5 Problems We Can Help Solve Today
The world is filled with massive problems. You know it. I know it. But here’s the truth: these aren’t just any problems—they’re solvable problems. Problems that not only cry out for solutions but also present massive opportunities for someone bold enough to take action. Someone like you.
I'm Coach Kimbrough, and I'm helping to make the world better for our kids...
Solving these problems doesn’t require you to be some untouchable genius or billionaire philanthropist...
You just need clarity, the right tools, and the drive to get started. Here are five of the biggest problems in the world right now, and how you can play a role in solving them, even at a local level.
When you bring your unique vision and brilliance, I'll bring the proven frameworks and actionable strategies. And together, we'll solve problems faster, more effectively, and with far less frustration than trying to tackle them alone.
Why struggle when the answer is clear? Let’s work together to make the world a better place...
Shifting The World From Doing More To Being More
Problem #1: Leadership Is Failing Us
Let's be honest... Most leaders today aren't leading. They’re reacting. I know this to be true because I was one of them.
They lack emotional intelligence, value-based decision-making, and the ability to communicate in a way that inspires meaningful action.
This void has left businesses rudderless, organizations crumbling, and communities fractured. Our country caught in the middle of a civil war.
Here’s the truth: leadership isn’t about a title.
It’s about influence. And influence and impact, which is built through trust, accountability, and emotional intelligence.
Imagine a world where leaders aren’t just trying to "manage" problems—they’re solving them by inspiring their teams and communities to rise to new heights.
That’s the future we can build, and it starts with you.
What if you could help leaders find their flow, make decisions with integrity, and lead with purpose, resilience and influence?
In our community, we can show up as better leaders. We can influence the development of the next generation to become more resilient, more creative, and more responsible.
Globally, we can scale our efforts as part of the transformational leadership revolution.
The opportunity is massive. The need is urgent. Are you in?
Leadership & Trust
A global survey by Harvard Business School’s Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society and the Edelman Trust Institute highlights the critical role of trust in leadership.
This problem is part of the broader challenge of Leadership Crisis affecting organizations worldwide.
Problem #2: Our Education System Is Broken
Here’s a statistic for you: 1 in 3 young people today report feeling completely unprepared for the “real world.”
That’s not just a failing of schools—it’s a failing of society.
Emotional resilience? Accountability? Decision-making? These are the skills that make or break a life, and yet they’re not taught in most schools.
If it weren't for incredible, dedicated, underpaid human beings who not only teach, but hold the education system together with sticky notes and super glue, we'd be in serious trouble.
But what if we could change that?
What if we could revolutionize education by integrating life skills into every classroom? And here’s the beauty of it—you don’t need a doctorate in education to start.
Imagine running workshops at your local schools, teaching flow principles and emotional resilience to students who’ve never heard of these concepts before.
That’s where change begins. Right here in our communities. From there? We can scale it up.
With a little creativity, we can create the online curriculum that reaches kids globally, leveraging he power of machine learning.
And then, we're not just solving a problem—we’re creating the kind of future we all dream of.
Transforming Education
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 emphasizes the growing importance of skills like analytical thinking, creative thinking, and leadership in the evolving job market.
This issue contributes to the global concern of Educational Reform needed to meet future workforce demands.
Problem #3: Mental Health Is at Crisis Levels
Let’s not sugarcoat it anymore. Mental health issues are the silent epidemic of our time.
Anxiety, depression, and burnout are at all-time highs. The solutions we have? Band-aids at best.
We’re putting out fires when we should be building fireproof structures.
But what if we could change that?
What if we could revolutionize education by integrating life skills into every classroom? And here’s the beauty of it—you don’t need a doctorate in education to start.
Imagine running workshops at your local schools, teaching flow principles and emotional resilience to students who’ve never heard of these concepts before.
That’s where change begins. Right here in our communities. From there? We can scale it up.
With a little creativity, we can create the online curriculum that reaches kids globally, leveraging he power of machine learning.
And then, we're not just solving a problem—we’re creating the kind of future we all dream of.
Mental Health Challenges
The World Health Organization reports that depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 300 million people.
This is a significant aspect of the global Mental Health Crisis impacting populations across the globe.
Problem #4: Student-Athletes Are Stuck
This one’s personal for so many people. Student-athletes spend years building their name, likeness, and identities around their sports.
And when it’s all over? They’re so often lost. Who are they without their sport? What do they do next?
It’s an identity crisis few people talk about—but many of us, myself included, suffer through.
But how about we redefine what it means to be a student-athlete and the game of life after sports?
Through you're experience as a leader.
What if we teach more of them how to take the discipline, drive, and accountability they learned on the courts and fields, and use it to lead in their communities?
What if we gave them the tools to take reclaim their name, image, and likeness and use it to serve humanity on their own terms?
It's easy to mentor high school or college athletes so how can we could build an online transition support system to help provide the clarity, purpose, and meaning after sports?
This isn’t just about solving an identity crisis. It’s about creating the next generation of leaders—leaders who already understand influence, commitment and perseverance.
It's also about solving the mental health crisis through curiosity, purpose, and the resilience that comes through experience, contribution and self-mastery.
They just need someone like us to show them how to channel the expression of their genius into the world. help them win the game of life after sports
Career Transition Services
A study on former NCAA student-athletes indicates that while they engage in important undergraduate experiences, there is a need for better career transition programs to prepare them for life after sports.
This problem is linked to the broader issue of Career Transition, affecting athletes' post-sport life globally.
Problem #5: Loneliness Is Destroying Us And Our Communities
Here’s a stat that might shock you: Loneliness has the same impact on your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And... Loneliness increases the risk of premature death by nearly 30 percent.
Think about that. We’re more connected than ever, yet we’re lonelier and lack social connection more than ever.
The disconnection is killing us. Literally.
But here’s the thing: loneliness isn’t a personal failing—it’s a structural one.
People are yearning for accountability, community, and purpose in an age of institutionalized shame and weaponized judgement and bias.
And if you can create an environment of safety and belonging for them, you’ll not only change lives, but save them.
It's a must that we start somewhere. How's your back yard?
It's time to build community meetups around shared goals and values. It's time to create mentorship programs and events that bring people together.
Imagine a platform where people find and connect with their accountability partners, their purpose-driven tribes, and a emotionally safe path to authenticity and belonging...
This is how we defeat the crisis of loneliness. By building bridges of belonging.
Connection & Community
Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that social isolation increases the risk of premature death from every cause for every race.
This is part of the global challenge of Social Isolation and Loneliness, which have significant health implications worldwide.
What Do I Care About?
Cultivating Conscious Leadership to Drive Ethical and Global Innovation
By equipping leaders with emotional intelligence, resilience, and accountability frameworks, this work has the potential to transform organizations and societies worldwide. It fosters values-driven decision-making, empowering leaders to create ethical, innovative, and sustainable solutions for pressing issues.
Redefining Education to Unlock Human Potential and Break Cycles of Inequality
This work bridges critical gaps in traditional education by teaching resilience, flow states, and life skills to underserved communities. By providing accessible tools and frameworks, it empowers individuals to thrive personally and professionally, breaking cycles of inequality and empowering human potential on a local scale.
Building Accountable Communities to Tackle Global Challenges Together
Through fostering accountability and strengthening community connections, this work builds resilient, collaborative networks capable of driving systemic change. It inspires individuals to take ownership of their roles in society, creating empowered communities that address local and global challenges collectively.
Advancing Mental Well-Being Through Resilience and Creativity Solutions
By integrating neuroscience, flow states, and emotional resilience into mental health solutions, this work addresses the global epidemic of stress. misalignment and burnout. It equips individuals with the tools to better navigate life's challenges, fostering well-being and productivity that ripple outward to benefit families, workplaces, and communities worldwide.
It's Our Time To
Shift the World from Doing More to Being More...
If you’re sitting there thinking, “Kimbrough, these are HUGE problems. What can I possibly do?” then you’re already on the right track.
Because here’s the secret: the bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity. And the best way to tackle a big problem? Start small.
Start in your community. Solve the problem for just one group of people. Prove the concept. Build momentum. Then, when you’re ready, scale it up.
If you're interested in learning how we can collaborate, connect or create together, I would love to hold space for your ideas and brilliance.
What Am I Here To Do?
Revolutionize Leadership through Flow and Emotional Intelligence
The aim is to empower former student athletes to become values-driven leaders by teaching flow state principles and emotional intelligence. We accomplish this locally through partnering with local schools, athletic programs, and local organizations to run workshops on leadership, resilience, and decision-making.
We design leadership curriculum for student-athletes and young professionals that integrates flow triggers and emotional intelligence.
Our Global Vision: To build an online platform offering leadership certifications and emotional intelligence tools for individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide. This naturally leads us to collaborate with global leadership initiatives to scale the impact of the curriculum to underserved communities.
Transform Education by Integrating Life Skills and Flow-Based Learning
Close the life-skills gap in education by teaching emotional resilience, accountability, and flow principles to young people. We create after-school programs or workshops for local students, focusing on emotional regulation, leadership, and values alignment. We also collaborate with local educators to integrate flow-based teaching methods into existing curricula.
Our Global Vision: To develop digital learning communities that teach life skills and flow-based learning, accessible to schools and communities globally. Additionally, to partner with NGOs and governments to bring the program to underserved regions.
Solve Mental Health Challenges with Flow and Resilience Training
Equip individuals with tools to overcome mental health challenges by leveraging neuroscience, flow states, and emotional resilience. We offer resilience training workshops at local schools, workplaces, and community centers. We also partner with local mental health organizations to integrate flow principles into their programs.
Our Global Vision: To develop an app and digital platform offering flow-based mental health tools, such as guided exercises and habit-building frameworks. This includes collaborating with global mental health initiatives and leaders to scale impact.
Build Accountable, Connected, More Resilient Communities
Create systems that foster accountability and meaningful connection within communities. We plan to start a community initiative focused on "Responsibility Over Rights" to encourage accountability and collaboration. This includes hosting local events that bring people together to solve shared challenges through values-driven action.
Our Global Vision: To create a digital network where communities worldwide can share accountability tools, strategies, and success stories. This would allow us to partner with global community-building organizations to replicate the model across regions.
Redefine Student-Athletes as Lifelong Leaders
Transform the identity of student-athletes by teaching them to lead with purpose, accountability, and integrity. We plan to partner with local athletic programs to coach student-athletes in leadership development and values alignment. We're creating mentorship programs pairing student-athletes with professionals in leadership roles.
Our Global Vision: To scale the program through online leadership academies for student-athletes worldwide. We aim to facilitate collaboration with international sports organizations to embed leadership training into their programs.
End Racism as a Narrative
Help us eradicate the conversation around racism and replace it with the conversation about understanding, connection, and safety. Racism cannot exist when we feel safe, we feel like our needs are met, and we feel like we belong. The problem is that racism, shame, and guilt have not only been weaponized, but institutionalized and polarized by the algorithms. The truth is that we have been fighting for only three reasons: survival, authority and reproduction. If we address these core issues collectively, racism must die and we can live on.