Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
Episode 20 | How to Achieve Golf’s Business Potential with Jay Karen
Changing the Business of Golf
32 minutes 31 seconds
2 months ago
Episode 20 | How to Achieve Golf’s Business Potential with Jay Karen
Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), joins host Gary Firkins to share his vision for the future of golf.
Named among the top 25 most powerful people in golf by Golf.Inc Magazine, Jay leads the golf industry’s trade association and initiatives, supporting over 4,000 golf course businesses across the United States.
Throughout the 30-minute conversation, Jay outlines the key changes he believes will open the game to more people and strengthen the long-term growth of the industry, including:
- Why partnering with Parks & Recreation associations is the key to attracting more players to the game.
- How connecting green grass golf with off-course golf entertainment can fuel the industry’s growth.
- How golf course businesses can speak up and share their environmental success story to change the public’s perception.
Plus, Jay reveals his BONUS change, where he shares how golf courses can leverage the power of technology while maintaining control of customer relationships.
Which of Jay’s changes do you believe could have the biggest impact? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Jay’s Golf Origin Story
04:59 Change #1: Fish Where the Fish Are
12:58 Change #2: Connect Off-Course Golf & Green Grass Golf
21:31 Change #3: Tell Golf’s Good News Environmental Story
29:27 BONUS Change
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
Changing the Business of Golf
Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
___
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
