Dr. Sullivan takes us through the power of positive coaching and explains how it’s NOT soft coaching, but rather is a relationship industry where there’s a balance of science and art.


You can find more of Dr. Sullivan’s work in his book, Servant Leadership in Sport. And a huge thanks to our podcast sponsors: Sorinex and EliteForm.  

0:00- Intro to Dr. Greg Sullivan

2:30- Optimum Performance and Balance

4:00- Leading Coaches, Family, Life

6:30- What is "Positive Psychology", How Have We Been Wrong?

9:00- How did Wall Street help Coaching, Coaches?

13:00- Sponsor Break

14:00- Cut Throat Isn't Always Best

16:00- Zero Sum vs True Competition

18:00- Coaches are in the "Relationship Business"

22:00- Team/Organization Values, over Self

25:00- Connect the Dots

27:00- Earning Athlete Trust- Support meets Demand

28:00- Optimal Performance and Well Being Are Not Mutually Exclusive

30:00- Outro