

Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.
Dr. Katrina Burrus PhD, MCC
Excellent Executive Coaching podcast will examples of leadership coaching issues and challenges. Excellent Executive Coaching will provide leadership coaching tips, strategies and resources that can resolve leadership issues. Subscribe today to learn about coaching top global leaders and their trials and successes.
The Excellent Executive Coaching podcast is a platform of discussion and a source of knowledge sharing between professional coaches and leaders. It promotes continued education for executive coaches and leaders around the world.
This podcast is mostly devoted to personal development and leadership coaching. The host is Dr. Katrina Burrus. She is a First Master Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation in Switzerland and founding Board Member for ICF Switzerland. She has served as an adjunct professor to several universities and speaks around the world on the topics of leadership coaching and Global Nomadic leadership and has been working as an executive coach for global leaders since 1994.
The Excellent Executive Coaching podcast is a platform of discussion and a source of knowledge sharing between professional coaches and leaders. It promotes continued education for executive coaches and leaders around the world.
This podcast is mostly devoted to personal development and leadership coaching. The host is Dr. Katrina Burrus. She is a First Master Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation in Switzerland and founding Board Member for ICF Switzerland. She has served as an adjunct professor to several universities and speaks around the world on the topics of leadership coaching and Global Nomadic leadership and has been working as an executive coach for global leaders since 1994.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 22min
EEC 305: Data Leadership in the Age of AI, with Edward Chenard
Edward Chenard has over 20 years in the data and analytics space and has worked at Fortune 500's and startups, running teams of analysts, data scientists and engineers. How is AI going to change the way we work and shop? How is Personalization impacting the way companies engage customers? What is the role of data and analytics in an AI world? What are the key skills of a data leader? What do data leaders need to learn to be successful? Edward Chenard Edward Chenard has over 20 years in the data and analytics space and has worked at Fortune 500's and startups, running teams of analysts, data scientists and engineers. He build the first data science and data engineering team at Best Buy, led the marketing innovation team at Target and built the data science and data engineering teams at CH Robinson. In all three he built products that brought in real change and bottom line impact. Currently Edward leads the data and analytics team at Shipwell, an innovative startup in the transportation management space. 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 specialized in leadership development.

Nov 14, 2023 • 20min
EEC 304: How to Make the Best Decisions, with Cheryl Einhorn
Cheryl Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. How did you become an expert in decision-making? Tell us about each of the Problem Solver Profiles? How do you develop other types of ways to problem solve? Why is Intellectual diversity important in a team? What impact does the way you grew up have on your decision making? Cheryl Einhorn Cheryl Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times to Foreign Policy Magazine, Barron’s and Harvard Business Review. Cheryl is a long time educator, having taught at Columbia Business School for over a decade and currently teaching at Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business and Cornell Tech. She is the author of three books: Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles and the psychology of decision-making, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was published in the Spring of 2023. Cheryl loves to be in the great outdoors, spend time with her three kids, and bake all kinds of good cookies. 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 specialized in leadership development.

Nov 7, 2023 • 24min
EEC 303: Debunking Common Misconceptions Leaders Have About Appreciation in the Workplace, with Dr. Paul White
Guest Dr. Paul White, a licensed psychologist, debunks common misconceptions leaders have about appreciation in the workplace. He discusses the importance of personalized recognition programs over standard ones and the significance of being specific with feedback and appreciation. Dr. White emphasizes the value of acts of service as a way to show appreciation and explores the differences in giving appreciation to remote and onsite teams.

Oct 31, 2023 • 24min
EEC 302: A Framework for Peace in this Stress Filled World, with Billy Mandarino
Billy is an author , speaker and Now-ist, teaching people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His hit book, The Now-ist is full of wisdom from his own journey. How do you answer the questions... Who Am I? What are the most frequent questions in your self talk? Where does stress settle in your body? Check in right now. What are your morning rituals? How do you use your imagination daily? Billy Mandarino Billy is an author, speaker and Now-ist, teaching people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His hit book, The Now-ist is full of wisdom from his own journey. The inspiration and truth Billy Mandarino presents in his new book, The Now-ist is a life-changing creation. Billy dives deep into the essence of us all and breaks down present moment living in a very unique way. 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 specialized in leadership development.

Oct 24, 2023 • 21min
EEC 301: How Does Influence Really Work, with Sarah Walton
Sarah Walton is a business coach and sales expert who’s been featured on The Today Show, speaks at women’s conferences all over the world and has helped hundreds of women start and grow businesses they LOVE. What is influence and what is it not? How does influence really work? What do people need to practice daily in order to become influential? What are the 3 keys to building more influence? Why do you care if women have more money and influence? Sarah Walton From growing up in a low-income household with a single mom to helping moms turn their passion into a business they love that can support their families, Sarah’s lived experience shows how women can powerfully change their lives and the lives of their families and communities. Sarah’s transitioned from being “just another coach” to being a change-maker. It’s time to put more money in the hands of more women, and Sarah is all in. 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 specialized in leadership development.

Oct 17, 2023 • 22min
EEC 300: Biggest Mistakes Bad Communicators Make, with Ben Guttmann
Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He’s an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to simplifying their message to connect effectively. What are the biggest mistakes that bad communicators make? What are the tenants of effective messaging? Why do we always complicate things? How can we develop practices to simplify our work? How should we design our messages visually? Ben Guttmann Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He’s an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Currently, Ben teaches digital marketing at Baruch College in New York City and consults with a range of thought leaders, venture-backed startups, and other brands. 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 specialized in leadership development.

Oct 10, 2023 • 23min
EEC 299: What are the Obstacles for Women Working Their Way to the C-Suite? with Teresa Rand
Teresa Rand, former President and CEO of the YMCA and founder of Teresa Rand Consulting, is an expert on teaching work-life balance, how to maneuver the shifts we experience in life, and helping organizations develop better leadership and communication skills. How can women work their way up to the C-suite? What are some of the obstacles they face? How does one juggle a good work-life balance and avoid burnout? What are some tips on structuring your work day so that you don't burn out? How can employers show their appreciation for their employees? Should employers be more open to letting employees work hybrid or remotely? Teresa Rand Teresa Rand, former President and CEO of the YMCA and founder of Teresa Rand Consulting, is an expert on teaching work-life balance, how to maneuver the shifts we experience in life, and helping organizations develop better leadership and communication skills. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Oct 3, 2023 • 21min
EEC 298: How Fulfilled Founders are Returning Back to Their Most Important Work, with Alyson Caffrey
Alyson Caffrey is the ‘Wolf’ that helps streamline the back-end operations for digital and creative agencies. She is the founder of Operations Agency, the co-creator of the Operations Simplified™ Framework, and the author of The Sabbatical Method: Create a business that can function without you. How can your book, The Sabbatical Method, help the struggling entrepreneur? How did you develop the critical actions highlighted in your method? What is the sabbatical method? Why is systemizing our business the key to sustainable growth? What are common systems most entrepreneurs ignore? Alyson Caffrey Alyson Caffrey is the ‘Wolf’ that helps streamline the back-end operations for digital and creative agencies. She is the founder of Operations Agency, the co-creator of the Operations Simplified™ Framework, and the author of The Sabbatical Method: Create a business that can function without you. She is also the host of the celebrated Growing Pains Podcast. She and the team at Operations Agency are determined to help businesses thrive profitably, serve more clients and create high-performing teams. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Sep 26, 2023 • 23min
EEC 297: How to Create an Unforgettable Conference Event, with Phil Mershon
Phil Mershon is the director of experience for Social Media Examiner. He's been designing the Social Media Marketing World experience for over a decade. Drawing from over 25 years in creating customized events, Phil loves to create memorable moments and transformational experiences. What makes an event unforgettable? How do you apply neuroscience when creating an event? What are the different types of data you use to create an unforgettable event? What is the Social Media Marketing World event's avatar and how do you make sure your avatars are catered to? Ten to fifteen person of your clients are International, how do you address their needs? Phil Mershon Phil Mershon is the director of experience for Social Media Examiner. He's been designing the Social Media Marketing World experience for over a decade. Drawing from over 25 years in creating customized events, Phil loves to create memorable moments and transformational experiences. In addition, Phil is a jazz saxophonist, a pickleball enthusiast, and the author of Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Sep 19, 2023 • 20min
EEC 296: Executive Coaching by John Maxwell adapted by Anthony Dicks
Anthony A. Dicks, Jr. is an executive coach. His passion for leadership development is seen through his work with emerging leaders across a multitude of industries. He has spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. How has your experience coaching executives helped you as a leader? How the John C. Maxwell certified trainer helped you as a coach? Explain to our listeners the DISC assessment and what you use it for when coaching? What is the Maxwell framework and how have you adapted it through story-telling? How do you give the leader space to change concretely? 5. What are some of the changes coaches have gone through in the last decades? Anthony Dicks Anthony A. Dicks, Jr. is a leader’s leader! His passion for leadership development is seen through his work with emerging leaders across a multitude of industries. He has spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. He firmly believes that leaders are not developed by accident, they must be engineered.. A. A. Dicks, Jr. has extensive education and possesses a B.S in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina A and T State University, an MBA from Webster University, and an Executive Certificate in Digital Marketing from Cornell University. He currently transforms leaders as the Senior Leadership Consultant for 180 Management Group. 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 www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.