Success is a Choice
762 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsHost Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 7 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork.
The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars.
To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast
Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil Hellmuth, Clark Kellogg, Rachel Cruze, and Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington.
Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.
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Episodes
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Reggie Jackson
October 24, 2022 11:01 - 1 minute - 702 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that the legendary baseball player Reggie Jackson was not only a prolific homerun hitter but was also the all-time strikeout king. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The C...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Invitation to Argue
October 21, 2022 16:24 - 1 minute - 698 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us that we don't have to attend every argument that we're invited to. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes ar...
LEADERSHIP NOW | Draymond Green Punch
October 20, 2022 11:42 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBIn this week's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler talks about Draymond Green punching his Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole and how we all should use these kinds of stories to examine our style of leadership and how we make decisions. The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world where sports and leadership intersect. ----- Please follow us on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - ...
TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Getting Started
October 18, 2022 14:13 - 54 minutes - 75 MBThe Talent & Strategy Show | Episode 2 - Successful Start-Ups "You don't have to be great to start, but you do have to start in order to be great." (Zig Ziglar) This week's guests on the "Talent & Strategy Show" are Rob Murphy (Founder/CEO of Affinity Recruiting & Consulting) and Ruston Pierce (President of Consulting for Affinity). Together with host Jamy Bechler, they will talk about... ✅ Starting a business ✅ Challenges entrepreneurs face ✅ Working less but achieving more ✅ Ways ...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Get Started Today
October 17, 2022 11:03 - 55 seconds - 639 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that a year from now we'll wish we started today and that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin ...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Goal of a Conversation
October 14, 2022 16:12 - 1 minute - 698 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler expands upon a quote from Bishop Desmond Tutu and talks about what the real goal of a conversation should be. His thoughts might just surprise you. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulle...
Dr. Richard Johnson | Booker T. Washington Institute (replay)
October 13, 2022 20:31 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. If you listened to it the first, you might want a refresher because Dr. Johnson makes some great points and has a lot of wisdom. If this is your first time listening to him, then enjoy the episode. Original show notes are below ... Richard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of public policy on African-American communities. Click here ...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Help with the heavy lifting
October 12, 2022 10:50 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about being a servant leader and how we can all help with the heavy lifting. He shares an interesting story from the American Revolutionary War to hammer this point home. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbo...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Make this a great week
October 10, 2022 11:56 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that we can make this a great week by starting now and making today a great day...even if it's a Monday. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as i...
TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Coaching Up Your Team Members
October 08, 2022 17:15 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBThis is the world premiere episode of "The Talent & Strategy Show". Each week, Jamy Bechler and the subject matter experts will provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. In this episode, we talked about ... the importance of coaching up your team members bringing in the right talent for your team why "bosses" need a c...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Tortoise and the Hare
October 07, 2022 17:05 - 1 minute - 698 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us about the story of the tortoise and the hare and the lessons we can learn from it. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thought...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Digging for gold
October 05, 2022 11:02 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about the story of R.U. Darby and his quest to find gold during the 1800’s goldrush and what lessons we can learn from his story. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, the...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | A coach's impact
October 03, 2022 12:10 - 1 minute - 692 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds coaches (and educators) that they have some of the biggest influences imaginable on a youngster’s life. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it ha...
Weekend Wisdom |1-in-400 Trillion
September 30, 2022 12:32 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares about some of the things we didn’t choose in our life and how being born was a 1-in-400 Trillion possibility. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousan...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Bad company corrupts good character
September 28, 2022 14:28 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler discusses how the people we associate can influence our life – good or bad. If we want to soar like an eagle, then we need to stop running with the turkeys. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational q...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | The Soldier's Determination
September 26, 2022 11:07 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler tells a funny story about an Army Private and his determination. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help yo...
WEEKEND WISDOM | The Blind Girl
September 23, 2022 12:30 - 1 minute - 698 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler tells the story of a blind girl and the good fortune that comes her way. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are con...
2 MINUTE DRILL: The Coffee Bean
September 21, 2022 11:07 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a potato, egg, and coffee bean and asks us which one we might be in this interesting analogy. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's bo...
COACHABLE COACH | Tom Shaw
September 20, 2022 11:01 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Tom Shaw, the men's golf coach at Abilene Christian University. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may kno...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | A Case of the Mondays
September 19, 2022 11:01 - 58 seconds - 675 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about having a case of the Mondays, which is phrase made popular in the movie Office Space. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Burning the boats
September 12, 2022 13:02 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about Cortez burning his boats and how excuses never get us closer to our goals. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positiv...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Nobel Peace Prize
September 10, 2022 12:55 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a quote from Nobel Peace Prize winner Bishop Desmond Tutu and how it applies to living with others. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insi...
Hangin' with the A.D.
September 08, 2022 20:31 - 1 hour - 105 MBJamy Bechler was fortunate to appear on Episode #44 of the Hangin' with the A.D. podcast, which is one of the foremost athletic administration podcasts in the U.S. The podcast is hosted by Don Baker and Josh Mathews. Show notes are below ... Today’s guest sees his second time on the podcast as we once again hang out with Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA. Before go...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Sell Ice Cream
September 07, 2022 17:46 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about being a leader and how sometimes you’ll have to make difficult decisions. He says that if you want to please everybody, then you might as well just go and sell ice cream! The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your ...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Labor Day
September 05, 2022 11:31 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts about Labor Day and working hard, including a shout-out to his mom and dad. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,0...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Costs $0
September 03, 2022 23:12 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks with us about something that cost $0.00 but provides a huge return on investment. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" doesn't cost $0.00 but it is a great investment. Thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are c...
Get buy-in from our teams
September 01, 2022 13:25 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB VideoJamy Bechler recently appeared on the BRIDGING IMPACT podcast. Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth Basketball Coach | Youth Development Professional | Heart-Led Leader. In today's episode, we interview Jamy Bechler, the host of the Success Is A Choice podcast host. Jamy is also the author of four books, including the Bus Trip. He spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and a high school athletic director. Bechler now works wi...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Losing my luggage
August 31, 2022 16:14 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler recalls a time he lost his luggage and had to keep his cool. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It has 1000+ insigh...
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Mike McGurk
August 30, 2022 16:56 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBToday's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is Mike McGurk, athletic director at Lee's Summit North HS in Missouri and President of the NIAAA. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - - Mike McGurk has b...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Telling the same joke
August 29, 2022 12:03 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that constant complaining won't make things better and that we should find solutions instead. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more ...
Change the world as an every day leader
August 18, 2022 20:25 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBJamy Bechler appeared on the "Everyday Leaders" show hosted by Melahni Ake in the Spring of 2021. This was a live show and is one of Jamy's favorites that he has appeared on. Melahni and Jamy covered a wide array of topics. As a side note, within 15 minutes of the live show ending, Jamy was contacted by a teacher from a public school in South Central L.A. asking him to speak with her students. He had mentioned that he sometimes speaks to groups for free if there is a bigger mission and th...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Young boy and the puppy
August 17, 2022 17:37 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a young boy looking to buy a puppy. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It has 1000+ insights, t...
Liberty Football Coach Hugh Freeze
August 16, 2022 23:55 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWith the college football season fast approaching, we wanted to replay one of our more popular episodes when current Liberty University and former Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze joined us. The original show notes are below and please remember to visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get "The Coach's Bulletin Board". This paperback book is packed full of insights, quotes, excerpts, and thoughts to inspire yourself - and the people around you. Hugh Freeze is the head football c...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Lion & Gazelle
August 15, 2022 12:10 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares a popular quote from Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and how it applies to our lives each and every day. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you want some additional thoughts for helping you persevere through "failures" like Thomas Edison, then check out Jamy Bechler's book "...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Socrates and gossiping
August 12, 2022 19:47 - 1 minute - 698 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about the ancient philosopher Socrates being visited by an acquaintance who wanted to gossip about somebody. Despite the story taking place in Ancient Greece, its points are relevant today. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - Preorder Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach'...
3 Ways to be a Verbal Leader
August 11, 2022 17:59 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBAuthor and Leadership Expert Jamy Bechler shares a few thoughts with us today on how everyone can be a verbal leader. He tells us that everyone can (1) Encourage, (2) Inform, and (3) Remind others. - - - - Be sure to follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for more insights on success, business, leadership, and teamwork. - - - - Visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get 1000s of insights, quotes, excerpts, and thoughts to inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - The S...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Who's on 1st?
August 10, 2022 20:13 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler mentions the classic Abbott & Costello comedy skit “Who’s on First” and what we can learn from it. He encourages us to LEARN TO LISTEN AND LISTEN TO LEARN. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational qu...
Tennessee Titans Social Media | Nate Bain
August 09, 2022 15:04 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBThe NFL preseason has kicked off and with that, we thought we'd replay one of our favorite episodes from a few years ago when we sat down with Nate Bain of the Tennessee Titans to talk about handling an NFL team's social media account. There are a lot of good insights in this episode. By the way, Jamy worked for Nate's dad (Jeff Bain), who was just recently inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame. As a reminder, between now and Se...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Thomas Edison
August 08, 2022 21:08 - 1 minute - 703 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that even though Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor, he always "failed" more times than he succeeded. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you want some additional thoughts for helping you persevere through "failures" like Thomas Edison, then check out Jamy Bechler's book ...
The Greatest Champion in Team Sports
August 04, 2022 15:21 - 6 minutes - 4.12 MBIn today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler praises Bill Russell and his team-first mentality. The NBA Hall of Famer passed away this week at the age of 88 and leaves behind a championship legacy. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said, “Bill Russell was the greatest champion in all of team sports.” The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world where sports and leadership intersect. - - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase you...
2 MINUTE DRILL: The Roadrunner
August 03, 2022 14:53 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about a myth surrounding the Roadrunner and Coyote from the Looney Tunes and how we have a tendency to jump to conclusions in our daily lives. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or...
Winning with Money | Rachel Cruze
August 02, 2022 20:35 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis is a replay episode of one of our more popular episodes from January of 2021 when Rachel Cruze came on our show promoting her book that came out that very week. This episode has lots of great financial advice. It also led to my wife and I working on a budget and telling our money where to go. It was a fun conversation. You'll get a lot out of it whether you're rich, poor, or somewhere in between. Original show notes are below ... Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-sell...
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 13 Things Mentally Tough People Don't Do
August 01, 2022 13:07 - 1 minute - 820 KBIn today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares a quick story about Amy Morin as well as the 13 things she talks about in her best-selling book "13 Things Mentally Tough People Don't Do." The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you want some additional food for the mind to help you overcome challenges, then check out Jamy Bechle...
WEEKEND WISDOM | Water your grass
July 29, 2022 22:59 - 1 minute - 698 KBIn today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about us complaining or thinking the grass is greener on the other side. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - Preorder Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" at JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook and receive a free copy for every book you preorder. - - - -...
Michigan State legend Mateen Cleaves interviews Jamy Bechler
July 28, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis was a fun conversation that Jamy Bechler had in 2021 with Mateen Cleaves and Justin White on the "Power Forward" podcast. Mateen Cleaves is a legend when it comes to college basketball. He is Michigan State’s only three-time All-American and was the Big Ten’s player of the year twice. He led the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA championship before playing six seasons in the NBA. Mateen’s co-host is Justin White, who is a 7-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, host, and reporter. The...
2 MINUTE DRILL: football coach's words
July 27, 2022 15:26 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler tells a story from his high school days when the football coach complimented him and it made an impact. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Co...
Becoming Elite by Choice | Lauren Johnson
July 26, 2022 16:43 - 31 minutes - 22 MBToday's episode is a replay of one of the more popular shows when we had Lauren Johnson on the show. She has great insights into mental training and confidence that is interesting whether you're a sports fan or not. The original show notes are below. Even if you heard this episode previously, it may be worth another listen. If you never heard it, then you're in for a real treat. Enjoy! Lauren Johnson is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and rela...
Free Book
July 21, 2022 23:03 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBWe are excited to announce that our next book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" will be released this Fall. Between now and September 1, you can get a free signed copy with every paperback you preorder at JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook. It's a BOGO sale!!! If you want 20 total copies for your coaching staff, business, or group, then just order 10 copies and we'll send you an additional 10 copies for free. The book has 1000+ insights, ideas, quotes, excerpts, and thoughts to help you insp...
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Mike Ellson
July 20, 2022 11:06 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is Mike Ellson, athletic ambassador for Christ Presbyterian School in Nashville, Tennessee. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - - Mike Ellson was hired by...
2 MINUTE DRILL: Brother's Keeper
July 13, 2022 16:13 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler tells a story from his youth when he got in trouble ... for something HIS BROTHER DID. He shares the lesson he learned from that experience. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork...