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

Darius Ross, a seasoned pro arbitrager and motivational speaker with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, shares his insights shaped by a challenging upbringing in Chicago. He discusses how resilience and boldness can transform adversity into opportunity. Darius emphasizes essential leadership traits like humility and strategic decision-making. He also explores negotiation strategies and the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture. As he prepares to release his book on the entrepreneurial mindset, his experiences illuminate the path to impactful leadership.

Mike Manazir has a passion for stories, leadership, and lifting up people. Mike is a graduate of Top Gun and commanded a US Navy F-14 squadron, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and a Carrier Strike Group. What motivated to write your book, "Learn How To Lead To Win"? Is there a similitude difference between leading as a naval officer and as a civilian executive? Value and bigger than yourself. Give guidance. What are the basic themes of your book? What is your top tip about effective leadership? What are your three top tenets for an effective leader? Mike Manazir Mike Manazir has a passion for stories, leadership, and lifting up people. Mike is a graduate of Top Gun and commanded a US Navy F-14 squadron, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and a Carrier Strike Group. He retired as a Two-Star Navy Admiral after 36 years of service, spent seven years as an executive with a Fortune 100 aerospace and defense company, and is now a Vice President for Hadrian Automation, a startup specializing in high-end automated manufacturing. Mike mentors a leadership style based on heart and trust that champions inclusion. Mike believes that if you have one or more people looking to you to show the way, you are a leader. He wants to help you be the best leader you can be so you can lead to Win by leading from the Heart. 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.

Nada Lena Nasserdeen is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, visionary, and advocate for personal and professional empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, she is a two-time #1 best-selling author and a two-time TEDx motivational speaker. What inspired you to focus on soft skills as the foundation for leadership and why do you believe they are the new success skills? Why now? What are the most common challenges you see leaders face today to foster growth within their teams? What are the key takeaways from these experiences that can benefit leaders and teams? How do you coach someone that does not want to be coach? Your methodology, like the RISE Power Up Method, emphasizes emotional intelligence and self-confidence. Can you explain how these pillars transform individuals and organizations? Nada Lena Nasserdeen Nada Lena Nasserdeen is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, visionary, and advocate for personal and professional empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, she is a two-time #1 best-selling author and a two-time TEDx motivational speaker. Through her company, Rise Up For You, Nada has partnered with an impressive array of clients. Leveraging their proprietary soft skills framework, the Rise Power Up Method, they’ve extended their influence to more than 50 countries, redefining success through innovative programming and transformative development. Nada’s deepest passion lies in giving back. She is especially proud of her philanthropic efforts with underprivileged youth, including teaching essential soft skills to young men and women in juvenile detention centers—a commitment that earned her the prestigious OC Sheriff’s Award. 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.

In this engaging discussion, Kerri Sutey, an executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience, dives into the importance of a coaching mindset for effective leadership. She explores the challenges leaders face when transitioning from control to collaboration and shares real-life examples of how visionary leadership can empower teams. Kerri discusses the unique dynamics of a multi-generational workforce and offers practical strategies for fostering a culture of coaching and continuous learning.

In this engaging conversation, Jasmin Dennis, a dedicated health and wellness coach with over 30 years of experience, shares her insights on recognizing and preventing burnout, particularly in workplace settings. She emphasizes the emotional and physical signs of burnout and the importance of implementing wellness programs to support employee mental health. Jasmin also discusses innovative strategies like mental health days and on-site childcare. Additionally, she explores the impact of AI in the workplace, urging a proactive approach to adapt to these changes.

Jonathan Tuteur, an experienced Executive Coach and Author, shares insights from his journey overcoming epilepsy. He discusses how emotional intelligence shapes leadership and its importance in effective communication. Jon opens up about navigating life with seizures, highlighting the emotional challenges and the significance of self-awareness. He also emphasizes clarity in communication and aligning expectations in teams, shedding light on the stigma of epilepsy and advocating for education and understanding around it.

Jeffrey Sanow is a Former CIA Senior Intelligence Officer, a Global Security Expert, and a Strategic Leadership Speaker. He has a decorated career in critical global operations, and he served in the CIA’s National Clandestine Service. Can you share a brief overview of your background with our listeners? You say the ‘failure is not an option’ what do you mean? Talk about the art of decision-making under pressure. Is that a skill set you can cultivate? How did you experience abroad help you with your career? What do different people from different cultures have in common? With such an extensive experience abroad, how did people relate to you when you returned to the US? Jeffrey Sanow Jeffrey Sanow is a Former CIA Senior Intelligence Officer, a Global Security Expert, and a Strategic Leadership Speaker. He has a decorated career in critical global operations, and he served in the CIA’s National Clandestine Service, working with senior policy makers in the Office of the Vice President and National Security Council to support policies related to preventing the sale, transfer, or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. Today, he is a respected public speaker with a reputation for impactful storytelling, addressing complex issues across corporate and security industries and bringing a unique blend of intrigue and real-world application to audiences. 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.

With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim Carlough is an accomplished business strategist, speaker, and author. Having successfully driven explosive growth for healthcare organizations—from start-ups to industry leaders—Jim is a trusted expert in building high-performing teams, revitalizing underperforming businesses, and guiding organizations through transformational change. There is a constant debate about leaders are born or made. What is your take on this? Your book outlines six pillars as a foundational roadmap for aspiring leaders. Could you briefly walk us through each one and share why they’re essential for leaders. How can leaders ensure they continue evolving? Jim Carlough With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim Carlough is an accomplished business strategist, speaker, and author. Having successfully driven explosive growth for healthcare organizations—from start-ups to industry leaders—Jim is a trusted expert in building high-performing teams, revitalizing underperforming businesses, and guiding organizations through transformational change. Jim's core philosophy—leaders aren’t born; they’re developed—challenges the myth of innate leadership. In his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success, Jim delivers a practical and inspiring guide for leaders at every stage of their journey. His approach focuses on six essential traits that empower individuals to embrace leadership as a skill that can be learned, honed, and mastered through experience, mentorship, and intentional growth. 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.

Margo Boster is a leadership coach and yoga teacher with over twenty- five years of diverse roles in information technology across private sector companies and governmental organizations. The book's title is Mindfully Successful, how do you describe what mindfully successful is and what it isn't? Can you share a real example of where a “successful” leader was hindering themselves or getting in their way – perhaps working harder than they had to or having an unintended impact on their team or organization - and how your techniques improved their performance, effectiveness, and health? Tell me a story of how you help your clients to move forward after a trauma. What can parents do to not have their children once leaders stop the negative talk to themselves? How do you help leaders become aware of why they want to be successful and why they are chasing it? Margo Boster Margo Boster is a leadership coach and yoga teacher with over twenty- five years of diverse roles in information technology across private sector companies and governmental organizations. She has spent the last fifteen years working with CEOs, US military generals, and other senior executives to reach their peak potential. Drawing on extensive studies of psychology, anatomy, philosophy, neuropsychology, and adult development, Boster has crafted a coaching philosophy that integrates the latest insights from these fields with her decades of leadership experience. She shares her insights in MINDFULLY SUCCESSFUL: Unlock the Power of Your BRAIN, BODY, and BREATH to Elevate Your Leadership (Amplify Publishing). 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.

Marc Luanghy, an award-winning trademark attorney and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, discusses critical aspects of intellectual property. He emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to protect their trademarks to avoid legal pitfalls. Marc introduces the Power Trademark 360 framework, explaining how it can drive business growth. The conversation highlights the intersection of sustainability and IP, particularly in eco-friendly branding and the emerging trends in carbon finance. He also addresses common mistakes businesses make in protecting their assets.