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

This podcast is for executive coaches and leaders who want to grow their business and enhance their craft in helping leaders excel. Your host Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC is the First Master Certified Coach and founding Board Member of the International Coach Federation in Switzerland. She has served as an adjunct professor at several universities. Katrina coaches leaders around the world and facilitates a mastermind of seasoned international leaders.

EEC 446: Turn What's Silently Sabotaging You Into Your Most Strategic Asset, with Holly Beitel 08/18/2026

EEC 446: Turn What's Silently Sabotaging You Into Your Most Strategic Asset, with Holly Beitel Holly Beitel is a transformational speaker, coach, and creator of the A.R.C. Method™, helping leaders and entrepreneurs eliminate self-sabotage at the root by re-authoring the internal stories shaping their decisions, identity, and results. You are a transformational speaker. Where do you lead your clients from what to what? What is your A.R.C. Method, and how is it different than mindset work? What makes your method of working with leaders and entrepreneurs unique? What are the "symptoms" that would help someone realize they could benefit from your process? How long does it take? Can a three-day experience really create a sustainable transformation? What are the transformational results you deliver, and how fast do your clients see results? What kind of collaboration opportunities do you offer? Holly Beitel Holly Beitel is a transformational speaker, coach, and creator of the A.R.C. Method™, helping leaders and entrepreneurs eliminate self-sabotage at the root by re-authoring the internal stories shaping their decisions, identity, and results. Holly has: Worked with approximately 4,000 people to re-narrate and transform their stories Coached over 3,000 entrepreneurs to start and scale their online businesses Founder of the non-profit TRUE Stories Ministries Multi-6-figure earner in 3 different niches Through immersive workshops, coaching, and interactive talks, Holly helps transform the stories that have been holding us back into our most strategic assets. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/42432905

EEC 445: We Have the Capacity to Co-Create Our Future with Dr. Janet Curcio Wilson 08/11/2026

EEC 445: We Have the Capacity to Co-Create Our Future with Dr. Janet Curcio Wilson Dr. Janet’s exploration of spirituality and psychology began when she experienced a profound near-death experience at eight years old. Hovering above her limp body near the ceiling of the family’s bathroom, Janet watched as her mother’s frantic attempts to resuscitate her failed. How has your near-death experience impacted your chosen career path? What have you been most amazed by when working to heal clients as a nature and hypnotherapist? Your book, ReGenesis: From Chaos to Conscious Co-Creation, highlights the 7 themes of ReGenesis that grew out of your doctoral research. Can you share a few of these themes with our audience that you feel are the most salient given our current struggles in the world. You met mythologist Dr. Joseph Campbell (Hero with a Thousand Faces) back in 1982. Tell us how your book helps guide a person's origin story toward healing? You created The Genesis Triad; three paintings – tell us about these paintings and how they are central to your healing work. Dr. Janet Curcio Wilson Dr. Janet’s exploration of spirituality and psychology began when she experienced a profound near-death experience at eight years old. Hovering above her limp body near the ceiling of the family’s bathroom, Janet watched as her mother’s frantic attempts to resuscitate her failed. This profound experience laid the foundation for her life’s work by providing her with firsthand knowledge of the fact that the spirit transcends the body. This led to her studies in spirituality, depth and ecopsychology, education, and art therapy. As the founder of “The Infinite Mind,” her unique approach to coaching combines art and nature therapy with psychology to help clients define and direct their life’s purpose. Her unique psychospiritual approach anchors quantum healing with practical tools for personal transformation by teaching the power of intention. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/42362010

EEC 444: Lead With Intention - Designing Growth That Lasts, with Ken Patterson 08/04/2026

EEC 444: Lead With Intention - Designing Growth That Lasts, with Ken Patterson Ken Patterson is a dynamic speaker, leadership coach, and business growth strategist known for helping individuals and organizations unlock their highest level of performance through intentional leadership, mindset, and action. What is the biggest mistake leaders and sales professionals make when trying to grow their business or team? How do you help people move from feeling stuck to creating measurable momentum? What does intentional leadership actually look like in real life? In your experience, what separates high performers from those who stay average? If someone listening today wants to create breakthrough results, what is the first step they should take? Ken Patterson Ken Patterson is a dynamic speaker, leadership coach, and business growth strategist known for helping individuals and organizations unlock their highest level of performance through intentional leadership, mindset, and action. With over a decade of experience in coaching, training, and leading high-performing professionals, Ken brings a rare blend of real-world business expertise and deeply human connection to every stage he steps onto. As a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer, as well as a certified DISC personality consultant, he equips audiences with practical frameworks that drive measurable results in leadership, sales, culture, and personal growth. A respected leader in the real estate industry and founder of Growth Intention, Ken has helped entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and teams increase performance, build scalable systems, and lead with greater purpose. His message is rooted in one core belief: kindness and accountability are not opposites…they are the foundation of sustainable success. Whether speaking to corporate teams, entrepreneurs, associations, or growth-minded professionals, Ken’s presentations are known for being high-energy, deeply relatable, and immediately actionable. Audiences leave inspired, challenged, and equipped with clear strategies they can implement right away. Ken’s mission is simple: to help people lead with intention, grow with purpose, and create lasting impact. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/42282925

EEC 443: The Art of Being Assertive Without Being a Jerk, with Danny Goldberg 07/28/2026

EEC 443: The Art of Being Assertive Without Being a Jerk, with Danny Goldberg Danny M. Goldberg is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the leadership book “A Little Bit Asshole.” He is the founder of multiple ventures, including GoldSRD, Crowne Cloth, DCL Cards, LikeMe App, and GoldTM. How can being “a little bit of an asshole” actually make you a better leader, entrepreneur, and communicator? What are the biggest communication mistakes professionals make when trying to be liked instead of respected? You’ve built businesses across training, consulting, collectibles, and other industries — what core principles have translated across every venture? In today’s world of AI and automation, why do people-centric skills still separate top performers from everyone else? What’s one hard truth about success that most people know deep down but are afraid to admit publicly? Danny Goldberg Danny M. Goldberg is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the leadership book “A Little Bit Asshole.” He is the founder of multiple ventures including GoldSRD (staffing, executive recruiting, and professional development), Crowne Cloth (a luxury lifestyle brand), DCL Cards (sports collectibles), LikeMe App (dating application), and GoldTM (ATM and vending services). Danny’s work focuses on leadership, assertiveness, entrepreneurship, and the balance between empathy and decisiveness in business. His philosophy challenges the idea that success requires being ruthless—arguing instead that the most effective leaders learn how to be just assertive enough to get results while still earning respect. Through his speaking, consulting, and podcast appearances, Danny shares practical lessons from building businesses, navigating leadership challenges, and developing the confidence needed to succeed in modern workplaces. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/42209665

EEC 442: From Reactive to Response-Able. The Future of Leadership Communication, with Cameron Barbarick 07/21/2026

EEC 442: From Reactive to Response-Able. The Future of Leadership Communication, with Cameron Barbarick Cameron Barbarick is a communication strategist, professional speaker, public speaking trainer, and creator of the A.R.K. Model for relational communication and the Charisma Speaking System. His passion is to help leaders discover the full potential of their voice. Why do traditional communication trainings fail when stakes are high-and what's missing? What is "response-able communication," and how does it differ from reactive communication? How does your A.R.K. Model (Awareness, Relatedness, Kenosis) transform workplace communication and leadership? What is the link between emotional intelligence, communication, and business performance? How can leaders build the internal capacity to communicate effectively under pressure-not just when it's easy? Cameron Barbarick Cameron Barbarick is a communication strategist, professional speaker, public speaking trainer, and creator of the A.R.K. Model for relational communication and the Charisma Speaking System. His passion is to help leaders discover the full potential of their voice. His work is built on a powerful idea: communication breakdowns are not a technique problem - they’re an internal capacity problem. Cameron helps leaders and teams move from reactive communication to response-able communication by developing the internal awareness, relational intelligence, and presence required to communicate effectively under pressure. Cameron equips executives, business leaders, and teams to communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection - improving performance, strengthening relationships, and driving measurable business results. At the core of his mission is a simple belief: every person has a powerful voice, and when they learn to use it with presence and intention, they become the kind of communicator others naturally trust, follow, and connect with. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/42133960

EEC 441: The Healing Power of Belonging, with Alexandra Adams 07/14/2026

EEC 441: The Healing Power of Belonging, with Alexandra Adams Alexandra (Alex) Adams, MD, PhD, is a physician–scientist, storyteller, and speaker whose current work explores the powerful connection between belonging and health. For more than 27 years, she has partnered with Native American communities to support family and community wellness by blending scientific rigor with Indigenous knowledge and community wisdom. Most people think health is mostly about individual choices—diet, exercise, and medical care. But your work suggests that belonging may be just as important. Can you explain that? Your work centers on belonging as a powerful force for healing. How do you define belonging? You often talk about the connection between adverse childhood experiences and adult health. What does the research show, and what gives you hope about healing? You’ve spent more than 27 years working in partnership with Indigenous communities. What have those partnerships taught you about health and wellness? If listeners are feeling disconnected—from community, from nature, or even from themselves—what is one small practice that could help them begin rebuilding a sense of belonging? Alexandra Adams Alexandra (Alex) Adams, MD, PhD, is a physician–scientist, storyteller, and speaker whose current work explores the powerful connection between belonging and health. For more than 27 years, she has partnered with Native American communities to support family and community wellness by blending scientific rigor with Indigenous knowledge and community wisdom. She directs the Center for American Indian and Rural Health Excellence at Montana State University, where she builds community-led research partnerships and mentors the next generation of researchers. Land-based learning exchanges with Māori and Native American communities in the U.S. and New Zealand have deepened her understanding of how connection to people, place, culture, and the natural world shapes healing and well-being. She also uses storytelling and film to share these lessons and inspire healthier, more connected communities. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/42064205

EEC 440: Want to Speak Better? Here’s What a TEDx Coach Wants You to Know, with Cathey Armillas 07/07/2026

EEC 440: Want to Speak Better? Here’s What a TEDx Coach Wants You to Know, with Cathey Armillas Cathey Armillas is a TEDx speaker coach known for helping people turn their ideas into talks that actually move people. She co-founded Speaker Skills Academy, the global “gym for speaking,” where members drill their way to better storytelling. What’s the brutally honest truth about why most talks are forgettable? What’s something people would be shocked to learn about the behind-the-scenes process? If someone came to you with a talk that was a total hot mess, what’s the very first thing you’d fix? You say people don’t get better at speaking by speaking; they get better by drilling. Why is that? What’s one drill or technique anyone listening could try today to instantly improve their speaking or storytelling? Cathey Armillas Cathey Armillas is a TEDx speaker coach known for helping people turn their ideas into talks that actually move people. She co-founded Speaker Skills Academy, the global “gym for speaking,” where members drill their way to better storytelling in a high-energy, deeply connected community. Cathey has coached CEOs to TEDx speakers, and she’s obsessed with helping people speak with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of creativity. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41983830

EEC 439: Why Civil Behaviour Makes Business Sense, with Tyrone Holmes 06/30/2026

EEC 439: Why Civil Behaviour Makes Business Sense, with Tyrone Holmes Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes is a professional speaker, coach, and content creator who has spent three decades teaching people to build powerful relationships in diverse settings. Why have we seen an increase in workplace incivility? How do you define uncivil behavior? What is the business cost of this incivility? What types of incivility are most common? What steps can leaders take to increase civility in the workplace? How has AI affected engagement in the workplace? Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes Dr. Holmes served as a full-time faculty member at Eastern Michigan University in the Department of Leadership and Counseling and at Wayne State University in the Department of Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations. He is certified as a Level 1 (Advanced) coach through USA Cycling and is a Past President of the Arizona Chapter of the National Speakers Association. Dr. Holmes has worked with hundreds of clients like Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen of America, and Boise Cascade, for example. He has also helped dozens of entrepreneurs build successful coaching, speaking, and consulting businesses. Dr. Holmes has earned the designation of eSpeakers Certified Virtual Presenter, Certified Virtual Host, and most recently, Certified Virtual Master Presenter. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41899950

EEC 438: From Golden Cage to the Ultimate Freedom, with Sara Vezensek 06/23/2026

EEC 438: From Golden Cage to the Ultimate Freedom, with Sara Vezensek Sara Vezensek walked away from a six-figure career on luxury superyachts to build a business entirely on her own terms, and in her first year, she closed $100K in sales in just 30 days. Now she's a Brand Strategist who helps service providers escape the delivery-heavy, founder-dependent model that's keeping them capped and burned out. You were working with billionaires selling Luxury yachts. What made you change your work? What was your vision after you left that job? What is the current mindset about success that you counter? What is your magic? How did you stay with your vision and help others stay in theirs? What mindset helps your success? Now that you have a successful business, what do you want to say to those billionaires you used to serve? Sara Vezensek Sara Vezensek walked away from a six-figure career on luxury superyachts to build a business entirely on her own terms, and in her first year, she closed $100K in sales in just 30 days. Now she's a Brand Strategist who helps service providers escape the delivery-heavy, founder-dependent model that's keeping them capped and burned out. Sara specializes in packaging your genius into scalable offers, elevating your client experience, and building an evergreen brand that attracts and converts without you being plugged in around the clock. She's proof that when your brand is built right, freedom and revenue aren't opposites; they're the strategy. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41706865

EEC 437: Acting with Impact - What Does it Mean, with Kimberly Jentzen 06/16/2026

EEC 436: The Velvet No - How to Stay Aligned to Your Power, with Hoong Yee Lee 06/09/2026

EEC 436: The Velvet No - How to Stay Aligned to Your Power, with Hoong Yee Lee Hoong Yee Lee is a speaker on power, language, and alignment—focused on what happens before decisions are made. A former funder and national grants panelist, she has awarded over $10 million and spent years inside high-stakes rooms where outcomes are shaped long before they’re announced. You say power moves before the decision—can you explain what that looks like in real life? How can someone tell, in real time, that a shift is happening in the room? What is The Velvet No, and how do you actually use it in a high-stakes moment? What happens when you don’t catch the shift—what does it actually cost people? What personal experience did you have to create your interest in the Velvet No? Hoong Yee Lee Hoong Yee Lee is a speaker on power, language, and alignment—focused on what happens before decisions are made. A former funder and national grants panelist, she has awarded over $10 million and spent years inside high-stakes rooms where outcomes are shaped long before they’re announced. She is the creator of The Velvet No, a precise intervention used to intercept shifts in real time and restore authorship without force or escalation. Through her framework—Know Your Room, See the Shift, and The Velvet No—she teaches leaders how to recognize when dynamics change, respond with clarity, and define what happens next. Her work reframes success entirely: not as winning the room, but knowing when the room is no longer yours—to act on it. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41554860

EEC 435: What We Were Never Taught: Sexual Literacy, Mental Health, and the Leaders We Need to Become, with Dawn Goldstein 06/02/2026

EEC 435: What We Were Never Taught: Sexual Literacy, Mental Health, and the Leaders We Need to Become, with Dawn Goldstein Dawn Goldstein, M.Ed., is a literacy educator, wellness advocate, College of Education Professor at NSU Fischler, and Founder & CEO of Freely Reading — a platform built on the conviction that Literacy Is Liberation. What is sexual literacy, and how is it different from sex education? How does shame about our bodies and sexuality show up in your private life? You say "Sexual Literacy is Mental Health Literacy" — what do you mean by that? How does the behavior play out by a person who has been sexually abused? What are the key questions you ask someone who has been sexually abused? Dawn Goldstein Dawn Goldstein, M.Ed., is a literacy educator, wellness advocate, College of Education Professor at NSU Fischler, and Founder & CEO of Freely Reading — a platform built on the conviction that Literacy Is Liberation. With 30+ years of experience across K–12 and higher education, Dawn has spent her career naming the conversations institutions are afraid to have. Her signature framework — Sexual Literacy is Mental Health Literacy — challenges leaders, coaches, and educators to understand that what we don't teach about bodies, boundaries, shame, and agency doesn't disappear. It shows up in our teams, our relationships, and our leadership. Dawn's work moves people from shame to agency — and she believes that journey begins with learning to read the stories we were never given permission to tell. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41468660

EEC 434: Leadership is the Secret Weapon on Every Battlefield, with Mike Ettore 05/26/2026

EEC 434: Leadership is the Secret Weapon on Every Battlefield, with Mike Ettore Mike Ettore has a distinguished record of providing effective leadership and achieving superior results in a wide range of challenging environments. In addition to being a retired Marine Corps Infantry officer and decorated combat leader, he also served successfully as a C-Level executive in Kforce (NYSE: KFRC), a publicly traded professional services company with annual revenue exceeding $1 Billion. You were in leadership roles in two very different environments – the US Marine Corps and as a C-level executive in a +$1 Billion publicly traded company. What were the major adjustments you had to make? How applicable are the core values in the Marines compared to executives in Corporate America? How do you evaluate the core values of a corporation, whether they are applied or not? What is the impact of AI on leadership, and how should it be used? You have written leadership books extensively. Where can people get a hold of your book and your resources? If a leader who is promoted has no formal training, what do you suggest? Mike Ettore Mike Ettore has a distinguished record of providing effective leadership and achieving superior results in a wide range of challenging environments. In addition to being a retired Marine Corps Infantry officer and decorated combat leader, he also served successfully as a C-Level executive in Kforce (NYSE: KFRC), a publicly traded professional services company with annual revenue exceeding $1 Billion. During his 15 years at Kforce, Mike served in the roles of Vice President of Leadership Development, Vice President of Operations, Chief Information Officer, and, for the last nine years, as Chief Services Officer and one of the Firm's 5 Named Executive Officers. Mike is the author of seven books on the topic of leadership, and also hosts the Fidelis Leadership Podcast, which focuses on helping those who seek to achieve Leadership Excellence. Mike truly understands the various challenges facing business leaders and has a history of helping his clients optimize their leadership skills and accelerate their professional development. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41400165

EEC 433: From Hostility You Didn't Know You Had to Healthy Strategic Action., with Joy Bertrand 05/19/2026

EEC 433: From Hostility You Didn't Know You Had to Healthy Strategic Action., with Joy Bertrand Joy Bertrand attended law school at Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Arizona. She received her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1996. While on assignment with the US Attorney's Office, Joy tried and won four federal jury trials and successfully litigated several Seventh Circuit appeals, including a Solicitor General appeal. You've been a faculty member for Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, which is about as elite and high-pressure as it gets. What did you witness happening to the best lawyers in the country over time that made you realize this was a health crisis, not just occupational stress? You describe hostility not as something that happens to us, but as a mindset — even a habit, no different than chronic complaining. Can you further explain that? What happens physiologically when someone spends years living in a state of constant conflict and high alert? You talk about an emotional scale, and you make the point that people don't have to leap from hostility all the way to gratitude to see real health benefits — that massive gains happen just by moving toward the middle. What does that middle ground look like, and how do people start finding it in the middle of a brutal workday? What does it actually look like to stop letting that pressure dismantle your health, your sleep, and your relationships — without losing your edge? Joy Bertrand Joy Bertrand attended law school at Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Arizona. She received her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1996. While on assignment with the US Attorney's Office, Joy tried and won four federal jury trials and successfully litigated several Seventh Circuit appeals, including a Solicitor General appeal. In 2005, Joy entered private practice, emphasizing federal litigation. Her criminal practice has handled all manner of cases, from disorderly conduct and littering to white collar fraud and homicide. Her current practice interests include federal trial consulting, trial lawyer coaching, teaching trial advocacy, the medical and legal issues presented by pregnant women in custody, and advocating for the abolition of qualified of immunity. In October 2011, Joy graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming. She completed the Trial Lawyers College's faculty training in May 2014 and joined the TLC faculty shortly thereafter. Joy is the host of the Athena in the Well podcast and author of the upcoming book, "How to Fight Giants and Win: the Secret Lives of Women Trial Lawyers." Joy is also a speaker and teacher. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41325235

EEC 432: How to Develop Entrepreneurs as Kids, with Leah Ellis 05/12/2026

EEC 432: How to Develop Entrepreneurs as Kids, with Leah Ellis Leah Ellis is the founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children build real businesses and practice leadership in the real world. Why do we underestimate children’s ability to lead, and what happens when we change that belief? What does it actually look like for a child to run a real business? How can parents and educators build confidence without over-helping? What skills do children gain from entrepreneurship that traditional education often misses? How can communities create environments where children are trusted to contribute in meaningful ways? Leah Ellis Leah Ellis is the founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children build real businesses and practice leadership in the real world. Through hands-on programs, workshops, and business fairs, she equips kids with the confidence, financial literacy, and problem-solving skills they need to take action now, not someday. As a speaker and educator, Leah challenges the belief that leadership is something we grow into later and instead shows how children rise when given real responsibility. Her work has been featured across media and community partnerships throughout Kansas, impacting families, schools, and young leaders alike. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41219960

EEC 431: What Are the Conditions to Heighten Our Creativity, with Andre Walton 05/05/2026

EEC 430: Train the Pause, with Michael Pellegrino 04/28/2026

EEC 430: Train the Pause, with Michael Pellegrino Michael Pellegrino is the Founder of Resilient Minds On The Front Lines, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building resiliency and mental wellness across first responders, schools, and corporate communities nationwide. You spent 25 years in law enforcement—what experiences led you to create Resilient Minds On Front Lines? You often say, “When you change your mind, you change your life.” What does that really mean in moments of stress or crisis? Can you explain “Mental CPR: Catch, Pause, Reframe” and how someone can actually use it in real time? You’ve worked with first responders, schools, and corporations—what are you seeing as the biggest challenge people are facing today when it comes to mental wellness? For someone listening right now who feels overwhelmed or stuck, what’s one small shift they can make today to start turning things around? Michael Pellegrino Michael Pellegrino is the Founder of Resilient Minds On The Front Lines, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building resiliency and mental wellness across first responders, schools, and corporate communities nationwide. After a distinguished 25-year career in law enforcement—where he received multiple honors, including the Carnegie Medal of Honor—Michael now travels the country as a speaker, author of , and advocate for proactive mental wellness training. Through his work, Michael equips individuals and organizations with practical, real-time tools to navigate stress, build stronger connections, and perform at their best under pressure. His message is simple yet powerful: When you change your mind, you change your life. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/41037005

EEC 429: Why 2.2 Billion Potential Employees, Stakeholders and Clients Can't Understand You, with Myke Wilder 04/21/2026

EEC 429: Why 2.2 Billion Potential Employees, Stakeholders and Clients Can't Understand You, with Myke Wilder Myke Wilder has lived his life between two languages, French and English. During a 28-year career in corporate communications, Myke worked in Employee Relations, SAP Change Management, and R&D Reporting; always in both languages. What is the biggest problem that faces managers who are leading teams of workers who speak English as a second language? How can that problem be solved? Why is this a problem? What is the fallout for businesses? What is the biggest roadblock managers face when attempting to improve communications with L2 English speakers? How has working with a hearing disability informed your work with multilingual teams? Myke Wilder Myke has lived his life between two languages, French and English. During a 28-year career in corporate communications, Myke worked in Employee Relations, SAP Change Management, and R&D Reporting; always in both languages. In 2013, Myke became a Business ESL Teacher, amassing 9,000 hours of coaching managers and entrepreneurs around the world. That experience, plus his corporate experience, 40 years working with a hearing disability, and his lifetime of working in his second language himself, has given Myke insight into the challenges second language speaking workers face every day, and how first language speakers can and should support them. That insight was the genesis for Myke's TEDx Talk and is now the basis for his Multilingual Mindset Training program. When not working, Myke is an avid cyclist and storyteller. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40915075

EEC 428: From Purpose to Profit - Building a Life and Business That Matters, with Reed Nyffeler 04/14/2026

EEC 427: How Using Your Whole Brain Drives Organizational Performance, with Stephanie Bacon 04/07/2026

EEC 427: How Using Your Whole Brain Drives Organizational Performance, with Stephanie Bacon Stephanie Bacon, PhD, is an organizational consultant, speaker, and researcher specializing in adult social and emotional competence, nervous system regulation, and human-centered leadership. She works with leaders who care deeply about performance, culture, and impact—and who recognize that strategy alone does not create alignment. You talk about “human capacity” as the missing piece in organizational performance. What do you mean by that? You describe your work as “Embodied SEL.” How is that different from traditional emotional intelligence or leadership training? What are the hidden costs organizations pay when adult social and emotional competence is low? What is the difference between having a motivation problem and a capacity problem? Stephanie Bacon Stephanie Bacon, PhD, is an organizational consultant, speaker, and researcher specializing in adult social and emotional competence, nervous system regulation, and human-centered leadership. She works with leaders who care deeply about performance, culture, and impact—and who recognize that strategy alone does not create alignment. Execution depends on the emotional, relational, and physiological capacity of the people carrying out the work. Stephanie's expertise sits at the intersection of research, applied nervous system science, group dynamics, and lived leadership experience. Stephanie understands what happens to decision-making, collaboration, and innovation when people are overwhelmed, fragmented, or operating in chronic stress. And she understands how to help teams rebuild the internal conditions required for clarity, coherence, and sustainable performance. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40727185

EEC 426: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 2, with Dr. Katrina Burrus 03/31/2026

EEC 426: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 2, with Dr. Katrina Burrus Dr. Katrina Burrus is a catalyst in transforming brilliant but abrasive leaders into executives whom people actually want to follow. She also helps leaders to fast-track high-potential talents to the C-Suite and coaches CEOs of multinationals through their most high-stakes moments of change. Do Brilliant Jerks have high EQ? What are their reasons for reacting in a destructive way with others? Do you find Brilliant Jerks in families? Can you see clues that a child might become a Brilliant Jerk? In your TEDxMakati, you said that Brilliant Jerks aren't villains but have a damaged framework of connection. What do you mean by this? Can Brilliant Jerks transform into inspiring leaders? In summary, what solution do you propose, and how do you get them to engage? For sustainable change in the Brilliant Jerks, what is important to remember? Dr. Katrina Burrus What do you do when your most valuable executive is also your most difficult one? You call Dr. Katrina Burrus. As CEO of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, Dr. Burrus transforms brilliant but abrasive leaders into executives people actually want to follow, fast-tracking high-potential talent to the C-suite and coaching multinational CEOs through their most high-stakes moments of change. She is the author of Managing Brilliant Jerks and Global Leadership, and a keynote speaker whose work has been embraced by Nestlé, Novartis, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations. She has spoken across Mexico, India, Kazakhstan, and Russia. As a founding board member of the International Coaching Federation in Switzerland, she helped define the standards of executive coaching before most of the business world knew the field existed. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40676140

EEC 425: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 1, with Dr. Katrina Burrus 03/24/2026

EEC 425: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 1, with Dr. Katrina Burrus Dr. Katrina Burrus is a catalyst in transforming brilliant but abrasive leaders into executives whom people actually want to follow. She also helps leaders to fast-track high-potential talents to the C-Suite and coaches CEOs of multinationals through their most high-stakes moments of change. How do you define a Brilliant Jerk or a toxic leader? What are the consequences of having a Brilliant Jerk in a company? How common do we find Brilliant Jerks in companies? What is the cost to the company of having a Brilliant Jerk leading a company? How do Brilliant Jerks behave? Do you behave as a Brilliant Jerk? What is the difference between a demanding boss and a Brilliant Jerk? Dr. Katrina Burrus What do you do when your most valuable executive is also your most difficult one? You call Dr. Katrina Burrus. As CEO of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, Dr. Burrus transforms brilliant but abrasive leaders into executives people actually want to follow, fast-tracking high-potential talent to the C-suite and coaching multinational CEOs through their most high-stakes moments of change. She is the author of Managing Brilliant Jerks and Global Leadership, and a keynote speaker whose work has been embraced by Nestlé, Novartis, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations. She has spoken across Mexico, India, Kazakhstan, and Russia. As a founding board member of the International Coaching Federation in Switzerland, she helped define the standards of executive coaching before most of the business world knew the field existed. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40547465

EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp 03/17/2026

EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections’ strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization’s global influence. What are performance metrics missing? What is most important to retain employees today in a environment where 70% if employees are disengaged from the company they work for? What is missing when you only use compensation, perks, or flexibility as retention tools? How can you scale and strengthen relationships? What role does connection play in periods of uncertainty? Jonathan Thorp As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections’ strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization’s global influence. Under his guidance, Quantum Connections seamlessly integrates the Safe Conversations Dialogue Methodology with the dedication of its practitioners, significantly enhancing the company’s impact and reach. Jonathan’s expertise spans three distinct career paths—naval aviation, corporate training, and academia—providing him with a wealth of insights into adult learning. His diverse experiences have honed his understanding of optimal learning patterns, effective leadership strategies, and the importance of nurturing curiosity in students for enduring impact Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40401205

EEC 423: Life After Loss: The Energy of Now, with Pamela Steele 03/10/2026

EEC 422: How to Overcome Adversity and Make a Thriving Business, with Brit Nicole 03/03/2026

EEC 422: How to Overcome Adversity and Make a Thriving Business, with Brit Nicole Brit Nicole found herself leaving an abusive marriage with nothing. No money. No backup plan. Just herself, my dog, and the belief that she could build something — anything — from scratch. Tell me what challenges you have confronted and how, despite it you created a thriving business? What does "being happy without an agenda" mean to you? What are the similarities and differences between overcoming an abusive husband and being betrayed in business? How do you overcome people who project their own fears onto you because it's not something they would do? Brit Nicole Brit Nicole found herself leaving an abusive marriage with nothing. No money. No backup plan. Just herself, my dog, and the belief that she could build something — anything — from scratch. Brit remembers sitting in the quiet of that season, no clients, no certainty, just a journal full of prayers and the fire to figure it out. She told herself right then that she wasn’t going to spend her life building someone else’s dream. If she was capable of working that hard for the wrong people, she was going to work that hard for herself. Brit identified a market gap that nobody else saw in the early 2010s. Digital marketing wasn't even on the radar in her city, so she flew to New York to learn directly from established agencies. She returned with knowledge that didn't exist locally, secured a loan with her dad's help, and installed digital TVs throughout town and the mall. Brit built, scaled and sold that by the age of 22. Brit is interested in helping women create what they actually want. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40260635

EEC 421: How to Overcome Shame and Depression, with Tiffany Jones 02/24/2026

EEC 420: Sustainable Clinical Practice: How Clinicians Thrive Without Burning Out, with Helen Malinowski 02/17/2026

EEC 420: Sustainable Clinical Practice: How Clinicians Thrive Without Burning Out, with Helen Malinowski Helen Malinowski, LICSW, SEP, is the founder of the Somatic Integration Institute and the Catalyst Collective. She is passionate about supporting clinicians in building sustainable, nourishing practices that prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. Why are so many experienced clinicians burning out, even when they love their work—and what can be done to prevent it? How does somatic regulation transform both clinical effectiveness and practitioner wellbeing? What makes community support essential—not optional—for sustaining a long-term clinical career? How can clinicians grow their practice without sacrificing themselves in the process? What are the biggest myths clinicians believe about burnout, and what actually keeps practitioners resourced for decades? Helen Malinowski, LICSW, SEP, is the founder of the Somatic Integration Institute and the Catalyst Collective. She is passionate about supporting clinicians in building sustainable, nourishing practices that prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. Through the Catalyst Collective, she creates transformational community spaces where established practitioners can grow their impact while staying deeply resourced and connected. Helen believes clinicians deserve to thrive, not just survive. She works with practitioners who are ready to invest in their growth while also honoring their need for support and sustainability. Through somatic approaches and deep community connection, she helps clinicians build practices that sustain them for the long haul. When she's not working with clients or leading cohorts, you'll find Helen running, hiking, at the beach with her dog, or connecting with friends over good conversation. As a mother navigating the beautiful complexity of family life, she understands firsthand the importance of building work that nourishes rather than depletes. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/40104855

EEC 419: Discover Your Hidden Superpower and Unlock Your Inevitable Outcome, with Randall Thames 02/10/2026

EEC 418: Transforming Resistant Leaders Through Embodied Coaching, with Julius Lassalle 02/03/2026

EEC 418: Transforming Resistant Leaders Through Embodied Coaching, with Julius Lassalle Julius Lassalle is a leadership consultant, coach, and author based in Berlin who specializes in Embodied Leadership. After experiencing "Führungsfrust" (leadership frustration) during his 5+ years leading teams in high-pressure tech and e-commerce environments, Julius developed a revolutionary methodology that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic practices. How did your experience working with leadership frustration lead you to develop Embodied Leadership? What role does somatic intelligence play in helping executives who resist traditional emotional intelligence approaches? How can coaches use body-based interventions to break through with difficult leaders? How do you identify when traditional coaching approaches aren't working and when to integrate body-based methods? What is your framework for helping leaders develop authentic emotional intelligence without triggering defensiveness Julius Lassalle Julius Lassalle is a leadership consultant, coach, and author based in Berlin who specializes in Embodied Leadership. After experiencing "Führungsfrust" (leadership frustration) during his 5+ years leading teams in high-pressure tech and e-commerce environments, Julius developed a revolutionary methodology that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic practices. He holds a Psychology degree from Technical University Berlin and is a certified Professional Coach (DBVC). As co-author of "Self-Empowered Leadership: and contributor to Harvard Business Manager, Julius has established himself as a thought leader in the field. He currently serves as Chair of the Board at the European Association for Gestalt Therapy and is the founder of the Alive School of Embodied Leadership & Transformation, working with organizations ranging from 51 to 10,000+ employees. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on . We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with . 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 with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is , founder and general manager of , a company that specializes in leadership development. /episode/index/show/globalnomadicleadership/id/39912155

EEC 417: From Failure to Leadership Success: Swiss International Airlines featuring Lorenzo Stoll 01/27/2026

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