Tales With Taylor

Date 04-29-2025

Episode 17:

Brian Wood

How to Be a Championship-Caliber Team Player in Business and Life

In this high-energy episode of Tales with Taylor, Our Guest Brian Wood, President of MARS Coaching, whose powerful blend of 30 years of corporate leadership and experience as a certified NBA player agent fuels his mission to help individuals and teams reach their fullest potential.

Brian dives into the winning mindset required in both the boardroom and the locker room, and shares how leaders can build teams that truly perform.

Listen to Be a Championship-Caliber Team Player

You’ll learn how to align your passion, gifts, and habits to achieve your own definition of success.

What You’ll Learn in Episode 17

↪ What the best business leaders and athletes have in common

↪ How to become the MVP of any team—at work or in life

↪ Why mindset, habits, and self-awareness drive elite performance

↪ The coaching tools top executives are using to level up

↪ Tips for continuous growth and staying coachable

Our Guest: Brian Wood

Brian is a dynamic Executive Coach, facilitator, and certified NBA player agent who works with leaders and teams to unlock their full potential. As President of MARS Coaching, he offers confidential executive coaching, leadership training, and team development experiences—both virtually and in person.

He holds a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation, and is a proud Board Member with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and William Paterson University. Brian also works with non-profits like the Humanitarian Coaching Network and Athlete’s Soul.

Fun fact: He shares the same name as Taylor’s dad—and also has a daughter named Taylor!