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FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey with strategies shared as Dr. Katrina Burrus ask John Lee Dumas the following question. How have people been lied to by the 'self proclaimed experts' in the online business world? What do you or people really want to achieve in their lifetime? What have you learnt on the way? What is your favorite step in the 17-step roadmap you created? What is the reason Entrepreneurs are failing at such a high %? Can you share some helpful tips about your book launch? Who is John Lee Dumas? John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. With over 100 million listens of his 3000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire that generates over a million listens every month and 7-figures of NET annual revenue 8-years in a row. His first traditionally published book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success is available for pre-order now with 5 amazing bonuses at UncommonSuccessBook.com. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If

What does it take to be a well-known speaker? Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and Mike Rayburn discuss how “What If” can become possibilities as they answer the following questions. Who are your most common corporate audiences and why do you think your "What IF" presentation works so well? As an expert on change and helping corporations and individuals, what is your philosophy, what do you want them to leave with? What are you working on, what's most exciting for you right now? How does your experience with over 5,000 live performances including headlining Carnegie Hall shape what and how you teach performance? One of your TED talks is about "becoming a life Virtuoso..." what is a virtuoso and how does that relate to non-musicians? Who is Mike Rayburn? Mike Rayburn is a two-time TED Talk Presenter, an innovative entrepreneur and Hall of Fame speaker who uses world-class guitar and comedy to teach change and innovation to corporations world-wide. He has headlined Carnegie Hall, headlined in Las Vegas, and performed

Have you ever thought that thinking small was the path to growth? Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC speaks with Maceo Jourdan on ways entrepreneurs can have a path of growth as they answer the following questions. How did you come to be a venture capitalist? Tell us about what you found important to make a sale? What relevance does this have to coaching for change and selling to clients? What do you mean when you say thinking small is the path to growth? Who is Maceo Jourdan? Maceo Jourdan is a serial entrepreneur with two decades of building businesses by creating great products and great marketing. His experience spans a wildly eclectic mix of practical real-world experience from the US Army to the cut-throat world of electronic trading. An early pioneer in computerized trading, Maceo built one of the earliest high-frequency trading systems for the S&P 500. When "pay per click" marketing platforms burst on the scene he translated his work into massively successful automated systems for Google and, later, Facebo

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Fabienne Fredrickson and answers the following questions as they discuss was entrepreneurs can strengthened their mindset and gain confidence. How specifically can we each have it “all”, whatever “all” means to each of us?  Is it possible to make twice as much as you’re making now, but working half the time?  Why does willpower never work long term and instead, what is it that creates lasting change?  Most people struggle to have a thriving business. How do successful women business owners make a great impact and never work on evenings and weekends? What are the Universal and Spiritual Laws to making good money and how can we use these in uncertain times? Who is Fabienne Fredrickson? Fabienne Fredrickson is a powerful catalyst for solo business owners who seek to make the greatest impact they can in their work all while creating certainty in their business and financial security in their lives. She believes that when women make their own money (and lots of it), they experi

Do you feel you are not moving forward fast enough? Are your goals never being reached? Find out how you can accelerate your performance with this optimization program. Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC asks Dr. Bradley Donohue to discuss the questions below as Dr. Donohue explains how to reach optimum performance. The optimization programs you developed with support from the National Institute of Health in the U.S. (like the Optimum Performance Program for Sports) focus on mental wellness and performance at the same time. How do these programs differ from traditional therapies that focus on eliminating problems or pathology? Our society is very goal driven, and most of our audience has been taught about SMART goals (that goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely). Your team uses the term "Dynamic Goals" as a base component. Could you tell us how you create and monitor Dynamic Goals? I know there is a lot to it, but what's The Optimum Performance Program in Sports (TOPPS)? You have a proce

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Claire Chandler about how she helps companies scale with fewer growing pains and bottlenecks. As she answers the following questions, she gives insight on how leaders can become performance accelerators. You help new leaders become performance accelerators, how did you become interested in that subject? What is the biggest stumbling block for new leaders? How can leaders do a better job of getting their teams to follow them? What is the process you help leaders to unlock? Who is Claire Chandler? Working with many diverse startups and corporations over the last 25 years, Claire experienced that most companies fall apart once they start to scale. As a solution to this business time-bomb, she created the ’Whirlpool Effect’ - a revolutionary way to align your leaders and teams around a unifying vision that attracts, retains and motivates the right talent to achieve your mission. Claire’s simple yet powerful process is helping many companies find and fix bottlenecks that are ch

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and Philip Zimmerman discuss how Millennial and Gen Z talent will change everything in business & culture over the next fifteen years. They discuss business and cultural survival as they answer the following questions: Tell us how you became interested in Milleniums? What are the global and economical shifts that have affected the workforce? If 70% of the workforce will be millennials in 2025, how is this going to significantly effect the workforce? What is the difference between the mindset of boomers compared to the millennials? How has the boomers and millennials been educated differently that makes what they bring to the workforce very different? What about the Genxers, what is their unique contribution to the workforce? Who is Philip Zimmerman? Philip scaled his first business to multi-million dollars before being acquired by a public traded company. He took another company from 25 employees doing $700,000 in profits to 120 employees doing over $4.5 Million in less than 4 ye

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Robert “Bo” Brabo about his leadership journey and they discuss the following questions: Tell us about your background? What is the different mindset between a military, corporate and white house politician? Why values-based leadership? How do you lead in a zero-defect environment (White House days)? Why is business acumen and leadership so important in people operations? What is the real value of conducting after-action reviews (AARs)? Who is Bo Brabo? Throughout his career, Robert “Bo” Brabo has always focused on the people, helping them tackle their business problems as if they were his own. Since retiring from the US Army as the Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency and Presidential Communications Officer for both Presidents Bush and Obama, Bo has served in several executive positions including most recently Vice President of Human Resources at the National Spine & Pain Centers and Founder of Hail Media Group. He also previously co-found

Change is hard for many leaders. Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC discusses with Nancy Murphy what leaders can do to overcome this and how to lead change, as she answers the following questions: What is intrapreneurship and how is it different from entrepreneurship? Why do you focus your work on intrapreneurs? What common mistakes do most intrapreneurs make and what can they do to avoid them? What can leaders do to overcome resistance to change? How does someone know if they're ready to lead change? Who is Nancy Murphy? Nancy’s spent her career saying what others are afraid to – and learning to say it in ways that others will listen. She’s the founder and president of CSR Communications and creator of Intrapreneurs Influence Lab. Her passion is helping leaders of change within established organizations (intrapreneurs) influence and persuade others so that they can realize their vision for change faster, with less frustration and resistance. From challenging stereotypes of girls in her Catholic school more than 40 ye

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Hilda Gore, a voice for healthy living. Hilda shares her insight on how to reduce stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle while living your best life as she discusses the following questions. People are so stressed right now. What are some simple recommendations you might give them to de-stress? How have you learned so much about ancestral health ways? What got you into podcasting? What tips do you have to share for those who want to start a show? Your podcast regularly appears in the top 200 of alternative health podcasts, what secrets from your success can you share? Who is Hilda Labrada Gore? Hilda Labrada Gore is the host and producer of the Wise Traditions and Tradiciones Sabias podcasts. A certified health coach, she has traveled the world exploring traditional practices for optimal well-being. Hilda shares the best of experts, experiences, and epic adventures on the podcasts, her Holistic Hilda YouTube channel, and on ancestral health tours that she leads. Hilda is

Dr. Katrina Burrus talks with Dr. Elena Pezzini about her approach using animals to help leaders maximize their profits and increase their free time while reducing the stress in their lives. She covers the following questions as she shares her techniques. How can a pet help executives to have more balance in their lives? How can you help executives with stress reduction through connecting with pets? How can you exercise your leadership with animals? Who is Dr. Elena Pezzini? Elena Pezzini, PhD, is the founder and CEO of You Have Got The Power, Inc. and manages the non profit foundation, You Got The Power, 501c3. Elena's vision is the commitment to make this world a better place to live, for ourselves and the generations to come: houses for all people and animals, training and education, financial training, human rights for everyone; and a clean, ecological, sustainable land for all of us! Elena and her team use positive psychology, coaching, hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Techniques, masterminding, mentoring,

By discussing the following questions, Dr. Katrina Burrus talks with Luis Gonzáles about how one can use their communication skills, experiences and leadership skills to build trust and grow a healthy relationship. In a business environment, how does one disagree with someone without damaging the relationship? How does a new leader of a team build trust, especially when the trust has been eroded? How has your international work influenced/sharpened the way you communicate? What are your recommendations for leaders to make the transition from face to face training to virtual? Who is Luis Gonzáles? Luis Gonzáles is a communications consultant, coach, and trainer, with more than 25 years’ experience in helping improve business outcomes for organizations. He has successfully driven learning initiatives incorporating effective communication, cross-cultural communication, customer satisfaction and soft-skills training. Currently, he works closely with CEOs, leaders, and individuals, positively impacting business

Dr. Katrina Burrus discusses with Stacey Brown Randall the importance and impact of referrals as they answer the following questions. What is a referral? Where do referrals fit in our sales strategy? How not to get a referral. Where do you start to generate referrals? Who does your methodology work best for? Who is Stacey Brown Randall? Stacey Brown Randall is the multiple award-winning author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, host of the Roadmap to Grow Your Business podcast and national speaker. She has had the privilege of helping well-known corporations and franchises but her focus is on small business owners and solopreneurs including HM Properties, O’Connor Insurance Associates, Keller Williams Real Estate, Farris Cooke CPA, Tyra Law Firm, Nicole Odom Coaching, Slater Interiors, HF Financial, Kintsugi Home Staging, Financial Symmetry, Rae Images, CAJA Bookkeeping, and hundreds more. Stacey has been featured in national publications like Entrepreneur magazine, Investor Business Daily, Fo

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Brandon Williams about leadership development and how high performing teams navigate complexity. Brandon shares more of his expertise as he answers the following questions:   How did you start Lead Tac? How does your philosophy on leadership help entrepreneurs? How can the Human Factors Leadership help one be a better leader? What are the common Human Factors you observe with clients? What considerations are essential when leading through uncertainty?  Who is Brandon Williams? Brandon Williams, CEO and Founder of Lead Tac Consulting, is an accomplished and results-oriented leader, top business speaker, executive consultant, and technical expert with proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and organizations. His experiences as a United States Air Force F-15E Fighter Pilot and Officer leading diverse teams of men and women from all backgrounds set the stage for his Leadership methodology on Leading High Performing Teams. His world-class execution of n

Dr. Katrina Burrus talks with Ed Evart about his new book that is hot out of the press Drive Your Career. They continue their conversation with the following questions: What are nine high impact ways to take responsibility for your own success? What are three valuable coaching activity and behaviors one can do to improve their career? 85% of his clients want to have a positive relationship with their boss. Ed tells us why this is so important and a few behaviors to implement. Take time to think with yourself on how to drive your career How do you take the time to think more strategically? Be the most curious person in the room To learn more about the 6 high impact ways to take responsibility for your own success, go here to order the book. Who is Ed Evart? Ed Evarts is the founder and president at Excellius Leadership Development, a leadership development organization focused on helping clients build their self-awareness on how others experience them in the workplace so they can manage that experience eff

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews David Russell and discuss the importance of the hiring process and how to avoid the big mistakes. What’s the #1 objective leaders should have when hiring? What’s the biggest mistake made in hiring? Why are assessments worth the cost in the hiring process? We seem to hire good people most of the time. Why is a hiring system so important? Are there steps in a hiring process that every leader absolutely must do? If so, why? Some managers never interview new hires that report to them. It’s done by HR or their boss. How is that a good or bad approach? What’s the most expensive hiring mistake? Why do people hire you to interview job candidates instead of just having you teach them how to do it? Who is David Russell? David Russell is the creator of the #1 Hiring Goal system, the most effective way for entrepreneurs to hire in any economic conditions. David is the founder of Manage 2 Win, a management consulting firm located in Roseville, California. He is the author of 5 books, t

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Jennifer Lier and discuss how she went from being in showbiz, to a rockstar speaking bureau. What is your background? How did you get started? How has your past work helped you today? What can people do to get started in the speaking industry? What is your best advice to speakers? Who is Jennifer Lier? After an illustrious 25-year career as a headline vocalist and on-camera talent, Jennifer Lier founded National Keynote Speakers in 2015, the most progressive speakers bureau in the country. She quickly caught the attention of large bureaus around the country and was recruited to join the Executive Speakers Bureau team in 2019. Today she is an expert in the speaking industry and is treasured by her clients. Aside from assisting clients with their speaker selections, Jennifer’s also uses her expertise to help speakers build, brand and grow their speaking careers. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a revie

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Jim Palmer and asks him the secrets to his success. What were his 4 pillars of success? How did he come to work on the imposter syndrome? What changed his mindset from approaching money as a resource from an expense to an investment? How can a "what if" mindset derail your dream and how can you change that? Who is Jim Palmer? Jim Palmer is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert and an in-demand small business coach. Captain Jim is the founder of the Dream Business Academy, a live business building seminar, and Dream Business Mastermind and Coaching Program. He is a video marketer and podcaster who has taught thousands of entrepreneurs both virtually and one on one in his mastermind and coaching programs. He’s written and published seven books about marketing and business building strategies and has started and grown multiple six figure businesses. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes o

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Kathi Kulesza and asks her what is her expertise. Kathi encourages women to take-action to become known in your area of expertise. Kathi Kulesza, is a board member of the National Speaker’s Association (NSA) of Las Vegas and she will explain what it took for her to become a public speaker and known as the person for helping women lead without apologizing. Other intriguing topics discussed are: What strategies did you use to become a public speaker and how did you come to the expertise, “Helping Women Lead Without Apologizing?” How did you benefited from being a member of NSA, Las Vegas and NSA, National? How did you become known as the person for helping women lead without apologizing? How can someone become known for their expertise? Take-action and become known. Start speaking. Join NSA to develop your business as a speaker. Download our new Exercise at Excellent Executive Coaching: How to Add EQ to Your IQ. Who is Kathi Kulesza? Kathi began her career in corporate Ameri

Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews Matt Johnson who explains the concept of being MicroFamous and how it differentiates you from your competition. Being MicroFamous entails being a thought leader in your field. Katrina asks Matt: What kinds of strategic advice can business coaches offer their clients on how to craft their brand messages more effectively? In what ways do podcasts stand out as an efficient medium for building a business as opposed to other formats like video, radio, speaking, and engagements? What techniques have you applied in creating a 6-figure business that reached profitability in such a short time? Tune in to learn ways to move your business forward and have clients come to you instead of chasing them. Who is Matt Johnson? Matt Johnson is a marketing agency founder, podcaster, and musician. Matt runs a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches, consultants and thought leaders use done-for-you podcasting to attract an audience