Industry Interviews
Watch interviews form industry professionals to gain insight into how they use DISC in sport, professionally, and in thier relationships.
Communication Styles and DISC
In this video we’re looking at real-life examples of different communication styles in action through a series of interviews with different sport professionals. The interviews include sport psychologists, college and professional coaches, leadership experts, University Academics, and performance coaches who share their own profile and what it looks like in the context of their role.
When watching this video, think about how your own DISC Profile is represented in the different professionals and how you can start to use your understanding to identify the behaviors of others when communicating with them.
PUTTING DISC INTO PRACTICE
DISC COMMUNICATION STYLES
After watching the video above, use this worksheet to assist in your reflection and application of DISC. Download the worksheet below to get started.
PUTTING DISC INTO PRACTICE
A BLUEPRINT FOR WORKING WITH ME
Using your developed knowledge of DISC and referring to your individual report create your own 'blueprint,' which includes key information about how to work best with you.
Communication in Action and DISC
Interview with Carrie White, Athlife
Below is an interview with Carrie White, who at the time of recording was the Chief Operating Officer of AthLife, but is now working at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Carrie is an exceptional example of a professional in the sports industry using DISC in every aspect of their role, including working with their team and also with their clients.
Leadership in Action
The below video is an interview with Brian Townsend, Executive Director of Leadership Development at the University of Michigan. Brian is an exceptional example of someone in a leadership position who is utilizing DISC within his role, and also using it to development leadership within the university student-athlete leadership environment.
Leadership Development from Around the World
Now let’s look at how different leaders around the world approach developing leadership in others. The video below includes a series of interviews with leadership professionals from around the globe who share their unique philosophies and we encourage you to take note of what resonates with you most.
Coaching in Action and DISC
This is an interview with 4x Olympian, 3x Olympic Medalist, and Athlete Assessments’ Founder & Lead Coaching Consultant, Bo Hanson. Over the last two decades, Bo has competed and coached at the Olympic Level, coached nationally and internationally, and every day uses his learning and knowledge to work with coaches and teams across the globe through Athlete Assessments, and the video below encapsulates all of it and more.
Coaching Styles and DISC
In this video we’re looking at real-life examples of different coaching styles in action in a series of interviews with coaches who share their own profile and what it looks like in the context of their role. The interviews include college coaches, performance coaches, and professional coaches, and when watching this video, think about how your own DISC Profile is represented in the different coaches and how you can start to use your understanding to identify the behaviors of others.
Practical DISC Applications for Working with Teams
In this video, explore examples of practical DISC applications implemented by industry sport professionals when working with teams.
DISC Case Studies on Communication
Enhance your understanding on the application of DISC in the workplace with real-life communication and collaboration examples shared by sports professionals.
