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

Dr. Katrina Burrus PhD, MCC
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May 18, 2021 • 21min

EEC 176: Shifting from 20th Century Rigidity to 21st Century Agility in the Workplace with Chris Kane

As many have had to re-image their workplace, Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Chris Kane about what the future looks like to entrepreneurs as he answers the following questions. What was your motto? "Where is my office" is the title of your new book. What instigated you to write on this topic? Considering most people don't want to go back to 9-to-5, five-days-a-week working, what will the office of the very near future look like? What will the office look like in the future? You talk about the omnichannel workplace, can you comment on that? How has the corporate real estate sector lagged other industries when it comes to considering customer needs? Who is Chris Kane? Chris Kane has worked in the Corporate Real Estate sector for over thirty years, having operated as the Vice President of International Corporate Real Estate for The Walt Disney Company, before acting as Head of Corporate Real Estate at the BBC. His new book, Where Is My Office? Reimagining the Workplace for the 21st Century (Bloomsbury Business, Oct. 15, 2020) investigates innovative corporate real estate thinking in the modern workplace. Learn more at www.whereismyoffice.com. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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May 10, 2021 • 21min

EEC 175: Business Should Be A Force For Good with Diana Fryc

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Diana Fryc about women in leadership and some of the obstacles they face in the business world as they answer the following questions. Why aren't there more women in leadership roles (C-suite/VP) and how can we change this? What are the most surprising hurdles women in leadership keep running into? What are the different huddles between women of color and Caucasians? What will it take to make lasting change for diversity? How can we do a better job of educating people about Generation Z and Consumer buyers? Who is Diana Fryc? Diana believes that business should be a force for good and uses her networking superpowers to drive change in the food, beverage, and wellness industries, specifically in the areas of employment diversity, food equality, and the promotion of sustainable supply chain. She founded and hosts The Gooder Podcast where she interviews the powerhouse women leading on every level in food, beverage, and wellness. Diana Fryc is a marketing industry executive with 20 years advising brands from fortune 50 to start-ups on how to address their toughest growth challenges. As partner and CMO of creative branding firm, Retail Voodoo, uses her expertise in brand development, innovation, consumer markets, marketing, and packaging systems to help clients generate meaningful and sustainable growth. Tireless and determined, Diana is obsessed with the world of food, beverage, and wellness brands – and has been building long-standing client relationships because people trust her to put the right combination of people and business assets together to move mountains. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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May 4, 2021 • 23min

EEC 174: How to Overcome the Urgency Epidemic with Brandon Smith

In answering the following questions, Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC discusses with Brandon Smith the "overdose of urgency" that individuals face and how it affects their business and personal life. What do you qualify as workplace dysfunction? How do you go about identifying a company's culture? What do you mean by "hot sauce" to describe urgency? What is the right dose of urgency for a leader to install and when does urgency simply mean firefighting? How do you see the benefits of face-to-face interview process compared to a 360 Degree Feedback System based on competencies? When does Executive Presence become essential according to you? Who is Brandon Smith? Brandon Smith is a leading expert in leadership communication and curer of workplace dysfunction. Known as "The Workplace Therapist," Brandon is a sought-after executive coach, TEDx speaker, author and award-winning business school instructor. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, CNN, Fox News.com, NPR, Forbes and many others for his expertise. His book "The Hot Sauce Principle: How to Live and Lead in a World Where Everything Is Urgent All of the Time" helps readers to master urgency so they can more effectively lead others, manage expectations, and prevent burnout at home. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Apr 26, 2021 • 22min

EEC 173: Sales is NOT a Dirty Word with Steve Heroux

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Steve Heroux about his sales experience and his teaching insight as he answers the following questions. What made you want to go into sales? When did you start your sales career? What's your greatest accomplishment? If you could start over in sales, what would you do differently? What tools do you use to train and teach salespeople that your competition does not? Who is Steve Heroux? With more than 22 years of success in sales and sales leadership, Steve Heroux has a passion and burning desire to change the way we look at sales. He is the CEO & Founder of Victory Selling, and he's a leading authority in providing cutting-edge strategies on selling in today's marketplace. Steve is a Sales Development Expert, Professional Trainer & Keynote Speaker. Whether it's empowering you to become the best sales professional you can be, helping you inspire and drive the sales team you lead, or teaching you his extremely powerful system of selling for 2021 and beyond, Steve can transform your entire outlook on sales in less time than you think. He has trained thousands of salespeople to reach their targets, risen to the top of his field in multiple industries, and leaves his audiences and clients changed for the better. Steve is the author of "Sales is NOT a Dirty Word" and his 9-step Victory Selling System is transforming the way sales training is delivered. He has been a sought-after speaker both before and after its release and his message to the world of sales is simple. Integrity, honesty, and humility are essential in today's business world and if you want to learn how to sell effectively and tactfully, Steve and his team may be exactly what you or your organization is looking for. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 23min

EEC 172: How do Leaders Hire Rockstars with Molly McGrath

Hiring rockstars is the goal for entrepreneurs and in answering the following questions, Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Molly McGrath about ways to improve the hiring process and the challenges entrepreneurs face. How do leaders hire rockstars? What challenges do you see entrepreneurs and leaders face in hiring? How do you advise/assist/counsel business owners to improve their hiring process? What are the key components of onboarding/training? Who is Molly McGrath? Molly McGrath is a National Podcaster, decade long national blogger and 2 x Amazon #1 Best Selling Author. Since the late nineties, Molly has coached, consulted and directed presidents and founders of national organizations and over 4,000 small business owners in; executive-level leadership, continuous improvement and team empowerment initiatives to infiltrate new markets, leveraging partner ecosystems and producing profitability. Molly has 25+ years of specific skillset experience in legal CMO marketing, factional CEO, conversation intelligence coaching, team development & empowerment, intrapreneur talent acquisition, Kaizen leadership, root cause analysis, revenue mapping, and action-based project management. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 17min

EEC 171: Are You Climbing the Right Mountain? with Tony Martignetti

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Tony Martignetti on the importance of elevating leaders and helping them to find clarity in their lives as he answers the following questions. How did you initially become interested in coaching and helping people? What hurdles did you personally face in your journey and how did you overcome them? What inspires you to do what you do? What do most people not understand about you and your work as a coach? Who is Tony Martignetti? Tony Martignetti is a leadership development expert, entrepreneur, idea generator, and people connector. He brings together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. He has dedicated himself to helping people live an inspired life. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 25min

EEC 170: How COVID Changed The World Of Work Forever With Jeff Wald

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Jeff Wald as he answers the following questions and discusses the need to be aware of future work predictions and how new technology doesn't always lead to jobs loss. Will the Robots and AI take all of the jobs? Why is the future of work NOT gig work? Why do you insist that new technologies don't often lead to job losses? How has the pandemic changed remote work forever? Who is Jeff Wald? Jeff Wald is the Founder of Work Market, enterprise software that enables companies to manage freelancers (acquired: ADP). Jeff has founded several other technology companies, including Spinback, a social sharing platform (acquired: Salesforce). Jeff is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private Boards of Directors. Jeff is the author of the Amazon Best Seller The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 23min

EEC 169: Selling from the Stage - The Magic of Storytelling with Orvel Ray Wilson

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Orvel Ray Wilson and answers the following questions as he shares ways our listeners can discover and deliver their unique message. Why do you say that stories are "magical"? Are there some simple rules we can follow to be better storytellers? Can you share some of the advanced storytelling techniques you teach? How can we be more effective at selling from the stage? How does your coaching work? If people want help, how can they reach you? Who is Orvel Ray Wilson? Best-selling author, award-winning speaker and executive speech coach, Orvel Ray helps other speakers, authors and professionals discover, develop and deliver their unique message to the world. Co-author of the legendary Guerrilla Marketing series, he's been voted one of the Top 5 Sales and Marketing speakers in the world a record 5 years straight. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Mar 24, 2021 • 19min

EEC 168: Mr. Schmooze A Man Who Walked The Walk with Cody Lowry

Cody Lowry talks about the importance of having fun, building relationships and how to be appreciative and persistent as he talks with Dr. Katrina Burrus and answers the following questions. Give us a snapshot look at your background and how it influenced you? What are the ingredients of the Secret Sauce of a good relationship? What do you mean by Schmooze? What instigated you to write your book, "Mr Schmooze, what they should teach you at Harvard Business School". Who is Cody Lowry? Cody Lowry's story is an upbeat and hilarious one. But it wasn't always that way. His past knew poverty, abandonment, and a family that moved thirty-two times within a seven-year period. Yet today, he's a Pied Piper of positivity with advice for everyone on how to make each day count. Cody has been a successful marketer for thirty years, building a multi-million dollar ad agency from scratch. How did he overcome his past to achieve such success? He took on life with a unique perspective, executing bold ideas, making others laugh, and being ever mindful of the little guy. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 24min

EEC 167: Saving The World From Death-By-Meetings with Josh Little

The following questions are answered as Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Josh Little to discuss the importance of productive meetings and how leaders can lead more effectively. What are the problems with meetings? Are they not necessary for team meetings? How does this apply to working remotely? What is the impact on leaders wanting to reduce time spent in meetings and still want to lead effectively? How is current workplace communication inefficient ? How might a team increase inclusivity in a remote work environment? Who is Josh Little? Josh Little is the founder of four tech companies–Maestro, Bloomfire, Qzzr, and Volley–that have collectively been used by hundreds of millions of people. His work has been featured in Tech Crunch, Mashable, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Forbes. With two successful exits and third pending, he's currently on a mission to save the working world from death-by-meetings with his fourth creation, Volley. Josh fell in love with the art of communication at age 16 when he was first asked to train a new employee at Red Lobster. The creative challenge of distilling complex concepts into simple ideas became a passion that led him to pursue a degree in education, which he leveraged to land jobs in sales, training, and marketing at three Fortune 500 companies before he founded his first company. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

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