The Strength Connection

Connecting with the top minds in strength to share stories, insights and experiences to help the world get stronger everyday!I'm Michael Kurkowski, strength coach, Kettlebell Instructor and everyday strength seeker for over 13 years. The world of strength is riddled with so much information and marketing that it can be downright impossible to know what is best for you. From reading, studying, and practicing over the years, I've found how impactful being strong is to everything we do in our lives. But the thing that helped me more than anything is connection.Connecting with others and hearing about their experiences, their stories in life has given me a better education and understanding of living a strong life than anything. After co-hosting the very popular Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, I created The Strength Connection to speak with the best of the best to help the audience live stronger, healthier and happier lives.Strength has different meanings for all of us, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. But being stronger and knowing how helps all of us. Enjoy the show!

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The Art of Coaching w/ Dan John

September 01, 2025 • Michael Kurkowski

Welcome to the Strength Connection!

Dan John, Legendary Coach and Author, joins me again on the podcast to go into his latest book, The Art of Coaching.

In this engaging conversation, Coach Dan John shares insights from his extensive coaching career and how he began and ultimately completed The Art of Coaching.

Emphasizing the importance of values, the relationship between goals and assessments, and the role of storytelling in coaching, Dan reflects on the writing process, the challenges of simplifying complex concepts, and the significance of mentorship and preparation in effective coaching.

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00:00 Reconnecting and Introduction to Coaching

01:28 The Genesis of 'The Art of Coaching'

04:21 Values and Coaching Philosophy

07:18 Goals, Assessments, and the Coaching Journey

10:13 Writing Process and Challenges

13:25 The Importance of Storytelling in Coaching

16:21 Simplifying Complex Concepts

19:12 The Art of Coaching Explained

22:08 Dunning-Kruger Effect and Mastery

24:50 Learning from Experience and Mentorship

27:51 The Role of Preparation in Coaching

30:49 Subtraction vs. Addition in Coaching

33:42 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion