Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

This is episode 1017 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Jim Lindell, who is a CPA, CSP, CGMA, MBA. Jim is an executive coach, Vistage/TEC Chair (of 19 years), Best Selling Author, and most recently the author of a Wiley and the AICPA published book, the “Controller as Business Manager." In addition to exploring Jim's life journey in coaching, in this episode, we discuss the important business and financial metrics that executive coaches and business leaders should be mindful of to run their companies paying attention to the metrics that matter most. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 2/15/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1016 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Bud Carter. Bud Carter is an Executive Coach, Senior Chairman of Vistage Chairs in Atlanta, Board Member of Vistage Florida, board member of several private companies, and author of Great Quotes for Great Businesses, ‘Pithy Quotes” business quotes, and much more. Bud came to coaching following a career in newspaper journalism, radio, and media. His journalistic probing and question asking gives him an insightful launch point into conversations. He also is a keen listener and has taken his listening to a new level, publishing numerous books of pithy teachable quotes for business leaders. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 2/08/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1015 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Katherine Crewe, ICD.D, P.Eng, FCAE, TEC-Canada Chair, and executive coach who operates from greater Montreal, Canada. Importantly, Katherine is our first Arete Coach podcast guest coach from Canada! Today, Katherine is an executive coach and TEC-Canada Chair (for 7+ years) working with small to medium-size businesses. Katherine is a professional engineer (P.Eng.) who came to coaching from her business experience formed first as an executive in a biomedical device manufacturing career. Katherine is also a board member of several companies and has experienced business issues from many viewpoints and positions. We explore how she has adapted her coaching practice to meet coaching client needs in a Covid operating environment. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 2/11/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1014 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Tim Fulton, MBA. Tim is a small business coach, executive coach, former Vistage Chair (2003-2018), and a Kauffman Foundation FastTrac program facilitator (2004-present). Tim came into coaching through an entrepreneurial career track co-founding an internet company that made the INC 500 list, which was later sold to a Fortune 1000 Company. In 1992, he founded a consulting company called Small Business Matters, and this organization has published newsletters and hosted business conferences and gatherings of entrepreneurs in Atlanta, GA. In terms of formal education, Tim earned his BA in Economics and MBA in Marketing at Tulane University. Tim has focused the majority of his career on coaching and mentoring high growth small businesses to get to the next level. Tim has recently written his 3rd book, The Meeting, which explores the dynamics and learning in an executive peer group. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 1/26/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1013 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Jay W. Curry, PCC, CPCC. Jay is an Executive Coach, former Vistage Chair, co-founder of Texas Business Radio, founder of TexasBusinessLive, and five-time author. Jay operates from Houston, TX. Jay overcame much adversity to become the person he is today and this episode promises to delight those that enjoy a triumphal story of a boy from a small-town who grows up, works hard to improve himself and his skills, and he ends up helping many. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 1/12/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1012 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Lisha Davidovits, ACC, CPCC, CPQC. Lisha is an Executive Coach. Lisha is a success coach working with high-achieving millennials operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 1/12/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1011 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Barry Goldberg, PCC. Barry is an Executive Coach, Vistage Chair, and former faculty member of the Leadership Coaching Program at Georgetown University. Barry is insightful, sage, and perceptive and came to executive coaching after a career in Management Consulting including work for the Naisbitt Group – authors of Megatrends and Reinventing the Corporation. He also served early in his career as an executive coach with Marshall Goldsmith Partners (2006-2009). Barry is a former Vice-Chair of the ICF Global Ethics and Standards Committee.  The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 1/08/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1010 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Mikki Williams, who is a business owner, Executive Coach, Master Chair with Vistage International, recipient of Vistage’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Speaker of the Year Award, and a National Speakers Association, Speakers Hall of Fame and TEDx speaker. And when she is not providing keynotes or workshops, she is offering executive coaching monthly to business leaders.  Mikki shares insights from her life journey, including her struggle after becoming widowed at a young age, and how she dealt with this loss and dove into her passions. In her passions, she strived for excellence, and her excellence led to business opportunities, and these doors led to new doors. Mikki's life story is fascinating, lively, energetic, and insightful as she has grown to become an extraordinary executive coach, speaker, and human being. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 1/06/2021 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1009 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Larry Cassidy, Executive Coach, a veteran executive coach, and Vistage Chair where he has coached entrepreneurs and business executives for 33+ years. Interestingly, Larry got his start in leadership and management in the US Marine Corps where he was a Lieutenant. From the military service, he went on to graduate school and private industry. Larry is an over-achiever and wonderful coach who has conducted over 14,000 paid executive coaching sessions and has also received numerous coaching awards including the coveted Vistage STAR, Chair of Excellence, Master Chair, Regional Chair, was named as one of “50 who made a difference” at the 50th Anniversary of Vistage; and importantly he was awarded the Robert Nourse (Chair of the Year), and Don Cope Award (the highest recognition for Chairs). So we have the opportunity today to hear from a rockstar among executive coaches and it promises to be an engaging conversational journey. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 12/09/20 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2021 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1008 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and his guest Adam Harris, Executive Coach and Co-Author of the "Check-In Strategy Journal,” a daily tracker for business and personal development. Adam is an entrepreneur, academic, and executive coach. Of note, Adam was the youngest appointed Vistage Chair (UK) where he coached and facilitated executive peer groups for 8 years. Adam now lives in New Zealand and has an entirely remote hosted business practice. In the episode, we explore Adam's remote coaching business and the lessons he has learned. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This interview was conducted on 10/13/20 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2020 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.