My guest today is Brett Bartholomew. Brett is an author, keynote speaker and founder of the Art of Coaching. Brett has been a long-time performance coach for professional athletes and through this experience, he understood and developed techniques for effective communication. His book Conscious Coaching: the art and science of building buy-in was a number eight best seller in business and leadership on Amazon.  His passion for teaching people how to communicate effectively whether it's at work or in a personal environment is unmatched. Educating people on how to navigate all different types of environments, people, and learning how to effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas regardless of the situation. He takes it even a step further to highlight the fact that context is equally as important as what you are trying to communicate. I always admire Brett's ferocious curiosity and passion. Enjoy  Timestamps: A Power Dynamic Communication [00:04:10] Adapting to Change [00:11:20] Embracing Your Inner Gray [00:14:16] Rule No. 1: Know Yourself [00:20:02] The Authentic Self [00:27:34] Brett’s Work in Progress [00:34:27] Bridging Two Worlds [00:41:14] A Moral Dilemma [00:43:18] Influence vs. Manipulation [00:52:08] Athlete Training and Conditioning [00:57:21] Reasons for Resisting Change [00:59:13] Courage to Openness [01:06:08] Traits of a Successful Leader [01:09:01] Referent Power Dynamics [01:17:47] Framing Your Thoughts in Words [01:23:43] Processing Differences in Males and Females [01:26:02] On Keeping It Going [01:42:37] Connect with Brett: Instagram : @coach_brettb  @aocoaching  Podcast: Art of Coaching Podcast  www.artofcoaching.com Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For full show notes, visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices