Coaching is all about discovering what makes an individual tick so you can help them take the next step in their life, career, or sport\u2026 But when you work with people who aren\u2019t consistently motivated, compliant or driven, it can feel like solving a 10,000 piece puzzle.\nAnd yet, that\u2019s the job; Whether you train athletes or work with professionals, it\u2019s up to you to figure out the puzzle- not shirk responsibility and fulfill your own agenda.\xa0\nLuckily, today\u2019s guest Elisabeth Oehler doesn\u2019t hold back, sharing her best strategies for adapting to and understanding the individuals you work with so you can more successfully guide and collaborate.\xa0\nElisabeth is a strength coach and licensed weightlifting coach by the German Olympic Sports Confederation. She\u2019s also a full time coach and consultant for her company (EO Performance) in which she helps organizations develop long term athletic development programs and does online coaching for recreational athletes, semi-pro and elite athletes in rugby, football, soccer and weightlifting. Prior to this, she mainly coached in elementary schools and kids on a volunteer basis.\xa0\nWe discuss:\nHow to program for and communicate with a younger generation\nDealing with criticism and people who don\u2019t agree with your opinion\xa0\nApproaching and coaching lazy, unmotivated or traumatized athletes\nThe reason we don\u2019t actually want to be life-long learners...\nConnect with Elisabeth:\nVia her website: https://www.eo-performance.com/\nVia her twitter: @eo_performance\nToday\u2019s episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsor: VersaClimber: Our favorite low-impact, efficient cardiovascular strength workout! - Make sure to tell them Brett and Art of Coaching sent you!\nFollow me on social media:\nVia Instagram: @coach_BrettB\nVia Twitter: @coach_BrettB\nSubscribe to my YouTube channel here\nLearn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com