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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ashley Rudolph, an Executive Coach for high achievers, shares insights on navigating career transitions. She discusses the REF framework—Reflect, Explore, Find—to help individuals assess their careers. The conversation explores common blind spots that hold leaders back, especially women facing unique challenges. Ashley emphasizes the need for self-reflection and alignment with core values for job satisfaction. She also highlights the importance of self-advocacy and strategic thinking in overcoming career plateaus and achieving true fulfillment.

Dan Silvert is a behavioral expert, keynote speaker, and author published in nine languages. As Co-Founder and Partner at Velocity Advisory Group — ranked in Inc. magazine’s 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. How do you help leaders build trust and connection within their teams, especially in high-pressure environments?" Can you explain your Birds framework and share a real-world example of how it has transformed leadership dynamics within an organization? How can leaders flex their communication to foster stronger collaboration? What are the most common leadership blind spots you encounter, and how do you coach executives to overcome them? As AI continues to reshape the workplace, what leadership skills do you believe will be most critical for executives to thrive in the future?" Dan Silvert Dan Silvert is a behavioral expert, keynote speaker, and author published in nine languages. As Co-Founder and Partner at Velocity Advisory Group — ranked in Inc. magazine’s 5000 list of fastest-growing companies five times — Dan has guided hundreds of leaders to greater organizational and career success, and trained thousands of sales professionals to increased revenues through the power of deep relationships. 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 insightful discussion, John Sigmon, an executive coach and two-time C-Suite executive, dives into the link between leadership and nature. He shares how the dynamics of natural ecosystems can guide leaders in embracing resilience and adaptability. Sigmon emphasizes the importance of curiosity and connection among leaders for effective collaboration. His book, 'Wild Leadership,' offers innovative tools inspired by nature, urging executives to adopt wild approaches while maintaining strategic focus for impactful results.

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.