Discomfort & Growth: Bill Eckstrom's Insights on Transformative Coaching

Encouragement Conquers All

In this transformative session, we have the extraordinary Bill Ekstrom, CEO and founder of Ecsell Institute and two-time TEDx speaker, sharing his incredible insights on leadership and the profound impact of coaching. Dive deep into Bill's game-changing talk on how discomfort is the secret ingredient to growth.

About the guest, William "Bill" Eckstrom:

William “Bill” Eckstrom is a true luminary in the world of leadership and coaching. Bill is the CEO and founder of the Ecsell Institute, a renowned organization that has revolutionized coaching and leadership across industries. With a career spanning sales, sales leadership, and executive leadership in both private and publicly traded companies, Bill has left an indelible mark on the coaching and leadership profession.

In 2008, he founded the Ecsell Institute to address a critical gap in leadership development.. Bill is also a two-time TEDx speaker, captivating audiences with his insights that have reached millions worldwide. His co-authored book, "The Coaching Effect," has been a best-seller since its release in 2019, and his contributions have been featured in Forbes, Inc., and other esteemed publications.

In this episode, Justin and William "Bill" Eckstrom discuss the following topics:

• Bill's journey from sales to founding the Ecsell Institute.
• The science and research-based approach behind Bill's work.
• Insights from "The Coaching Effect" and its impact on performance.
• Expanding Ecsell's reach into sports and education.

Key Takeaways:

• Discomfort as a Catalyst for Growth

Bill Eckstrom highlights a key insight from his first TEDx talk, "Why Comfort Will Ruin Your Life"—the essential discomfort component in great coaching. He recognizes the need for emotional readiness and intellectual understanding before one can embark on a growth trajectory.

• Self-Reliance Over Obstacle Removal

Instead of leaders removing obstacles for their teams, he argues that the true role of a leader or coach is to teach individuals how to remove these obstacles themselves, thereby fostering self-reliance and personal development.

*Right now, Justin Fatica is actively involved in building gyms for kids in Columbus and Syracuse, New York.

“Whether a coach in the world of sports or leader in the world of business or teacher in the classroom, you want to have a greater impact on those kids. You want to help them grow, you want to help them achieve performance… That starts by going home and looking in the mirror, by owning it.” -William "Bill" Eckstrom

Connect with William "Bill" Eckstrom:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billeckstrom?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billeckstrom/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eckstromwl/?hl=en

Personal website: https://www.billeckstrom.com/

Company Website: https://ecsellinstitute.com/team-bios/bill-eckstrom/

Connect with Justin Fatica:

Email: [e-mail]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFatica

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinFatica

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfatica/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinFatica

Justin’s Books:

Hard As Nails: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Nails-Mission-Awaken-Youth/

You're Amazing: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-a-message-of-hope-that-will-change-your-life-forever

Win It All: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/win-it-all-the-way-to-heaven-for-catholic-teens

40-Day Prayer Workout: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/prayer-workout-devotional-book-40-days-of-biblical-reflections

Children's Book: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-childrens-book

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.