Excellent Executive Coaching: Bringing Your Coaching One Step Closer To Excelling

Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews Dr. John Reed and talks about his book Pinpointing Excellence: How to Find a Quality Executive Coach. What is your professional background and experience? What have you seen in the executive coaching field that prompted you to write the book? How has it been helping readers? Why? What have you seen in the executive coaching field since the book was released that makes it even more relevant now? What are the key messages from the book do you express to help those considering executive coaching services? Is there any difference in advice you would give between current coaches and those planning to enter the field? Who is Dr. John Reed John founded and has been a Managing Principal since 2005 at Quinn Reed Associates (www.quinnreedassociates.com). He has undergraduate and MBA degrees from Dartmouth and, as a licensed organizational psychologist, a PhD from the University of Georgia. A US Navy veteran, he previously worked in the strategic services practice of Accenture and the gov

Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews a World Champion of Public Speaking: Darren LaCroix. You’ve been coaching professional speakers, corporate presenters, executives as far away as Ukraine, what do you see at the biggest mistakes more presenters make? How can presenters create Unforgettable Presentations? I know you teach experts to build their business through speaking, why do emphasize multiple streams of expert income? You talk a great deal about stories, why are stories so important in presentations? Who is Darren LaCroix Darren travels the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful presentation. His story has roused audiences in faraway places like Australia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational journey from Chump to Champ. He is passionate about showing people that if you are a sponge and have the right mentors, anything is possible. Darren is currently the only speaker in the world who is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), an AS (Accredited Spea

Dr Katrina Burrus, interviews Patrick Allmond who is a 19 year veteran of the business world and creator of the “Own Your Empire” marketing system, his own unique structured way of achieving success in the digital marketing world.  Business owners come to Patrick to learn how to be rockstar marketers in their industry using the internet for lead generation, digital TV, social media and email marketing.  In addition to consulting he travels the country speaking at events showing people how to generate results so they don’t waste their time or money. 

Building Your Personal Brand To Be Successful Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Chris Ducker about developing your personal brand while answering the following questions: 1) Why should entrepreneurs be focused on building their personal brands? 2) What's the one thing we should be doing to build our personal brands? 3) How can we monetize our brands, once they’re built? 4) Where did you get the idea for your Youpreneur Community? What inspired you to start it? 5) You’re a big lover of live events and hold them around the world each year - why live events? Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of the bestseller, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 15-years, where he hosts the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event and has founded several businesses, which combined house over 450 full-time employees. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com and the founder of the personal branding business community, Yo

How to Build a Successful International Law Practice Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC ask Mr. Xavier Oberson what he attributes his success to in Building a Successful International Law Practice? "Express your knowledge in a simple way," says Xavier Oberson.  "Take a niche market aspect of law and develop it to an International level"  "What made you so well known?"  I like to entertain and teach.  Playing music, teaching and speaking at conferences is entertainment " "I do it in a humble and entertaining way but with good content and I use anecdotes to teach". What about Switzerland's tax, legal and fiscal regime? "If Switzerland goes in the right direction, Switzerland has a lot of potential" Switzerland has a strong legal system with independent judges"..... What was the most difficult time in your career and how did you overcome it? I went to Harvard Law School and I was nobody there. Nobody knew me there. I was among other very smart people.  This was the best professional decision I took. It opened my mind. You

Saving Children with Seth Berkley CEO of GAVI Seth Berkley answers what led him to become the successful leader he is as CEO of GAVI the Vaccine Alliance while answering the following questions. What is your leadership Strategy? What is one trait you possess that makes you an effective leader? Can you tell us a story of how you used that trait to build success? What were some of your most difficult challenges in your career and how did you overcome them? Take us to your biggest failure? What is one key takeaway from that experience, that drove you to success? Who had an impact on you in regards to your career path or one person who you regarded as a mentor in regards to leadership? How important is innovation within your company? How do you motivate the people who work for you? What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today? Can you explain the impact, if any, that social networking has made in your organization or you personally? What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for th

Failure to Leadership Success: SWISS International Airlines If Swissair went bankrupt in the past, Swiss International Airlines in Swiss Romand is beginning to thrive with Lorenzo Stoll and stay tuned, it is just the beginning.  Dr. Katrina Burrus asked what does he attribute some of his leadership success at Swiss International Airlines with the following questions: What is one trait he possesses that makes him an effective leader at Swiss? How does he overcome challenges? What routine does he attribute his success at Swiss International Airlines? How does he relieve his stress? What is one piece of advice he would give to a younger version of himself? For you, Lorenzo Stoll shares his biggest failure and his biggest passion. Lorenzo Stoll, born 1971, has joined SWISS in October 2013.  Holding a diploma of the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, he did start his career working in the tourism and leisure industry at the Montreux-Vevey Tourism Office. Lorenzo Stoll comes to SWISS from the Nestlé organization, where

Charles de Boissezon, retired was asked to take over as CEO of Geneva headquartered Hinduja Bank, a Private Bank, and he brings with him 37 years of International banking experience in London, Hong Kong, New York, Geneva, Chile, and Jersey. Charles is both French and British.  He grew up in Vietnam and Hong Kong and spent his formative years in Geneva attending the College de Leman School.  He then left for the USA to earn his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating in 1971, Charles moved to London and joined HSBC as a trainee banker. Over the next 30 years, he held positions of responsibility at HSBC Offices worldwide in Hong Kong, New York, Djibouti, Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. When he quit in 2003 as Member of HSBC's Executive Committee based out of Geneva, he was an exceptional manager with a lot of international business acumen.  He joined Banque Piguet & Cie SA the same year as Chief Executive Officer, a position he held until 20

Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews the prior Director General at CERN Mr. Heuer on, "Have you ever questioned the nature of existence? Have you wondered how it all started and what secrets the Universe holds? For most of us, these matters are beyond our comprehension and yet these are questions scientists at CERN are exploring.  CERN is the world’s leading research body for particle physics. Some questions asked by the Director General of CERN, Dr. Rolf-Dieter Heuer, is what does he attribute his successful leadership to?" “Nobody knows everything, so you have to listen to the experts but the experts don’t all agree so you need to make a synthesis and take responsibility if it goes wrong,” says Dr. Heuer. “What do you need like competencies to gather funds in an economic downturn?” host, Dr. Katrina Burrus asks as his role at CERN shifted from physicist to diplomat. What is the predominant culture at CERN? What is the advice you give to CERN for the next 25 years? What leadership competencies does CERN need in the

Keeper of the Vision - Culture in Las Vegas Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Myron G. Martin, President and CEO of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, NV. These are the questions Katrina asks Myron:  What do you attribute your success in making the Smith Center what it is today? What would you say is your biggest professional challenge today? What is your biggest personal challenge as a leader today? How do you see the Smith Center evolving in the next 5 to 10 years? If Europeans come to Las Vegas, they often think of Las Vegas as the gambling center, what would you say to them about performing arts in Las Vegas? Myron G. Martin, President and CEO, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Las Vegas, NV brings the world’s most revered and celebrated entertainers to Las Vegas. Martin has a rich history in the performing arts business. He has produced and presented a variety of well-regarded shows including first-run touring attractions and internationally acclaimed performers in music, t

Your host, Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews in this episode the executive director of Inspiring Children Foundation Mr. Trenton Alenik.   The Inspiring Children Foundation prides itself on transforming under-served youth into high-level, hard-working, aware leaders that stand apart from the widespread mediocrity, excuse-making and blame-casting that is so prevalent in the culture of youth elsewhere. Hundreds of alumni attest to how the program has changed the trajectory of their lives, helping them to excel at college, start their own businesses, and lead in their environments, all while inspiring the communities around them.   Trent Alenik is a Las Vegas native and graduated from Odyssey Charter High School. Trent was a highly ranked national junior tennis player, earning a ranking of top 40 in the United States. He earned a scholarship to attend Villanova University where he played on their Division I men's tennis team and graduated with a degree in finance from their business school which was just ranked #1 u

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Dorothy E. Siminovitch, PhD, MCC about her new book, A Gestalt Coaching Primer: The Path Toward Awareness IQ and asked the following questions: You have coined the term “awareness intelligence,” or Awareness IQ. What does that mean in terms of coaching effectiveness and coaching success? “Mindfulness” is so touted in today’s world. How is mindfulness connected with the Gestalt approach to coaching? In your book, A Gestalt Coaching Primer, you draw a distinction between coaching presence and use of self skills. Can you make that distinction clear for us? How is Gestalt coaching a systems approach? Why does that matter?   Dorothy E. Siminovitch, PhD, MCC is an international coach, consultant, group facilitator, presenter, and author. She is the founder and principal of Gestalt Coaching Works, and co-founder of the Gestalt Center for Coaching, where she serves as senior faculty and Director of Training for the Center’s coach-training programs. Dorothy is an originator a

How Copywriting Translates into Business Success Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews, Ray Edwards, the specialist expert on how copywriting can Translate into business success. She asks him the following questions: What is copywriting, and why is it so important to entrepreneurs and small-business owners? In your book, How to Write Copy That Sells, you refer to the “magic building blocks” of sales copy. What are those blocks, and how do we use them? You have a chapter in the book called The Secrets of Writing Blockbuster Copy by Watching Movies. That sounds too good to be true! Are there any types of businesses that this “copy-centric” approach will not work for? Do Internet product launches still work, or has that gravy train already passed us by? What is the biggest mistake people make when writing copy? Who is Ray Edwards Ray Edwards is a Communications Strategist, Copywriter, Author, Speaker, and host of one the top iTunes Business Podcasts. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, and with some of the

Katrina Burrus, Phd, MCC discusses with Marilyn OHearne what lead her to write her new book, “Breaking Free from Bias: Preventing Costly Complaints, Conflict and Talent Loss.”  Marilyn also answers other questions about her book and her coaching career.  What is your vision of the book and programs’ impact?  Tell us about your coaching career and what distinguishes you from other coaches.  What are your other offerings besides Breaking Free from Bias? Marlyn O’Hearne, MA, International Coach Federation Master Certified Coach, is the founder of Breaking Free from Bias programs. She has been helping leaders and coaches achieve breakthrough results since 1998, in 28 countries. She is known for her United Nations Leadership Development Coaching. Her clients move from the overwhelming uncertainty of our rapidly changing world to clarity, focus, and confidence. Marilyn has been described as a “gentle, spiritual soul, and yet powerful and provocative at the same time,” by a program participant. Marilyn’s numerous

How Storytelling Can Save and Launch Your Company   Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Eliot M. Wagonheim and discuss his tips on ways to achieve true greatness.   Why are so many companies ineffective at recruiting their next rock star employees? What is the one question you should ask before signing a contract? Why shouldn’t companies do annual performance reviews? What is the one key to winning a lifetime of great customers? Who is Eliot Wagonheim ? Eliot is the founder of Wagonheim Law, a business and construction firm based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.  Now in his 28th year in practice, Eliot represents small to medium-sized businesses in a wide array of industries in both litigation and corporate matters.   Eliot has been selected as a Maryland Super Lawyer as well has having been named one of SmartCEO Magazine’s Legal Elite as a “go-to” business lawyer.  He holds the coveted AV rating (excellent to pre-eminent) compiled by Martindale-Hubbell and based on peer review for legal ability and ethical values. 

EEC 090 Reconnecting to our Essence Through Essentials Katrina Burrus, PhD, MCC interviews Nadine Fortin, a Strategic Leadership Coach who works with technical experts to help them becoming strategic thinkers.                    What is a Strategic Leadership Coaching? What does “detaching from the external results” imply for coaches? What does it mean for coaches to go back to essentials? On what else should coaches and other strategic leaders focus?   Nadine coaches technical experts to become leaders and strategic thinkers in their organizations. She feels that her greatest impact is with women who are in positions of influence with a majority of men coworkers. Women in “non-trad” fields face many challenges and must constantly work to push limits. They need a partner whom they trust completely, who will give a voice to their ideas, their emotions, their ambitions, and most important their aspirations. They need someone like Nadine to bring out the special hue of their leadership. Nadine believes that fin

EEC 089 When Sports and Coaching Leaders Combine Katrina Burrus, PhD, MCC interviews Anna-Marie Watson, a dynamic and performance coach who is working with leaders who yearn for more and desire balance within their life. What is your professional & personal experience of being a Global Nomadic Leader? How have you drawn from your experience to support your coaching clients & the wider coaching community? What are the main themes that you’ve observed coaching Global Nomadic Leaders Expat? Anna-Marie is a performance coach who draws from NLP, sports psychology, neuroscience, positive psychology and mindfulness theory to craft industrious and dynamic coaching partnerships with leaders who yearn for more and desire balance within their life. Anna-Marie’s specialty is “walking & talking” where the Great Outdoors inspires facilitates deep level insights, encourages different perspectives and ultimately optimises performance. She integrates Analytic-Network (http://www.analyticnetwork.com) and mBraining

EEC 088 Which Leaders to Develop and How? Why is leadership important now? Who is a leader?  Where do we find them? How do we develop a Leader? Is there an ideal Leadership style?  Orlando Clua is CEO of Oclua Consulting Group.  He has been working for 35 years in the field of Executive Development.  He has a degree in psychology from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. He is an Honorary Master Coach by Interamerican Society of Coaching, an Academic Coordinator of Human Capital Development at Anahuac University and has written 12 books in the field of Leadership Management and Organizational Development Excellent Executive Coaching If you have enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Conseil & Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Conseil & Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, le

EEC 087 Creating a Successful Digital Magazine for Entrepreneurs   Nathan is the Publisher & Editor of Foundr Magazine, a digital magazine for young entrepreneurs on the App Store & Google Play store.    What gave you the idea of creating a digital magazine for young entrepreneur? What made you successful? Is it the market ? Did you feel there was a demand for such a magazine? You approached a lot of prestigious people that are difficult to reach. What was your strategy? How did you approach them? What are your futur plans ? What is your next step? Do you coach?  How many times do you blog a week? How old are you? How many people are working for you? What do speaking gigs bring you? How did you leverage the last Tropical Think Tank? What tip would you give to entrepreneurs to succeed?    Nathan launched Foundr in March 2013 from his bedroom and in a small period of time it has become a top 10 ranked 'Business & Investing Magazine' on the app store. As publisher of Foundr Nathan was a runner up fo

Katrina Burrus, PhD, MCC asks Matthew Kimberley the following questions:   Why do you feel so strongly about “businesses being about people and not “stakeholders”   What do you feel is your largest hurdle when working with leadership?   On your website you said “It's my mission in life to help you fall in love with selling.”  Can you explain that a little more?   Who is Matthew Kimberley? Matthew Kimberley is the creator of Professional Persuasion and author of the self-help classic, How To Get A Grip. He is former head of the Book Yourself Solid® School of Coach Training.