Hosted by Eric Bean · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 71 episodes
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High performing leaders are able to be their best when it matters the most. This bi-weekly, Wednesday podcast provides listeners with stories, research, and interviews that spark connection between people, concepts, thoughts, and behaviors. Dr. Eric Bean, a published peer-reviewed author, and Certified Mental Performance Coach, coaches listeners through stories from mythology, current events, research, and popular literature that serve as a window into high performance and powerful leadership. Dr. Bean brings in thought leaders from various fields like business, sport, and military to give listeners tips and strategies from their own experiences. His goal is to provide you with practical tools you can use to become a more resilient and adaptable leader and reach your leadership potential.
Eric Bean hosts Coaching Through Stories, a business show with 71 episodes published.
Ever feel like your brain is just… full? Emails ping, notifications pile up, meetings blur together, and suddenly you miss something small but important. It's not a lack of care; it's cognitive overload. In this solo epi
In this episode of Coaching Through Stories , Dr. Eric Bean sits down with Carrie Jones, CEO and co-founder of Mari + Gold , a San Diego–based PR, social media, and creative agency serving hospitality, tourism, and lifes
In this episode of Coaching Through Stories, Dr. Eric Bean sits down with Dr. Leon Moores , pediatric neurosurgeon, former U.S. Army infantry officer, and author of All Physicians Lead: Redefining Physician Leadership fo
What does it really mean to win? For one seasoned executive and for many leaders today, it wasn't about another title or promotion. It was about finding balance, presence, and a sustainable way to lead. In this solo epis
In this episode of Coaching Through Stories, Dr. Eric Bean sits down with Travis Thomas, improv performer turned elite performance coach and founder of LiveYesAnd , to unpack why confidence might be overrated and why cou
What does it take to lead a legacy business into something bigger? It's not just about keeping things running—it's about vision, resilience, and the courage to lead differently. That's exactly how Mark Frisch shows up. I
What comes to mind when you think of someone who pushes limits—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? Grit. Clarity of purpose. A willingness to meet fear with curiosity, not avoidance. That's exactly who Dr.
Purpose isn't just a buzzword – it's the driving force that powers motivation, builds resilien ce, and am plifies impact. In this episode of Coaching Through Stories, Dr. Eric Bean dives deep into the meaning and applica
In this episode o f Coaching Through Stories, Dr. Eric Bean sits down with Andrea Sampson, TED-trained speaker coach and founder of Talk Boutique, to explore the art and science of storytelling. Andrea has spent decades
What comes to mind when you think of some of your favorite leaders—those who've truly inspired you? Purpose, presence, self-awareness, and care. Leaders who see you as more than your co mpetency but for your character .
When you think of some of your favorite leaders, leaders who've inspired you, what characteristics come to mind? Typically, people want leaders who are purposeful, curious, self-aware, present, engaged, and caring. Your
Whether you're a new or seasoned leader, it's universal to experience the challenges that come with balancing competing demands and priorities of an organization. In this episode of Coaching Through Stories, Dr. Eric Bea
In this special episode of Coaching Through Stories, Siana Sylvester steps in as co-host alongside Dr. Eric Bean to welcome guest Nicole Bean. Together, they dive into Nicole's impressive career journey from pharmaceutic
In this episode, host Dr. Eric Bean sits down with Andy Riise, Director of Mental Performance and Leadership for the Chicago Bears, to dive into the mental and emotional strategies that separate elite performers from the
How do you respond when the pressure is on? Pressure can cloud judgment and derail performance, turning high-stakes situations into overwhelming challenges. And you need the right mindset to avoid being daunted by it. In
In today's Coaching Through Stories episode, Dr. Eric Bean is joined by one of his favorite people, Zach Brandon, the Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development with the Arizona Diamondbacks . Zach is in his sixth
Jim Lemming, CEO and owner of Partners in Building and Houston-based industry veteran, joins us for a candid conversation. With a strong foundation in business management, Jim brings a wealth of experience in home constr
This solo episode explores how the way we see things (our perspective) affects everything from our daily interactions to big decisions and relationships. We'll look at how optimists and pessimists view the world differen
Sanyin Siang , an expert in leadership and a practitioner of what she calls a portfolio career, joins us in this episode. Wearing multiple hats, Sanyin aids leaders in optimizing their unique strengths and creating super
As we kick off our sixth season, we are joined by Derin McMains who goes by DMac . Derin McMains is a Mental Performance Coach to some of the highest performing athletes, teams, and business executives in the world. The
Dr. Carrie Jones
Program Graduate, Coffee Shop Manager, Prayer Warrior · West York Area School District
1 appearance on this show
Travis Thomas
team performance coach, improvisor, author, speaker, founder of the 'Live Yes, And' movement, Limitless Minds room tilter · US Men's National Soccer Team
1 appearance on this show
Andy Riise
Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Current NFL Mental Performance coach · Chicago Bears
1 appearance on this show
Zach Brandon
Mental Skills Coordinator · Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Bhrett McCabe
Sports Psychologist
1 appearance on this show
Mustafa Sarkar
Resilience
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Richard Boyatzis
Distinguished University Professor, leadership researcher and author · Case Western Reserve University
1 appearance on this show
Paul Barrett
actor, musical director, vocal mimic · The Modern Medicare Agency
1 appearance on this show
Cindra Kamphoff
certified mental performance coach, keynote speaker and author · Mentally Strong Institute
1 appearance on this show
Anthony Noto
SoFi
1 appearance on this show
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