E352 | Q&A: How to Manage a Talented But Difficult Individual

The Art Of Coaching

Brett Bartholomew

Health & Fitness, Business, Education

5 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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When they’re your best player or most productive employee, but ALSO the biggest thorn in your side. We’ve all been there and had to deal with the type. What do you do? This episode transcends the specific context of coaching a high school athlete to tackle a broader, universal challenge faced by leaders, managers, and professionals everywhere. Whether you’re navigating a workplace dynamic, coaching a team, or leading a group, this discussion will equip you with strategies to help difficult individuals recognize their behavior, foster deeper connections, and ultimately drive meaningful improvement. Brett dives into actionable insights to help you set boundaries, uncover root issues, and avoid falling into the trap of enabling destructive patterns. In this episode, we explore: The importance of setting realistic expectations How to systematically funnel multiple issues to uncover the core problem The real reason behind narcissistic and emotionally immature behavior Facing conflict head-on and the danger of shielding people from consequences Today’s episode comes from a listener request! If you have a topic or question, submit it at artofcoaching.com/question. For deeper discussions and practical advice, join our private community—free from social media distractions—where you can connect with facilitators and like-minded individuals. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Stay in the loop – Sign up for our newsletter to get first access to new courses, event dates, and exclusive updates: Subscribe here. Attend our live events – Join us for hands-on workshops designed to enhance your leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills: Learn more here. Book Brett as a speaker – Bring Brett to your organization for a powerful, customized keynote or in-service training: Request Brett here. One-on-one mentoring – Work directly with our team to receive personalized coaching and actionable advice tailored to your goals: Apply here. Explore our virtual courses – Timeless lessons on leadership, building buy-in, conquering burnout, and overcoming blindspots to align your career with your personal goals: Enroll now. THE COALITION – Busy but eager to grow? Progress requires action, not just intentions. This group is your personal board of advisors—offering a no-nonsense framework to help you focus on what truly matters. It’s virtual, fits into your schedule, and includes an exciting retreat! Ready to act on your dreams? Fill out this form, or email us at [email protected] and our team will be in touch about getting you in our next round. THE APPRENTICESHIP - We’re heading to the northeast March 22-23! Join us at King Strength & Performance in Livingston, NJ for a hands-on, 2-day workshop to sharpen your communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills. No fluff—just real practice, coaching, and feedback. You’ll leave with a communication evaluation tool and other resources to tackle any conversation. Sign up TODAY, we’ll see you there! Referenced Resource: E313 | How To Communicate With Someone Who Shuts Down or Stonewalls Book: Conscious Coaching Free Webinar on Creating Optimal Coaching Environment Article: The Role of Athlete Narcissism in Moderating the Relationship Between Coaches’ Transformational Leader Behaviors and Athlete Motivation E202 | Why Facts And Logic Don’t Change Our Minds Recommended Resource: Conscious Coaching Field Guide (free download) Follow Us: Website: ArtofCoaching.com Instagram: @coach_brettb Twitter/X: @coach_brettb

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0:00.0	At some point in our lives, all of us feel called to build something of our own.
0:15.2	For one of my friends, he wants to quit his job in the corporate world and open a gym.
0:19.2	For another friend, he wants to quit his job at a gym and build something that's a
0:23.5	little bit more like a speaking business.
0:25.8	Another friend wants to write a book.
0:27.3	We all know somebody who wants to do something.
0:30.1	And we've felt called to do that thing.
0:32.4	Well, it's pretty hard to do those things alone.
0:34.8	It's even harder to do those things
0:36.7	without the guidance of other people.
0:38.0	There's a lot of expensive mistakes
0:39.7	and there's nothing more expensive than bad advice.
0:42.9	This is why we have our coalition.
0:45.2	And we are running it again in 2025 and we have applications open now.
0:50.0	What is it straight to the point?
0:51.8	It is a six month non-dushi mastermind where no matter where you're at the world, you
0:56.5	get on two Zoom calls a month.
0:58.8	And we go through real life topics.
1:00.4	How to do this part of your business.
1:02.3	How do you navigate hiring?
1:03.6	How do you navigate hiring? How do you navigate firing? How do you build the right website?
1:06.0	How should we set up the LLC?
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