Leader Manager Coach Podcast

Joanne P. McCallie is an established basketball coach, author, and mental health advocate. With over 600 victories under her belt and winning The National Coach of the Year in 2005 along with her lifetime of experience dealing with her own bipolar disorder, Coach P is perfectly placed to offer wisdom on continuing to achieve success while simultaneously supporting ones own mental health. Rob asks her about her life experiences and how she encourages and educates individuals and organisations on mental health issues, coaching, sports success and leadership.  KEY TAKEAWAYSCoach P is a coach by accident. She was in sales but didn't enjoy it and returned to Graduate School to learn about coaching and became the youngest head coach in the country.At 30 years old Coach P was diagnosed with Manic Depression, now called Bipolar Disorder. In her late 20's as a new mother and burgeoning coach she had her first manic episode, completely with no warning. A manic episode projects energy and enthusiasm so ca