<p>Hello and welcome to The Assistant. So many of the great podcasts I listen to feature the very best head coaches, leading actors and CEO’s of companies. I learn a ton from all of them. However, who is helping these top performers in their field on a daily basis? What about the behind the scenes geniuses who are helping to run the show out of the public eye? </p><p>My thought is… let’s dive down a little deeper into these professions and interview those who are just “below the top” of their fields and find out what it takes to be a great Assistant. Learn about the people who understatedly keep teams and organizations functioning. Learn about the aspiring leader paying their dues. There is always the leader front and center but there are many more folks who not only make each system run fluidly, but also aspire to one day be a “Head Coach” themselves. We will chat with top “Assistants” on many topics and find out what it takes to be great at it.</p><p>Damian DiGiulian</p><p>damian.becker@gmail.com<br></p>
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<p>Hello and welcome to The Assistant. So many of the great podcasts I listen to feature the very best head coaches, leading actors and CEO’s of companies. I learn a ton from all of them. However, who is helping these top performers in their field on a daily basis? What about the behind the scenes geniuses who are helping to run the show out of the public eye? </p><p>My thought is… let’s dive down a little deeper into these professions and interview those who are just “below the top” of their fields and find out what it takes to be a great Assistant. Learn about the people who understatedly keep teams and organizations functioning. Learn about the aspiring leader paying their dues. There is always the leader front and center but there are many more folks who not only make each system run fluidly, but also aspire to one day be a “Head Coach” themselves. We will chat with top “Assistants” on many topics and find out what it takes to be great at it.</p><p>Damian DiGiulian</p><p>damian.becker@gmail.com<br></p>
<p><span >Damian interviews Kim Weiss, the video coach for the Colorado Eagles of the AHL and a pioneering female presence in men's ice hockey coaching. Kim discusses her rapid career progression, starting from her playing days at Trinity College to her current role. She shares insights into her coaching journey, the challenges and rewards of being a woman in a predominantly male field, and the importance of mentorship. Listeners will learn about Kim's proactive mindset, how she found her voice in a male-dominated arena, and her experience in the NHLCA Female Coaches Program. The episode also delves into the critical skills that make a good assistant coach and the significance of building trust and relationships with players and head coaches.</span></p><p>Topics</p><p>00:30 Meet Kim Weiss: A Trailblazer in Men's Ice Hockey</p><p>02:11 Kim's Coaching Journey Begins</p><p>03:40 Transition to Junior Hockey and the Men's Game</p><p>05:22 The Importance of Saying Yes and Learning</p><p>09:45 Finding Your Voice as a Coach</p><p>14:37 The Role of a Good Assistant Coach</p><p>19:26 Joining Trinity College's Men's Program</p><p>22:33 Taking a Chance: Landing the Assistant Job</p><p>23:30 Adjusting to Coaching College Men</p><p>24:11 Building Trust with the Team</p><p>26:34 Transitioning to a Video Coach Role</p><p>35:57 The Importance of Mentorship</p><p>40:01 Fun Stories and Final Thoughts </p>
The Assistant
<p>Hello and welcome to The Assistant. So many of the great podcasts I listen to feature the very best head coaches, leading actors and CEO’s of companies. I learn a ton from all of them. However, who is helping these top performers in their field on a daily basis? What about the behind the scenes geniuses who are helping to run the show out of the public eye? </p><p>My thought is… let’s dive down a little deeper into these professions and interview those who are just “below the top” of their fields and find out what it takes to be a great Assistant. Learn about the people who understatedly keep teams and organizations functioning. Learn about the aspiring leader paying their dues. There is always the leader front and center but there are many more folks who not only make each system run fluidly, but also aspire to one day be a “Head Coach” themselves. We will chat with top “Assistants” on many topics and find out what it takes to be great at it.</p><p>Damian DiGiulian</p><p>damian.becker@gmail.com<br></p>
