EEC 364: The Power of Connection: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence with Donald Weber
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.
Release Date: 01/13/2025
EEC 384: Competencies, Qualities and Policies of a Successful Leader, with Philippe Johnson
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Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. What are the essential character traits and competencies all leaders need to exhibit to most effectively do their jobs? Using the core traits you have identified for what makes a competent and principled leader, how does former President Trump serve as a case study of poor leadership, and what have been the material outcomes of his failings? There are so many critics out there who decry Trump’s personal character and leadership style, but very few actually...
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EEC 383: From Burnout to Breakthrough, with Dr. Danielle Griffin
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Dr. Danielle Griffin is a speaker, educator, and coach dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives. Whether leading a workshop or delivering a keynote, her goal is to empower individuals to understand their bodies and minds. How do you help them integrate mind-body practices into their daily routines to manage stress and enhance their overall performance, especially when they feel they have 'no time'? Can you share a specific client success story where you helped an executive overcome a significant challenge, such as pain, anxiety, or grief, and how those modalities played a...
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EEC 382: How Female Leaders Can Reclaim the Word Ambition, with Jenny Mitchell
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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...
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EEC 381: Uncovering Possibilities: Navigating Career Transitions, with Ashley Rudolph
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Ashley Rudolph is an Executive Coach for high achievers and next-gen leaders. Her coaching blends strategic insight with practical tools to help leaders achieve their goals without burning out. When a high achiever feels stuck at a career crossroads, what’s the first conversation you have with them? You’ve coached leaders through major transitions—what patterns do you see in those who successfully step into their next chapter? What’s a common blind spot holding leaders back from the roles they say they want? How do you help leaders separate what they truly want from what they’ve...
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EEC 380: Adapting Communication for Stronger Teams, with Daniel Silvert
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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...
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EEC 379: Understanding Leadership By Embracing Fearlessness, with John Sigmon
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John W. Sigmon is an esteemed executive coach, speaker, and organizational transformation expert, boasting a vast range of expertise that spans across all sectors of the economy. How has your experience as a 2-time C-Suite executive shaped your understanding of leadership? How do you see parallels between natural ecosystems, observation and getting leaders unstuck? What are your book, Wild Leadership, key message? Many leaders struggle with resilience and adaptability in volatile environments. What can leaders learn from ecosystems about navigating uncertainty? Your book explores leadership...
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EEC 378: Mastering Leadership and the Entrepreneurial Mindset, with Darius Ross
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Darius Ross is a pro arbitrager, business consultant, and motivational speaker with 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience behind him. How did your experiences growing up in inner-city Chicago shape your entrepreneurial journey? How can the right mentality help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and seize opportunities? What key traits define true leadership? What strategies have helped you crack high-stakes deals while fostering a strong business culture? What advice would you give your younger self? Darius Ross Darius Ross is a pro arbitrager, business consultant, and motivational speaker...
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EEC 377: Lead From Your Heart; Not With Your Title, with Mike Manazir
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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...
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EEC 376: Emotional Intelligence - The Path to Fulfillment, Influence, and Lasting Success, with Nada Lena Nasserdeen
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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...
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EEC 375: Transformational Leadership: Why Embracing A Coaching Mindset Is Key To Success, with Kerri Sutey
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Kerri Sutey is an experienced executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of expertise in transforming individuals, teams, and organizations. In your Forbes article, how do you define a coaching mindset? What are the most significant barriers leaders encounter when shifting from a traditional, directive style to a more collaborative approach? Could you share an example (or a story) of a leader you have worked with who embodied the coaching mindset? In the context of rapid technological change and a multigenerational workforce, what unique challenges—and opportunities— do leaders...
info_outlineDonald Weber is a dynamic communication coach and speaker with a passion for transforming how leaders connect with their teams, clients, and audiences. Drawing from an extensive background in human behavior, psychology, and emotional intelligence, Donald equips individuals with the tools to communicate clearly, lead with empathy, and foster meaningful relationships.
- How did your personal journey from a struggling communicator to a consultant for high-level clients occur?
- What are the key body language insights you've learned from working with top corporations and government entities?
- How does emotional intelligence play a role in leadership?
- You've worked with influential mentors like Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra—how have their teachings influenced your communication strategies?
- What are some of the most effective strategies for leaders looking to master public speaking and negotiation?
Donald Weber
Donald Weber is a dynamic communication coach and speaker with a passion for transforming how leaders connect with their teams, clients, and audiences. Drawing from an extensive background in human behavior, psychology, and emotional intelligence, Donald equips individuals with the tools to communicate clearly, lead with empathy, and foster meaningful relationships. His approach is rooted in body language analysis, self-awareness, and leadership, helping others not only speak effectively but connect deeply with those around them.
What makes Donald's work so impactful is his personal journey. Once a self-described outsider who struggled with communication, Donald’s own experience of self-development became the foundation for his coaching. Today, he is dedicated to helping others not just become better communicators but better people through greater self-awareness. His most notable achievements include providing confidential consultancy services to the U.S. Government, including the Treasury, DHS, and State Department.
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