#037 Off the Pitch with Active: Interview with Betsy Butterick, The Coaches Coach & Communication Specialist

The buzzword most often associated with high performing
teams is "chemistry". Chemistry is formed through
connection, and at the heart of connection is
communication. 


Betsy understands that language is the most powerful tool
we possess, and that elevating our communication skills
gives us a competitive advantage in any arena.


As a former coach with experience in DI, DII, DIII, and the WNBA
Betsy utilizes her unique background with individuals ready to
improve and teams of all kinds - from the locker room to the
boardroom. As a facilitator and educator, people are her passion.


In her role as "The Coaches' Coach", Betsy meets individuals
where they are and supports the growth that they're looking to
make. As a Communication Specialist, Betsy helps organizations
improve communication effectiveness while working collaboratively
to create positive change at all levels of team.


Professional, playful, and with a talent for people-centric
design, Betsy offers an experiential approach towards learning
and development.


A life-long athlete, Betsy grew up playing all sports and was a
competitive basketball player (and awful golfer) at the
collegiate level. She now spends her time in coastal California
cycling, hiking, surfing, practicing yoga, chasing sunsets and in
constant pursuit of the perfect breakfast burrito.


Relevant Certifications


B.A. Psychology (Claremont McKenna College, 2006)


Certified Integral Coach (New Ventures West, 2011)


NCAA Women Coaches Academy Faculty Member (via WeCOACH since
2015)


D.I.S.C. Certified (through Athlete Assessments, 2015)


Overview


2:28     Introducing Betsy


6:13     Betsy talks about her background and
why she is so passionate about communication and sport (playing
and coaching)


10:53   Digging into the foundation of team chemistry


17:43   How do we connect with and coach Gen Z. How do
you complete “Kids these days…. Fascinating discussion for
parents , teachers and coaches.


23:18   Betsy shares some golden nuggets from her
course “Relating to Today's Student-Athlete: Effectively Coaching
Gen Z” http://bit.ly/GenZcourse


26:43   Are “Kids these days” soft or are they simply
require a different coaching style?


29:43   Don’t miss Betsy’s Sound of Music environment


31:43   What resistance does Betsy experience
developing the Sound of Music environment.


34:30   Betsy talks about 2 digital courses she has
released. If you are teaching or coaching youth, or even of you
are a parent and wants to learn more about your child’s
generation, you will love this.


Betsy offers Off the Pitch with Active listeners $200 discount of
the course “Winning with Words: Championship Communication for
Coaches”. It is a digital course. You can read about the course
here http://bit.ly/YPodcast The discount code is in the podcast
and in the show notes https://wp.me/Pax5s9-b42