Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.

Dr. Katrina Burrus PhD, MCC
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Jul 22, 2025 • 25min

EEC 391: How the Pandemic Shattered Old Paradigms and Awakened Meaningful Living, with Amrita Subramanian

Amrita is a former Fortune 500 VP who has devoted 22+ years of her career to helping organizations thrive amid crises. Her work is dedicated to providing education and practical solutions for individuals and communities worldwide. Tell us about your personal experience of living through trauma and how it changed you? How can pain lead to growth? The pandemic is still largely under-processed. What makes you say that? Should we not move on? And denial is not a choice folks seem to be making. Do people want to process what they experienced during COVID? What were your research findings? Why do we need a two-way to process pain? How can and did pain lead to growth? Amrita Subramanian Amrita is a former Fortune 500 VP who has devoted 22+ years of her career to helping organizations thrive amid crises. Currently, she teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on posttraumatic growth through the pandemic, and has also almost completed her Ph.D on post-traumatic growth in adults through COVID-19. As the world faced COVID, the first collective trauma/crisis disruption in modern-day history, Amrita launched a first-of-its-kind study to explore how pain leads to growth and analyze our ability to heal ourselves during an unparalleled crisis. Her work is dedicated to providing education and practical solutions for individuals and communities worldwide. Her lessons draw from the evidence-based practices of everyday people who have shown heartfelt humility and wisdom in the face of crisis and devastation. The research study has amassed global participation, and she is convinced that it will show the pandemic strengthened us and renewed our sense of identity, purpose, and community. Amrita knows well that there is growth from trauma based on what she's endured in her own life. At the age of five, she was abandoned in a convent. The trauma and abuse she endured throughout that time resulted in selective mutism until she was 11 years old, among other things. Amrita is now using her voice to help guide humanity and speak out about the many facets of pain and what good could come from them. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. 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 development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 29min

EEC 390: The Blueprint for Business Growth, with Lior Weinstein

Lior Weinstein, a tech visionary and serial entrepreneur, discusses his latest venture, CTOx, which supports CEOs in transitioning to fractional leadership roles for better control of their time and resources. He explores how AI can simplify challenges and enhance decision-making. Lior emphasizes the importance of human insight in entrepreneurship, the balance between AI efficiency and creativity, and strategies for scaling businesses through technology. He also highlights the rising trend of fractional executives and their benefits for both companies and professionals.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 32min

EEC 389: How to Build a Self-Managing Company That Scales, with Lisa Levy

Lisa Levy, a disruption catalyst and CEO of Lcubed Consulting, shares her insights on building self-reliant leadership teams for scalability. She reveals common pitfalls founders face when scaling beyond $15M and emphasizes the need for continuous innovation. Levy introduces her Adaptive Transformation Framework, which can enhance productivity by 40%. She also discusses the importance of merging analytical and creative leadership while fostering a playful environment for team collaboration. Plus, learn how to navigate cultural shifts during mergers.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 22min

EEC 388: Your Voice is Your Leadership Superpower, with Jimmy Cannon

In this engaging conversation, Jimmy Cannon, a specialist in public speaking and vocal techniques, shares his expertise on mastering the voice. He delves into the powerful blend of his Cannon Method, which merges voice work with anxiety management to help speakers overcome nerves. Jimmy reveals actionable tips for enhancing vocal authority and charisma by drawing inspiration from jazz principles. Listeners will discover practical techniques to instantly boost their credibility and learn how to create a more expressive, impactful speaking presence.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 23min

EEC 387: Command the Room: The Secret to Speaking with Authority and Influence, with Erdem Koch

Erdem Koch, an international keynote speaker and communications coach, shares invaluable insights into effective communication. He discusses common pitfalls and the importance of clarity in virtual settings. Erdem offers strategies for building confidence and persuasiveness in public speaking, emphasizing message anchoring and audience engagement. He also explores the impact of body language and vocal tone on delivery. Listeners can expect practical tips to enhance their speaking skills and foster deeper connections in their professional interactions.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 20min

EEC 386: The Imposters Syndrome - Why Do So Many of Us Doubt Ourselves? with John Little

John Little has developed and coached hundreds of talented people who have since advanced to Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, Senior Business Leaders, and Individual Business Owners. What is Imposter Syndrome? How can I combat the feeling of Imposter Syndrome? Why do we have Imposter Syndrome? How can I strengthen my emotional intelligence? Help me identify what can make me a good leader. John Little The Winners Edge Coaching was established by John Little, who has over 25 years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, and consultant. John has developed and coached hundreds of talented people who have since advanced to Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, Senior Business Leaders, and Individual Business Owners. Strategically, John helps leaders identify priorities, assess and address challenging situations, develop short and long-term goals and establish a plan of action to achieve successful outcomes. John holds certifications in DISC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation (FIRO-B), as well as a certificate from Cornell University for Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals. With extensive experience in corporate Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Engagement strategies, John combines his vast leadership knowledge and coaching skills to help elevate seasoned and emerging leaders. John’s lifelong passion for people is evident in his work as a developer of talented individuals, from those starting their careers, all the way into the C-Suite Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. 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 development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 21min

EEC 385: From Good to GREAT - How to Command the Room with Your Voice, with David Pope

David Pope is an Executive Voice Coach with three decades of experience, helping professionals transform their speaking skills. He shares why embracing your unique voice is crucial for impactful communication, debunking the myth of the 'perfect' voice. The discussion highlights how pitch can affect perception, especially for women in leadership roles. David offers practical strategies for mastering vocal dynamics and presence, including breathing techniques and storytelling to engage audiences effectively in high-pressure scenarios.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 16min

EEC 384: Competencies, Qualities and Policies of a Successful Leader, with Philippe Johnson

Philippe Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force officer and author, discusses the vital character traits essential for effective leadership, such as patriotism and humility. He critiques former President Trump's leadership style, addressing the implications of loyalty versus principled loyalty. Johnson introduces the concept of "courageously selfless leadership" as crucial for governance. The conversation also highlights the dangers of personality disorders in leadership roles and the need for integrating ethics into leadership education across cultures.
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May 27, 2025 • 24min

EEC 383: From Burnout to Breakthrough, with Dr. Danielle Griffin

Dr. Danielle Griffin, an award-winning speaker and coach specializing in pain and stress management, sheds light on transformative mind-body practices. She discusses how short breath work and movement can alleviate stress, emphasizing emotional resilience for busy executives. Through compelling success stories, Danielle illustrates overcoming performance pressures and challenges, including navigating parental expectations. She also debunks myths surrounding mind-body work, showing its vital role in enhancing daily well-being and productivity.
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May 20, 2025 • 28min

EEC 382: How Female Leaders Can Reclaim the Word Ambition, with Jenny Mitchell

Jenny Mitchell is an executive coach, a podcaster, and a published author who is on a mission to help people have more meaningful conversations. What are the key messages in your book Embracing Ambition? How did your doctorate in Musical Arts shape your business? Why do so many women in leadership roles often place their value in the hands of others? How can women take back control and reclaim the word ambition? You say there are five key pillars that play a role in women's leadership journeys. What are they? Jenny Mitchell Jenny Mitchell is an executive coach, a podcaster, and a published author who is on a mission to help people have more meaningful conversations. She is a lifelong learner who holds an executive coaching degree for Royal Roads University, a CFRE fundraising designation, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from SUNY Stony Brook in piano performance. Jenny is the Founder & CEO of Chavender and most frequently works with executive level leaders in both non-profit and corporate settings. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. 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 development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

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