Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Why is it important for sports coaches to communicate effectively? How do leaders in athletic administration become effective?Meet Monique A.J. Smith!Monique is a Leadership Strategist for athletic departments and school organizations who wish to advance. She became an Athletic Director at age 28 and has over 30 years of Athletics Administration experience. A Leadership Strategist for Athletics Departments, Sports Organizations, and Athletics Administrators who wish to Advance in Athletics/Sports Business by way of University workshops and virtual Masterminds (AdvanceAcademy). Monique engages 1.4k members as the host of the weekly podcast , A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith, that spotlights the careers of African American Women Athletic Administrators.Listen as Monique shares how her Public Relations studies led her on a path to this career. Her mission is to help leaders in Athletic Administration become successful.Key Points and Time Stamps:[00:05:25] - Ways to demonstrate your leadership skills at work[00:06:53] - What is an Athletics Administrator? Communication skills in sports and coaching[00:08:36] - Self-awareness in leadership. The secret to selling more[00:09:35] - What causes communication breakdowns and difficulties?[00:10:36] - Self-awareness and blind spots[00:12:09] - Tips for leaders to effectively manage conflict[00:14:18] - How to stop making assumptions and communicate effectively[00:15:49] - Strategies to understand how others communicate. Cultural competence in the classroom [00:18:04] - How great leaders can develop and improve emotional intelligence. What role do executive coaches play?[00:19:33] - How delegation demonstrates trust and increase employee engagement[00:21:56] - Why Monique began her podcast “Chat in the Garden” 9 years ago[00:23:30] - How to effectively engage your team instead of getting conformity[00:25:05] - How to be a high-achieving leaderConnect with Monique:Website: https://seedsofempowerment.infoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-a-j-smith-44a5725/Additional Resources:“Chat in the Garden” Podcast by Monique A.J. Smith“Public Figure Mask” by Monique A.J. Smith“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz“The Leader’s Greatest Return” by John MaxwellConnect with me:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-and-leadership-skills-in-athletic/id1614151066?i=1000620885582Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kDMFNaRXFvAKePwDW20tNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJSl_V0dEAA