Executive Coach Archives

Sales Is Not a Dirty Word: The Definitive Guide for Success in Sales

Get this free PDF.

Give it to the leaders you work with!

Steve’s Websites

Victory Selling

Sales DNA Test

Steve’s Book

049: How Music Can Enhance Team Development and the Transfer of Training

by Dr. Pelè

How do the principles in music apply to work teams? My guest Dr. Pelè explains this clear connection in our conversation and in his new book, The 7 Songs of a Successful Team. Dr. Pelè blends his passion for music with his purpose to help leaders and teams achieve the success they seek, and you’ll feel his enthusiasm for both topics in this interview! You’ll also find out how you can listen to the songs that are part of each chapter in the book – the story will come to life, and you’ll love the melody and lyrics.

You’ll discover:

The difference between Emotional Literacy and Emotional Intelligence
The elements of Harmony that are essential in music and in a team
How “Profitable” and “Happiness” work together to create a harmonious team
Why music-based training is uniquely designed to make training stick

Watch the episode:

Connect with Dr. Pelè

Get this free PDF.

Give it to the leaders you work with!

048: MIC SWAP: Create a Coaching Culture That Leads to High Performance

by Meredith Bell

In this special episode, we have a “mic swap.” Former guest Angela Cusack interviews Meredith Bell about her new book, Strong for Performance: Create a Coaching Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick. Meredith kicks off by revealing the famous Star Wars actor she was friends with in high school! We then turned our discussion to more serious topics, like what’s required to change behavior for the long-term. Meredith describes a four-step roadmap that organizations can use to create an environment where people love to come to work, contribute their best efforts and achieve high levels of performance.

You’ll discover:

The famous Star Wars actor that Meredith knew in high school
Why Meredith wrote her book and the impact she wants it to have on organizations
The one element missing from most learning and development programs that results in a lack of long-term impact
A proven three-step process for rewiring the brain for a new skill or habit
Why a support system and accountability coach are key components for improving a skill

Watch the episode:

Connect with Meredith

Strong for Performance: Create a Coaching Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick

Get this free PDF.

Give it to the leaders you work with!

Meredith’s Website

GrowStrongLeaders

Meredith’s Book

047: The Role of Cultural Humility in Connecting with Yourself and Others

048: The Role of Cultural Humility in Connecting with Yourself and Others

by Angela Cusack

Have you ever heard these words paired together – culture + humility? If not, you’ll learn why they belong together—and how you can use them to deepen your understanding of yourself and others—from my guest Angela Cusack. Angela is the Founder of Igniting Success, working her coaching magic with C-suite executives to have a transformational impact on the entire organization. For the past 15 years, she’s also provided mentor coaching and supervision for coaches preparing for certification as PCC or MCC. Angela shares profound insights that will help expand your understanding of inclusion and cultural awareness.

You’ll discover:

The difference between cultural humility and cultural awareness
Why Angela recommends compassionate self-reflection as the first step in your own journey
The 3 principles around cultural humility and how they apply to you
Power questions you can coach leaders to ask when they are leading a meeting or having a 1-1 conversation

Watch the episode:

Connect with Angela

Get this free PDF.

Give it to the leaders you work with!

Angela’s Website

Igniting Success

Angela’s co-author, Michelle Vander Stouw’s website

StayOnPointe

046: Leadership Is a System, Not a Function

by Oleg Konovalov

Why is it critical for a leader to have a clear vision in order to create a culture that’s thriving? My guest Dr. Oleg Konovalov has written an entire book about this in Leaderology! In this interview, he explains why effective leadership requires executives to understand their role in shaping a culture where people thrive. Oleg is a thought leader, author, business educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting with Fortune 500 companies internationally. He’s also the author of Corporate Superpower and Organisational Anatomy.

You’ll discover:

Why there is no single definition of vision
Elements to consider when forming a vision
Why leadership is a system, not a function
The 3 aspects of culture that contribute to high performance
Behaviors you can expect to see in a culture that’s thriving

Watch the episode:

Connect with Oleg

Get this free PDF.

Give it to the leaders you work with!

Oleg’s Website

OlegKonovalov.com

Oleg’s Book

Leaderlogy