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Feb 27 2017

Umpqua CC and Sutherlin HS Welcomes Motivational Speaker

Craig Jackson, the Umpqua Community College athletic director, introduced motivational speaker Jamy Bechler as probably the only John Maxwell leadership coach to ever speak in Douglas County.

Bechler came to Oregon and spoke at Sutherlin High School and Umpqua CC students and coaches on February 23-24.

Bechler is a certified John Maxwell Leadership coach that travels the country working with businesses and teams to maximize potential and develop leadership skills.  John Maxwell, author of more than 100 books, is widely considered the top leadership expert in the world.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News · Tagged: Championship Culture, Choices, Craig Jackson, Jack Sparrow, Josh Grotting, Leadership, Melanie Williams, Motivational Speaker, Oregon, Sutherlin HS, Umpqua CC

Jan 21 2017

LOL Chicago Bulls

“The main ingredient to stardom is the rest of the team.” (Coach John Wooden)
“A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and goes the way” (John C. Maxwell)

Have you seen the Chicago Bulls recently?  LOL

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Dwayne Wade, good leaders, Harvard Business Review, Jimmy Butler, Leadership, Lebron James, NBA, Rajon Rondo, Veterans

Nov 30 2016

Flat Tire Thankfulness

Today was one of those days.  You know, one of those days filled with frustrations and plenty of SMH (i.e. “Shaking My Head” for those of you that aren’t Millennials).  We rented a car to drive from Atlanta to Michigan to visit family for the Thanksgiving holiday.  When the trip ended and we returned the care, I discovered that our car that had been parked at the rental place had not one but TWO FLAT TIRES!!!
 
Fortunately the rental company had an air compressor.  I started airing up my tire.  I continued airing up the tire.  Minutes late, I was still airing up the tire.  10 minutes later, the tire was inflated to its proper PSI.  It was time for the other tire.  It didn’t take as long because I stopped before it was completely inflated.  Impatience was running wild.  It was inflated enough to go to a gas station with free air . . . air that came out of the nozzle much quicker. I mentioned to the rental company that their air compressor was the slowest ever.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Attitude, Charles Swindoll, Daniel Hare, Growth, Jack Sparrow, Leadership, Thankful, Thanksgiving

Nov 04 2016

Bechler Speaks at the University of Illinois

Motivational speaker and leadership trainer Jamy Bechler recently spoke to Big Ten student-athletes at the University of Illinois.  As a long-time college basketball coach and administrator, he connected with the student-athletes using insightful and relevant illustrations.

The Fighting Illini student-athletes learned various concepts and practical ideas on how to be better leaders and become people of influence. Bechler emphasized that each one of the players is a leader, not just the captains, upperclassmen or starters.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News · Tagged: Leadership, Matt Bollant, Motivation, Motivational Speaker, The Greentree Project, The Guidestone Group, Tyra Perry, University of Illinois

Sep 28 2016

Motivational Speaker Visits Schools

(originally published September 28, 2016)
Motivational speaker, Jamy Bechler, recently embarked upon a week long adventure to Michigan and Indiana to talk with student-athletes at various high schools and colleges.  His topics ranged from social media to making championship choices to becoming a better leader.

“It was a fun time visiting schools and adding value to their students”, said Bechler.  “It is always an honor and privilege to speak to our next generation of leaders.”

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News · Tagged: Leadership, Motivation, Motivational Speaker, Social Media, Student-Athletes

Sep 19 2016

Are You Growing?

“Do or do not…there is no try” said the Jedi Master, Yoda, to the young Luke Skywalker. 

I was a youngster when The Empire Strikes Back was in theaters. I loved that line then and I love it today. It can be used in a variety of settings.  However, as I have been thinking about leadership the last few weeks, it has become apparent that some of us get stagnant and don’t really commit to growth as leaders. We say we’ll try, but we don’t really.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Doug Dickerson, Growth, Leadership, Star Wars, Yoda

Aug 30 2016

Jamy Bechler Appears on Master Leadership Podcast

Motivational speaker and executive leadership coach, Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the Master Leadership podcast hosted by Lily Sanabria.  You can listen to the podcast on iTunes by going to “Master Leadership” and clicking on Jamy’s interview.

In the interview, he tells his story of how he went from a book-reading and impressionable middle schooler to a college basketball coach.  It is apparent during the 45 minute conversation that Jamy has a strong passion for helping others grow and develop, while maximizing their potential.  He shares many insights from his many ups and downs over the course of his college coaching and high school administration career.

The Master Leadership podcast is currently on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, RSS Feed, Google Play, iHeart Radio and at www.MasterLeadership.org.

The show is introduced by national radio & podcast personality, John Lee Dumas.  It host weekly guests from across the nation, who are considered experts in the field of educational leadership.

Jamy Bechler is a former college basketball coach and championship high school athletic director.  He is also a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Speaker and Coach.  Contact him at CoachBechler@CoachBechler.com to find out how you or your team can be more successful. 

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News · Tagged: Itunes, Leadership, Lily Sanabria, Podcast

Aug 28 2016

Bechler Joins The Guidestone Group

One of the nation’s premier leadership companies has announced the addition of a certified leadership coach, trainer and speaker to their team.

Jamy Bechler will be joining The Guidestone Group as the Senior Director of Leader Engagement.  He will head up their leadership development programs, motivational speaking division, as well as helping develop team experiences for their executive retreat center.

Click here to read Jamy’s complete biography before joining the Guidestone Group.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News · Tagged: atlanta, georgia, Jamy Bechler, Jaylen Bechler, John Maxwell, Leadership, Michael Nichols, Motivational Speaker, non-profit, Tabitha Bechler, The Greentree Project, The Guidestone Group

Jun 19 2016

Stop Being a ‘BUT’

I heard an interview with MVP Steph Curry the other night after Game 6 of the NBA Finals, in which he made a comment that got me thinking about my pre-maritial counseling.

Wait, what?!?

You mean it’s not natural to associate Steph Curry getting ejected and throwing mouth-pieces with pre-maritial counseling?

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Sports · Tagged: accountability, Apologies, complaining, excuses, Leadership, marriage, NBA, officiating, Potential, Responsibility, Steph Curry, Success

Jun 19 2013

Every Goal Needs A Plan

While watching ESPN’s 30 for 30 entitled “Broke”, I heard Herm Edwards say “Every goal needs to have a plan or else it’s just a wish.”  The context was regarding athletes and the way they handle money, but I thought it was a perfect quote for more than just money. [Read more…]

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Bobby Knight, ESPN, Goals, Herm Edwards, John Ortbert, Leadership, Plan, Planning, Rich Mullins, The Bible, Todd Blackledge

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