By: Avazona Agency
The shining towers in America’s financial centers are symbols of wealth and ambition. However, a more subdued uprising is taking place within their confines. Forget about million-dollar mergers and the cacophony of the trading floor; the real success makers frequently work in quiet conference rooms that are out of sight to the naked eye. These are the seasoned confidantes and executive coaches who lead CEOs through the maze of leadership. They provide a safe space for risky ideas to be heard, help plan effective strategies, and support one another emotionally when times get tough. Discover the leaders of this revolutionary movement, the executive coaches who are changing the American leadership scene.
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
With almost 40 years of groundbreaking experience, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith—hailed by INC Magazine as America’s #1 executive coach—has revolutionized leadership. Marshall’s impact is significant; he was named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the world and the highest-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in 2011. Top-ranked in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times are his bestsellers, “Triggers” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.” His PhD from UCLA transformed leadership development with behavioral change coaching and 360-degree feedback. Marshall is an important name in contemporary executive coaching and leadership development because his approaches are results-oriented and practical, and more than 150 chief executive officers trust them.
John Mattone
John Mattone is a best-selling author, the finest executive coach in the industry, and the co-founder of four outstanding coaching and leadership development firms: Intelligent Leadership Online Academy (ILOA), Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC), Intelligent Leadership Coaching International (ILCI), and John Mattone Global. Prominent for his ability to change leaders, John and his businesses hold the industry-leading 14 registered intellectual property trademarks from the USPTO. Multiple times named the world’s #1 coaching authority by Globalgurus.org, John’s unmatched thought leadership, enthusiasm, and honesty have motivated leaders worldwide. Through his groundbreaking “4 A’s” framework—Affiliation, Achievement, Abundance—John Mattone helps leaders realize their full potential and sustain brilliance in everything from high-profile business settings to private occasions.
David Taylor-Klaus, MCC
David Taylor-Klaus reintroduced successful entrepreneurs and senior executives to their families. As a Master Certified Coach and serial entrepreneur, David blends wit, intelligence, and humor to invite leaders and their teams to reach their full potential personally and professionally. His own experience with ADHD and depression has given him a deep awareness of the neurodivergence that is common among entrepreneurs and maverick leaders. David wants to ensure that no entrepreneur or unconventional leader surrenders to the same sense of dislocation and overwhelm as he overcame. An indication of his influential work is his best-selling book, “Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life.”
Kristin Kaufman
In 2007, Kristin Kaufman, the visionary founder of Alignment, Inc., opened her distinctive leadership coaching firm to assist boards of directors, individuals, and companies in achieving absolute alignment within themselves and their organizations. Over 25 years of business experience, Kristin has held senior management roles at United Health Group, Vignette Corporation, and Hewlett-Packard. As General Manager of partners and channels at HP, she oversaw a $3 billion revenue stream. Among her clients are Frito-Lay, Amazon Web Services, Baylor Scott & White Healthcare System, and many more. Kristin was also a key player in Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s NYC Leadership Academy reform initiative, where she mentored and taught 1,200 principals and senior executives of the city’s public school system. This life-changing event served as an impetus for Alignment, Inc. to be formed.
Brian Hsu
Distinguished Silicon Valley executive Brian Hsu is committed to helping senior leaders reach their highest potential. Having worked at eBay, HP, Lyft, and several other start-ups over his more than 25 years in Silicon Valley, Brian has refined the techniques of inspirational and effective C-level leadership. His foundation for Resound Leadership Consulting was the idea that exceptional results come from remarkable leaders and that often, excellent plans and effective execution fail because of inadequate leadership. Through his creative coaching techniques, Brian works with founders, C-suites, and emerging leaders to leverage their unique skills, improve self-awareness, and gain the clarity and discipline needed to handle difficult business challenges, integrating the whole person into the executive role.
Keith Shaw
With more than 30 years of expertise in human resources and leadership in Fortune 500 businesses, Coach Keith Shaw is a renowned executive coach. With his humble beginnings, his career path from a dishwasher to a Fortune 500 director was paved with personal and leadership development expertise. His company, the Leadership and Personal Development Academy, is committed to helping others achieve greatness by accelerating personal and leadership development. He is a certified DISC Behavior Style Analyst, Master Coach University Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach and Speaker, and Development Dimensions International Certified Leadership Facilitator. His mission is to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential so that together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of others. His method offers a straightforward yet powerful road map for bringing about constructive change, enabling leaders to increase employee satisfaction and improve organizational culture and performance. His mantra is “Let’s make the workplace better…So we can make the world a better place.”
Krishna Kumar
Krishna Kumar heads the Intrad School of Executive Coaching and is committed to developing leaders in various domains. Having a solid background in organizational performance and a track record of fostering company growth, Krishna’s revolutionary approach to executive coaching enables executives to realize their greatest potential. The emphasis also goes into personal leadership coaching, providing a collaboratively based empowerment path. This cooperative endeavor uses its innate value to lead leaders through professional complexity with steadfast support and strategic expertise. Using different tactics, Krishna and his team help leaders flourish in a constantly changing professional environment and develop their leadership skills across various sectors. Their goal is to leave a lasting impression on the quality of leadership, not only to offer a service.
Janet Polach
Janet Polach, Ph.D., is a respected executive coach and a specialist in the field of leadership development. She has considerable experience teaching executives all over the world, including in the United States of America, China, South Korea, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands. The unique perspective that Dr. Polach provides to her coaching is anchored in her military background and her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Development from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Polach is a retired Marine lieutenant colonel. She assists leaders in navigating changing responsibilities and evolving expectations by putting an emphasis on commitment to the mission, having clear expectations, and being adaptable. Additionally, Dr. Polach is the author of the book titled “The 7 Mistakes New Managers Make.”
Lynda Jackson
Lynda Jackson is considered the finest in the world at transforming heads of state, leaders, and executives into exceptional public speakers. With five degrees and over 35 years’ experience working with Royalty, Presidents, Heads of State, CEO’s and business professionals there is no problem Lynda is not able to solve.
A gifted psychologist and coach, Lynda is the only coach you will ever need if you need to be able to impress audiences of any size including those across the table.
A speechwriter, and astute communication strategist means she can produce spell-binding speeches and presentations for the clients that do not have the time or expertise in writing persuasive performances. A specialist in removing anxiety, she will help you become a confident speaker regardless of how many nerves you experience when speaking to groups of any size.
Her clients have spoken at Congress, the Economic Forum, the United Nations, the Club of Rome, the JP Morgan Conference and many other events as well as those professionals who must be at the peak of their game as communicators.
Her approach integrates psychology, speechwriting, and performance techniques which results in her clients delivering effective and impactful messages. Lynda is the coach behind many successful careers and her clients describe her coaching as game-changing for their career and life-changing. Lynda is the world’s leading executive coach in the field of public speaking and communication.
Suzi Pomerantz
Suzi Pomerantz, MT, MCC, is an award-winning master executive coach and international best-selling author with over 21 years of experience. She has coached leaders and teams in more than 200 organizations worldwide, including government agencies, non-profits, and private sector clients, among them seven Fortune 100 companies.
Suzi specializes in executive coaching, leadership development, and innovative influence. She is the CEO of Innovative Leadership International LLC and the creator of the LEAP Tiered Coaching Program. She has authored over 25 publications on coaching, ethics, and business development, and has written seven books, including “Seal the Deal” and the #1 international bestseller “Ready, Aim, Captivate,” co-authored with Deepak Chopra and other notable figures.
Her expertise has been featured in the Washington Post and the Washington Business Journal. Additionally, Suzi serves on the Harvard Business Review’s Advisory Council and offers pro-bono coaching through SupporTED.
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Published by: Martin De Juan
