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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Benjamin Kenyon.

A veteran NBA performance coach and founder of Client Performance Coaching.

🎙️ Interview Summary

Benjamin Kenyon shares his journey from aspiring coach at age 13 to becoming a performance coach in the NBA, including his role with the Philadelphia 76ers. He now works with high-performing executives and entrepreneurs, helping them overcome burnout, sharpen focus, and find clarity. The conversation explores the parallels between elite athletes and business leaders, emphasizing preparation, recovery, and purpose as keys to sustained success.

Background: 11 seasons in the NBA, now coaching executives

2. Kenyon’s Journey

Early passion for sports and coaching
Transition into NBA coaching
Training MVPs and future Hall of Famers

3. Coaching Philosophy

Importance of execution and being in the right rooms
Purpose-driven mindset over just athletic skill
Energy and personality as differentiators

4. Public Life & Athlete Mindsets

Impact of public salaries and visibility
Three types of athlete responses to fame:
- Overexposed
- Balanced
- Wise and grounded

5. Kobe Bryant’s Work Ethic

Comparison of Kobe and Shaq’s training philosophies
Translating athletic discipline to executive performance

6. Preparation vs. Burnout

Executives often “run into the day” without warming up
Importance of morning routines (music, journaling, meditation)
Recovery as a critical component of performance

7. Burnout & Support Systems

Rushion’s personal burnout story (2003)
Kenyon’s advice: build community, seek mentors, and reduce ego
Importance of self-awareness and asking for help

8. Confidence After Setbacks

Athletes recovering from injury vs. executives recovering from business failure
Reconnecting with purpose and values
Refreshing support systems and team dynamics

9. Client Performance Coaching Framework

CLIMB Framework:
- Foundation: beliefs, core values, support system, vision, ownership
- Growth: health, performance, mind-body improvement
- Achievement: leadership, emotional intelligence, giving back

10. Peak Performance & Motivation

Importance of repetition and “getting reps”
Luka Dončić’s transformation as a case study in motivation
Intrinsic vs. external motivation

11. Resetting for Success

Three-step process: Prepare, Perform, Recover
Daily habits to build consistency and legacy

🔑 Key Takeaways

Preparation and recovery are just as vital as performance.
Burnout is common at high levels—support systems and self-awareness are essential.
Purpose and values drive long-term success, not just financial goals.
Repetition and routine build consistency and peak performance.
Motivation must be intrinsic to be sustainable.
CLIMB Framework offers a structured path for personal and professional growth.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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