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• EEC 435: What We Were Never Taught: Sexual Literacy, Mental Health, and the Leaders We Need to Become, with Dawn Goldstein 02.06.2026 30min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 434: Leadership is the Secret Weapon on Every Battlefield, with Mike Ettore 26.05.2026 24min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 433: From Hostility You Didn't Know You Had to Healthy Strategic Action., with Joy Bertrand 19.05.2026 18min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 432: How to Develop Entrepreneurs as Kids, with Leah Ellis 12.05.2026 18min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 431: What Are the Conditions to Heighten Our Creativity, with Andre Walton 05.05.2026 32min

  Dr. André Walton is a social psychologist, best-selling author, keynote and 2x TEDx speaker, and certified, accredited coach. How do you define creative thinking for leaders who don't see themselves as "creative"? What happens to creativity under sustained pressure? What conditions must exist for creativity and innovation to thrive in organizations? How is AI affecting one's creativity and critical thinking? How is working remotely affecting our creativity? What do you mean by Spherical Thinking? Andre Walton Dr. André Walton is a social psychologist, best-selling author, keynote and 2x TEDx speaker, and certified, accredited coach. He helps entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, and organizations resolve stress and burnout while unlocking resilience, creativity, and emotional intelligence. 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, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 430: Train the Pause, with Michael Pellegrino 28.04.2026 25min

  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 Crisis = Opportunity, 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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 429: Why 2.2 Billion Potential Employees, Stakeholders and Clients Can't Understand You, with Myke Wilder 21.04.2026 25min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 428: From Purpose to Profit - Building a Life and Business That Matters, with Reed Nyffeler 14.04.2026 22min

  Reed Nyffeler is a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful companies, including Signal, a leading security services franchisor. Over the past 17 years, he has helped more than 500 individuals achieve business ownership and has generated over $330 million in revenue. How can someone discover their true purpose in business and life? What are the first steps to becoming a successful business owner? How do you develop leadership skills that actually drive results? What separates those who succeed in entrepreneurship from those who don't? How can young entrepreneurs create meaningful impact early in their journey? Reed Nyffeler Reed Nyffeler is a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful companies, including Signal, a leading security services franchisor. Over the past 17 years, he has helped more than 500 individuals achieve business ownership and has generated over $330 million in revenue. Reed is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and helping them discover their purpose, build businesses, and create lasting impact. 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, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 427: How Using Your Whole Brain Drives Organizational Performance, with Stephanie Bacon 07.04.2026 20min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 426: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 2, with Dr. Katrina Burrus 31.03.2026 31min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 425: What You Need to Know about Brilliant Jerks Part 1, with Dr. Katrina Burrus 24.03.2026 13min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp 17.03.2026 24min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 423: Life After Loss: The Energy of Now, with Pamela Steele 10.03.2026 25min

  Pamela Steele, PhD, is an educational psychologist, certified mediator, and conflict resolution trainer who helps people communicate effectively and define practical, realistic ways to meet challenges head-on. How did you get from where you started professionally to where you are today? What inspired you to write your book? What personality characteristics do you believe have supported your growth and survival, given all the losses you've experienced? What do you hope people will take away from reading your book or hearing this interview? Pamela Steele Pamela Steele, PhD, is an educational psychologist, certified mediator, and conflict resolution trainer who helps people communicate effectively and define practical, realistic ways to meet challenges head-on. She has held executive leadership roles in four industries: Education, Financial, Media, and Healthcare. Pamela is the Managing Partner of Navigate Grief, through which she has supported clients through end-of-life discussions and decision-making and facilitated workshops on Living Deeply, Dying Well. Dr. Steele is the author of Nights of Hunger: A Cocktail of Grief, Dreams and Dating for Old-Ass Women. 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, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 422: How to Overcome Adversity and Make a Thriving Business, with Brit Nicole 03.03.2026 22min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 421: How to Overcome Shame and Depression, with Tiffany Jones 24.02.2026 21min

  Tiffany Jones is a Greenville, SC native who grew up in a culture where mental illness was stigmatized and often silenced. After almost 20 years of hiding and suffering quietly, Tiffany was determined to find real answers. Where does your interest in mental health come from? What do you mean when you say you have to be with the right people? What are the signs of a person being depression? What are the different types of shame, and how to overcome them? What happens if someone with depression self-medicates? Tiffany Jones Tiffany Jones is a Greenville, SC native who grew up in a culture where mental illness was stigmatized and often silenced. After almost 20 years of hiding and suffering quietly, Tiffany was determined to find real answers. Through this journey, she discovered not only her own healing but a renewed purpose. She became an author and public speaker to further share her message of hope. Today, Tiffany is committed to helping others access the understanding, tools, and resources they need to build healthier, more resilient lives. 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, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 420: Sustainable Clinical Practice: How Clinicians Thrive Without Burning Out, with Helen Malinowski 17.02.2026 32min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 419: Discover Your Hidden Superpower and Unlock Your Inevitable Outcome, with Randall Thames 10.02.2026 20min

  Randall Thames is an author, CEO, and Executive Leadership Advisor of Inspirit Institute, a Concierge Executive Leader Agency providing bespoke representation for current and aspiring CEOs. How did 8-year-old Randall go from "less than ordinary" to discovering his superpower? What internal 'dragons' prevent leaders from reaching 'Inevitable Outcomes'? Why leave corporate success to help others discover their superpower? What is "Process as Armor" and how does it neutralize adversaries? What's one quick win to 'elevate in place' and gain executive influence today? Randall Thames Randall Thames is an author, CEO, and Executive Leadership Advisor of Inspirit Institute, a Concierge Executive Leader Agency providing bespoke representation for current and aspiring CEOs. Also an ordained pastor and a former Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University, he masterfully blends coaching, spiritual insight, and cognitive reframing to guide leaders and organizations to "Inevitable Outcomes™". 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, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 418: Transforming Resistant Leaders Through Embodied Coaching, with Julius Lassalle 03.02.2026 24min

  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 iTunes. 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 customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.
• EEC 417: From Failure to Leadership Success: Swiss International Airlines featuring Lorenzo Stoll 27.01.2026 19min

  If Swissair went bankrupt in the past, Swiss International Airlines in Swiss Romand is beginning to thrive with Lorenzo Stoll, and stay tuned, it is just the beginning. Dr. Katrina Burrus asked what he attributes to some of his leadership successes at Swiss International Airlines with the following questions: What is one trait he possesses that makes him an effective leader at Swiss? How does he overcome challenges? What routine does he attribute to his success at Swiss International Airlines? How does he relieve his stress? What is one piece of advice he would give to a younger version of himself? For you, Lorenzo Stoll shares his biggest failure and his biggest passion. Who is Lorenzo Stoll? Lorenzo Stoll, born in 1971, joined SWISS in October 2013. Holding a diploma from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, he started his career working in the tourism and leisure industry at the Montreux-Vevey Tourism Office. Lorenzo Stoll comes to SWISS from the Nestlé organization, where he has held various executive functions with a strong focus on customer and marketing affairs over the past 12 years. In 2007, he assumed responsibility for the global sales of Nestlé Waters, and two years later, he was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Nestlé Waters Switzerland. As SWISS's Head of Western Switzerland, he is in charge of all aspects of SWISS's business unit in Geneva, and stay tuned for the changes that will be happening at SWISS. Lorenzo Stoll was asked: What trait of his does he attribute to making him an effective leader? How does he challenge himself to overcome resistance? What routine does he attribute to his success? How does he relieve stress? What advice would he give to a younger version of himself? What was his biggest failure? How can we get the cheapest flights at Swiss?
• EEC 416: Combating a Public Health Crisis with Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of GAVI 20.01.2026 31min

  Dr. Seth Berkley walks us through his successful leadership journey as CEO of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. Tune in to learn more through Dr. Katrina Burrus's questions. What is your leadership strategy? What is one leadership trait you possess that makes you an effective leader? How did you use that trait to build organizational success? What were some of the biggest challenges in your career and how did you overcome them? Take us to your biggest failure? Who in your life had a lasting impact on your leadership journey? How do you motivate your employees and provide inspiring leadership? Who is Seth Berkley? Dr. Seth Berkley joined the GAVI Alliance as its CEO in August 2011. The GAVI Alliance is a public-private partnership whose mission is to save children's lives and protect public health by increasing access to immunization in developing countries. 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, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.