The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series
Day 7: Brett Bartholomew: Building Trust, Resolving Conflict, and Communicating Better in Your Business

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Episode Summary: Nick Berry sits down with Brett Bartholomew, a performance coach, best-selling author, and founder of Art of Coaching. Brett brings his expertise in leadership, communication, and power dynamics to share actionable insights for business owners. He explains how social agility, reading the room, and adapting communication styles can help leaders build trust in leadership and improve team dynamics. Brett’s unique background and practical approach offer clear takeaways for navigating workplace challenges and becoming a more effective leader.

Takeaways:

• Develop social agility to adapt and connect with your team.
• Learn to read the room to avoid costly communication missteps.
• Tailor your communication to suit different personalities and styles.
• Navigate power dynamics to foster trust and collaboration.

Links:

• Art of Coaching Website
• Brett Bartholomew on LinkedIn
• Brett on Instagram
• Brett on Facebook
• Art of Coaching Podcast
• Conscious Coaching Book

Chapters

00:20 Real-world application of social agility
02:28 Leadership Opportunities and Intentions
03:34 Social agility
04:11 Why “reading the room” matters for business owners.
06:01 How to tailor your communication style to different personalities
07:03 Power dynamics and why influence doesn’t always come from title
08:44 How to audit your communication style and avoid resistance in tough conversations

Prior Episodes from The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series
Day 6 : Jessica Yarmey: Authentic Personal Branding, Do You Separate the Leader You Are from the Content You Share

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