Building your inner coach | Brett Ledbetter | TEDxGatewayArch

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What separates players and people? Why do some people handle adversity better than others and achieve higher levels of success? In this TEDxYouth Talk, Brett tackles these questions by providing insight from championship coaches, a world-renowned performance psychologist, and a surprising ESPN game clip.
Brett Ledbetter is the creator of FilmRoomTV.com, a website that features Championship Coaches, Professional Athletes, and Best-Selling Authors that he interviews to educate players, parents, and coaches in the youth space. Brett also works with 200+ athletes on a weekly basis at Ledbetter Academy where they focus on skill development.
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[@orenzeshani]

I just fired my inner coach. Replaced him with another one who has the right attitude.

[@Kido336]

how did he do his job the last 10 months?

[@giovanny1062]

When you are able to hire him again! then you will know you had learnt the battle

[@sinnahj]

Well said 😂 👍

[@chelseag6636]

Hahaha! I love this

[@jjsansano]

Going through my 5th coach this week….🥴😬

[@s4ints]

You talk deserves more recognition. You not only present it well but also include steps on what to do to get there. Thanks and I appreciate what you shared! 👍💪

[@_yichenw2628]

This just made me realize how I have been so strick to myself in the past 23 years. Now I think my inner coach should be a soulmate, but not someone who is always trying to push me so hard without a good attitude. Brett thank you so much!

[@choixe]

Thank you, this talk is the one i'm looking for for a longtime. One of the best Ted talk

[@robinantony2454]

Awesome presentation, both what you presented and how you presented it. 👍👍👍

[@stuart-simplyonepercent5174]

Absolutely fantastic! Our inner coach if trained correctly has the power to literally transform our lives. Going within on a daily basis and self analysing to identify what we did well and how we could improve is quite possibly one of the single best self help techniques available to us, and all we need is a pencil and paper. Great talk Brett, thank you!

[@SJ-mp2hk]

Excellently articulated! Thank you Brett.

[@marcelateixeira215]

That was a really good TED Talk! Love your honesty and how personal and direct it was! Congrats :)

[@drlepora1]

Absolutely true everyone has inner life coach. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimklein6958]

As of the posting of this comment there are 3.1k thumbs up and 99 thumbs down. How after watching Brett’s talk can anyone give his talk a thumbs down? This is an excellent, concise and well thought out talk. I will definitely have my students watch Brett’s talk more than once. It’s that good! And I’ll be looking for more from Brett.

[@grinch4567]

Awesome surname for someone talking about coaching 👍

[@astonwilson5500]

Never thought about the person who has helped and hindered me along the way....My inner coach, it's time we start to get to know each other better and I start treating you with more respect. Thank you for this life changing Ted Talk Brett Ledbetter.

[@candacerushing6882]

One of the best TED talks I’ve seen! This is information I can apply NOW, and it was just what I needed to hear. Anyone can apply this to whatever they want to do in life. Thank you!

[@CHAMOMILE.BLOOMS_]

I have to etch it on my heart by watching it on repeat...what a marvellous video with such a profound & relevant message. I feel lucky to have come across 👌🤩

[@ernstlouisjacques7001]

This is an amazing presentation. In a short time, Brett is teaching us the true foundation of success. Even though it is referring to sport, this can apply to life in general. Great presenter, great topic, great point (character and process build success).

[@renreyes6229]

That was a very good talk. Honestly, I think Brett distilled the essence of countless self-help books and programs. Will definitely apply this to my life.

[@MrMattoneill]

This is by far the best ted talk I have seen in a while. A lot of talks are too conceptual for me and this is on a very practical level

[@DrFredJones]

Great point Matt! I couldn't agree with you more.

[@taclifeproductions7655]

Absolutely! I’m driving and listening and it’s getting the job done for me mentally. On top of that, I’m a new coach. I’m this is perfect.

[@jorgecastano3735]

Totally agree.

[@dapracompanhar]

Simple and deep! Great! Tks Brett!!!

[@Lefhndr]

I am sport psychology consultant and show this talk often to my clients. Awesome job Brett. Spot on!!

[@alexg8957]

The best Ted Talk I have ever seen so far! Great explained, very good examples and amazing content! Thank you Brett!

[@alexdayde4413]

I have been struggling with a whole suite of negative thoughts that have stifled loads of ambitions that I have. This simple message has really rung the epiphany bell in my internal monologue. I can’t tell you how good that feels! Thank you so much for this presentation. I can’t wait to peel back all these layers of bad inner coach and start my rebuild.

[@TheAstroengineer]

Awesome message! One of the best motivational video. Once we start focusing on the process and what we can control we can be in peace irrespective of our result.

[@PuntOnFourth]

Maybe, the greatest video I’ve ever seen. It’s “Brad Stevens” that hooked me…but then, Brett started taking about Character. Celtics Fans are lucky 🍀 to have Brad…

[@forevaayoung]

Thank you Brett! I was asking today for a sign...of how can I improve..and was lucky to find this video.

[@edsonjeune951]

One of the best TED talk i have ever heard.. BRAVO

[@maduobioha7685]

Brett just delivered the master stroke. Quite challenging and energizing. Thank you

[@alihaiderfarooq007]

thanks Brett. extremely helpful and empowering work. loved it.

[@fieldflow-systemicleadersh3627]

Very inspiring how you connect building your inner coach with basketball! Especially as it gave me renewed awareness of the coaching lessons I indeed picked up through the game of basketball... Thank you!

[@ate1963favourites]

Really helpful and crystal clear! Thanks, Brett!

[@SusmitaBarua_mita]

Loved this talk. As a mindful life & leadership coach I tweak the list on both sides: Smart mindful work, mindful collaboration, team building, inspired actions, wise reflections. Cultivating awareness of personal leadership ethics and the virtue of non-harm with ones own body, mind, speech develops the inner coach.

[@lindseylheidrick]

The process not just the result...marinate in the process /building character and the result will come. Love it. Thank you x

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

What a wonderful thought. Thank you for sharing these valuable information. This will be definitely important to reduce stress.

[@AllDogsAllDay]

Brilliant and inspiring! Thank you

[@HealThyLivingQueen]

One of the best videos I have ever watched. Thank you for this advice! Definitely woke me up to a lot of things.

[@scottherf]

My favourie human performance video this year. Thank you!

[@anthonybeckman9665]

Awesome presentation. Thank you

[@healingwithdanae1294]

You made this so easily applicable! Thanks!

[@ramdasbhat824]

Great content, excellent examples and clear illustration of why process is so important than result. I enjoyed watching this TED talk. I will implement what I learnt through this talk. Thanks Brett !!

[@Crazyibbes]

just amazing talk. you wraped it up all in one punch! everything is just there in those 15 minutes.....Focus on the process--Period...... Thank You Brett.

[@davidharrison1860]

Thanks Brett. Well done. Marvelous application to develop our life skills.

[@karencessford25]

Brilliantly delivered

[@peterflemmingteunissensjoe2258]

Great TED Talk. It is clearly recommendable.

[@Cafe655a]

This 12 Week Year, I am working on developing my inner coach. This was a good way to start that process. Great advice! Be respectful to yourself!

[@LILIAMELENDEZ14]

I really appreciate this piece of advice. Developing our inner coach will help us to grow ourselves by being self conscious about our nature, capabilities , willingness and goals. Very clear to understand! Just love it!

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

Lilia Melendez True

[@BonchonTheFrenchie]

Thank you very much! Amazing message!

[@EducatorsinVR]

I wish there were voices all around speaking to us like this everyday.

[@aaronvalenzuelamoroyoqui9654]

Great Talk, it open my mind to a new point of view of myself and i´m gonna share this with my daugthers and son...Thank you Brett

[@Brisius]

Wow, what a speech, thank you so much. You've managed to put into words what I was already kind of thinking

[@luckyflp43]

ABSOLUTELY AMMMMMAZING!

[@SM-lt8yr]

BRILLIANT! THANKS, LOVE!

[@gabrielareynainenglish7922]

I love watching this kind of videos 🤝🤝👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kamath1yt]

Awesome Brett. Thanks for the talk. Frankly, i think this talk can be the basis for a book.

[@philspratt6184]

As a youth and adult rowing coach and club captain, this video was perfect. I totally agree and I particularly like the idea of focusing on the goal and working backwards to understand the necessary steps to put in place. Thank you for sharing Brett

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

Phil Spratt true

[@SanghakKim]

Thank you, Brett! I am going to ask my son to watch yours.

[@rubemandrade7096]

This Talk is really amazing, it help me a lot to understand my inner self.

[@DIYMoneySaver]

That was a great video, really pushes me, I couldn’t finish the video before I had to take action

[@hapy4ever]

This is outstanding! Clear and powerful and applicable for all ages and for anything we are involved in.

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

John .Visser yeah true

[@joaoegoncalvess]

That´s a very good content. It is simple and deep. Thanks a lot Brett for sharing it. All the best for you that are reading it.

[@nasim3695]

Outstanding.....

[@rorobyn10]

What a great talk. I coach CYO volleyball . I always start my practices with what went wrong (lost game) or what went right (we won game). Really enjoyed this ted talk.

[@barrym3651]

Great approach !

[@brandodurham]

Excellent talk

[@kryptonitesounds]

Thank you Brett. Let me explain . I was hired as a new high school softball coach. The team was the bottom of their conference but the talent was there in 2016. I got to use your Character-Process- Result philosophy in my 1st year and found the team competing for a District Title . During the District title game we found ourselves with 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th inning against our district power house. There was a runner on 1st base and the score was 3-1 in our favor. I was pacing back and forth in the dug out when the runner on first was up to bat and watched her obtain 1st base with a blazing base hit. I said to myself how do I take control of the situation. Well I remember the basketball clip you showed and I sat back down on the bucket and watch our pitcher strike out their lead off hitter looking. We won the district championship and I must accredit you and these videos as being a hidden driven force behind the success of our team this year. Their Character drove their practices (The PROCESS) and the end result was much more than the goal they originally set for themselves.

[@m3work]

5 minutes in and this is already one of my fav TedTalks

[@SOSM209]

My Passion is to Transform, To an Elite Level, The ALpha Mindset! and Help others Ahieve more!

[@umanaik2667]

wow... totally speechless... what a motivation to start life anew 😊Thx for sharing ☝

[@ValerieEllis]

I felt the same; this is so profound.

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

Great talk. This is what the Dilbert comic guy talked about in his book How to Fail at Everything and Still Win big. Focus on establishing a good system, a.k.a the process, instead of goals.

[@therechargeroom8646]

Wow! how profound and life changing!

[@ceo1550]

This is extremely help full 👍🏻

[@MLoVideos]

Excellent Video!

[@edwardhunia6315]

Wow, this one is golden and definitely and idea worth sharing. Great Brett, thanks a trillion

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

Edward Hunia yes man same here

[@divenursok]

Slow clap! Awesome info, Thabks for sharing!!

[@majamarinic]

This is amazing talk

[@OmASinghChauhan]

supplier- input - process = output (VOC) customer... this is the universal formula... very well explained

[@thenyerigirl]

Very informative. Thank you

[@nobodyeverybody8437]

I loved it, great job man :)

[@jossdeutch]

We use a coach when something really matter to us... the process really matters.

[@eunyi8914]

Brilliant speech

[@theperformanceconfidenceco7177]

Really great content.

[@kuntidsouza6365]

Superb!

[@ceciliachohfi-psicologaeco3471]

Uauuu!!! I do love it!!! Many thanks!!

[@shadyalfy6417]

awesome talk thx brett :)

[@richards512]

Super helpful!

[@babeabang]

Winning is not a result but a process driven by character

[@LoriLeaPouttu]

Great talk! This illustrates beautifully what I believe to be true. Focus less on results and more on the process, which is driven by character. Everyone can benefit from this and sports coaches in particular! Loved the coach here who doesn't "go crazy" when things go wrong, and doesn't get all puffed up when they win.

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

Lori Pouttu true

[@rsharma262]

amazing

[@Elizabethlc26]

❤needed this

[@milkyharik2333]

Thanking You Sir.... 🤍🙂

[@tro1955]

Sounds like the philosophy, stoicism 💯

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

Such a good video omgggg

[@PuntOnFourth]

Brett Ledbetter > Anybody

[@clintbroadway4913]

I wish I could go to one of these talks

[@orientartemmesa]

Hello! Great talk! Would it be possible to have the transcription or the subtitles in Spanish? This would be so valuable for so many people in Latinamerica and Spain!

[@PuntOnFourth]

“If you set goals, what do you need to focus on? TheProcess…”

[@lk1286]

Focus more on the process. Be polite to yourself. Winning is the process.

[@MrAbhinavchaudhary]

Thanks a lot, I cannot forget this Ted talk for sure.

[@none1057]

great

[@user-ur8mf4nu6f]

Its called "Jaded". After 30,000 basketball games its kind of hard to get emotional.

[@PuntOnFourth]

Buzz! Success can be found in your daily agenda….Improve 6% each day….

[@PuntOnFourth]

Brad Stevens has Ice water running though his veins. “Character drives the process. What drives the result”. 😁