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Specializing in the messy realities of life and leadership.
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📍 Phoenix AZ 📅10/2026
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2026 is not waiting for you.

And neither is your growth.

Art of Coaching is bringing the same no-fluff, high-impact coaching, leadership, and communication training to cities across the world next year. From hands-on workshops to immersive experiences, these events aren’t just about theory, they are about building the skills that actually move the needle.

Check our list, your country and city might be our next stop!

🔹️Private Executive Development Retreat (Canada)
🔹️Annual Health Sciences Conference (Memphis, TN)
🔹️Speaker School March 2026 (Phoenix, AZ)
🔹️Writer’s Workshop (Phoenix, AZ)
🔹️AOC Apprenticeship™(Phoenix, AZ)
🔹️Speaking event (Brazil)
🔹️30-day challenge: Hard Conversations With Kids & Teens (Online)
🔹️2026 National Conference (New Orleans, LA)
🔹️Non-Superficial Bullshit Conference (Phoenix, AZ)

If you are done watching opportunities pass by and ready to step into real-world mastery, do not just mark your calendar, claim your spot!

Because growth is not a concept.

It is a series of reps, feedback, and tough conversations you actually show up for.

Visit our website https://artofcoaching.com/events/ to know more about the details and how to secure your spot. by @aocoaching

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10 months ago

Are you ready to elevate your coaching?

Conscious Coaching offers powerful insights on building stronger relationships, engaging athletes, and creating a culture of success.

Grab your copy today and start transforming the way you coach! 📚

#ConsciousCoaching #CoachingTips #Leadership #AthleteEngagement #ArtofCoaching #AOC by @aocoaching

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a year ago

Ready to step up your leadership game?

Tired of the same old boring workshops?

The Art of Coaching Apprenticeship is not just another seminar. It's a hands-on experience where you'll actively engage, role-play, and receive feedback to refine your leadership and communication skills in real-life scenarios.

What you’ll gain:
✅ Learn adaptive communication for any situation
✅ Practice under pressure with real-world case studies & improv
✅ Master navigating power dynamics, building buy-in, and making tough decisions
✅ Improve your confidence in negotiations and high-stakes conversations

This isn’t about passive learning. It’s about diving in, getting uncomfortable, and growing into a leader who thrives in any environment.

🔥 Don’t miss out – sign up now and take your leadership to the next level! 🔥

#LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipTraining #ProfessionalGrowth #ArtOfCoaching #CareerSuccess #LeadershipExcellence #AoC by @aocoaching

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If you’re isolating and you’re struggling, give somebody else the opportunity to listen and be a true friend, or you’re robbing them of the way that they would love to show up for you.

There’s a difference between isolation and solitude. Know which one you’re choosing.

For more, check out Episode 445 of The Art of Coaching Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. by @aocoaching

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Sometimes even the simple things in life feel like too much.

Your to-do list keeps growing. People need things from you. You’re thinking about what needs to happen today, what you didn’t get done yesterday, and what’s waiting for you tomorrow.

And sometimes it goes beyond being busy. You’re exhausted. You’re struggling. Even getting out of bed, answering the email, making the phone call, or doing something you normally wouldn’t think twice about can feel like a lot.

When you’re in that state, being told to “prioritize better” isn’t always helpful.

Sometimes you need to stop looking at everything in front of you and ask a much smaller question:

What’s the smallest, yet meaningful next step I can take?

That might mean handling something important at work. It might mean making the call you’ve been avoiding. Or it might simply mean putting your feet on the floor, taking a shower, eating something, or getting outside.

In this episode, I talk about why focusing on everything at once makes it easier to get stuck, how to narrow your focus when life feels overwhelming, and why small actions matter more than we give them credit for.

You don’t have to solve everything today.

Figure out the next meaningful thing you can do. Do that. Then let it stack.

Want help working through a challenge in your life, career, or business? Learn more about our 1-on-1 mentoring at artofcoaching.com/mentoring.

My new book, The Anti-Hero Advantage, is for anyone tired of one-size-fits-all advice about leadership, communication, and influence. Learn more and order your copy at theantiheroadvantage.com.

For more tools, events, and resources from Art of Coaching, visit artofcoaching.com. by @aocoaching

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@coach_brettb thank you for doing what you do and bringing such a great community together

@julietstarrett
@missymmcbeth
@rehab_code
@askjeevers
@jenwiderstrom
@thereadystate
@fingermash
@jasonleydon
@mountaineeringa

What a freaking line up ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I hope I’m not missing someone 😆

Thank you all for sharing your stories, being vulnerable and diving into the real shit in this world that we need more of 💯

Incredibly impactful weekend that I hope to be able to share the stage at before long by @aocoaching

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14 days ago

There is no escaping 😈

This is a good thing. We have to quit demonizing things that we all deal with in the sense of acting like something is “wrong” if we doubt ourselves or struggle with internal conflict.

Use it as a fuel source. It’s endlessly renewable and more sustainable than you think.

Why? Because it’s human. It’s innate. And it can be channeled for good.

More context coming.

Dec 1,2026

#TheAntiheroAdvantage by @aocoaching

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18 days ago

Knowing what to do is easy. Getting people to buy in is the hard part. 🎯

Whether you lead a team, a classroom, a business, or a locker room, how you communicate decides whether people follow you or tune you out. And almost nobody is ever actually taught how to do it.

That’s why I’m bringing The Apprenticeship by Brett Bartholomew and Art of Coaching to Long Island. 🚨
This isn’t a lecture where you sit and take notes. It’s 2 days of small-group, hands-on training where you’ll:

🔴 Practice tactical improv so you can think on your feet with any personality

🔴 Role-play the tough conversations you usually avoid

🔴 Get filmed and receive peer feedback so you see how you actually come across

🔴 Work through real-world case studies you can use at work on Monday

Built for coaches, managers, teachers, healthcare professionals, business owners, and anyone who leads people.

📅 February 20-21, 2027

📍 Victory Sports Performance, Greenlawn/Northport, NY

⏳ Early bird pricing is available for a limited time, and seats are limited.

👉 Scan the QR code or tap the link in bio to sign up.
Know a leader who needs this? Tag them below. 👇

#ArtOfCoaching #TheApprenticeship #Leadership #Communication #LongIsland taken in Victory Sports Performance by @aocoaching

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I’m not going to oversell this. We never have. But the room is almost set, and once it is, that’s it.

Professionals from 20+ fields, talking about managing people, running a business, reinventing yourself, keeping your marriage intact, and not burning out while you help everyone else. The stuff nobody puts on a slide.

Two days in Phoenix. Last chance.
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“Leadership isn’t for me. I’m naturally introverted, quiet, and shy - no one would ever listen to me.”

Although this isn’t a direct quote, it’s a common excuse we hear from coaches, leaders, and business owners alike as to why they can’t (or won’t) lead or have the impact they want on those around them. And to put it bluntly, this topic doesn’t get the amount of discussion it deserves.

That’s why in today’s episode Victor Hall, VP of Operations at EXOS, provides insight on his own experience pursuing impactful leadership as an introvert. Together, we explore how to influence others, navigate different conversational styles and break through the barriers of shyness.

Victor Hall has spent over 20 years training athletes, leading performance teams, and educating fellow coaches and trainers. During that time, he has worked within collegiate, private facilities, and military environments. Victor joined EXOS in 2010 as a Performance Manager of a Human Performance Program for the Department of Defense, and currently serves as the Vice President of Operations at EXOS.

We cover a few key components that make up this pursuit of effective leadership, including:
- The secrets of making an impact as an introvert
- How self awareness contributes to leadership and creating a lasting impact
- Where his natural tendencies haven’t served him in the past
What he does to embrace authenticity instead of trying to “fix” himself
- What he does to embrace authenticity instead of trying to “fix” himself by @aocoaching

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🚨 SAVE THE DATE: THE ART OF COACHING APPRENTICESHIP IS COMING TO VSP!

We’re excited to host Brett Bartholomew and the Art of Coaching team at Victory Sports Performance for a two-day leadership and communication workshop on February 20-21, 2027.

The Apprenticeship is designed for anyone who leads, teaches, coaches, manages, or communicates with people.

Coaches. Teachers. Executives. Business owners. Managers. Team leaders.

If your success depends on your ability to communicate clearly, build trust, navigate difficult conversations, create buy-in, and lead different personalities, this workshop is for you.

📅 February 20–21, 2027
📍 Victory Sports Performance
773 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY

Two days dedicated to becoming a more effective communicator and leader - with practical skills you can immediately apply to your team, business, athletes, students, or organization.

🎟️ Early Bird Registration is available now!
👥 Group discounts are available!

🔗 Sign up through the link in our bio.

Long Island - we’re excited to bring an event like this to VSP. Save the date and we’ll see you in February!

@aocoaching

#ArtOfCoaching #TheApprenticeship #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTraining taken in Victory Sports Performance by @aocoaching

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