“It’s easier to turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts.”

What does it really mean to be a coach? For Lieutenant David Holleman of the Atlanta Police Department, the answer has shifted far beyond his early sports background. In this episode of the Dream Out Loud Podcast, he unpacks how true coaching isn’t about handing out ready-made plans—it’s about listening, guiding, and helping people create their own path forward. Lieutenant Holleman shares how the coaching relationship builds buy-in, trust, and deep bonds that fuel motivation and loyalty. From accountability check-ins to teaching his team to pass along what they’ve learned, he reveals a process that transforms not just individuals, but entire cultures of leadership.