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Oct. 13, 2025

From Reporting to Relevance: Building Capacity through Alignment, Aut…

Send us a text Episode #147: Too many finance teams are stuck formatting data while the decisions fly by. We tackle a smarter way to work: build capacity by aligning effort to strategy, automating the grind, and developing the skills that turn reports into results. Stephen walks us through a practi…

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June 16, 2025

Lessons on Coaching Effort: a Las Vegas Aces Leadership Case Study

Send us a text Episode 139: Are you responsible for coaching your team's effort level? The question struck me after hearing WNBA Coach Becky Hammon's bold post-game declaration following a tough loss: "I will not coach effort." Her philosophy is clear—professional athletes must bring 100% effort or…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Want to Boost Team Performance? Here’s How to Coach Better!

Send us a text Episode 135: Are you a finance leader eager to enhance your team's performance? This episode dives deep into the essential coaching techniques that can elevate your leadership game. We explore the vital distinction between coaching and teaching, emphasizing that coaching is not about…

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July 5, 2021

David Fivecoat, Army Colonel (Retired) and Author, Interview - A Disc…

Send us a text Episode # 56: I am sharing my interview with Army-Retired Colonel David Fivecoat, Managing Partner of The Fivecoat Consulting Group (thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com). David has a book coming out in July which discusses the leadership attribute “grit.” During the interview, we talked a…

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June 21, 2021

Bonus Episode 21: Becoming Coachable

Send us a text This week, I want to share an encore episode from earlier this year, Episode 37, Becoming Coachable to Improve Performance. Being open to feedback and to constructive criticism is key to our long-term development. I am encouraging you to be open to listening to feedback when it comes…

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