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President, CommEx Consulting; CEO En Fuego Learning
I have participated in well over 100 workshops and certifications in my career. The past three days with in working towards my certification as an Executive Coach were most definitely one of the most enjoyable and rewarding. The experience, knowledge, and approach - not to mention the wealth of resources and ongoing learning opportunities provided through the Center for Executive Coaching - combined for a truly valuable experience that has, without a doubt, already made me better for those I serve in my coaching endeavors. Whether your goal is to begin your own Coaching practice or simply become better at leading and coaching those you serve, I highly recommend the Center for Executive Coaching.
Sandy Hansen-Wolff
Business Owner, Speaker, Business Visionary & Consultant
I received my Executive Coaching Certification through the live training. The insights, exceptional knowledge base, and format for this program were over-the-top in content and skill-building exercises. I’d recommend the Center for Executive Coaching and their programming for any professional who wishes to be on top of their game. Amazing work!
Dennis MacGillivray
Growth Leader Development Expert Partnering With Professional Service Firms; International Speaker
With decades of experience at a global consulting firm, I had been coaching professionals for 10 years before joining the Center for Executive Coaching to become a Certified Executive Coach. Now, as I juggle weeks full of coaching calls, I log in as often as possible to the CEC's classes. I usually pick up at least one fresh concept that I put immediately to use with clients. I know of nowhere better to go for a steady stream of practical coaching ideas that clients value highly.
Casey Richardson
Managing Partner at Authentica | Board Certified Coach
The Center for Executive Coaching strengthened my outcomes focus in one-on-one client work. Specifically, the curriculum design provided comprehensive content and ongoing community support. Most importantly, the dedicated time in the program has already translated to immediate value for existing clients.
Steve Goldin
Real Estate Developer, PropTech Pioneer and Executive Coach Helping the Best PropTech CEO’s Accelerate Growth
I graduated from Harvard and Columbia. I learned more from the Center for Executive Coaching than I did from any professors at those schools. Great teaching and methodology!
Cathy Dove
Member at The Registry
There are a lot of executive coach educational programs out there. After significant research I selected the Center for Executive Coaching. I couldn’t be more pleased with the instruction and support provided. And as a bonus the program attracts top caliber students from all over the world. The network one develops as a CEC graduate is second to none. I highly recommended CEC for anyone looking to build, or improve an executive coaching business.
Pamela Coburn-Litvak PhD ACC HLC
Neuroscientist and stress researcher | Author | Speaker | Certified Executive Coach for Business and Healthcare Leaders | Co-founder and Partner at Healthcare Leadership Advisory Program
From a wealth of business experience, the Center for Executive Coaching has created the best executive coaching training program available. As a former university professor, I know good teaching when I see it. The CEC is not just good — it is exceptional in its teaching and coaching skills. I am pleased to give the CEC my highest recommendation.
Diana Lowe
Helping Companies Keep Their Top Talent | Helping Senior Leaders Create High Performing Teams | Executive Leadership Advisor | DEI Champion | Realistic Optimist | Global Citizen
From the moment I spoke to the Center for Executive Coaching, I was totally enthused. The no-nonsense style cuts through to the heart of how one gets results in coaching and training others. The CEC teaches what has worked and what hasn’t and most crucially lets the learner/coachee explore what is right for them. The style was authentic and energizing to be around. The people attracted to The Center for Executive Coaching are top-notch, and I had one of the best cohorts of coaches I have had in a long time. I hope to continue working with the Center for Executive Coaching, I highly recommend the program.
Maxine Dotseth
Certified Executive Coach | Business Consultant | Leadership Coach | Sales Performance | Career Transition | Board of Directors Leadership
I researched executive coach certification programs extensively. To say that I landed in one of the best offerings is an understatement. The knowledge of coaching principles coupled with practical business application is outstanding. As both practicing executive coaches and skilled trainers, The faculty has exceptional content and focused training methods. The caliber of cohorts and extensive knowledge brought forward is a compelling learning and growth experience that I can now apply to my coaching business.
Candice J. Menge, MS
HR professional demonstrating servant leadership through happiness, healthiness and with a heart
Straightforward, relevant, and ability to make an immediate impact! These are just a few of the many benefits that come from partnering with the Center for Executive Coaching to become a well sought after resource for any business or organization wanting to persevere in a time of uncertainty. I can’t thank the CEC enough for the value and would encourage any person or organization to utilize and learn from the CEC's expertise!
I have participated in well over 100 workshops and certifications in my career. The past three days working towards my certification as an Executive Coach were most definitely one of the most enjoyable and rewarding. The Center for Executive Coaching's experience, knowledge, and approach - not to mention the wealth of resources and ongoing learning opportunities provided - combined for a truly valuable experience that has, without a doubt, already made me better for those I serve in my coaching endeavors. Whether your goal is to begin your own Coaching practice or simply become better at leading and coaching those you serve, I highly recommend the Center for Executive Coaching.
I graduated from Harvard and Columbia. I learned more from the Center for Executive Coaching than I did from any professors at those schools. Great teaching and methodology!
There are a lot of executive coach educational programs out there. After significant research I selected the Center for Executive Coaching. I couldn’t be more pleased with the instruction and support provided by the CEC. And as a bonus the program attracts top caliber students from all over the world. The network one develops as a CEC graduate is second to none. I highly recommended CEC for anyone looking to build, or improve an executive coaching business.
From a wealth of business experience, the Center for Executive Coaching has created the best executive coaching training program available. As a former university professor, I know good teaching when I see it. The CEC is not just good — it is exceptional in its teaching and coaching skills. I am pleased to give the CEC my highest recommendation.
From the moment I spoke to the Center for Executive Coaching, I was totally enthused about working with them. Their no-nonsense approach cuts through to the heart of how to get results in coaching and training others. You learn what has worked and what hasn’t and most crucially the CEC lets the learner/coachee explore what is right for them. The teaching style was authentic and energizing to be around. The people attracted to The Center for Executive Coaching are top-notch, and I had one of the best cohorts of coaches I have had in a long time. I hope to continue working with the CEC, I highly recommend it.
I researched executive coach certification programs extensively. To say that I landed in one of the best offerings is an understatement. The Center for Executive Coaching's knowledge of coaching principles coupled with practical business application is outstanding. The CEC has exceptional content and focused training methods. The caliber of cohorts and extensive knowledge brought forward by the CEC is a compelling learning and growth experience that I can now apply to my coaching business.
Straightforward, relevant, and ability to make an immediate impact! These are just a few of the many benefits that come from partnering with the Center for Executive Coaching to become a well sought after resource for any business or organization wanting to persevere in a time of uncertainty. I can’t thank the CEC enough for the value and would encourage any person or organization to utilize and learn from their expertise!
With decades of experience at a global consulting firm, I had been coaching professionals for 10 years before joining the Center for Executive Coaching to become a Certified Executive Coach. Now, as I juggle weeks full of coaching calls, I dial in as often as possible to the classes. I usually pick up at least one fresh concept that I put immediately to use with clients. I know of nowhere better to go for a steady stream of practical coaching ideas that clients value highly.
The Center for Executive Coaching strengthened my outcomes focus in one-on-one client work. Specifically, the curriculum design provided comprehensive content and ongoing community support. Most importantly, the dedicated time in the program has already translated to immediate value for existing clients.
I had the opportunity to attend one of the Center for Executive Coaching training sessions. Of all of the executive coaching certification programs available, the Center for Executive Coaching provides the most practical training. The resources the center provides are absolutely phenomenal....I look forward to continuing to work with the Center for Executive Coaching.
I received my Executive Coaching Certification through the Center for Executive Coaching. The insights, exceptional knowledge base, and format for this program was over-the-top in content and skill-building exercises. I’d recommend the CEC for any professional who wishes to be on top of their game. Amazing work!
The Center for Executive Coaching runs a coaching program that sets you up for success - a melting pot of talent to practice coaching, share insights and form valuable relationships through networking. The CEC has a no-nonsense approach and cuts through all the fluff to get to concepts that bring value. If you’re looking to be a competent and confident executive coach (be it internal or external) then the CEC’s program gives you the gift of a community of practice to help you grow in your coaching journey.
I am thrilled that I chose the Center for Executive Coaching to help me launch my practice earlier this year. The CEC has built something very special. Their Certification Course was excellent - from pre-work, to session facilitation, to accessible course materials, it's obvious this course has been honed over the years to be highly engaging and effective. The more I work with clients and access the CEC's vast online library of resources, the more valuable being connected to CEC becomes. Finally, I feel fortunate to connect regularly with other coaches through the ongoing workshops. This is truly a learning community!
I had the honor of participating in the Center for Executive Coaching’s certified executive coaching program. The content was solid, the cohort was full of outstanding professionals that I learned a lot from and it was all very relevant and practical to the executive coaching profession. I also appreciated all of the tools and resources we were provided with in particular. The CEC has designed a world-class program with no fluff. I cannot recommend the program highly enough for anyone seeking to build a successful coaching practice.
Without a doubt, I can tell you that your program has made a significant difference in my coaching capabilities, delivery of consulting services, and transition into independent practice. I have learned more than I ever thought I would when I enrolled in your program. Of all the coach training programs available in the market today, I chose your program in particular because of your pragmatic style, business-oriented approach, and 'no BS' manner. Your style works for me in about 100 different ways. I am forever grateful.
I highly recommend the Center for Executive Coaching’s Executive Coaching program. The training is engaging, enjoyable, results focused and full of real-life examples. The program contains plenty of valuable resources including best-practice marketing and business development. It is a world of educational exploration. There are a lot of opportunities to exchange with like-minded individuals. Moreover, ongoing personalized support is provided. The faculty I worked with are exceptional in their teaching and coaching skills with an inspiring, direct and honest nature.
I appreciated the commitment to keeping it real to ensure we, as coaches, focus on what really matters for our current and future clients. I have no doubt, I picked the right program...to help me become a better coach.
I would recommend the Center for Executive Coaching's Certified Executive Coach training to any coach looking to expand their understanding or start off on the right foot. The training covers tactical approaches to coaching and gives participants plenty of resources and practice. I feel prepared to coach almost anyone. The teaching style is direct and honest which is a welcomed attitude in the world of coaching.
The Center for Executive Coaching’s executive coaching program balances the academics and the realities of becoming an excellent executive coach in a pragmatic, no nonsense way. The sessions are fast paced, thoughtful, and actionable leading every session or seminar to feel like an inspiring call to action. I am so glad to have signed up for the Center for Executive Coaching’s course and would encourage others to do the same without hesitation.
The Center for Executive Coaching packages and delivers an entire career-in-a-box. If you're passionate about the transformative and fulfilling nature of coaching, it gives you that as well. An extensive library of tools, excellent training, and enthusiastic support are all included in this exemplary program.
Out of the range of ICF training available, the Center for Executive Coaching is the clear leader and I'd recommend it without reservation to anyone who wants to be an exceptional coach!
I recently completed the Center for Executive Coaching's Executive Coach certification program and couldn't be more satisfied. The program is very straightforward and pragmatic, and the trainers are readily available if any students need help in their executive coaching journey. The program also provides a significant volume of proven content and tools to participants that helps ensure their success. The caliber of the participants was also very high, which enabled deeper learning through peer coaching. I highly recommend the Center for Executive Coaching.
As a recent graduate of The Center for Executive Coaching (CEC) Program I wanted to share my AMAZING experience with you. First and foremost, the content is real world tested and is proven to get practical results. The faculty care deeply about your success and you can feel and see it through the approach and direct access to them. The CEC coaching methodologies and toolkits are truly best-in-class, well organized and simple to follow. I attended the 3 day on-line seminar which was extremely well run with a clear agenda, diligent timing and great content. While the seminar included both lecture and peer practice, the majority of the time was spent practicing with peers which was intense, but very beneficial. The seminar was full of seasoned professionals that were focused, engaged and professional. All of the content is on-line as well with recorded webinars, PPT slides, scripts, etc. so you can engage more deeply as you wish. The program not only addresses how to be a best-in-class coach, but also helps you with how to build a “coaching practice” with marketing and business development assistance – very helpful and unique.
I highly recommend the Center for Executive Coaching. After months of research and exploring all of the available options on the market, the Center for Executive Coaching really stood out because of its professionalism, ease of access, coaching opportunities, and long-term focus on professional development. From the moment you press "sign-up," you get access to a seemingly unlimited supply of resources including live and recorded webinars, a hard copy textbook, and ready made coaching solutions. The seminar was also invaluable in establishing a firm foundation of what it takes to be a coach and well worth the additional investment.
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Organizations come to us to train their internal coaches; provide coaching skills to managers and leaders; and – for consulting firms – to help consultants add coaching to what they already do, whether as a source of new revenue or to improve the probability that clients accept their recommendations. We also provide best-in-class solutions through executive coaching programs.
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We specialize in executive coaching certification for already-successful professionals. Members come from a variety of backgrounds, including: successful executives and managers who want a new career path; professionals who want to add coaching to their service offerings (i.e., management consultants, HR consultants, accountants, and attorneys); psychiatrists and psychologists; coaches who want to take their practice to a new level; HR executives; high-level training and development professionals; pastors and church leaders; non-profit executives; baby boomers looking for a new career; seasoned retirees looking to get back into the workforce; retired government personnel who served in leadership positions; elite athletes who want to bring their knowledge about top performance to organizations; speakers; authors; and entrepreneurs.
We have trained people from such organizations as: Aflac, Amazon, Ancestry, Army Corps of Engineers, Ascension Health, AT&T, Bank of America, Booz Allen, Bose, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Brown University, Capital One, Caterpillar, Charles Schwab & Co., Cisco, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Doordash, Dropbox, Duke Energy, Franklin Templeton, General Atomics, General Electric, Google, Harvard Business School, Inland Steel, International Red Cross, J&J, Kaiser-Permanente, Landmark Health, Laser Spine Institute, Lexis Nexis, Macy’s, McKinsey Consulting, Microsoft, NASA, National Basketball Association (NBA), New York Life, Nike, Partners Healthcare, Philips, Procter & Gamble, Ralph Lauren, Regeneron, Rothschild Schneider Electric, Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory, Stryker, United Nations, UPS, US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marines, US Navy, USDA, VMWare, Xerox, and Zappos. We have created private-label executive coaching programs for international organizations, including one of the world’s largest coach franchises. We have also trained professional athletes, a 3-time Olympic medalist, and some elite athletic coaches who all want to get into corporate and leadership coaching.
We train both independent coaches and internal coaches.
Our philosophy is simple: Focus on value, measurable results, and impact from the client’s point of view. Deliver value for clients and you will succeed.
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At the root of everything we do is the strong belief that everything starts and ends with your clients – whether you are working with executives, managers, business owners, up-and-coming talent, or other professionals. By learning how to get results and have impact with your clients, you will succeed as a coach. We provide practical methods and toolkits, great instruction, and ongoing support to enable your success.
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If you have read the content on this page, you should now have all of the information you need to make a decision. The bottom line: If you are a good fit for this program and become a member, I will go out of my way to help you succeed as an executive coach, feel confident and competent, and turn your passion for coaching into success. If you think there is a fit, call now at 941-539-9623, or email us at info@centerforexecutivecoaching.com to set up a meeting.
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Rob Berg: Consulting Firm Principal and Executive Coach
Rob Berg is a Principal at the consulting firm Perr&Knight and Director of the firm’s fastest-growing profit center. He is an expert in business process improvement and enterprise-wide project/program/portfolio management. Rob consults to executives at insurance, financial services, private equity, and technology companies who have a strong desire to improve operations, promote greater engagement, and derive better outcomes for the organizations they lead. He is also an Executive Coach to leaders seeking to clarify their visions, effect strategic change, and inspire their team members. Rob is the author of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵: 𝘚𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘒𝘦𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳, which has been called “a must read for professional service providers” and “a wake up call to an industry which badly needs to reconnect with its ‘authentic self.'”
Key Points from Rob Berg’s Hall of Fame Video
“My biggest win with the Center for Executive Coaching is that after 20 years, I finally published a book. It was life-changing and it has set me up with a career that I could pursue into my 80s.”
Rob’s Results
Gained insight into his own practices
Has successfully coached others
Has a better vision of the future
Wrote and published his own book
How the Center for Executive Coaching helped Rob adopt a more coaching oriented approach to management
Proven coaching strategies
Support and guidance on the business of coaching
A large library of useful resources
Frequent updates in line with best practices
What were your goals before joining the Center for Executive Coaching?
My name is Rob Berg, and I am a principal of Perr&Knight, a consulting firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California, where I head up the operations and technology consulting practice.
My consulting work has to do with process improvement. We look at large organizations and improve the way they do things.
I always had this notion that we should focus on the technical things, like the technologies that are used, the hiring practices, and compensation.
However, by doing this we lost focus on people. We were losing sight of how we motivate individuals to execute in the new environment that I might be proposing.
How has working with the Center for Executive Coaching helped your career?
One of the unintended benefits is that I can coach myself. When I am at a particular juncture in my life or career, I know what questions to ask myself to get out of the rut and move forward.
Just by writing and being self reflective I can develop a stronger vision for the future. My approach is way less directive now and more coaching oriented, making me a much better manager.
How have you been able to serve your clients better?
One of the great things I have done is working with a young consultant that came into our firm. His first move was backwards. We brought him in at a management level and he took a step back.
I helped with his calendar, and how he could find more time in his week by organizing it differently, while also developing a vision for his career.
Three and a half years ago, he became a partner, and is a director of the fastest growing practice in the firm. I find that extremely gratifying. He has doubled his income at the firm in the last three years, and I played a part in that.
Was the Center for Executive Coaching worth the investment?
I graduated from the Center for Executive Coaching five years ago, so it has been a while. I still find myself going back to their library of resources, and tools, as well as all the other content Andrew keeps cranking out. They constantly renew and refresh that material, so five years later, it is still a great resource.
There are many ancillary things available, like marketing, how to contract, handling objections, and other things that are outside a traditional body of knowledge for coaching proper, but are important if you are serious about being a successful coach.
Would you recommend the Center for Executive Coaching?
I highly recommend the Center for Executive Coaching, especially for consultants. It was an extraordinary experience! The investment I made has paid for itself many times over, so it is a no-brainer.
The coaching helps you to pull stuff out of your client. This gives you instant buy-in when you present strategies, or devise them collaboratively to help fix their businesses.
Ilana Zivkovich and Building a Coaching Firm: Founder & CEO of Werq
Ilana is the Founder and CEO of Werq, an executive coaching and strategic leadership advisory firm serving CEO’s and their teams from around the world. An experienced executive leader and a Certified Executive Coach, Ilana is passionate about combining strategic, systemic, and relational interventions to generate business impact that lasts. Ilana’s clients include C-suite leaders and teams from across industries, ranging from founder-led SMB’s to multi-billion dollar publicly traded enterprises. A lifelong student of “what makes people and organizations tick,” Ilana is an enthusiastic change agent who believes in embracing challenges in pursuit of growth. Through this, she inspires others around her to be equally courageous in their pursuits to lead at their best. Ilana holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, and spends her free time adoring her young children and enjoying living in the vibrant city of Austin, TX.
Key Points from Ilana Zivkovich’s Hall of Fame Interview
“I went from having a big idea about the value I wanted to provide as a coach, to confidently delivering in a very short amount of time, and achieving great results with our clients.”Ilana’s Results
More confident in her own abilities
Understands the value she can provide
Started her own coaching firm
Achieves results for her clients
How the Center for Executive Coaching helped Ilana start her own successful coaching business
Practical advice on starting a coaching business
Help defining the value you can bring to clients
A well structured program of study
Led by industry experts
What were your goals before joining the Center for Executive Coaching?
My name is Ilana Zivkovich, and before coaching I was a trained social worker. I have translated that into leadership roles within the behavioral healthcare industry, specifically with addictions. It turns out that working with executives is a little easier than working with addicts!
From running treatment centers, I came to find that the only way to have sustainable, and effective outcomes for our customers was to focus on a bunch of things that I did not know what to call it at the time, but what I recognize now as what an executive coach would do.
From a personal perspective, I came out of the womb intending to be an entrepreneur. When I went to the Center for Executive Coaching, it was with the express interest in becoming adept at the skill of coaching and starting a firm.
How has working with the Center for Executive Coaching helped your career?
The Center for Executive Coaching took all the mystery out of how to partner with top-level executives and quickly understand what is actually keeping them up at night. It helped me to identify the big problems they had, and partner with them to solve them.
The second thing that the Center for Executive Coaching did was give wonderful context around how to engage with those folks.
From a subject matter expertise as well as a practical perspective, I do not believe that my business would have got off the ground without the Center for Executive Coaching.
How have you been able to serve your clients better?
We work with CEOs and their teams. We end up doing a lot of work around strategy, performance, and culture. Those are the three elements that show up the most.
Our differentiator is whether we’re working with a small media business or with an enterprise. We are typically working with the executive leadership team who are dealing with strategic challenges.
We help them tackle those challenges by looking at their purpose, what are they focusing on, what are they actually doing about it, but also how are they working together as a team.
If it is coaching with an individual, we look more at how they are engaging with employees. If it is an executive team, we look at the group dynamics and how they can work together for a sustainable outcome.
Was the Center for Executive Coaching worth the investment?
I could have paid ten times what I did and still call it the most valuable investment of my life! The practical application of what they teach, and how it sets you up to go out and provide value is amazing. I swear by the Center for Executive Coaching and would reinvest in it without question.
Would you recommend the Center for Executive Coaching?
I have recommended the Center for Executive Coaching 100 times in the last five years!
If you are someone who wants to get in there, and start taking action with real-life humans in the wild and do it exceptionally well, then the Center for Executive Coaching is what you need.
Teri Citterman: Executive Performance Coach + Author, From the CEO's Perspective
Teri Citterman is the founder and principal of Talonn, an organization that helps good thinkers become great leaders. Teri is known as a thought cultivator and trusted advisor to CEOs and the C-Suite. She is an expert in organizational communications and coaches individuals and executive teams in fast-paced, high-growth organizations. Her coaching centers on executive presence, power, and influence. As a result of Teri’s coaching, executives master leadership scalability and drive their vision through others by asserting their conviction, decisiveness, and equal footing to amplify their impact. www.Talonnllc.com
Key Points from Teri Citterman’s Hall of Fame Interview
“There are a lot of coaching programs out there, but there is nothing like the Center for Executive Coaching. It absolutely changed my life and gave me a path forward in terms of the type of work I do. I have no regrets.”
Teri’s Results
Built a foundation for her coaching
Learned strategies she could adapt to her own style
Has collaborated with other successful coaches
Has had an impact on those she has coached
How the Center for Executive Coaching helped Teri establish herself as a successful executive coach
Proven coaching strategies
Expert instruction on how to establish yourself as a coach
Adaptable tools and techniques
A strong and supportive alumni network
What were your goals before joining the Center for Executive Coaching?
My name is Teri Citterman, and prior to joining the Center for Executive Coaching, I was in public relations, corporate communications, and I was a ghost writer. I wrote books for CEOs.
It was through the process of ghost writing that I became curious about coaching. Now, I am an executive performance coach for CEOs and leaders in the C-Suite.
When I first joined the Center for Executive Coaching, I did not really know what executive coaching was. I had friends that were doing it, but I did not have a construct of the process and frameworks in my mind.
I was really looking for a foundation, and for instruction that was flexible so that I could adapt it to suit my own style.
How has working with the Center for Executive Coaching helped your career?
Joining the Center for Executive Coaching helped me to understand who I am as a coach, and what I was going to bring to the table. I focus on executive presence, power, and influence.
I use a lot of the materials that were created by the Center for Executive Coaching and have adapted them to my style, and my clients.
The alumni network is really strong. It really helped me to understand the type of coach I wanted to be and how to show up as that coach. It gave me a lot of confidence.
How have you been able to serve your clients better?
I help leaders really understand the power they have, both true power as well as indirect power. The idea of having to have authority, but not actually having authority.
I help them to understand how to influence people, understand the power they have in their relationships and the types of relationships they need to have in order to get things done.
The way I measure my impact is by the impact the leaders I coach get. I am only as good as they are. Their bosses, boards, or their primary stakeholders recognize the changes that they see and that means I have been successful.
Was the Center for Executive Coaching worth the investment?
The Center For Executive Coaching is designed in an efficient way. The real practical tips for coaching are priceless. The Center for Executive Coaching attracts a different level of coaches.
Working and collaborating with other people that have gone through the Center for Executive Coaching is unlike anything else!
Would you recommend the Center for Executive Coaching?
I do recommend the Center for Executive Coaching. In fact, there are a couple of people I know going through the program right now.
Those who thrive in this kind of program are people who are serious. They are not dabbling in coaching, they actually want to go forward with coaching as a career.
Having access to other people, asking questions, and being able to bounce ideas off of each other is so valuable.
When people in the program get to know you, they will share their contacts and best practices with you. It is a unique community that’s willing to share.
Mark Monane: Executive Coach to Physicians and Healthcare Leaders
Mark Monane is Principal and Chief Medical Officer at Monane Group Clinical Consulting LLC, a firm devoted to providing advice and content to help life science clients with storytelling and strategic positioning to improve their impact and reach. Leadership and executive coaching services further bolster these efforts, including pagingdrcoach directed toward medical executives and Dr x Dr Coaching directed towards residency and chief resident programs. Mark holds A.B. and M.B.A. degrees from Columbia University as well as an M.D. degree from New York University. Mark is a Certified Healthcare Leadership Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching as well as an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.
Key Points From Mark Monane’s Hall Of Fame Interview
“My biggest win has been the ability to incorporate new information to go beyond mentoring and to move to coaching. It has been a great addition.”
Mark’s Results
Moved from mentoring to coaching
Built a network of other coaches
New ways to structure coaching conversations
Started a new coaching business
How the Center for Executive Coaching helped Mark develop strategies for coaching medical professionals
Structured programs
Highly skilled course tutors
Help building an executive coaching business
The ability to network with other coaches
What were your goals before joining the Center for Executive Coaching?
My name is Mark Monane, and I am a physician by training, doing mostly consulting at this time, in both industry and academia.
Since the program, I have been able to add a new skill set and I am spending time with chief medical officers and medical leaders to get them to the next level, in their job or be more productive to the organization.
What I have heard over and over again from the chief medical officers is, they want to be as productive as they were in their previous career now that they are the medical voice in a commercial company.
My goal was to help them make that transition successfully.
How has working with the Center for Executive Coaching helped your career?
I really like that the Center for Executive Coaching is not just a one-time event. They are building a community. It is like joining a club where you get new knowledge, but you also get to network with other people who are trying to be coaches.
You get to go back again and again to revisit the information, so it is more of a longitudinal experience instead of a one-time event.
Jack Levitt: Team and Executive Coach
After a 20-year corporate career where he enjoyed mentoring team members, and a successful start-up exit, Jack started Levitt Executive Advisors to pursue his passion for coaching full time. His client roster includes a variety of large, mid-sized and entrepreneurial companies, where he has done 1:1 leadership coaching, executive presentation coaching and developed powerful teams. One engagement he had with a partner led them to write C4—Building the Powerful Team. In it, they share their model for taking a work group on a 4-and-a-half year journey to becoming an influential force and the envy of their organization.
Key Points From Jack Levitt’s Hall Of Fame Interview
“I feel like an expert in my field, because I can look any executive in the eye and tell them exactly what I think they need to hear. I can pass a red face test because of the positioning I got during the program, and I love what I do.”
Jack’s Results
Was able to transition from a corporate career to coaching
Successfully developed his own model and published it
Has better work-life balance
Now feels like an expert in his field
How The Center For Executive Coaching Helped Jack Build A Career As An Executive Coach
Helps you become a certified executive coach
Highly experienced course leaders
More than 20 years of experience training executive coaches
Personalized support and guidance
What Were Your Goals Before Joining The Center For Executive Coaching?
Before I joined the Center for Executive Coaching, I was a corporate guy working in the telecom field.
I was leaving my corporate job and wanted to become a coach, but I needed some real solid grounding on how to get into the field.
I knew what I wanted to do, but I did not know how to execute on it. I did not feel like I had the gravitas to do it and keep me grounded.
How Has Working With The Center For Executive Coaching Helped Your Career?
I just published a book with a partner of mine, and could not have done that without the Center for Executive Coaching. In fact, I actually give them credit in our acknowledgements for that assistance.
The first thing we did was create a model and build the book around this model. It really gave us a center of focus that gave the project some seriousness.
It made sure that our ideas did not feel ‘fluffy’, or like we were imposters. By the time we finished we felt like real experts who had created a useful model.
Sarah Birdsong Major: Top-tier Internal Coach and Career Coach
Sarah Birdsong Major is a Certified Executive Coach with the Center for Executive Coaching, with 15 years of internal and external executive recruiting experience, most recently as a senior consultant to the office of the CEO for Korn Ferry International. Additionally, she has a background in academia in both Development and Undergraduate Admissions and a deep expertise in human behavior. Her specialties include: Transition; Career mapping; Leadership and Team Building; Conflict Resolution; Assessment; Integrative Health; Mindfulness and Meditation. Her additional qualifications include: MEd Counseling with a specialization in Higher Education, University of Virginia; BA Psychology, University of Virginia, Certified Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition; and Naam Meditation/Yoga Therapies. Please visit her website.
Key Points from Sarah Birdsong Major’s Hall of Fame Interview
“Not only do I have the coaching credential that I feel is important to have, I also have access to the tools that I need for the assessment work that I do. This course has allowed me to take those tools and fly.”
Sarah’s Results
Has a coaching credential
Gained access to valuable tools
Gave her the means to develop her own business
Delivers value as a corporate coach
How the Center for Executive Coaching helped Sarah develop as a successful coach
A recognized coaching certification
Small and personal groups
Expert instructors
Proven tools to build credibility with clients
What were your goals before joining the Center for Executive Coaching?
My name is Sarah Birdsong Major, and before I started with the Center for Executive Coaching, I was working for 10 years at Korn Ferry International. I was working in their New York office and I was a special consultant to the firm working globally.
I already had a master’s degree, and a lot of great experience working at great companies, but I wanted to start my own business.
I felt like it was really important to get a coaching credential, especially if I was going to set up a coaching business. At that time, I really wanted to do a lot of work with assessments.
How has working with the Center for Executive Coaching helped your career?
The Center for Executive Coaching has allowed me to have greater balance in my life. I am able to work with people all over the world everyday.
It doesn’t matter where I am, or how I do it. I have that one-on-one contact with people. I love that aspect, because it has allowed me to run a really thriving business that people really need.
How have you been able to serve your clients better?
There is one part, where I work with people internally in an organization. They are trying to assess them, and figure out how they best fit.
There is a lot of work I do with succession planning, as well as how to coach and mentor. It goes deeper than whether they will be right for the position and looks at whether they are a good cultural fit as well.
A lot of it is working to retain a person that is already with the company, and keeping them happy. Then I do a lot of work with people who are early in their careers.
They may be in college or even in high school and need help to figure out the college they want to go to based on what their interests and abilities are.
It is about empowering them to see the beauty of who they are and where they can go in their lives.
Was the Center for Executive Coaching worth the investment?
It was absolutely worth it, because it was a lifeline for me. I needed to figure out a way to get the tools I needed. Just the introduction alone was worth every penny that I spent.
It has been absolutely worth it, and I have been really impressed. I was also very impressed with the people that I met through the program and the resources they were able to share.
Would you recommend the Center for Executive Coaching?
I believe the Center for Executive Coaching is a great program for people that already have some life experience, because it helps to come into a program like this with experience.
That doesn’t mean you have to have it, but if you are going to go into a coaching program, you will need that experience to coach effectively.
This course is a great place to share your ideas with others, develop your practice, work on your skills, and find your own style because not everybody coaches the same. It is an intensive program and a very good one.
Tony Gerth: Coach to Technology Leaders
Dr. Tony Gerth is a Clinical Professor of Information Systems in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas. He teaches the strategic management of information technology. His research focuses on the role of the Chief Information Officer. He is co-author of “Taking the Reins as CIO: A Blueprint for Leadership Transitions.” He is also an executive coach and helps IT leaders maximize their impact. Visit his LinkedIn profile here.
Key Points from Tony Gerth’s Hall of Fame Interview
“My biggest win with the Center for Executive Coaching has been engagement with the CIO of a large organization where I provided workshops, and coaching to his direct reports”.
Tony’s Results
Has new external clients
Feels more confident as a coach
Now has a recognized certification
Has new coaching tools and strategies
How the Center for Executive Coaching helped Tony become more confident as an executive coach
A recognized coaching qualification
Help and support during and after the course
Connect with other coaches
Learn proven tools and techniques
What were your goals before joining the Center for Executive Coaching?
My name is Tony Gerth, and I am a Clinical Professor at the University of North Texas. I teach strategic management of information technology. I was looking for formal training to distinguish myself as an executive coach.
I had a lot of coaching experience with employees, but I felt like a certification would just add some additional credibility to those skills.
How has working with the Center for Executive Coaching helped your career?
I still have my day job at the university, so right now my coaching is more of a supplement. The key takeaway has been the confidence I now have to work with clients and help them improve.
To go to a training class like the Center for Executive Coaching, the person has to be coachable. I have a lot of experience and I can help people fulfill their goals, which is also fulfilling for me.
How have you been able to serve your clients better?
My niche is coaching senior information technology leaders to grow beyond just technical expertise so that they have the ability to step into a more senior executive role. It is very fulfilling.
In many organizations, leaders in the IT function tend to hide their impact and contribution. Helping them maximize that impact to the organization, speak in a more ‘businesslike’ language, and develop more productive relationships is so important.
Was the Center for Executive Coaching worth the investment?
Working with the Center for Executive Coaching is absolutely worth the investment. The framework that we use in the CEC is based on what really works.
It is not based on a standalone coaching paradigm like most other coaching training is. They provide a lot of content, tools and templates that are there to support coaches, and help you build your practice as an executive coach.
Would you recommend the Center for Executive Coaching?
I have recommended the Center for Executive Coaching to a number of people. I think it works well for internal coaches.
For experienced external coaches working with the Center for Executive Coaching will be a great experience and they will give you a lot of ongoing support.
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