{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6963e70351136f5fcb8a1c28/6ad501c7a2384a57219ba31a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Be Yourself, Be Authentic and Always Inspire - Alexis Michel, Professional Rugby Coach","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6963e70351136f5fcb8a1c28/1792344507008-c970b0f0-fbcf-4c54-94cf-ef170c68f6ba.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this episode of The Coaching Arena, it was awesome to chat with professional rugby coach Alexis Michel.</p><p><br></p><p>Alexis has coached around the world and is currently Sportclub Neuenheim in the German Bundesliga.</p><p><br></p><p>This chat was incredibly interesting as Alexis shared his insights on coaching in different cultures as well as leadership and earning player&#39;s trust. </p><p><br></p><p>I am absolutely loving these chats and they are really helping me with my coaching.</p><p><br></p><p>A coach will always say something to me that lands instantly and this chat with Alexis was no different. His point on when players talk about you as a coach when you are not in the room, what are they saying and you ok with that?</p><p><br></p><p>This question really reinforces Alexis&#39; point of being yourself, being authentic and always inspire.</p><p><br></p><p>We spoke of many things, including being a role model, cultures, effective communication, leadership and inspiring players. Alexis&#39; approach for structure and frameworks were fantastic for any new coach.</p><p><br></p><p>I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did and thanks very much for listening</p>","author_name":"James Shaw"}