Conversations with Coaches
MGSCC presents a podcast that explores leadership through the lens of Stakeholder Centered Coaching. Every two weeks, host Brandon Mergard interviews leadership coaches who share their professional journeys, successes, and failures. The show aims to provide practical, real-life examples of how this coaching approach can improve leadership skills.
Episodes
CWC | S4 | Pilot | The Challenges Leaders are Facing as the Hybrid Era Comes to an End
Welcome to the new season! This time, you drive the conversation. Our pilot episode featured Nancy Burger and Jathan Janove, who brought their unique perspectives and expertise to the table. We explored key topics such as generational differences and the skills leaders need to navigate today’s challenges. Plus, the audience had a chance to chime in with their real-world experiences of adapting to
Leading Through Adversity | Kimberly Gonsalves | Conversations With Coaches - S03E20
This conversation discusses a coaching engagement with a CEO in a nonprofit organization. The client faced challenges related to emotional reactivity, accepting feedback, and providing accountability and support to change management teams. The engagement was initiated through a referral and involved assessing the leader's readiness for coaching. The coaching process included setting expectations,
When Selecting The Right Client Goes Very Wrong | Aaron Wheeler | Conversations With Coaches - S03E19
This conversation explores the challenges faced when selecting the right client for a coaching engagement. The coach shares a story of an engagement that went wrong due to various factors, including lack of clarity in the client's needs, lack of team accountability, communication issues, and challenges with completing the 360 assessment. The coach reflects on the importance of articulating the ben
Obstacles that Prevent Establishing Trust and Rapport | Jathan Janove | Conversations With Coaches - S03E18
In this conversation with Jathan Janove, we explore how Stakeholder-Centered Coaching transformed the behavior and perception of a highly successful CFO who was initially seen as abrasive and intimidating. We discuss the client's challenges, the initial contact, the introduction to stakeholder-centered coaching, and how we addressed apprehension and defensiveness. We also dive into the role of rol
CEO Succession Coaching | Brenda Bence | Conversations With Coaches - S03E17
Brenda Bence shares her experience working with a CEO and CFO in a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange. The engagement focused on CEO succession planning and developing the CFO as a potential successor. Brenda emphasizes the need for coaches to watch for patterns among stakeholders and explore any outliers in feedback. She also discusses the importance of coachability and workin
The Complexities of Leading Others For The First Time | Lillian Davenport | Conversations With Coaches - S03E16
In this episode of Conversations with Coaches, Lillian Davenport, a seasoned leadership and career development coach, shares her expertise on how to foster leadership excellence. Tune in to discover how targeted coaching strategies and assessments can unlock the potential of leaders, even those facing the unique challenges of rapid career advancement. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeki
Developing Future Leaders | J.B. Adams | Conversations With Coaches - S03E15
This week's conversation explores the journey of executive coach J.B. Adams and his experience working with a public sector client to develop the next generation of leaders. Listen to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for building and repairing trust within teams, leveraging skeptics' feedback, effective succession planning, and developing executive presence. J.B. highlights the bene
Maximizing Communication with Feedforward | Hana Ngo | Conversations With Coaches - S03E14
In this conversation, Hana Ngo discusses her engagement with an IT company struggling with effective communication channels. She emphasizes the importance of understanding stakeholder expectations and using live feed forward to improve communication. The engagement resulted in increased collaboration and improved communication between technical and business teams. The key takeaways include the nee
Knowing the Dynamics of Leadership | Elise Foster | Conversations With Coaches - S03E13
In this episode of "Conversations with Coaches," Elise Foster helped bring about a notable shift in a senior manager's leadership approach, creating a profound organizational impact. Elise Foster collaborated with a senior director at a prominent medical device company whose main challenge was connecting and engaging effectively with others. Despite performing tasks, their interactions often elici
Improving Responsiveness in Leadership | Paul Crick | Conversations With Coaches - S03E12
Discover how to improve leadership responsiveness with SCC®. In the twelfth episode of "Conversations with Coaches", Paul Crick explains how he helped the client experience improvements in skill development to boost their performance. In this episode, Paul Crick assisted a product management leader at an advanced electronic components manufacturing company. With ambitions to expand in specific sec
Driving Professional Growth | Mollie Eliasof | Conversations With Coaches - S03E11
Discover how stakeholder-focused coaching can drive professional growth. In the new episode of "Conversations with Coaches," Mollie Eliasof shares her experience and the key strategies she used to help a client overcome obstacles and stimulate professional growth. In this case study, Mollie Eliasof collaborated with a client who was highly ambitious but stagnant in her career. Using tools such as
Coaching for Diversity in the Workplace | Sunil Deshmukh | Conversations With Coaches - S03E10
Explore in this episode of 'Conversations with Coaches' how to address unique challenges in workplace diversity coaching. In this episode, Sunil Deshmukh helped solve career transition and diversity, equity and inclusion issues, uncovering effective approaches to unexpected problems with focus and creativity. Through personalized coaching strategies, Sunil discovered innovative solutions designed
Shaping Leadership Behavior | Dan Sitner | Conversations With Coaches - S03E09
In this episode of "Conversations with Coaches," Dan Sitner delves into a compelling case study focused on improving leadership behavior. This new episode focuses on a senior manufacturing leader at a global company who was facing team engagement challenges. Through Dan Sitner's expert guidance, he discovers how shaping leadership behavior can be crucial to improving leader effectiveness and addre
Overcoming Shyness to Lead Strongly | Dexter Nolley | Conversations With Coaches - S03E08
Discover in the eighth episode of "Conversations with Coaches" how Dexter Nolley, through Stakeholder Centered Coaching®, has trained leaders to overcome shyness and lead strongly in the health system. Through Nolley's case study, it is revealed how one health system leader faced challenges in understanding leadership and employee engagement, and how he managed to embark on a transformative journe
Feedback For Leadership Coaching | Dominik Szot | Conversations With Coaches - S03E07
Discover how Dominik Szot successfully led a feedback-focused leadership coaching process in a company. In this episode of "Conversations with Coaches," he explores the challenges he faced hosting monthly feedback talks and confronting some leaders' discomfort with the coaching provided by the company's founder. Through his focus on feedback-based leadership, Dominik shares how he overcame these o
Strengthening Leadership Culture | Daniel Collins | Conversations With Coaches - S03E06
Discover how to strengthen the culture of a true leader through SCC® in the Sixth Episode of 'Conversations with Coaches'. In this episode, Daniel facilitated empowered leadership amidst the intricate challenges encountered within a resources company following his divestiture. Daniel Collins, reveals the profound impact of SCC® in strengthening organizational alignment and fostering optimal perfor
Optimizing Leadership in High-Pressure Environments | Corine Hines | Conversations With Coaches - S03E05
Discover the intricacies of leadership in high-pressure environments in the fifth episode of 'Conversations with Coaches. Corine Hines brings you her case study, where she shows how overwhelmed leaders were trained to excel as effective change agents within a rapidly growing manufacturing firm. In this episode, Corine Hines addresses high-risk challenges within the manufacturing industry. Hired by
Promoting The Cultural Transformation | Bill Auxier | Conversations With Coaches - S03E04
Immerse yourself in a journey of cultural transformation in the fourth episode of "Conversations with Coaches." Discover how leadership can drive change from Bill Auxier, who shares his work with a rural hospital facing challenges such as lack of effective communication and resistance to change within his team. Through the SCC® approach, Bill led a cultural transformation that helped the hospital
Continuous Leadership Development for Success | Joseph Lerner | Conversations With Coaches - S03E03
Embark on a leadership development journey with Joseph Lerner's case study featured in the third episode of "Conversations with Coaches." Delve into how he expertly guided a client within the accounting arena, emphasizing leadership development while addressing perfectionistic tendencies that hindered his advancement to leadership roles. Joseph Lerner illustrates a compelling case study in which h
Strategies for Success in Times of Change | James Pereira | Conversations With Coaches - S03E02
Discover the keys to success in times of change with James Pereira. Join the second episode of "Conversations with Coaches" to explore how he collaborated with a high-potential leader at a rapidly growing company, addressing the challenge of building teams for company expansion. In this episode, James collaborated with the National Sales Manager of a pharmaceutical company to address her challenge
Building Teams That Thrive | Catherine Cantey | Conversations With Coaches - S3E01
Join this new episode to learn how Catherine collaborated with a high-potential leader at a rapidly growing company, tackling the challenge of building teams for company expansion. This new case study highlights how Catherine Cantey, a leadership coach, helped a business leader at a growing company build an effective team. She focuses on the importance of establishing trust, offering constructive
Cultivating Growth in Leadership | Bill Sommers | Conversations With Coaches - S2E10
In this last episode of the second season of 'Conversations with Coaches,' CEO and host Brandon Mergard sits down with William A. Sommers — a certified Stakeholder Centered Coaching® Coach who specializes in SCC® for school and district leaders and helps numerous leaders enhance their skills and achieve their goals.Bill Sommers: The Man of the HourMore widely known as Bill, he is an accomplished c
Leadership Dynamics Redefined | Inderjeet Singh | Conversations With Coaches - S2E9
In this episode of the second season, the spotlight shines on Inderjeet Singh, the founder and CEO of Grow More Avenues, an engineering graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi). With 30 years of experience spanning sales, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, Inderjeet is a multifaceted expert in coaching, training, and leadership.Inderjeet Singh: The Man of the
Fearless Leadership Unveiled | Nancy Burger | Conversations With Coaches - S2E8
Get ready for a transformative session in Season 2, Episode 8 of 'Conversations with Coaches,' focusing on the key themes of consistency and clarity just for you! Join our star guest, Nancy Burger, and let this episode become your latest source of inspiration for honing your coaching skills.Nancy Burger: An Outstanding ProfessionalNancy Burger, the 'Communications Strategist' and leadership develo
Handling Workplace Anxiety Effectively | Chester Elton | Conversations With Coaches - S2E7
Conversations With Coaches Season 2, Episode 7 features Chester Elton, #1 New York Times bestselling business author and renowned expert on employee engagement, leadership, and organizational culture, who talks about cultivating high-performance cultures. and effective leadership strategies.Tune in to this episode and learn about topics such as personal identity, the importance of relationships an
The Gift of Leadership: A Holiday Special Conversation | Frank Wagner | Conversations With Coaches - S2E6
In this episode of the second season, the podcast spotlight is on Frank Wagner, a mainstay in the realm of leadership coaching and co-developer of Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching®. With an impressive track record spanning four decades, Frank has significantly contributed to the development of leadership skills in Fortune 100 companies.Frank Wagner: The Man of the HourFrank's journ
Breaking Limits with Effective Coaching Strategies | Bill Zeeb | Conversations With Coaches - S2E5
An extraordinary coach who's known for pushing boundaries and going the extra mile, returning podcast guest Bill Zeeb is here on Season 2, Episode 5 to share his insights on effective coaching strategies — from weekly check-ins and time efficiency in coaching.Bill Zeeb: The Man of the HourBill's resume reads like a who's who of high-level roles in Sales, Finance, and Operations. But he's not just
The Power of Consistency and Clarity | Mitchell Levy | Conversations With Coaches - S2E4
Turn up the coaching charm with podcast guest Mitchell Levy and make this episode your newest jam.Mitchell Levy: The Man of the HourMitchell Levy, the 'Credibility King' and Global Credibility Expert, is like Google personified. A two-time TEDx speaker, including delivering the 28th most popular talk in 2021, and an international bestselling author of over 60 books, Mitchell's influence is transfo
The Art Of Leadership Transformation | Scott Osman & Jacquelyn Lane | S02E03
Scott and Jacquelyn are big names in the world of leadership coaching, thanks to their work with Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches.This episode's gonna be packed with great chats and handy tips. Be sure to tune in and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from two of the best in the field.Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane: The People of the HourMeet Scott Osman, a leadership luminary and the dri
Unlocking the Power of NLP and AI in Coaching | Michael Beale | Conversations With Coaches - S2E2
Delighted to have Michael Beale, a maestro in language and coaching, return for another episode in this new season of Conversation with Coaches.Known for his significant contributions to the global NLP community, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. This episode promises to be loaded with insightful discussions and practical tips. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
Elevating Leadership Excellence | John Reed | Conversations With Coaches - S2E1
Unlock the secrets to career choices in this episode of Conversations with Coaches. Introducing John Reed, a distinguished executive coach dedicated to elevating coaching standards.John Reed is a true master in his field, armed with an MBA from Dartmouth College and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Georgia. He seamlessly combines leadership, strategy, psychology, and coaching to empowe
Episode 10: Brandon Mergard
Here’s to the season finale of Conversations with Coaches! Today, MGSCC© CEO Brandon James Mergard will be sharing profound insights on stakeholder-focused coaching. We are excited to explore some burning questions submitted by coaches from across the globe and learn about the transformative impact of this approach on leadership.We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our listeners, comm
Episode #9: Aaron Wheeler
Get your ears ready and join us for a productive chat on Conversations with Coaches. We're sitting down with the incredible Aaron Wheeler, the athlete-turned-executive coach who has all the secrets to unlocking peak performance in those high-pressure situations.During this episode, Aaron will take us on a thrilling journey through his transformative experiences. He'll share how he skillfully manag
Episode #8: Catherine Cantey
Welcome to an exhilarating new episode of Conversations with Coaches®! Join us as we dive deep into the world of leadership development and organizational success with our special guest, Catherine Cantey. With over two decades of corporate experience and a formidable 40-year leadership coaching framework, she is a force to be reckoned with.As a seasoned pro in the field, Catherine's expertise is u
Episode #7: Kimberly Gonsalves
In a world where challenges loom large, leaders don their capes and become the superheroes that guide teams toward success.Are you ready to unleash your inner leadership superhero? Welcome to Episode 7 of Conversations with Coaches by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching®! Get ready for an extraordinary expedition into leadership development, where the remarkable heroine-leader Kimberl
Episode #6: Michael Beale
🎙️ Episode #6 of Conversations with Coaches by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® with Michael Beale is out now! Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of coaching with one of the UK's leading experts, Michael Beale. A master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a practitioner, coach, and trainer. Discov
Episode #5: Emily Chipman
Check out the latest episode #5 of Conversations with Coaches from Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® featuring Emily Chipman as a guest! This episode offers a valuable reminder that coaching is not always the solution to workplace problems. Chipman emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding the concerns of others before offering coaching as a solution.As leaders and c
Episode #4: Andy Taylor
Episode #4 of "Conversations with Coaches" is out now! This episode features Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® CEO Brandon Mergard and his special guest, Andy Taylor. Together, they take viewers on a journey to the charming town of Corning, NY, where Andy resides with his family.During this episode, viewers will gain valuable insight into the transformational power of coaching, as
Episode #3: Mike McCartney
Episode #3 of Conversations with Coaches is here! In this episode, we sit down with Mike McCartney, a "Master Coach" in Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching®. As the founder of McCartney Coaching, Mike partners with successful organizations to strengthen leadership at the top. With over 30 years of corporate experience and a background as a professional rodeo athlete, Mike brings a uni
Episode #2: Jathan Janove
Episode #2 of Conversations with Coaches has arrived! In this episode, Jathan Janove, an internationally published author, organizational development consultant, and master coach / Stakeholder Centered Coaching® practice leader, shares his insights on how to transform your life and be a more effective leader.Jathan is a former employment relations attorney who founded and managed his own law firm,
Episode #1: Bill Zeeb
Introducing the first episode of Conversations with Coaches, hosted by Brandon James Mergard, current Chief Executive Officer of MGSCC® and LeadersHum's "Biggest Voices in Leadership”, and featuring Master Certified Coach Bill Zeeb.Bill is an expert in Belbin Team Roles and the Global Leader of the Future 360 assessments and has coached over 2,000 leaders to improve bottom-line performance. As a f
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