<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>
The guest is Bob Walsh, the assistant coach for St. John's University men's basketball team. Bob shares his extensive coaching journey, starting from Hamilton College to his head coach roles at Rhode Island College and the University of Maine, and back to being an assistant at various institutions including the prestigious St. John's under Rick Pitino. Through this insightful conversation, Bob discusses the challenges of moving from Division III to Division I, the mental aspects of transitioning from head coach back to an assistant role, and his approach to continually improving and mentoring in the field of coaching. He also touches upon his book 'Entitled to Nothing' (https://entitledtonothingbook.com/), a unique narrative blending storytelling with practical leadership lessons, and shares valuable books and resources for coaching inspiration.
Topics
00:27 Meet Bob Walsh: Career Overview
02:03 Bob's Coaching Journey Begins
05:16 From Assistant to Head Coach
10:06 Challenges and Insights of Coaching
21:31 Transitioning Between Coaching Roles
23:49 The Role of an Assistant Coach
25:02 Transitioning from Head Coach to Assistant
25:45 Choosing the Right Coaching Opportunity
28:34 Writing 'Entitled to Nothing' (https://entitledtonothingbook.com/)
33:17 Working with Rick Pitino
38:13 The Importance of Mentorship
42:51 Continuous Learning and Improvement
44:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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>
