Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.
Excellent Executive Coaching podcast will examples of leadership coaching issues and challenges. Excellent Executive Coaching will provide leadership coaching tips, strategies and resources that can resolve leadership issues. Subscribe today to learn about coaching top global leaders and their trials and successes. The Excellent Executive Coaching podcast is a platform of discussion and a source of knowledge sharing between professional coaches and leaders. It promotes continued education for executive coaches and leaders around the world. This podcast is mostly devoted to personal development and leadership coaching. The host is Dr. Katrina Burrus. She is a First Master Certified Coach from...
EEC 457: Why Knowing Better Isn't Enough to Change, with Dr. Irena O'Brien
Dr. Irena O'Brien is a cognitive neuroscientist and the founder of The Neuroscience School. A former CPA, she teaches coaches, leaders, and helping professionals how to use neuroscience in a way that holds up in the brain and in the real world.
Why is "if they understand it, they'll change" one of coaching's biggest myths? Why is willpower a body-budget problem rather than a mindset problem? How does the predictive brain explain why clients repeat patterns even when they know better? How can coaches tell real neuroscience from third-hand, pop-neuro claims? Why does a solid grounding in neuroscience...EEC 456: Own Your Next Chapter with Intention, with Dr. Abir Alameddine
Dr. Abir Alameddine is a former C-suite executive with more than 20 years of experience, and the founder of the Boss Up brands. Her work centers on helping women own their identity, celebrate their journey, and step into their next chapter with intention.
What inspired a 20-year executive leader to build Boss Up Jewels, and how does it connect to helping women advance as leaders? Why does advancing as a leader start with identity, owning your value, and giving yourself permission to be seen? What does "Strength has elegance. Ambition has style." mean, and how do small everyday choices...EEC 455: Introduce Yourself with Confidence, with Andrea Wojnicki
Dr. Andrea Wojnicki is an executive communication coach with a doctorate from Harvard Business School and the author of "A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself," one of the most downloaded HBR articles of all time. She coaches executives at Deloitte, JPMorgan, MasterCard, EY, and PwC, and teaches in the MBA program and executive education at the University of Toronto.
How does the Present-Past-Future framework help you answer "tell me about yourself," and what should you say in the first 30 seconds? Of the Four P's of vocal delivery (Pitch, Pace, Projection, Pausing), where do speakers tend to slip, and...EEC 454: The AI Identity Crisis No One Is Talking About, with Kiersten Farmer
Kiersten Farmer is a Data Strategist, Organizational Excellence Coach, and Managing Director of DataCivic. With nearly two decades of experience in applied data practices, performance management, and organizational evolution, she helps leaders answer the defining question of the AI age: What makes me necessary?
What does an "AI identity crisis" actually look like inside an organization, and how do you know when you're in one? Why isn't upskilling and learning AI tools the answer on its own? Does the AI identity crisis show up differently in government, mission-driven organizations, and the private sector? What does a leader who...EEC 453: Rewire the Subconscious Beliefs That Keep You Stuck, with Michael Wood
Michael Wood is a Consciousness Awareness Professional and the creator of the Learn To Love Being You program, a 10-week journey designed to help people break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and the emotional spirals that keep them stuck.
How can we rewire subconscious beliefs formed in childhood without years of therapy? What actually heals trauma, beyond talk therapy alone? What is the shift from the Fear Bucket to the Love Bucket, and how can brain chemistry help us escape anxiety on demand? How can we quiet the mental chatter and access our intuition, even if we "can't meditate"...EEC 452: Grounded Engagement, with Kristina Katayama
With over 25 years of experience, Kristina Katayama is the founder and lead consultant of Be Possible, which supports discerning, legacy-minded leaders across public, nonprofit, and private organizations who feel called to effect social change beyond their job description.
Why do you say that many leaders do not actually have a conflict problem, but a relational culture problem? What does a conflict-capable organization look like in practice? How does nervous-system awareness change the way we lead, coach, and navigate tension? What can leaders do when trust is frayed, communication is breaking down, or people are either checked out or...EEC 451: Converting from a Combat Pilot to Helping Military People Work with AI-Technology in the Business World, with Nate Amidon
Nate Amidon is a former U.S. Air Force combat pilot turned CEO and founder of Form 100 Consulting. He helps enterprise technology and program leaders create alignment, drive predictable execution, and implement AI with real ROI.
You have a military background; what leadership principles from that experience apply directly to business and technology teams? How do you help people in the military convert to the business world? What are the biggest mistakes leaders make when trying to implement AI in their organizations? How can leaders create clarity in complex programs where multiple teams and stakeholders are involved? Why...EEC 450: Burn Bright, And Not Burnout, with Alexis Kennedy
Dr. Alexis Kennedy built her career at the intersection of law and forensic psychology. With both a PhD in Forensic Psychology and a JD, she spent decades researching child abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking. After years of absorbing the cumulative weight of that work, she experienced firsthand what she had only studied in others: burnout.
You built a career studying trauma, and then burned out. What did that actually look like? Corporate leaders are often celebrated for their ability to push through. From a neuroscience standpoint, what is actually happening in the brain and body when someone...EEC 449: When Doing the Work Isn't Working, with Erin Hedinger
Erin Hedinger is an LCSW with more than a decade of expertise in integrative psychospiritual and humanistic modalities and an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies. She started her practice, EH Therapy LLC, in 2019 and has since curated a holistic approach that combines evidence-based treatment models with the timeless wisdom of ancient myths, rituals, symbols, and storytelling.
You created a Modern Day Hero's Journey- a holistic model for healing and ecstatic living. Can you tell listeners why you think this model is needed at this time and what inspired you to create it? At the heart of your model...EEC 448: Why Willpower Never Works, with Pat Allen
Pat has authored two cookbooks:Â Whisk Upon a Star and Mouth of the South. Her latest book: Hurdles in a Girdle...Holding Life Together When You're Bursting at the Seams was published by the same group that produced Jack Canfield's books, known for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
How did you get interested in hypnotherapy? What is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy? Why do willpower and motivation fail at the conscious level, and how does hypnotherapy address that? What role does the subconscious mind play in our ability to stay motivated or consistent? Can you s...EEC 447: Beyond Service: Turning Hospitality into Your Most Powerful Leadership Advantage, with Lucy Lewand
Lucy Lewand is a hospitality consultant, speaker, and founder of Happy Hospitality Solutions, with more than 40 years of experience helping organizations turn everyday interactions into a real competitive advantage.
What's the difference between good service and true hospitality — and why does it matter for business results? What are the biggest missed opportunities you see in the first 7 seconds of a customer experience? You talk about hospitality as a competitive advantage — what does that actually look like in real life? What are a few phrases or habits that quietly damage interactions — and what should replace them? For leaders who feel l...EEC 446: Turn What's Silently Sabotaging You Into Your Most Strategic Asset, with Holly Beitel
Holly Beitel is a transformational speaker, coach, and creator of the A.R.C. Method™, helping leaders and entrepreneurs eliminate self-sabotage at the root by re-authoring the internal stories shaping their decisions, identity, and results.
You are a transformational speaker. Where do you lead your clients from what to what? What is your A.R.C. Method, and how is it different than mindset work? What makes your method of working with leaders and entrepreneurs unique? What are the "symptoms" that would help someone realize they could benefit from your process? How long does it take? Can a th...EEC 445: We Have the Capacity to Co-Create Our Future with Dr. Janet Curcio Wilson
Dr. Janet's exploration of spirituality and psychology began when she experienced a profound near-death experience at eight years old. Hovering above her limp body near the ceiling of the family's bathroom, Janet watched as her mother's frantic attempts to resuscitate her failed.
How has your near-death experience impacted your chosen career path? What have you been most amazed by when working to heal clients as a nature and hypnotherapist? Your book, ReGenesis: From Chaos to Conscious Co-Creation, highlights the 7 themes of ReGenesis that grew out of your doctoral research. Can you share a few of these themes with...EEC 444: Lead With Intention - Designing Growth That Lasts, with Ken Patterson
Ken Patterson is a dynamic speaker, leadership coach, and business growth strategist known for helping individuals and organizations unlock their highest level of performance through intentional leadership, mindset, and action.
What is the biggest mistake leaders and sales professionals make when trying to grow their business or team? How do you help people move from feeling stuck to creating measurable momentum? What does intentional leadership actually look like in real life? In your experience, what separates high performers from those who stay average? If someone listening today wants to create breakthrough results, what is the first step they...EEC 443: The Art of Being Assertive Without Being a Jerk, with Danny Goldberg
Danny M. Goldberg is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the leadership book "A Little Bit Asshole." He is the founder of multiple ventures, including GoldSRD, Crowne Cloth, DCL Cards, LikeMe App, and GoldTM.
How can being "a little bit of an asshole" actually make you a better leader, entrepreneur, and communicator? What are the biggest communication mistakes professionals make when trying to be liked instead of respected? You've built businesses across training, consulting, collectibles, and other industries — what core principles have translated across every venture? In today's world of AI and automation, why do people-centric skills st...EEC 442: From Reactive to Response-Able. The Future of Leadership Communication, with Cameron Barbarick
Cameron Barbarick is a communication strategist, professional speaker, public speaking trainer, and creator of the A.R.K. Model for relational communication and the Charisma Speaking System. His passion is to help leaders discover the full potential of their voice.
Why do traditional communication trainings fail when stakes are high-and what's missing? What is "response-able communication," and how does it differ from reactive communication? How does your A.R.K. Model (Awareness, Relatedness, Kenosis) transform workplace communication and leadership? What is the link between emotional intelligence, communication, and business performance? How can leaders build the internal capacity to...EEC 441: The Healing Power of Belonging, with Alexandra Adams
Alexandra (Alex) Adams, MD, PhD, is a physician–scientist, storyteller, and speaker whose current work explores the powerful connection between belonging and health. For more than 27 years, she has partnered with Native American communities to support family and community wellness by blending scientific rigor with Indigenous knowledge and community wisdom.
Most people think health is mostly about individual choices—diet, exercise, and medical care. But your work suggests that belonging may be just as important. Can you explain that? Your work centers on belonging as a powerful force for healing. How do you define belonging? You often talk abou...EEC 440: Want to Speak Better? Here's What a TEDx Coach Wants You to Know, with Cathey Armillas
Cathey Armillas is a TEDx speaker coach known for helping people turn their ideas into talks that actually move people. She co-founded Speaker Skills Academy, the global "gym for speaking," where members drill their way to better storytelling.
What's the brutally honest truth about why most talks are forgettable? What's something people would be shocked to learn about the behind-the-scenes process? If someone came to you with a talk that was a total hot mess, what's the very first thing you'd fix? You say people don't get better at speaking by speaking; they get better by drilling. Why...EEC 439: Why Civil Behaviour Makes Business Sense, with Tyrone Holmes
Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes is a professional speaker, coach, and content creator who has spent three decades teaching people to build powerful relationships in diverse settings.
Why have we seen an increase in workplace incivility? How do you define uncivil behavior? What is the business cost of this incivility? What types of incivility are most common? What steps can leaders take to increase civility in the workplace? How has AI affected engagement in the workplace?Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes
Dr. Holmes served as a full-time faculty member at Eastern Michigan University in the Department of...
EEC 438: From Golden Cage to the Ultimate Freedom, with Sara Vezensek
Sara Vezensek walked away from a six-figure career on luxury superyachts to build a business entirely on her own terms, and in her first year, she closed $100K in sales in just 30 days. Now she's a Brand Strategist who helps service providers escape the delivery-heavy, founder-dependent model that's keeping them capped and burned out.
You were working with billionaires selling Luxury yachts. What made you change your work? What was your vision after you left that job? What is the current mindset about success that you counter? What is your magic? How did you stay with your vision a...EEC 437: Acting with Impact - What Does it Mean, with Kimberly Jentzen
Kimberly Jentzen is a California native who has spent a career coaching actors and excavating what drives human behavior — inside her studio, on stage, and on film sets.
Tell us about your book, "Acting with Impact?" You have an acting school. What do actors need to know about acting? What does good listening mean to you? What is the difference between needs and wants? What does your school offer in courses?Kimberly Jentzen
Kimberly Jentzen is a California native who has spent a career coaching actors and excavating what drives human behavior — inside her studio, on s...
EEC 436: The Velvet No - How to Stay Aligned to Your Power, with Hoong Yee Lee
Hoong Yee Lee is a speaker on power, language, and alignment—focused on what happens before decisions are made. A former funder and national grants panelist, she has awarded over $10 million and spent years inside high-stakes rooms where outcomes are shaped long before they're announced.
You say power moves before the decision—can you explain what that looks like in real life? How can someone tell, in real time, that a shift is happening in the room? What is The Velvet No, and how do you actually use it in a high-stakes moment? What happens when you don't catch...EEC 435: What We Were Never Taught: Sexual Literacy, Mental Health, and the Leaders We Need to Become, with Dawn Goldstein
Dawn Goldstein, M.Ed., is a literacy educator, wellness advocate, College of Education Professor at NSU Fischler, and Founder & CEO of Freely Reading — a platform built on the conviction that Literacy Is Liberation.
What is sexual literacy, and how is it different from sex education? How does shame about our bodies and sexuality show up in your private life? You say "Sexual Literacy is Mental Health Literacy" — what do you mean by that? How does the behavior play out by a person who has been sexually abused? What are the key questions you ask someone who has been sexual...EEC 434: Leadership is the Secret Weapon on Every Battlefield, with Mike Ettore
Mike Ettore has a distinguished record of providing effective leadership and achieving superior results in a wide range of challenging environments. In addition to being a retired Marine Corps Infantry officer and decorated combat leader, he also served successfully as a C-Level executive in Kforce (NYSE: KFRC), a publicly traded professional services company with annual revenue exceeding $1 Billion.
You were in leadership roles in two very different environments – the US Marine Corps and as a C-level executive in a +$1 Billion publicly traded company. What were the major adjustments you had to make? How applicable are the core values in...EEC 433: From Hostility You Didn't Know You Had to Healthy Strategic Action., with Joy Bertrand
Joy Bertrand attended law school at Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Arizona. She received her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1996. While on assignment with the US Attorney's Office, Joy tried and won four federal jury trials and successfully litigated several Seventh Circuit appeals, including a Solicitor General appeal.
You've been a faculty member for Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, which is about as elite and high-pressure as it gets. What did you witness happening to the best lawyers in the country over time that made you realize this was a health crisis, not just occupational stress? Y...EEC 432: How to Develop Entrepreneurs as Kids, with Leah Ellis
Leah Ellis is the founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children build real businesses and practice leadership in the real world.
Why do we underestimate children's ability to lead, and what happens when we change that belief? What does it actually look like for a child to run a real business? How can parents and educators build confidence without over-helping? What skills do children gain from entrepreneurship that traditional education often misses? How can communities create environments where children are trusted to contribute in meaningful ways?Leah Ellis
Leah...
EEC 431: What Are the Conditions to Heighten Our Creativity, with Andre Walton
Dr. André Walton is a social psychologist, best-selling author, keynote and 2x TEDx speaker, and certified, accredited coach.
How do you define creative thinking for leaders who don't see themselves as "creative"? What happens to creativity under sustained pressure? What conditions must exist for creativity and innovation to thrive in organizations? How is AI affecting one's creativity and critical thinking? How is working remotely affecting our creativity? What do you mean by Spherical Thinking?Andre Walton
Dr. André Walton is a social psychologist, best-selling author, keynote and 2x TEDx speaker, and certified, accredited coach. He he...
EEC 430: Train the Pause, with Michael Pellegrino
Michael Pellegrino is the Founder of Resilient Minds On The Front Lines, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building resiliency and mental wellness across first responders, schools, and corporate communities nationwide.
You spent 25 years in law enforcement—what experiences led you to create Resilient Minds On Front Lines? You often say, "When you change your mind, you change your life." What does that really mean in moments of stress or crisis? Can you explain "Mental CPR: Catch, Pause, Reframe" and how someone can actually use it in real time? You've worked with first responders, schools, and corporations—what are you...EEC 429: Why 2.2 Billion Potential Employees, Stakeholders and Clients Can't Understand You, with Myke Wilder
Myke Wilder has lived his life between two languages, French and English. During a 28-year career in corporate communications, Myke worked in Employee Relations, SAP Change Management, and R&D Reporting; always in both languages.
What is the biggest problem that faces managers who are leading teams of workers who speak English as a second language? How can that problem be solved? Why is this a problem? What is the fallout for businesses? What is the biggest roadblock managers face when attempting to improve communications with L2 English speakers? How has working with a hearing disability informed your w...EEC 428: From Purpose to Profit - Building a Life and Business That Matters, with Reed Nyffeler
Reed Nyffeler is a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful companies, including Signal, a leading security services franchisor. Over the past 17 years, he has helped more than 500 individuals achieve business ownership and has generated over $330 million in revenue.
How can someone discover their true purpose in business and life? What are the first steps to becoming a successful business owner? How do you develop leadership skills that actually drive results? What separates those who succeed in entrepreneurship from those who don't? How can young entrepreneurs create meaningful impact early in their journey?Reed Nyffeler
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EEC 427: How Using Your Whole Brain Drives Organizational Performance, with Stephanie Bacon
Stephanie Bacon, PhD, is an organizational consultant, speaker, and researcher specializing in adult social and emotional competence, nervous system regulation, and human-centered leadership. She works with leaders who care deeply about performance, culture, and impact—and who recognize that strategy alone does not create alignment.
You talk about "human capacity" as the missing piece in organizational performance. What do you mean by that? You describe your work as "Embodied SEL." How is that different from traditional emotional intelligence or leadership training? What are the hidden costs organizations pay when adult social and emotional competence is low? What is th...EEC 426: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 2, with Dr. Katrina Burrus
Dr. Katrina Burrus is a catalyst in transforming brilliant but abrasive leaders into executives whom people actually want to follow. She also helps leaders to fast-track high-potential talents to the C-Suite and coaches CEOs of multinationals through their most high-stakes moments of change.
Do Brilliant Jerks have high EQ? What are their reasons for reacting in a destructive way with others? Do you find Brilliant Jerks in families? Can you see clues that a child might become a Brilliant Jerk? In your TEDxMakati, you said that Brilliant Jerks aren't villains but have a damaged framework of connection. What...EEC 425: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 1, with Dr. Katrina Burrus
Dr. Katrina Burrus is a catalyst in transforming brilliant but abrasive leaders into executives whom people actually want to follow. She also helps leaders to fast-track high-potential talents to the C-Suite and coaches CEOs of multinationals through their most high-stakes moments of change.
How do you define a Brilliant Jerk or a toxic leader? What are the consequences of having a Brilliant Jerk in a company? How common do we find Brilliant Jerks in companies? What is the cost to the company of having a Brilliant Jerk leading a company? How do Brilliant Jerks behave? Do you behave...EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp
As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections' strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization's global influence.
What are performance metrics missing? What is most important to retain employees today in a environment where 70% if employees are disengaged from the company they work for? What is missing when you only use compensation, perks, or flexibility as retention tools? How can you scale and strengthen relationships? What role does connection play in periods of uncertainty?Jonathan Thorp
As the visionary leader...
EEC 423: Life After Loss: The Energy of Now, with Pamela Steele
Pamela Steele, PhD, is an educational psychologist, certified mediator, and conflict resolution trainer who helps people communicate effectively and define practical, realistic ways to meet challenges head-on.
How did you get from where you started professionally to where you are today? What inspired you to write your book? What personality characteristics do you believe have supported your growth and survival, given all the losses you've experienced? What do you hope people will take away from reading your book or hearing this interview?Pamela Steele
Pamela Steele, PhD, is an educational psychologist, certified mediator, and conflict...
EEC 422: How to Overcome Adversity and Make a Thriving Business, with Brit Nicole
Brit Nicole found herself leaving an abusive marriage with nothing. No money. No backup plan. Just herself, my dog, and the belief that she could build something — anything — from scratch.
Tell me what challenges you have confronted and how, despite it you created a thriving business? What does "being happy without an agenda" mean to you? What are the similarities and differences between overcoming an abusive husband and being betrayed in business? How do you overcome people who project their own fears onto you because it's not something they would do?Brit Nicole
Brit Nicole foun...
EEC 421: How to Overcome Shame and Depression, with Tiffany Jones
Tiffany Jones is a Greenville, SC native who grew up in a culture where mental illness was stigmatized and often silenced. After almost 20 years of hiding and suffering quietly, Tiffany was determined to find real answers.
Where does your interest in mental health come from? What do you mean when you say you have to be with the right people? What are the signs of a person being depression? What are the different types of shame, and how to overcome them? What happens if someone with depression self-medicates?Tiffany Jones
Tiffany Jones is a Greenville...
EEC 420: Sustainable Clinical Practice: How Clinicians Thrive Without Burning Out, with Helen Malinowski
Helen Malinowski, LICSW, SEP, is the founder of the Somatic Integration Institute and the Catalyst Collective. She is passionate about supporting clinicians in building sustainable, nourishing practices that prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.
Why are so many experienced clinicians burning out, even when they love their work—and what can be done to prevent it? How does somatic regulation transform both clinical effectiveness and practitioner wellbeing? What makes community support essential—not optional—for sustaining a long-term clinical career? How can clinicians grow their practice without sacrificing themselves in the process? What are the biggest myths clinicians believe about...EEC 419: Discover Your Hidden Superpower and Unlock Your Inevitable Outcome, with Randall Thames
Randall Thames is an author, CEO, and Executive Leadership Advisor of Inspirit Institute, a Concierge Executive Leader Agency providing bespoke representation for current and aspiring CEOs.
How did 8-year-old Randall go from "less than ordinary" to discovering his superpower? What internal 'dragons' prevent leaders from reaching 'Inevitable Outcomes'? Why leave corporate success to help others discover their superpower? What is "Process as Armor" and how does it neutralize adversaries? What's one quick win to 'elevate in place' and gain executive influence today?Randall Thames
Randall Thames is an author, CEO, and Executive Leadership Advisor of...
EEC 418: Transforming Resistant Leaders Through Embodied Coaching, with Julius Lassalle
Julius Lassalle is a leadership consultant, coach, and author based in Berlin who specializes in Embodied Leadership. After experiencing "FĂĽhrungsfrust" (leadership frustration) during his 5+ years leading teams in high-pressure tech and e-commerce environments, Julius developed a revolutionary methodology that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic practices.
How did your experience working with leadership frustration lead you to develop Embodied Leadership? What role does somatic intelligence play in helping executives who resist traditional emotional intelligence approaches? How can coaches use body-based interventions to break through with difficult leaders? How do you identify when traditional coaching approaches aren't working and w...