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The Sailboat Coach’s Playbook: Leading with Flow and Ease
Episode #138
The Sailboat Coach’s Playbook: Leading with Flow and Ease
Special Guest: Terry Barkman
In this episode of Fuel Radio, host Rod Janz reconnects with his friend Terry Barkman, who is writing a book on leadership and team building. Terry discusses his inspiration, drawn from years of working on successful teams and coaching through sailing. He emphasizes that effective leadership can come from a place of flow and ease, not just hard work, and highlights the need for companies to invest in team-building, communication, and attitude.
Terry also shares his experiences in coaching and how he approaches inner work using techniques like Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help individuals recognize their inner protectors. His approach to leadership and teamwork is shaped by his sailing background, where he uses sailing as a metaphor for balancing attitude, communication, and teamwork—the three pillars he believes drive successful teams.
The conversation explores the importance of self-care, the limitations of the industrial-age mindset on productivity, and the value of innovation over traditional hard work. Terry also delves into how his improv training complements his public speaking, keeping him agile and present in each moment.
TERRY BARMAN
Website:
terrybarkman.com
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