Scott Brown

Let’s clear up a common confusion in the coaching world: Certification, Credential, and Accreditation—they’re not the same thing, even if people use them like they are. Let’s start with Certification ⬇️ Certification means you've completed a coach training program from a specific organization. For example: “I’m a graduate of Coaching4Today’sLeaders.” It tells others: ✅ Your coaching has been reviewed by your training provider ✅ You’ve met the requirements of that program Stay tuned for part 2: Credential and why it matters. #CoachCertification #CoachingJourney #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachTraining #ProfessionalCoaching

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Military Culture & Transitioning- Military culture is more than a set of values, it’s a way of life. In this series, we draw from firsthand accounts of 44 veterans (McCormick et al., 2019) to better understand how military culture impacts identity, transition, and trust. What Veterans Want You to Understand About Military Culture, Source: McCormick et al. (2019), Journal of Veterans Studies #LeadershipPractice #MilitaryCulture #VeteranTransition

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Veterans, your experience is your power. The key is translating it for a civilian audience. Instead of listing a duty like "Conducted routine patrols," focus on the skills and outcomes: "Managed risk assessments and team security operations in dynamic, high-stakes environments." One simple shift in language can transform how a hiring manager sees your value. It's not just what you did; it's what you can do for them. #MissionComplete #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #SkillsTranslation #CareerTips

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What if your next interview didn’t just gather facts—but uncovered truth? I had the privilege of delivering an Advanced Interviewing Course to the dedicated professionals at the Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Inspector General and audit teams. This wasn’t your standard interviewing course. We explored: ✅ Evidence-based techniques grounded in cognitive science and behavioral psychology ✅ How to build and maintain rapport—even with resistant subjects ✅ Techniques to activate memory retrieval without contamination ✅ The ethical use of strategic disclosure, question sequencing, and narrative frameworks ✅ Best practices for interviewing victims of trauma ✅ And how to adapt to the growing presence of AI and digital deception in modern interviews We didn’t just talk tactics—we dissected how psychological safety, bias recognition, question construction, and active listening can be the difference between a surface-level statement… and a moment of genuine revelation. To the TVA OIG and audit teams: thank you for your engagement, your questions, and your commitment to interviewing with integrity, strategy, and science.

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Training isn’t just about showing how; it’s about guiding others to do it well and consistently. How we facilitate hands-on training can determine success or failure. That’s why we need more than simple demonstrations. We need a structured approach that builds skills, confidence, and accountability. The HOT POPPER method—Prepare, Open, Present, Practice, Evaluate, Review—provides a straightforward, proven framework for on-the-job training. But it’s the facilitation that truly makes it effective. Here’s a quick resource with practical techniques to help trainers model tasks, coach effectively, and ensure learning sticks where it matters most: on the job. What’s one facilitation tip you would share for hands-on training?

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FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is including explosive awareness and response training in its Tribal Nations Training Week this year. The CDP’s 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week Sep. 20 - 27 on the CDP campus in Anniston, Alabama, and will consist of 10 different course tracks incorporating topics relevant to state, local, tribal and territorial responders affiliated with a tribal nation or the Indian Health Service who work in an emergency response capacity. Tracks included in this year’s training are Cyber, Flame, Curriculum, Emerge, Executive, Healthcare, Exercise, Instructor, Managing Public Information, and Hospital Emergency Response Training. For descriptions of each track, visit https://ow.ly/qr1z50WuAHo. The Flame Track is a new addition this year. The CDP is partnering with New Mexico Tech (NMT) and Louisiana State University (LSU) to include their courses on Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response; Site Protection through Observational Techniques; Prevention of Bombing Incidents; Response to Bombing Incidents; and Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks. The courses have a strong law enforcement focus, but are relevant to any first responders whose work may bring them into contact with explosive materials. As in past years, evening events will include discussion and networking opportunities, enabling and encouraging responders from various areas and tribes to exchange ideas and expertise. For more information on this week of training or to register, send an email to FEMA-tribalnationscdp@fema.dhs.gov. CDP training for state, local and tribal, and territorial emergency responders is fully funded, including round-trip transportation, meals, and lodging.

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