On The Coaching Podcast, WTA Tour coach Jared Jacobs joins me to unpack what really decides matches when the margins are small and the spotlight is big. Coaching at the highest level is a collaboration. It’s rarely about forehands and backhands. On the tour, it’s mental gymnastics. Pressure exposes character. Competition tests your training. And great coaching means knowing — before the heat of the moment — exactly how your player is going to respond when everything is on the line.

About Jared Jacobs

Jared Jacobs is a WTA Tour tennis coach and the founder of Mojo Tennis Boutique Training Center in Arizona. With a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, Jared blends elite performance coaching with a deep understanding of the competitive mind. A former Division I player at the University of Pennsylvania and three-time U.S. Senior National Team member, Jared brings firsthand competitive experience to his coaching philosophy.

Throughout his coaching career, he has worked with world-class athletes including Natasha Zvereva and played a key role in helping Bethanie Mattek-Sands capture the 2019 US Open Mixed Doubles title and the 2019 Beijing Open Doubles title. At Mojo Tennis, Jared is known for developing competitors who train with intention — combining technical precision, emotional regulation, and mental resilience. His perspective spans both tennis and padel, offering a modern lens on competition and performance development.

Outside the court, Jared is a PTR Certified Coach who enjoys rock climbing, longboarding, golf, table tennis, and backgammon. He supports animal rescue shelters, speaks English, Italian, and French — and has been known to travel through airports on Heelys.

Connect with Jared

Website: http://mojotennis.net/

In this powerful conversation with David Cory, we unpack the real difference between EI and EQ — and why emotional intelligence is no longer a “soft skill,” but a leadership necessity. We explore vulnerability (and the myth of “big boys don’t cry”), the idea of sharing emotions instead of wearing them, and how to “name it to tame it” rather than stuffing feelings down. David breaks down transformational vs transactional leadership, the true meaning of self-awareness and impulse control, and why your influence ultimately comes down to your self-regard, independence, and presence with empathy. Plus — one absolute gold-dust coaching question you’ll want to steal: “Why won’t you let me help you?”

“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you’re not able to manage your distressing emotions, then no matter how smart you are, you’re not going to get very far.” — Daniel Goleman

About David Cory - Founder & Leadership Development Coach

David Cory is a leadership development coach, trainer, and consultant recognised for his expertise in applying emotional intelligence to improve individual and organisational performance.

Since 1998, David and his team have implemented EI development programs with leaders in some of the world’s most progressive organisations. He has been a keynote speaker at conferences globally, including Harvard Medical School, and is a six-time keynote speaker at the Asia HR Congress (Bahrain, Brunei, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur twice). Most recently, he delivered a keynote at the World of Tomorrow Leadership Conference in Paradise Island, Maldives.

Connect with David:

Website: https://www.eitrainingcompany.com
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emotionalintelligence/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-emotional-intelligence-training-company-inc-

What makes a great coach? Is it passion? Communication? Care? In this episode, we explore how your energy speaks before your words ever do — and why an infectious smile can set the tone for high performance. We dive into what the data in tennis is really telling us, the life lessons sport teaches about growth and resilience, and why the best coaches stay open to learning themselves. This is a conversation about purpose, legacy, and building something that lasts.

About Coach Beti Sekulovski

Beti Sekulovski is a highly respected high-performance tennis coach with extensive experience on the professional tour and in elite player development. She is the former coach of Grand Slam finalist Jaimee Fourlis, playing a pivotal role in her rise through the professional ranks. A former WTA Tour coach and Tennis Australia coach for five years, Beti has also worked with accomplished players including Storm Sanders, Ellen Perez, and Arina Rodionova. Known for her strength in junior development, Beti has a proven ability to guide young athletes as they refine their craft and transition to higher levels of competition. Having overcome injury herself, Beti brings lived experience, resilience, and perspective to her coaching. She is also the founder of The Athlete’s Pavilion — a purpose-driven legacy project designed to support and empower athletes beyond performance. Her passion for the game, commitment to growth, and deep care for her players make her a trusted mentor for those striving to reach their full potential.

Connect with Coach Beti

Website: https://www.betisekulovski.com
Insta: @Beti_sekulovski

Coach EM Turbo Tip — What’s Been On My Mind

Tip:
Three things that have been on my mind lately:

1️⃣ Connection before correction.

2️⃣ People commit to what they help create.

3️⃣ Feedback builds confidence when it’s anchored in care.

• Live inspired
• Practice improving
• Lead with Impact

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In this episode on The Coaching Podcast, we explore what it truly means to dance in the moment as a coach and leader. Through deep curiosity, intentional listening, and the power of storytelling, we unpack Emotional, Relational, and Strategic Intelligence in real time. We dive into the subtle push–pull of great coaching and why F.A.I.L. (Frequent Adventures in Learning) builds trust and growth. We also explore what makes a great coach: candid, courageous, and curious, meeting clients exactly where they are.

About Cara-Lyn Giovanniello

In the fast-paced world of modern business, Cara-Lyn understands the unique challenges of balancing agility, innovation, and scalability. Through her work as Founder and Principal Coach of C.L.G. Coaching and Consulting, and at the centre of her approach is The Art of Learned Intelligence™—a proprietary methodology designed to blend strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and relational dynamics into actionable frameworks that drive personal and organisational growth. By integrating this methodology, she supports leaders and teams in cultivating clarity, adaptability, and intentional decision-making, even in the most high-pressure, fast-changing environments.

Connect with Cara-Lyn Giovanniello

Website: https://www.theartoflearnedintelligence.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-lyn-giovanniello-pcc/

Coach EM Turbo Tip — Action vs Outcome (Environment Matters)

Tip:
Interesting language realisation from my last workshop.

As always, I ask people to share:
1️⃣ one insight
2️⃣ one action
3️⃣ one word for how they’re feeling

Let’s break it down.

Insight:
Different for everyone.
A quote. A comment. A moment. A practice that landed.
That’s awareness.

Action:
One leader said his action was “team engagement.”
Here’s the coaching moment:
👉 That’s not an action. That’s an outcome.

Engagement is the result of action — not the action itself.
This is a huge piece of the puzzle and one of the three pillars of the Coaching Leadership Academy: Environment.

Ask yourself:
What environment do I want to create?
Then define 3 tangible, practical, observable behaviours that bring it to life.

Inspired by Eryc Eyl and his book Stop Making Workplaces Engaging — Start making them more human.

And finally, why do I ask for one word about how they feel?
Because there’s motion in emotion.
When people feel moved… they move.

Be open.
Stay curious.
Perform with pressure.

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Coach EM Turbo Tip #207: Stop Following Up - Start with Feedback

Tip:
Inspired by my conversation with Ari Galper, Global Leader in Trust-Based Selling.
Here’s the reframe: stop following up… start asking for feedback.

Everyone hates a follow-up.
I hate sending them.
They hate seeing them.

Instead, invite the next conversation:

“Would you be open to sharing some feedback from our last conversation?”

Or:

“I’d love to brainstorm ideas to support your [specific people challenge].”

2026 = no more F-Up (haha).
Get after it.
Make it a great day.
Until next time.

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When Andrew Wynne coaches, he invites leaders to make a powerful choice: keep playing not to lose—defensive, cautious, and closed—or step up and play to win by creating the kind of collaboration where everyone can succeed. He builds trusted, safe containers where truth can land, people feel genuinely seen and heard, and leaders discover the “victory speech” they’re really working toward. Andrew is a mirror—listening with his ears, eyes, and whole-body presence—bringing both intimacy and accountability to the conversation. Guided by the belief that we go further together, and anchored in the wisdom that “cast your bread upon the water and it will come back buttered,” Andrew helps leaders build trust through reliability, credibility, and deep connection.

About Andrew Wynne – Executive Coach, Leadership Mentor & Vistage Chair

Andrew Wynne brings more than 25 years of executive experience across multiple countries and industries, blending deep commercial insight with a genuine passion for understanding human behaviour. As the former Managing Partner of a successful management consulting and coaching practice, Andrew has spent his career helping leaders and organisations elevate performance through clarity, connection, and courageous decision-making.

He is an Associate with the Stephenson Mansell Group (SMG), Australia’s longest-established executive development firm and a recognised leader in coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. SMG’s faculty has supported more than 6,000 executives across 600 organisations, including senior leaders from over 30 of Australia’s Top 50 companies—work that Andrew continues to advance through his thoughtful, presence-driven coaching style.

In addition to his executive coaching work, Andrew serves as Chair to three Vistage Australia groups, guiding CEOs and business owners through meaningful conversations, strategic challenges, and trusted peer advisory. Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching organisation, supporting more than 45,000 leaders in 35 countries.

A Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and a graduate of the Professional Coaching Course at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, Andrew is committed to lifelong learning. He continues to study, refine, and master cutting-edge coaching techniques to support leaders in becoming more effective, more aware, and more human in the way they lead.

Connect with Andrew:
Website: https://andrewwynne.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wynne/