September 2, 2026

EP 5: Beyond the Ice: Coaching Lessons from Hockey to CX with Brian Riley

Brian Riley

In this Coach’s Corner, our CEO, Dan McCann, sat down with the legendary Brian Riley, a man with deep roots in coaching, legacy, and leadership. Coming from a family with 77 years of coaching tradition, Brian shares timeless wisdom from the world of hockey and how it translates across any industry, including customer experience.

Together, they dive into:

  • How coaches can recognize that every individual is different and adapt their approach while maintaining consistent standards, values, and goals.
  • The connection between confidence and performance, and why developing the mental side of performance is just as important as physical or technical training.
  • How technology, video, and data have transformed coaching and player development, and why teams that embrace new technology will have an advantage.
  • Why creating a culture where people work for one another, rather than simply with one another, can unlock the “power of one” and help teams overcome obstacles together.

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