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Amy Lynn Durham is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What can leaders do to bring authentic connection and meaning to a "beer after work" team build? Given the current COVID-19 situation where everyone is physical distancing, how can we forge authentic connection via virtual meetings and even virtual happy hours? With the hundreds of employees that you've managed, what have you found has been the most effective way to bring diverse, competitive personalities into a more collaborative space? What have you done in the past when you had individuals that didn't get along, or didn't necessarily like each other on the team? What are some ways to set an intention to transform a team to becoming collaborative and supportive of each other? At what point did you discover that utilizing your expense budget on employees for a cocktail or dinner after work wasn't the most effective way to connect? Who is Amy Lynn Durham? Amy Lynn Durham is a U.C. Berkeley Certified Executive Coach and E

The Brilliant Jerk often responds with anger which is a form of the fight strategy when faced with a threat. Employees are aggressed and don’t get enough support to resolve issues, and they are left feeling disempowered, depressed, and confused about what to do. The demanding leader has high expectations of the desired outcome but when employees have failed their task, the demanding leader suspends judgement, thinks before reacting, and, therefore, is better able to listen to issues and find a constructive solution for the employee. About Dr. Katrina Burrus: Dr. Katrina Burrus, CEO/found of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, is known for “Fast tracking leaders to the C-Suite and Beyond” and for “Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Inspiring Leaders.” Clients often comment that working with Katrina enlighten leaders to empower co-workers to walk the extra mile. She is a keynote speaker and has published Managing Brilliant Jerks and Global Leadership a body of work used by Nestle, Novartis, the World Health Organi

Dr. Paul White is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: You talk about the 5 Languages to work-based relationships. What do you mean by this? Is recognition the same as appreciation how millennials differ from older employees? How do you apply the 5 Languages to work-based relationships? How responsive has the market place been to your resources? What have you learned from the work you have done with businesses? How has the appreciation affected the ‘bottom line’ of businesses? What is most important for leaders to understand? Who is Dr. Paul White? Dr. Paul White, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who has worked with individuals, businesses and families in a variety of settings for over 20 years. He received his B.A. from Wheaton, his Masters from Arizona State, and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. He consults with successful businesses and high net worth families, dealing with the relational issues intertwined with business and financial wealth. I

Tracey Jones is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What are some actionable leadership strategies? Tell us more about the Leadership - Followship relationship. How to coach/teach people effectively? Why does reading matter and how you can make it your strength? Challenges that have come up when competing with Amazon on book sales? Who is Tracey Jones? As a former Air Force officer, she has four decades of leadership experience. She has written eight books and is also the president of Tremendous Leadership, which has one goal - change world one book at a time. She believes that philanthropy and community engagement are at the heart of leadership. The profits of Tremendous Leadership support The Tremendous Trust which has provided over $1.3 million in donations over the last eight years. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent

Michelle Barry Franco is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What’s the magic to moving through speaking anxiety so it doesn’t get in our way during a presentation?
 How do you best prepare for a TedTalk? How do you access your charisma when giving a TedTalks?
 What is your book's key message, "Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference through Transformational Speaking? Who is Michelle Barry Franco? Michelle Barry Franco works with executives, founders and entrepreneurs who want to lead with clarity, conviction and heart, whether it’s their team, their clients or their audience. With more than 20 years as a high-level speaking and messaging coach, she has helped leaders share their message and story on TEDx stages and at the best conferences in their industry. Michelle is committed to helping leaders tap their innate clarity and confidence so they can serve at the highest level in their work. She is the author of Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference through Trans

Daniel Ramsey is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: How do entrepreneurs take their businesses + employees to remote work & stay productive? What are some of your favorite business hacks to increase efficiency and productivity in this changing market? How do you lead in a crisis with a CEO's mindset? What to say to your clients, vendors, and employees? How do you benefit from, manage & motivate: virtual professionals, virtual teams, a geographically dispersed team, a distributed team, or a remote team? Who is Daniel Ramsey? Daniel Ramsey is the founder & CEO of MyOutDesk, the highest-rated Virtual Assistant company in the marketplace with over 400 5-star reviews, and over 13 years of experience, serving more than 5,000 clients across the US and Canada – including over half of the RealTrends:tm: Top 10 teams. Daniel is a long-time licensed real estate broker, mortgage broker, and general contractor who’s sold thousands of homes and made millions in commissions, an

Janet McKee is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: How to combat today’s pervasive negativity and fear? Why positive thinking and mindset are not the answer and can be harmful? How to discover your unbelievable power to achieve a life of passion, purpose, and prosperity? How to become the next-stress free millionaire? Who is Janet McKee? Janet is a former Fortune 500 corporate executive, where she nearly died from a massive burnout. After making a massive career leap, she now helps people achieve success on their terms without being insanely stressed. Janet Co-Authored a Best-Selling book with success legend, Brian Tracy and she also wrote Stressless Success. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching developme

Ali Shah is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What is Tapebook? What are the dangers of traditional social media? How can we protect ourselves from the dangers of social media? How can you create meaningful connections that last an eternity? How can you make understanding data actionable? Who is Ali Shah? Ali comes from a technology background and has started five companies, but he experienced a transformational journey in South America that took him to where he is today. He realized when we personally connect with others, we improve our mental health, feel a sense of belonging, and strengthen our relationships. Traditional social media has erected barriers between humans, and hijacked our natural way of communication. Texting, posting memes/links, sharing filtered images does not bring us closer as human beings, nor does it allow us to meaningfully connect with each other. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would

Joe Trodden is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What is the mindset of an effective entrepreneur starting up? How to transition from an employee to an entrepreneur?
 What are the biggest lessons learned from coaching 300+ entrepreneurs of all stages?
 Could you tell the story of leaving a 'cozy' job? What is the feeling that something isn't right and how do you take your life to the next level? How do you become a true leader when starting up and how does it change with an established company? Who is Joe Trodden? Joe Trodden is a mindset coach has helped 300 entrepreneurs over the past 10-years. These entrepreneurs come to Joe to work on the next level of their strategy growth and to develop their mindset to become effective entrepreneurial leaders. Joe believes that mindset is the single biggest factor in success for entrepreneurs. The journey is incredibly difficult at this stage and is often a tipping point as to whether the business will reach its full potential. Excel

Susi Hately is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: Many people who are burnt out won't actually say they are burnt out. Why is this? What are signs of burnout? Why is awareness really the secret weapon of leadership and next level success? In this time of COVID, why is internal connection so important to coming out better than we came in? How to start a mediation practice? Who is Susi Hately? For over 25 years, Susi has been the bridge between the medical world and yoga – helping people out of pain, and enabling burnt out executives and entrepreneurs get back to their game, regain clarity of mind, get better rest, and to finally feel like themselves again. She is a best-selling author and has created two programs that were studied at the University of Calgary - Yoga Thrive (cancer recovery) and another for those with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She has published or produced ten books and video series to support individuals with their healing recovery. You can count on Susi

Mia Hewett is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: You've created a line of intelligence. Tell us how you can to that point to create exactly that? How can you no longer fear people’s judgments? How can you no longer fear failure? How can you eliminate the fear of success? What can you do to stop being a prisoner of your own mental chatter? Who is Mia Hewett? Mia Hewett has co-owned and operated a seven-figure business, is an international speaker, and a world-class business coach. Mia is the founder of Aligned Intelligence™, a methodology that removes all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt leaving you feeling "free to be Me.” This allows her clients to stop secretly struggling and live in alignment with their dreams so that they can scale to 6 and 7-figures the fast way. Mia has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs who've always known they were meant for more and she is sharing all her secrets in her new book, “Meant For More.” The book explains how to stop secretly strug

Marcia Reynolds is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: When coaching, how do you shift from an external problem-solving focus to an internal focus of shifting perspective and possibilities? Explain how Reflective Inquiry is different from how most coaches were trained to coach. In your new book, Coach the Person, Not the Problem, you break down 5 Crazy Coaching Beliefs. Would you list the beliefs and what coaches should believe instead? What are your best tips for coaching in times of crisis and uncertainty? What are the 3 Mental Habits you suggest coaches cultivate to make their skills more effective? Who is Marcia Reynolds? Dr. Marcia Reynolds, Master Certified Coach helps coaches and leaders make every conversation a difference-making experience. She has provided coaching and training in 41 countries, is the Training Director for the Healthcare Coaching Institute in the US and teaches for coaching schools in China, Russia, and The Philippines. Her personal clients include

Terry Ogburn is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: How does one maximize the business during the coronavirus? What special skills should a leader possess during a crisis? How did you navigate the economic downturn in the 80s? What is one common mistake most entrepreneurs make when they become unproductive? A special offer for the Excellent Executive Coaching podcast listeners? Who is Terry Ogburn? Terry has developed a Process that helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners learn the importance of Working On Their Business Instead of being caught up in the day-to-day grind. His unique system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures. Here’s a Link to Understand What Terry Means When He Says, “We Should Get into Business with the Idea of Selling it, we Should Never Get into Business with the Idea of Running it.” Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe

Wendy Barlin is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: How to coach clients effectively so they can get results? How does personality affect your perspective on money? How business owners can keep more of their money through smart tax deductions that is, how your dog's grooming could be deducted? What are some Business cash flow strategies? Why '‘profit first’ approach is important? What are the biggest lessons you learnt while being in business? What advice would you give someone that is looking for a tax advisor? Who is Wendy Barlin? Wendy Barlin helps digital entrepreneurs minimize their taxes and increase their profits. She’s been in business for 25-years, and has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners. Most recently, she wrote That’s Deductible! Simple Tips and Tricks to Find More Business Tax Deductions. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC

Michael O'Brien is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What helped you from your near death cycling accident that might help us with this period of uncertainly with the coronavirus? What are three approaches that help individuals with the anxiety of uncertainty? What was the mindset that helped you transition from a high paying corporate job to be an independent? Who is Michael O'Brien? Michael O’Brien PCC is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days as he illustrates in his current book, My Last Bad Day Shift. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey. He has shared his inspirational story on the TEDx stage, with multiple Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, USA Today and podcasts like Love Your Story. Excellent Executive Coaching

Ryan Gottfredson is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: Why should executives and leaders be concerned about their mindsets? What examples do you have that speaks to the role mindsets play in leader effectiveness? What mindsets do executives and leaders need to develop to become more effective? How can leaders learn what mindsets they currently have? How can they develop the more positive mindsets? Who is Ryan Gottfredson? Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University, and a B.A. from Brigham Young University. Ryan is the author of “Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Gr

Jason Treu is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following:  How do you develop great teams remotely? How do you show your team you care? What does research say about developing extreme trust within a virtual team? What exercises do you recommend to develop trust in a team? When working at home, how do you protect your family life when working in confinement at home? Who is Jason Treu? Jason Treu (pronounced Troy) is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He also helps them build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs,

Jeffrey Hull is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following:  What are the major changes you are seeing on the leadership landscape today?  Why are these important? What led you to write FLEX? What are the key success factors for developing what you call "leadership agility"?  Why does this matter? What is "somatic leadership" and why is it so important today? How can organizations succeed -- from start-ups to multi-nationals--in today's disrupted world? What is the distinction between "alpha" and "beta" leaders and why does it matter? Who is Jeffrey Hull? Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D. BCC is CEO of Leadershift, Inc. a leadership development consultancy based in New York City and author of the best-selling book, FLEX: The Art and Science of Leadership in A Changing World, from Penguin-Random House in 2019. A highly sought after speaker, consultant and executive coach with over twenty-five years working with C-suite leaders worldwide, Dr. Hull is also a Clinical Instructor in Psychology at Harva

Ross Ingram is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following:  How do you define Artificial Intelligence? Why do you think AI is important to incorporate into a coaching process? How can technology be applied to a personal relationship? How can you protect confidentiality if coaches are journaling into your App? Will Robots take over a coach’s role in 5 to 10 years? Who is Ross Ingram? Award-winning technologist known for launching category-defining products. As part of the early team at Sphero, he helped grow to over two-million robots around the world alongside the Star Wars and Disney brands. His contributions to advancing technology and STEM in the classroom have been recognized by leaders in the education industry, including President Barack Obama and the National Science Foundation. More recently he spent time at the Advanced Technologies & Projects (ATAP) lab focused on redefining the way Google builds, sells, and markets consumer phones and hardware. His work has been covere

Steve Wiideman is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following:  How to grow any coaching business with SEO? Biggest lessons from being in digital marketing industry for 20-years? The recipe for his agency's success? What are the new trends in social media? How do you stay abreast of a sector that is constantly changing? What social media channels should coaches focus on? Who is Steve Wiideman? Steve is a a professor, and a true practitioner of search optimization. Most marketers come and go, while he has been in business since 1988. When he's not leading his team of SEO consultants for franchise and eCommerce brands, he's a cheeseball romantic, entertaining dad, and world traveler with a passion for life, embracing culture and diversity. Steve’s current projects include a transparency service for small businesses, an online training program, and he experiments with his team to better understand the impacts of voice search, featured snippets, and structured data.