CLEAR Performance Coaching

Results don't just happen — they're coached. In this clip, Sam Bracken, Rick Timlick, and Kent Vaughn break down why satisfaction isn't about the outcome itself, but the outcome relative to expectations — and why "failing fast" is the key to real growth.

What you'll learn:

1. Why getting paid for results changes your mindset
2. How to coach a "fail fast" culture on your team
3. The power of celebrating small wins nobody's noticed before
4. A simple 3-step leadership pattern: Celebrate, Repeat, or Reset — no charisma required, just 15 minutes

If you're a leader looking to bui...

Why Commitments Fail (And How to Fix Them)

We all make commitments. But how many actually stick? In this episode, we explore the root causes of commitment breakdown and share a framework to design commitments that actually work.

What you'll learn:

Whether you're managing a team, leading yourself, or coaching others, this episode will give you actionable insights...

When is the last time someone actually held you accountable for your training? Have you wonder why most comittments fail?

That's the question we dug into on Episode 11 of CLEAR Performance Coaching, and we just cut a 1-minute clip that gets straight to the point.

No fluff. Just a real, honest look at why accountability might be the single most underrated lever for improving performance — and why most people quietly avoid it.

Watch it. Then ask yourself:

High-Performing Teams Don't Happen by Accident

In this clip from the CLEAR Performance Podcast, Rick, Kent, and Sam break down what actually separates high-performing teams from the rest — and it's not talent. Drawing on Google's Project Aristotle research, they explore how psychological safety, trust built through shared struggle, and complementary strengths create exponential — not just additive — improvement.

In this clip:
- Why psychological safety matters more than raw talent
- How complementary strengths create exponential team results
- The power of "underpromise and overdeliver"

Watch the full episode and subscribe  @CLEARPe...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION — CLEAR PERFORMANCE COACHING
Episode: How to Improve Performance — LEVERAGE

 
LEVERAGE: The One Thing That Actually Drives Peak Performance

Video: Improve Performance - LEVERAGE by Sam Bracken:
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Most people set goals. Peak performers leverage behavior.
 
In this episode of CLEAR Performance Coaching, Sam Bracken, Rick Timlick, and Kent Vaughn break down the single most critical factor separating people who achieve their goals from those who don't — LEVERAGE
 
But what is leverage? And how do you actually identify it?
 
WHAT WE COVER...

Most people set goals. Peak performers leverage behavior.
 
Watch this 1-minute insight on LEVERAGE — the one thing that separates people who achieve their goals from those who don't.
 
In this clip, learn:
✓ How to find your leverage point
✓ Why co-creating leverage drives real commitment
✓ The difference between goals and achievement
 
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Clarity is the foundation of every high-performing team. In this episode of Clear Performance Coaching, Kent Vaughn, Rick Timlick, and Sam Bracken unpack the five rules of a CLEAR goal — Own it, Align it, Map it, Reinforce it, and Check it — and why organizations that master this framework consistently outperform those that don't.

Drawing on decades of experience coaching leaders and teams, they explore how ownership drives commitment, how alignment reduces organizational friction, and why goals without a clear path forward are little more than wishes. Featuring real-world case studies and practical takeaways, this episode gives leaders a co...

Most goals don't fail from a lack of ambition — they fail from a lack of clarity.

In this excerpt, Sam, Rick, and Kent examine why unclear objectives undermine performance, illustrated by a compelling case study on perseverance and vision. Watch the full episode for the complete framework: five essential rules for setting goals that drive real, measurable results.

#Leadership #PerformanceCoaching #GoalSetting #ExecutiveDevelopment

Coachability Assessment, Questions, And Score

Rate the individual on a scale of 1 to 10 where
1 = Strongly Disagree & 10 = Strongly Agree

1. Desire to Improve
- Does the individual consistently seek to improve themselves? Rating: _____

2. Open to Feedback
- Is the individual open and receptive to feedback? Rating: _____

3. Emotional Stability
- Does the individual demotrate emotional stability? Rating: _____

4. Ability to Learn, Adapt, and Grow
- Can the individual effectively learn, adapt, and grow? Rating: _____

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Coaching Isn't Correcting: What CLEAR Coaching Really Means

A lot of leaders think they're coaching when they're really correcting, advising, or rescuing. In this episode, Rick Timlick, Sam Bracken, and Kent Vaughan break down what coaching truly is—seeing people as your most valuable resource, asking powerful questions, and drawing out answers that already exist within them—versus what it isn't: therapy, micromanaging, or telling people what to do.

You'll learn the core skills every great coach needs, why confidentiality is non-negotiable, and how anyone—even a six-year-old—can coach with the right mindset...

"CLEAR Coaching Defined: What coaching truly is—unlocking potential and asking 'What are you going to do?'—versus what it isn't: micromanaging, therapy, or telling people what to do. Tune in for the full conversation on what makes coaching truly effective!"

In this inaugural episode of the Clear Performance Coaching Podcast, hosts Kent Vaughn, Sam Bracken, and Rick Timlick explore why coaching is more effective than training for driving lasting performance in organizations. They discuss how building exceptional coaches — rather than relying on training alone — creates extraordinary, consistent results for leaders and teams