Allan Sicard is an Author, Podcaster (The Courage to Lead), Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Former Police Commander whose experience you can count on. Allan is a leader who measures himself by how many other leaders he creates. In this episode, Allan shares his approach to empowering others by bringing committed people together in a supportive and inclusive environment. You will learn about his methodology to tackle homelessness in Sydney as well as the steps that he and his team took during high-pressure (life and death) situations. Some of the highlights include;1.48: Best coaching moment: Police Commander for the Mosman Collar Bomb in 2011 - With the right preparation and great people, anything is possible.6.32: Worst coaching moment: In his early days, he used to lead from the front. Nowadays, he recognizes that you have to build a team around you and empower and equip them with leadership skills.9.11: Sliding Doors: Being part of the solution to homelessness. If you approach a problem with a group of committed people and drop the ego, you can literally change the world.13.07: What makes a Great Coach? (Empower, support, and include)14.10: Human beings need three things;1) Belonging (inclusive)2) Autonomy around their own direction3) Support (Coaching)How can you create learning and safe environments where people are allowed to make mistakes?16.44: In three words or less what makes a great coach and a great leader? (Emma: Energy, Empathy, and Enjoyment)18.27: Life and Death scenarios require structure, order, and everyone knowing their role in order to thrive under pressure.24.21: About Allan's book: The Courage to LeadLesson 1) Learn to forgive yourselfLesson 2) It's never over until you say it's overLesson 3) Create a strong, formidable, and united team Lesson 4) Then if the team's goal is to create a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment, you can achieve anythingSponsorsThe Coaching Podcast is sponsored by The Sampson Agency - a talent entertainment and sports management company owned and operated by Tina Samara.Visit: www.thesampsonagency.com or  email: [email protected]To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.opendoorcoachingusa.com or email: [email protected] About Allan SicardAllan Sicard is an Author, Podcaster, Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Former Police Commander whose experience you can count on. Allan was a member of the NSW Police Force from 1980 - 2020 performing the role of Police Commander for the last 15 years. His specialty is empowering others to create a workplace where people feel supported and included, ensuring everyone can do their absolute best. Using this approach, Allan has successfully led a number of planned and unplanned major events in the Sydney Metropolitan Region.Such unplanned events included:Police Commander for the Mosman Collar Bomb in 2011Forward Police Commander of the Lindt Cafe Siege for the 1st 2 hours in 2015Planned Events were:Police Forward CommanderRoyal Visit by HRH Prince Harry and Princess Meghan @Taronga Zoo working with British Security ServicesVice President Joe Biden visit @ Taronga Zoo working with American Secret ServiceChina Presidential visit by Xi Jinping residential phase at The Rocks, SydneyPolice Commander Sydney Marathon for 7 years at the time of and post Boston Marathon BombingsCity to SurfVivid Sydney for 3 years Multiple high-risk Premier League Soccer games Capacity Cricket, AFL, ARU, NRL games at Sydney Cricket GroundCold Play concerts Music Festivals at Randwick Race Course and Centennial ParkForward Police Commander Sydney Mardi Gras 4 years - George Street and Hyde Park 9 years @ of North Sydney Sector for New Year's Eve influencing change from Alcohol-Free to Ticketed event in command of 550+police working with stakeholders across 8 precinctsYou can connect with Allan below or purchase his book via this link: https://allansicard.com/the-bookWebsite: https://allansicard.com Connect: https://linktr.ee/AllanSicard Or Email: [email protected]Podcast: https://allansicard.com/podcastsLinked In: https://linkedin.com/in/allan-sicard-6a5740142