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Talk Sporty 101: What type of fan are you? Sep 01, 2021

Sports fandom looks different to different people. Some fans memorize stats and are glued to the TV during games. Others take a more casual approach, ...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Aug 29, 2021

Do it because you can, not because you want to.

I heard a fitness instructor say that this week and it’s exactly how I feel when I’m coaching people ...

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Talk Sporty 101: Who's your team? Aug 26, 2021

It’s a frequently asked question among sports fans and it’s a good starting point for every new or novice sports fan. There is no right or wrong answe...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Aug 22, 2021

If you want people to clearly communicate with you, start practicing it yourself. Sound intimidating? Not if you start with sports.

Here’s an example...

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Talk Sporty 101: No shame in the game Aug 17, 2021

You can be a sports fan for lots of different reasons. It doesn’t have to be because you played sports in high school or because you’ve always been a ...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Aug 15, 2021

Preseason football doesn’t generally excite fans. The games mean we’re getting close to the start of the regular season but the outcomes of preseason ...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Aug 08, 2021

If you equate sports small talk to sports metaphors you’re missing the point and a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues. Sports metaphors a...

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The Lesson Every Leader Can Learn from a Locker Room Aug 05, 2021

I’m glad Simone Biles captured the attention of the world and shined a light on the importance of mental health. She helped spark conversation around ...

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Talking to People in Person: Commit to 30 Seconds Jul 25, 2021

You can do anything for 30 seconds.

It’s a favorite saying for fitness instructors and personal trainers everywhere.

That encouragement always seems...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Jul 11, 2021

People follow people not plans.

Sports fans connect with personalities not stats. It’s an athlete’s willingness to show who they are that creates tha...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Jul 04, 2021

Much like your own personal accomplishments, sports accomplishments can vary. For example, Joey Chestnut broke his own world record Sunday at the Nath...

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Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek Jun 20, 2021

There’s no one way to be a sports fan. You can be a casual fan, novice fan, hard-core fan or social fan.

Don’t count yourself out of conversations be...

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