPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist. Achievements of a rare quality. Our condolences to his wife Milena and family.
2018-09-0112 min
The Coaching PodcastGreat Scots (Part 2) - Julie Gordon thinks a great coach is inspiring, motivating and supportiveEmma Doyle interviews Scottish tennis coaches Julie Gordon and Graham Robertson as well as successful entrepreneur Lorraine McDonald in this second part of her 'Great Scots' interviews.
Julie Gordon is one of Emma's greatest friends on and off the court. Julie has worked for over 25 years in the sports industry throughout the UK and abroad teaching mainly tennis to a wide range of ages and abilities. She is an accredited LTA Level 5 Master Club Coach. Over the years Julie has become more interested in the psychology of sport and exercise and she is currently a trainee...
2018-08-0618 min
The Coaching PodcastTEDx Speakers - Emma's fellow TEDx crew from Oneonta share what makes a great coachIn September 2017, Emma fulfilled a long-term ambition to present at a TEDx event, which she achieved so brilliantly at TEDx Oneonta, New York State. Leading up to her presentation she managed to interview 3 outstanding coaches, leaders and fellow presenters, Bill Berthel, Curt Ebersole and Julie Dostal.
2018-07-2323 min
The Coaching PodcastThe Wimbledon Interviews - Passion, Passion and Passion from all of our guestsEmma's back at Wimbledon as she was in 2017 when she interviewed a number of incredible coaches. Hear from the world's best doubles coach Louis Cayer; Sarah Borwell, one of his coaching pupils and former #1 British Doubles player; Andy Dowsett, Coach, Educator & Writer; & finally Dan Santorum, CEO of the PTR (Professional Tennis Registry).
2018-07-1325 min
The Coaching PodcastSteve Simpson - "What has really helped contribute to your success?"Emma interviews Melbourne's Steve Simpson, a world authority and conference presenter on workplace culture and customer service.
2018-06-2223 min
The Coaching PodcastGreat Scots (Part 1) - Some of the great coaching qualities include Knowledge, Learn, Patience and PassionIn this special episode, Emma interviews 3 Scottish high performers for their perspectives on the impact of coaching on their careers. They include Judith Ralston, former singer and current BBC Scotland Weather Presenter; Lee McConnell, former Scottish Athlete & 3 time Olympian & Colin Fleming, Current Scottish National Tennis Coach & former Professional Tennis Player.
2018-06-1517 min
The Coaching PodcastLeadership Scientist: Aiden M. A. Thornton - "What's your highest purpose? "Emma Doyle interviews Melbourne's Aiden M. A. Thornton who is a leadership scientist and practitioner.
Dr Aiden M. A. Thornton is a PhD qualified leadership scientist, a principal management consultant with 25+ years of international business experience, and an amateur epistemologist. He loves collaborating with social scientists and senior leaders to collaboratively navigate systemic issues. Aiden is a subject matter expert in leadership, complexity, adult development, and cognition. His key scientific skills lie in research design, quantitative analysis, psychometrics, and developmental complexity. His key management consulting skills lie in leadership development, organisational culture change, change management, organisational transformation, lear...
2018-06-0821 min
The Coaching PodcastKris Soutar - "What was that moment in your life that made you go down that road that you did?"Emma Doyle interviews Scottish Master Performance Tennis Coach, Kris Soutar. She has also been a guest on his excellent Podcast (Kris Soutar’s Tennis Journal) and his insights are always pushing the envelope in coaching. Kris Soutar is a coach with a difference, he can work at every level of the game with equal ease. Kris acknowledges every level of the game has to be treated with equal importance and over the last 27 years takes pride in the fact he has worked with champions of all ages and stages. Using his character centred coaching philosophy he places the le...
2018-02-1316 min
The Coaching PodcastAdam Gard'ner Emma Interviews Adam Gard'ner, who at the time of the interview was Tennis New Zealand Coach Development Manager. Adam is an extraordinary human and his story is one worth sharing. Adam Gard’ner is an advocate for the value of play and physical activity as contributors to wellbeing and resilience. He has enjoyed travelling the world with the sport of tennis, and now relishes the opportunity to return to his hometown, making a home with his family on the street where he grew up. After 12 years in Shanghai, Adam and his wife, Lucy, and their children, Joey, 14, Grace, 12, an...
2018-01-1623 min
The Coaching PodcastMehrban Iranshad Emma Doyle interviews the host of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban Iranshad. Emma has been a part of Mehrban's Tennis Summit for the past few years and he is such a humble guy. Mehrban is a former Division I college tennis player and nationally-ranked junior. In 2015, he founded Tennis Files, a website devoted to helping people become better tennis players. Mehrban is also the host of The Tennis Files Podcast, where he interviews professional tennis players and coaches to help his audience improve their games and reach the next level. His podcast is one of the top-rated tennis interview...
2017-11-0532 min
The Coaching PodcastSonya Karras & Sacha Kaluri Emma Interviews Motivational Speakers, Commentators and recent Authors on how to deal with issues facing Teenagers and Families, Sonya Karras & Sacha Kaluri. Check out this cool episode with lots of laughs and serious questions: Sacha Kaluri – When you are frightened, and you feel like, 'I don't know if I can do that' what tips you over the edge that makes you say, 'Yes I can'? Sonya Karras – How do you handle the 'No's? Check out their book - The Two Worlds of Your Teenager Over the past 17 years, Sonya Karras and Sacha Kaluri have been working with teen...
2017-08-1849 min
The Coaching PodcastBill Riddle Emma and Simon explore how to deal with fear around things like public speaking and the technique Emma uses to make her speeches more effective. Emma reveals to Simon how she first met Bill and they discuss how his sliding door moment and his passion changed his life. Simon then plugs his singing before they jump into dissecting Bill’s question about the challenge for kids and adult learning and discuss the importance of being open to new opportunities and methods. Bill is a veteran with over 30 years of college, junior and club coaching and management experiences and is re...
2017-08-0743 min
The Coaching PodcastShelley Flett Simon interviews Shelley Flett, Melbourne based leadership development coach and consultant. Shelley provides tremendous insight and value with highlights including her take on what makes a great coach and a stand-out, controversial question for Emma and Simon to debate and ponder.
2017-07-1147 min
The Coaching PodcastGigi Fernandez Emma Doyle interviews Gigi Fernandez, tennis coach and winner of 17 Grand Slam doubles crowns & two Olympic Gold Medals. Gigi reveals how she once got on the wrong side of Billie-Jean King and learnt an important lesson for the rest of her career. Simon and Emma explore the importance of instruction and method, the credibility of coaches and maintaining positive psychology when confronted with negative coaching experiences. Make sure you listen to the end of the episode where Simon surprisingly nails a succinct summary of a passionate discussion led by Emma around what’s needed to address the male/female imbalance in...
2017-06-2046 min
The Coaching Podcast'The Bucket List Guy' Travis Bell Travis Bell, 'The Bucket List Guy' is interviewed by Emma Doyle. With an episode chock full of interesting discussion and moments, including Simon revealing his musical 'talents' and Emma providing a fascinating insight to her previous adventures into the world of competitive dance. Trav Bell also turns the tables on The Coaching Podcast by asking 'What makes a great coach?' as his question for the show. Trav Bell is The Bucket List Guy...The Worldʼs #1 Bucket List Expert. As a self-appointed ʻBucket Listologistʼ, Trav has obsessively studied the Bucket List phenomenon & blended the worldʼs best Posi...
2017-06-0159 min
The Coaching PodcastJudy Murray Emma Doyle interviews the most famous tennis mum in the world and a champion of girls and women's tennis, Judy Murray. Judy and Emma have a wonderful friendship and coach relationship focusing on empowering the next generation of women in coaching. Scottish tennis coach and motivational speaker, Judy Murray OBE, is no stranger to cultivating success in others. The mother of Andy and Jamie Murray, two incredibly successful tennis players, Judy is an expert in inspiring greatness in others. As a motivational speaker, she discusses her experience of tennis growing up, from playing outside in the summer to Badminton...
2017-04-271h 01
The Coaching PodcastClaude Silver Simon interviews Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer for Gary Vaynerchuk's company VaynerMedia. Early in the interview, Claude reveals her worst coaching experience which somehow combines climbing a mountain and Nine Inch Nails! Claude reveals the essence of what makes her, and VaynerMedia tick and how through her coaching she strives to help people light up and bring their best to work every day. This is a must-listen, creating incredible topics for Simon and Emma to explore with gusto...and they do! Claude Silver is VaynerMedia's Chief Heart Officer, the capstone of a career focused on guiding client relationships, global...
2017-03-1758 min
The Coaching PodcastAli Minbashian Simon interviews business coach Ali Minbashian from ActionCOACH. Ali reveals insights into a particularly challenging week early in his career that was certainly bittersweet. He also details his 3 elements of 'What makes a great coach?' in a uniquely visual way which stimulates Emma to create a test for our audience. Simon and Emma have a great debate over what's more important to motivation and achieving goals, facing up to and avoiding fear versus ambition and focusing on what you want to achieve.
2017-03-1433 min
The Coaching PodcastAllistair McCaw Emma interviews world-leading sports performance coach, Allistair McCaw where he reveals how failing every day is a major weapon in his own coaching success and the satisfaction that comes when those he coaches reach out with gratitude. Both Emma and Simon reveal quite a number of stories from their own coaching experiences that is sure to both entertain and inform. Allistair McCaw is an internationally recognized leader in the field of athletic performance enhancement. His well-proven method of athlete training, ‘The McCaw Method’, has set the standard for providing world-class athletes and coaches with cutting-edge training techniques, products and know...
2017-03-0248 min
The Coaching PodcastJeff Salzenstein Emma interviews Jeff Salzenstein, former top 100 ATP and founder of tennisevolution.com. Emma and Simon discuss some great concepts thrown up by Jeff including the importance of the coaches search for those 'aha' moments and in having a 'growth mindset'. Jeff's question for the 'The Coaching Podcast' provides the chance for Emma and Simon to delve deep into personal insights and methods they use for themselves and as coaches to create good daily routines and to manage stress. Jeff Salzenstein is the founder of Tennis Evolution, Former Top 100 ATP singles and doubles player, 2 time All American and national champion...
2017-01-2254 min
The Coaching PodcastDr. Steve Barlow Simon interviews his first business coach, Dr. Steve Barlow from 'The Change Gym'. Steve specialises in helping individuals and teams with their change fitness and change readiness. As an experienced consultant and published author on organisational change management, Steve throws up plenty of great topics for Emma & Simon to sink their teeth into.
2016-12-2242 min
The Coaching PodcastKyle LaCroix Emma spent a number of weeks in the United States attending various tennis events and conferences where she managed to interview some terrific leading coaches in the sport. Our first ever interviewee on The Coaching Podcast is Kyle LaCroix, Assistant Director of Tennis at The Oaks in Boca Raton, Florida. Kyle LaCroix – Chief Education Officer at SETS Consulting Growing up in the tennis rich environment of South Florida, Kyle LaCroix knew his career path from an early age. It was his dream to be involved in tennis. This passion led him to the innovative Professional Tennis Management Program at...
2016-12-2239 min
The Coaching PodcastSimon Blair & Emma Doyle In this first ever episode of The Coaching Podcast, producer Jane Nield interviews the show's hosts Simon Blair & Emma Doyle. Find out what got Emma and Simon started in coaching, what brought them together to do a sports and business podcast, and what plans do they have for the show? You'll hear what Roger Federer thinks makes a great coach and also Emma's connection between the Pope and a gold tennis racket.
2016-12-2227 min