Talent Identification and Development

Talent Identification is grounded in assessment/measurement and Narrative Based Coaching.  The core of Talent Development includes pattern matching/stacking, growth mindset, emotional intelligence, personal branding and personal relationships.

Narrative Based Coaching (NBC) We all have a narrative that is written for us or by us. If you don't understand your narrative you can't change. If others don't understand your narrative, they can't help you change.

Pattern Matching/Stacking: Pattern matching/stacking is a ability to recognize similarities in different environments and use this information to guide problem solving, decision making, creativity and innovation.

Growth Mindset: Growth Mindset is a belief system about how we make sense of the world that orients the way we handle situations or make decisions. It's the way we sort out what is going on and what we should do. 

Personal Branding:  A personal brand is made up of personal brand image or the feeling that someone has about you and personal brand identity or your unique perspective, unique education and unique experience. 

Emotional Intelligence:  EI is the #1 predictor of performance in the work place.  It can be taught and learned. Those that have it perform at a higher level than those that don't. EI starts with developing self awarenesss. 

Personal Relationships:  Relationships are how things get done. A relationship becomes personal (or meaningful) when two (or more) people, through interdependence, work towards a common goal. 

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At his core, Colby B. Jubenville, PhD is a coach who uses the obstacles and challenges people face in search of achievement as “teachable moments” that help make sense of their life, work, and relationships. Dr. Jubenville holds an academic appointment as a Professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the Director of the Center for Student Coaching and Success.

He is the author of two books including Zebras and Cheetahs: How to Look Different and Stay Agile to Survive the Business Jungle (Wiley) and Me: How To Sell Who You Are, What You Do & Why You Matter to the World. During his tenure, Jubenville has published over 50 peer-reviewed, professional, and trade articles. His work on campus is funded through a generous seven-figure gift that he secured through the John D. Floyd Foundation. The Center focuses on 1 on 1 and group coaching helping students become gainfully employed in their chosen career path prior to walking across the stage at graduation.

At the Center, he connects Narrative Based Coaching and Harrison Assessments to help students develop their unique perspective, education, and experience grounded in the belief that if you want “more,” the first thing you must have “more” of is yourself. Jubenville is certified in Harrison Assessments, EQ-i 2.0 and EQI-360 (MHS), The Shift Profile and Cylient’s Coaching In the Moment program.

Dr. Jubenville was selected by The Nashville Business Journal as a member of its 40 Under 40 class and selected by YP Nashville as its Impact Award Winner, which recognizes top leaders who have made a significant impact on the city’s YP demographic. He is the recipient of the St. Paul’s Episcopal School (Mobile, AL), Distinguished Alumni award. Jubenville writes for The Forbes Coaches Council and is the host of The Goat Consulting Podcast which drops weekly on Apple Podcast and YouTube!

In addition to speaking for businesses and trade associations, he has been an invited lecturer at California Polytechnic University, The University of Florida, Elon University, Florida State University, The University of Alabama, and Vanderbilt University. His insights have been published in The Washington Times, The Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, The Nashville Post, Canvas Magazine, and AthleticBusiness.com. He serves as a mentor for the Williamson County (TN) Entrepreneur and Innovation Center.

He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Southern Mississippi in Human Performance and competed as a NCAA D-III student-athlete at Millsaps College. He calls Mobile, Alabama home and resides in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Hughes, J.N., Jubenville, C.B., Woltring, M.T., & Gray, H.J. (2022). Division 1 athletes' perceptions of sport specialization as a predictor of perfectionism.  The Sport Journal. Retrieved from https://thesportjournal.org/article/division-1-athletes-perceptions-of-sport-specialization-as-a-predictor-of-perfectionism/

King, K. M., Woltring, M. T., & Jubenville, C.B. (2021). Amateur Bodybuilders and Their Perceptions of Supplements: A Qualitative Analysis. The Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 4(2). 

Searles C, Farnsworth J.L., Jubenville C.B., Kang M, Ragan BG. (2019) Test-retest reliability of the BrainFx 360 performance assessment. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 11(4). doi: https://doi.org/10.3928/01913913-20181005-01  

Woltring, M.T., Rost, J.K., & Jubenville, C.B. (2018) Examining perceptions of baseball’s eras: A statistical comparison. The Sport Journal. Retrieved from http://thesportjournal.org/article/examining-perceptions-of-baseballs-eras/   

Rost, J.K., & Jubenville, C.B. (2015). Student perceptions of program component effectiveness of a Leisure and Sport Management Program (LSM): An Analysis to examine a Total Quality Management approach to an LSM curriculum. The Journal of Applied Sport Management 7(1), 1-14.

Jubenville, C. B., Lund, B., Phillips, M. B., & Martinez, M. (2014). The effect of a sportsmanship education module on student-athletes’ sportsmanship perceptions and behaviors in NCAA Division I athletics. International Journal of Sport Management, 15 (1), 49-70.  

Price, T, Phillips, M. B., Weatherby, N., & Jubenville, C. B. (2014). An assessment of the effect of a severe injury on athletic identity. International Journal of Sport Management, 15 (4), 3-23.   

Anshel, M. H., Kang, M., & Jubenville, C. B. (2013). Sources of acute sport stress scale for sports officials: Rasch calibration. Psychology of Sport & Exercice, 14, 362-370.  

Currie, S. M., Phillips, M. B., & Jubenville, C. B. (2012). Formulating independent school K-12 quality physical education program guidelines. The Physical Educator, 69(3) 248-264.  

Ford, D. W., Jubenville, C. B., & Phillips, M. B. (2012). The effect of the STAR Sportsmanship education module on parents' self-perceived sportsmanship behaviors in youth sport. Journal of Sport Administration & Supervision 4(1), 114-126.  

Martinez, J.M., Stinson, J.L., & Jubenville, C.B. (2011). Internal marketing perceptions in intercollegiate athletics and their influence on organizational commitment. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 4, 171-189.

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Hughes, J.N., Woltring, M.T., Jubenville, C.B., (2023, February) A comparison of division-1 perfectionism and time of specialization. Applied Sport Management Association Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Jubenville, C. B. (2022, June). The Intersection of Personal Relationships and Personal Brands. Mid-South Association of Independent Schools, Orange Beach, AL.    

Jubenville, C. B. (2022, June). Emotional Intelligence : Your Super Power at Work. Mid-South Association of Independent Schools, Orange Beach, AL.

Jubenville, C. B. (2022, July) Keynote: The Future Is Here: Getting Primed & Ready by “Going First.” The University of Florida Career Summit, Gainville, FL. https://career.ufl.edu/summit/

Jubenville, C.B. (2022, May) The Experience Economy, The Department of Experience Industry Management, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA.  

Jubenville, C.B.  (2022, May) The Self Directed Self Selected Coaching Model, The Department of Experience Industry Management, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA.  

Jubenville, C.B. (2022, May) Building Your Personal Brand, The Department of Experience Industry Management, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Martinez, J. M., Otto, M., Barnhill, C. R., & Jubenville, C. B. (2019). The Relationship of Role Clarity, Job Satisfaction, and Managerial Practices in University Recreation Employees. Applied Sport Management Conference, Nashville, TN.

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YP Nashville Impact Award

At the annual Nashville Emerging Leader Awards celebration, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville honor one of Nashville's top leaders who has made a significant impact on Nashville's YP demographic. Our city is enriched not only by our outstanding young professionals, but by the community leaders who have mentored and guided them.

Nashville Business Journal 40 Under 40

These honorees are the top business leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry and in the community. They are executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving professionals who will shape Greater Nashville in the years to come.

Forbes Coaches Council

Members are respected leaders who are selected for the council based on the depth of their experience and success as business, career, and executive coaches.

St. Paul’s Episcopal School’s Distinguished Alumni Award (Mobile, AL)

Distinguished Alumni Award are nominated and chosen based on their outstanding accomplishments in his/her professional field, civic leadership and have won the respect, confidence and affection of their community.

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Book Chapters  

Jubenville, C.B., Lee, J. W. (Ed.). (Under Contract). (2025). Becoming A Trusted Advisor. In J.W. Lee (Ed.) In J.W. Lee (Ed.) Branded: Branding in sport business (3rd ed.). Carolina Academic Press.   

Jubenville, C.B & Lee, J. W. (Ed.). (Under Contract). (2025). Discovering Your Personal Legend: Grow Your Networks, Business, and Bottom Line. In J. W. Lee (Ed.) Branded: Branding in sport business (3rd ed.). Carolina Academic Press.  

Jubenville, C.B & Lee, J. W. (Ed.). (Under Contract). (2025). How To Grow The Brand Me. In J. W. Lee (Ed.) Branded: Branding in sport business (3rd ed.). Carolina Academic Press.  

Articles  

Jenkins, G. F., Woltring. M.T., & Jubenville, C.B. (2025). The contributing factors of career mobility for African American parks and recreation employees. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. (in press).  

Hughes, J.N., Jubenville, C.B., Woltring, M.T., & Gray, H.J. (2025). A comparison of perfectionism and time of specialization of division-1 athletes. The Sport Journal. (in press).      

Hughes, J.N., Jubenville, C.B., Woltring, M.T., & Gray, H.J. (2022). Division 1 athletes' perceptions of sport specialization as a predictor of perfectionism.  The Sport Journal. Retrieved from https://thesportjournal.org/article/division-1-athletes-perceptions-of-sport-specialization-as-a-predictor-of-perfectionism/     

King, K. M., Woltring, M. T., & Jubenville, C.B. (2021). Amateur Bodybuilders and Their Perceptions of Supplements: A Qualitative Analysis. The Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 4(2). Retrieved from https://www.journalofexerciseandnutrition.com/index.php/JEN/article/view/103    

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Road Game: The Importance of Relationships in Life and Business | Forbes.com – 22 Oct 2022

Life After 35: What Your Experiences Can Teach You About Your Value And Future Potential | Forbes.com – 28 Jul 2022

The Experience Economy And How To Make It Work For Your Business | Forbes.com – 09 May 2022

A Playbook For Engaging Your Employees In Solving Business Problems | Forbes.com – 27 Jan 2022

Menu For Success: What Waffle House Taught Me About Life And Building A Business | Forbes.com – 21 Dec 2021

Why Frameworks Are Essential To Organizational Success — Especially Right Now | Forbes.com – 12 Nov 2021

The Game Changer Framework: What Bruce Lee And Dogecoin Have To Do With The Future Economy | Forbes.com – 23 Jun 2021

Your First Concert Says It All: The Importance Of Connection In The Customer Experience | Forbes.com – 17 May 2021

Culture Is King: Culture As Competitive Advantage | Forbes.com – 16 Apr 2021

New School: Compete On Unique Perspective, Education and Experience | Forbes.com – 24 Mar 2021

How Trust Can Build Championships | Forbes.com – 16 Feb 2021

Build A Personal Brand By Bringing It Home | Forbes.com – 13 Aug 2020

Are You A Safe Bet? | Forbes.com – 09 Jul 2020

Forming A New Business Philosophy | Forbes.com – 05 May 2020

How To Build Your Personal Starter Pack | Forbes.com – 16 Apr 2020

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The Sport Agent 

Foundations of the Sport Industry 

Sport Psychology 

Legal Issues and Risk Management in Leisure and Sport Services

Financial Management and Marketing in Leisure and Sport Services

Sport Event Planning, Promotions, and Fund Raising

Design and Management of Leisure and Sport Facilities

Socio-cultural, Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Sport & HHP

Administration of College and High School Athletics 

Leadership in Sport, Leisure and Tourism 

Internship/Special Problems in Leisure and Sport Management

Independent Study in Leisure and Sport Management

Dissertation/Thesis

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