Excellent Executive Coaching: Bringing Your Coaching One Step Closer To Excelling

A parallel entrepreneur, Timothy Totten, runs his legacy family business in the funeral product manufacturing industry, and creates escape games and other team-building activities with his FunVenture partner. Why did you get involved with TEDx? What are the biggest mistakes you've seen hopeful TEDx speakers make? How has landing a TEDx talk changed over the years, and how should people approach the stage today? Besides memorizing a talk, what are the most important steps to having a successful TEDx experience? How do you help those aspiring to the world's most influential stage, and can you guarantee they will get onto that red dot? Timothy Totten A parallel entrepreneur, Timothy Totten runs his legacy family business in the funeral product manufacturing industry, creates escape games and other team-building activities with his FunVenture partner, shares his expert knowledge of famed American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright in storytelling sessions across the country, and volunteers as a curator and coach for

Paul Vanderbroeck is an international executive educator and coach. In his leadership development, he uses a transdisciplinary approach, combining leadership theory and diagnostic instruments with history, arts, and theatre. What are the leadership models that you have chosen for your research and why? What can modern leaders learn from Caesar's career, and how does it apply to leaders today? What can modern leaders learn from Caesar's behavior and development over time? What can modern leaders learn from Caesar's personality? What new elements did your research bring to Caesar's story? Paul Vanderbroeck A historian by training and a former HR executive, Paul Vanderbroeck is an international executive educator and coach. In his leadership development, he uses a transdisciplinary approach, combining leadership theory and diagnostic instruments with history, arts, and theatre. He partners with corporations, non-profit organizations, and business schools. As an independent researcher, he publishes on leadershi

Mathew Pohl is a former data analytics professional turned small business owner and advocate for organizational growth. He applied the Stages of Growth methodology, achieving a 10x increase in his company's value. What was the driving force behind you becoming an entrepreneur? Tell us about the two seasons of your first business and why those were so different? Why is having a roadmap so important for SMB owners? What is the ReWild Group's roadmap based on? How does Organizational ReWilding differ from EOS? Mathew Pohl Mathew Pohl is a former data analytics professional turned small business owner and advocate for organizational growth. He applied the Stages of Growth methodology, achieving a 10x increase in his company's value. Pohl founded the ReWild Group to share this approach and authored the "Organizational ReWilding Rules for Business Growth" series. He is passionate about helping business leaders and advisers. Pohl enjoys the outdoors in Colorado and spending time with his family. He welcomes collab

Jim Delaney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Traction AI, a go-to-market partner for founders navigating the early stages of growth. What lessons from military leadership carry over into building a high-performing startup team? Why do so many founders struggle with go-to-market execution — and how can they fix it? What does "RevOps" actually mean for an early-stage company? How can a founder align product, marketing, and sales without overhiring or burning cash? What advice would you give to leaders who are stepping into the CEO role for the first time? Jim Delaney Jim Delaney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Traction AI, a go-to-market partner for founders navigating the early stages of growth. A former U.S. Naval Officer and National Security Agency team lead, Jim spent the first chapter of his career in national defense before transitioning into the private sector, where he worked as a senior executive for JPMorgan Chase and on the executive leadership team at Dun & Bradstreet. He then worked for various ven

Dr. Brian Alman is the world's leading authority on accessing the unconscious mind for healing trauma, resolving stress, and activating inner wisdom. How can you heal trauma without going to therapy? How can we transform an inner critic into a partner? What is the process to meditate with purpose? Awareness, acceptance, and dialogue. Where does the executive stress come from? What is the root cause of difficult behavior? Brian Alman Dr. Brian Alman is the world's leading authority on accessing the unconscious mind for healing trauma, resolving stress, and activating inner wisdom. After 25+ years helping tens of thousands of people worldwide transform their mental and physical health, his evidence-based methodology has become the gold standard for those who have "tried everything" without success. 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

For over 27 years, Matt Raad has been helping people escape the 9-to-5 by turning digital assets into real-world freedom. Alongside his wife Liz, he pioneered the strategy of buying, renovating, and selling websites for cash flow—long before the term “digital real estate” became mainstream. Can you discuss the importance of digital marketing in today's business landscape? How do you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the digital marketing industry? What are the trends in this market? Am I too late? Have I missed the market or the best deals? Can a non-tech person do this, and how would they get started? Matt Raad For over 27 years, Matt Raad has been helping people escape the 9-to-5 by turning digital assets into real-world freedom. Alongside his wife Liz, he pioneered the strategy of buying, renovating, and selling websites for cash flow—long before the term “digital real estate” became mainstream. Starting from scratch, Matt and Liz applied their background in business acquisitions to b

Ken Miller is a recognized speaker, author, and fundraising strategist whose powerful life story—from Ivy League success to incarceration and redemption—inspires audiences to lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose. How did your journey from the Ivy League to prison shape your views on resilience and personal transformation? Why were you in prison, and why did you have to learn to have more grace when people came late to a meeting, or didn't get work done? Why did you have to learn more tolerance? Because tolerance in the workplace means you are taken advantage of? How are we governed by scripts we tell ourselves? What do you suggest to overcome reacting to one's scripts? Ken Miller Ken Miller is a recognized speaker, author, and fundraising strategist whose powerful life story—from Ivy League success to incarceration and redemption—inspires audiences to lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose. As the author of Becoming Ken: One Black Man’s Journey from Ivy League to Prison and Back Again, K

Mandy Morris is known for helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals break the hidden emotional patterns that sabotage their success , quickly and effectively. She’s an Executive Psychology Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified EMDR Clinician, and Co-Founder of soFree. How does unresolved trauma show up in leadership, even when someone appears high-functioning? What role does the nervous system play in how we make decisions, regulate emotions, and respond to stress? Why do high performers repeat patterns of self-sabotage, and how can neuroscience help break those cycles? What inspired you to create soFree, and how does it help users regulate stress in under two minutes? Mandy Morris Mandy Morris is known for helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals break the hidden emotional patterns that sabotage their success , quickly and effectively. She’s an Executive Psychology Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified EMDR Clinician, and Co-Founder of soFree, a breakthrough

Quang X. Pham is a biotech executive, war veteran, author, speaker, and community leader with a remarkable journey shaped by resilience, service, and entrepreneurship. He made history as the first Vietnamese American to earn naval aviator’s wings in the Marine Corps and lead an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. How can someone starting as an underdog in this country (this area, this company) succeed? Why did you join the Marines, and what did you learn from your service? How did you overcome the business and personal obstacles in your life? What did you do to prepare for the leaps in your life, from the Marines to business, from entrepreneur to author, back to entrepreneur, from startup to IPO, and back to author? Why is it hard for Americans to understand/accept the high cost of prescription drugs? Quang Pham Quang X. Pham is a biotech executive, war veteran, author, speaker, and community leader with a remarkable journey shaped by resilience, service, and entrepreneurship. He made history as the fi

Will Linssen has been named the #1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus and the #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50, and his clients include leaders from Fortune 500 companies, hypergrowth startups, and global institutions like The World Bank and Coca-Cola. What common leadership challenges do you see across cultures and industries? What's one leadership moment that changed the way you coach forever? How do you define and measure success in leadership? How does Triple Win support business performance? What habits define the most effective leaders? What’s one leadership question every manager should ask? Will Linssen Will Linssen has been named the #1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus and the #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50, and his clients include leaders from Fortune 500 companies, hypergrowth startups, and global institutions like The World Bank and Coca-Cola. Also, Will is the author of Triple Win Leadership Coaching: The Coach's Guide to More Impact, More Coaching, and More Clients, which recently became a #1 New

Kevin McCarthy is the author of the bestselling book, BlindSpots – Why Good People Make Bad Choices, and holds the highest certification recognized globally by the speaking industry, the Certified Speaking Professional. What were the blind spots that led to your downfall, and how can other entrepreneurs recognize similar risks before it's too late? How can self-awareness and emotional intelligence change the trajectory of a business leader’s success? What practical tools can aspiring entrepreneurs use to avoid ethical missteps and make better decisions under pressure? Why do talented subject matter experts often struggle when promoted into leadership — and how can they make that transition successfully? What does it really take to build a resilient, people-centered business culture — especially after hitting rock bottom? Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy is the author of the bestselling book, BlindSpots – Why Good People Make Bad Choices, and holds the highest certification recognized globally by the speaking i

Bailey Romatoski is the strategic architect of JOYELY’s growth and operations, playing a pivotal role in advancing its mission to transform joy into a sustainable, scalable solution for emotional resilience and professional success. How did your experience in data systems inspire your approach to emotional intelligence? Can you explain why traditional emotional intelligence models fall short and how the JQ Emotions Map addresses emotional complexity? How does JQ pairs with AI and language models for human alignment? Could you share an example or story where applying the JQ Framework shifted the outcomes? How do you envision integrating the JQ Framework into broader systems—like education, technology, or corporate wellness—to create sustained emotional change? Bailey Romatoski Bailey Romatoski is the strategic architect of JOYELY’s growth and operations, playing a pivotal role in advancing its mission to transform joy into a sustainable, scalable solution for emotional resilience and professional success. A

Reid Holmes has spent his career in some of America's biggest and best ad agencies, first as a copywriter, but rose quickly to creative director and then EVP Executive Creative Director. Reid is now a speaker, consultant, and author. What do brands need to do today to get noticed? How do I get better results without raising my marketing budget? What is the "Brand Appreciation Pyramid?" How can I find my Unique Appreciatable Solution? How can CMOs best help CEOs to create success? Reid Holmes Reid Holmes has spent his career in some of America's biggest and best ad agencies, first as a copywriter, but rose quickly to creative director and then EVP Executive Creative Director. Reid is now a speaker, consultant, and author. In his career, Reid has helped change the trajectory for brands like H&R Block, The Mayo Clinic, Burger King, Toro, Domino’s Pizza, and many others. As his kids reached high school age, Reid realized he could leave a more meaningful legacy. After 30+ years in advertising, Reid found the

Antoniette Roze, CEO of WPC Speakers Global and host of the SPEAKPact Podcast, transforms experts into sought-after speakers with her proven system for securing consistent, high-value engagements. What strategies can leaders use to enhance their influence in today’s global marketplace? What are the biggest challenges when building a personal brand, and how can they overcome them? How can speakers craft messages that resonate with diverse, global audiences and drive engagement? How can consistency help secure high-value opportunities and foster long-term growth? How do you help clients? Antoniette Roze Antoniette Roze, CEO of WPC Speakers Global and host of the SPEAKPact Podcast, transforms experts into sought-after speakers with her proven system for securing consistent, high-value engagements. With 30+ years of industry experience, Antoniette and her Agency ensures that her speakers exponentially increase their impact, income, and influence with her innovative 3.0 Agency model that moves speakers from the

Matthew Oleniuk is a public sector risk strategist and former Chief Audit Executive who spent 15 years inside government reviewing billions of dollars in project spending. Why do so many public sector transformations fail — even when they’re well-intentioned? What do executives misunderstand about risk in major projects? How can leaders create space for bold outcomes without losing control? What does “strategic risk” actually look like in a government context? What’s one thing you wish every executive understood before launching a high-stakes initiative? Matthew Oleniuk Matthew Oleniuk is a public sector risk strategist and former Chief Audit Executive who spent 15 years inside government reviewing billions of dollars in project spending. He now coaches public service leaders on how to deliver bold outcomes without blowing up their budgets. His insights draw from real-world experience, not textbooks — and he’s not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom about leadership, risk, and project success. Excellent

Steve is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn’s early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years. In your book Workquake, you talk about how the world of work is rapidly changing. What are some of the biggest shifts you're seeing now that executives need to pay attention to? What do you see as the most common mistakes leaders make when trying to adapt their talent strategies for the future? How do talent challenges differ across these sectors, and what lessons can leaders learn from each other? What role does company culture play in navigating an unpredictable world of work, and how can leaders build resilient cultures that thrive during times of change? What separates good leaders from truly exceptional ones in this rapidly evolving work landscape? How should executives rethink their approach to hiring and developing talent to

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 wo

Lior is a trailblazing tech visionary and serial entrepreneur, whose latest venture CTOx helps 8 and 9-figure CEOs transition to fractional leadership roles so they can gain better control over their time, money, happiness, and purpose while continuing to drive positive business impact. How can business leaders and tech execs simplify challenges? How best to use AI in business and happiness? How can AI scale your business into predictable growth? How is tech revolutionizing executive leadership? What are the benefits of leveraging tech expertise in a fulfilling, high-income fractional executive practice while maintaining work-life balance? Lior Weinstein Lior is a trailblazing tech visionary and serial entrepreneur, whose latest venture CTOx helps 8 and 9-figure CEOs transition to fractional leadership roles so they can gain better control over their time, money, happiness, and purpose while continuing to drive positive business impact. He has driven digital transformations across mobile, web, and desktop l

Lisa L. Levy is not your typical consultant—she’s a disruption catalyst who helps visionary founders break free from daily operations and build self-reliant leadership teams that drive profit, agility, and freedom. What’s the biggest mistake founders make when scaling beyond $15M, and how can they avoid it? How can leaders build self-reliant teams that thrive without their constant involvement? Why do most process improvement initiatives fail—and what’s the secret to success? Can you explain your Adaptive Transformation Framework and how it boosts productivity by 40%? How do you help organizations transform “that’s how we’ve always done it” into innovation and profit? Lisa Levy Lisa L. Levy is not your typical consultant—she’s a disruption catalyst who helps visionary founders break free from daily operations and build self-reliant leadership teams that drive profit, agility, and freedom. As Founder & CEO of Lcubed Consulting, Lisa has spent over 16 years guiding organizations through transformational c

Jimmy offers a fresh and unique perspective on topics like public speaking anxiety by blending voice work with anxiety management strategies. What are some overlooked powers of vocal techniques, and do you have any actionable tips? How does your Cannon Method blend voice work and anxiety management to help people overcome nerves and speak with confidence? What are some common vocal habits that undermine authority, and how can people fix them? How can leaders use principles from jazz—like rhythm and timing—to speak more charismatically and keep audiences engaged? What are three vocal techniques you recommend to instantly boost credibility and command attention? Jimmy Cannon Jimmy offers a fresh and unique perspective on topics like public speaking anxiety by blending voice work with anxiety management strategies. His insights could add significant value to the conversations on your podcast, offering your audience a new angle on these essential skills. Through his Cannon Method, he’s guided countless clients