John W. Sigmon is an esteemed executive coach, speaker, and organizational transformation expert, boasting a vast range of expertise that spans across all sectors of the economy.

• How has your experience as a 2-time C-Suite executive shaped your understanding of leadership?
• How do you see parallels between natural ecosystems, observation and getting leaders unstuck?
• What are your book, Wild Leadership, key message?
• Many leaders struggle with resilience and adaptability in volatile environments. What can leaders learn from ecosystems about navigating uncertainty?
• Your book explores leadership through the lens of nature. How can executives adopt a more “wild” approach to leadership while maintaining the strategic rigor needed to drive measurable business outcomes?

John W. Sigmon is an esteemed executive coach, speaker, and organizational transformation expert, boasting a vast range of expertise that spans across all sectors of the economy. With a remarkable career as a people leader and two-time C-Suite executive (CFO and CHRO), he brings unparalleled insights to create impactful experiences for individuals and organizations through coaching, organizational transformation, and personalized consulting.

John's client base is diverse, encompassing not-for-profit, global for-profit, healthcare, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. He guides his clients towards their desired goals, employing methods of inquiry, awareness, reflection, and action. Certified as a Master Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Master Corporate Executive Coach, John received his coach training from the prestigious Coaches Training Institute. He also holds the distinction of being a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coach.

John focuses on working with leaders who aspire to transcend traditional leadership approaches. He empowers them to embrace fearlessness, present their authentic selves, cultivate a devoted following, and wholeheartedly engage in all aspects of their lives.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Darius Ross is a pro arbitrager, business consultant, and motivational speaker with 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience behind him.

• How did your experiences growing up in inner-city Chicago shape your entrepreneurial journey?
• How can the right mentality help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and seize opportunities?
• What key traits define true leadership?
• What strategies have helped you crack high-stakes deals while fostering a strong business culture?
• What advice would you give your younger self?

Darius Ross is a pro arbitrager, business consultant, and motivational speaker with 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience behind him. Darius recently co-authored Leadership DNA, a USA National Bestseller that brings together expert insights on mastering the art of leadership. The anthology explores how to cultivate a thriving business culture, drive meaningful change, and build high-performing teams.

Additionally, he is working on the upcoming book Dealing with the Entrepreneurial Mindset, which taps into his journey as a self-starter and includes strategies for leadership. His expertise covers the scope of SMEs and large businesses, and he has cracked deals in the range of $250K to $1B+. In his role as a business consultant, Darius has advised top-ranking corporate leaders on deals worth $100B+.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Mike Manazir has a passion for stories, leadership, and lifting up people. Mike is a graduate of Top Gun and commanded a US Navy F-14 squadron, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and a Carrier Strike Group.

• What motivated to write your book, "Learn How To Lead To Win"?
• Is there a similitude difference between leading as a naval officer and as a civilian executive? Value and bigger than yourself. Give guidance.
• What are the basic themes of your book?
• What is your top tip about effective leadership?
• What are your three top tenets for an effective leader?

Mike Manazir has a passion for stories, leadership, and lifting up people. Mike is a graduate of Top Gun and commanded a US Navy F-14 squadron, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and a Carrier Strike Group. He retired as a Two-Star Navy Admiral after 36 years of service, spent seven years as an executive with a Fortune 100 aerospace and defense company, and is now a Vice President for Hadrian Automation, a startup specializing in high-end automated manufacturing. Mike mentors a leadership style based on heart and trust that champions inclusion. Mike believes that if you have one or more people looking to you to show the way, you are a leader. He wants to help you be the best leader you can be so you can lead to Win by leading from the Heart.

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The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that 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.