The CMPC Playbook

When Your Consulting Works, but Still Feels Heavy

Opportunities to better align early client work

Jan 19 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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Before You Build a Program, Decide What One Problem It’s Solving

The advantage to programs that have a single focus

Jan 5 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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December 2025

When or when not to train focus...

That is the question

Dec 29, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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Know when to stop training...

How routines can help be guardrails from overcoaching

Dec 15, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

“Routines Teach Skills (If You Let Them)”

Understanding how routines deepen the skills you teach

Dec 9, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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The Hidden Gap: Consultants Learn Skills in Isolation. Athletes Learn Through Routines

How to gain greater creativity and show value in consulting

Dec 2, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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November 2025

Deliberate practice is the start of high performance, not mental skills

The importance of changing our perspectives around mental performance consulting

Nov 24, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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Stop Explaining, Start Leading

How to nail your first talk introductions with groups

Nov 3, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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October 2025

A Professional Identity Is Built, Not Declared

Focus on your approach and what you see, no

Oct 27, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

August 2025

Showing value through outcomes in discovery meetings

The Importance of Highlighting the Outcomes of Your Work

Aug 25, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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The Core Habits Behind Every Coaching Philosophy

Habits are what bring philosophy to likfe

Aug 18, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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Athletes don't need more drills, they need better debriefs

Focused learning is key for development

Aug 11, 2025 • Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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