“Brian’s expertise does not apply only to education and athletics. Anyone in leadership can draw valuable perspective and gain practical tools from his experience. If you are interested in becoming a more effective leader, growing a winning culture, or building stronger connections with young people, you can benefit from Brian’s message.”
— Greg Brown, CEO, Motorola Solutions
“When I was the the general manager of the Carolina Panthers, we were very fortunate to have Brian come and speak to the coaching, operations, and personnel department during training camp. As a staff, we were looking for a way to better connect with our current athletes in order to build deeper and more meaningful relationships. With future NFL prospects, we were seeking better connections with them during the scouting process. Brian stressed the importance of placing value on the relationship and shared with us the skills on how to nurture these bonds. Learning to connect with these young athletes, on and off the field, and building trust is the key. Brian provided the tools that allowed us to build deeper, more meaningful relationships in every aspect of our lives and not just in sports.”
— Scott Fitterer, Senior Personnel Advisor, Washington Commanders (NFL)
“Brian Polian’s presentation on educating and coaching Gen Z had a significant impact on our education team, equipping us with valuable insights to better connect with and support our students. His experience as a coach brought a dynamic energy to the discussion, making it engaging and relatable for everyone. Staff members from elementary to high school, across all roles, left inspired and motivated by his message.”
— N’ecole Ast, Superintendent, Woodridge Local Schools (Peninsula, OH)
“This is the first year that we used an outside speaker for our McDonald’s Maximizing Growth session in Columbus. Brian Polian came highly regarded and delivered on his reputation. His presentation was filled with great insights about Generation Z, who are our primary employees. The 100 operators who were in attendance were very impressed. Brian has high energy, is quick witted, and made it extremely very entertaining as he enriched his key points with real life stories. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which came to light in his presentation. I would highly recommend him as a guest speaker whether you have Generation Z employees or not.”
— John Ebert, Maximizing Growth operator lead and owner of 40 McDonald’s franchises
“When I approached Brian and asked him to speak to the 50+ leaders at my firm, HW&Co., I came away very impressed with his message and delivery. At HW&Co., I speak about how our leaders need to make decisions to lead effectively and have a positive impact on our culture and all of our people. Brian was able to draw from his experience in leadership, teaching, coaching, and mentoring to provide a positive experience for our people. The stories he shared and the advice he delivered to my leadership team on the responsibilities of leadership were impactful and resounded throughout the organization. Not only did he leave a great impression on me, but I received numerous comments from my team about the passion and energy with which he shared his message.”
— Brandon Miller, CEO, HW&Co Accounting
“After hearing Brian's presentation on Coaching and Teaching Gen Z, I quickly realized how influential his message would be for high school coaches and teachers. His focus on the importance of developing and strengthening relationships IS the 'secret sauce' for highly loved coaches and strong team culture. He does a wonderful job of showing his growth as a coach, by sharing his insightful personal stories of relationship building with athletes at every level. This is truly one of those presentations that I recommend to all of my colleagues and their coaches.”
— Rory Fitzpatrick, Director of Athletics, St. Ignatius HS (Cleveland, OH)