#100MasterCoaches with Mel Leow, MCC

Welcome to the 81st Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Wai K. Leong, MCC from Malaysia.

Wai K was the first Malaysian coach to receive his Master Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation in 2012.

He brings with him over 30 years of leadership experience with 15 years at the senior management level of public-listed companies. His key focus is helping leaders in organizations enhance their leadership capabilities through coaching and skills training.

He has authored 3 books on leadership and coaching, Empowering Asian Mindsets Through Coaching, Powerful Performance Coaching Tips & SHIFT- Masterful Coaching.

As a learning specialist, his approach is based on adult learning principles and his clients describe his positivity and patience as his core strength, providing ample space for them to reflect, explore, and discover their strengths and capabilities.

Want to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Wai K? We invite you to begin your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 80th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Mike Green, MCC from Alaska, USA.

For the last 30 years, Mike Green has traveled to 63 countries throughout all 7 continents and has documented over 13,000+ hours of coaching along the way. Through a unique journey of self-discovery and transformation, Mike helps successful leaders achieve goals ordinary coaches would claim are impossible.

 

Great Leaders Are Formed In The Wild. Mike has been quoted to say “You’ll never discover the truth about yourself behind a desk, but in the rugged wilderness of Alaska, on the breathtaking plains of the Serengeti or in the stunning Gobi desert.”

 

Whether in group or individual coaching or customized travel expeditions, Mike partners people up the mountain of self-discovery that every great leader in business, sports, or military service must conquer before being transformed. He believes extreme environments will challenge people to become their best version by drawing upon the courage within and achieve new levels of performance.

 

His book "Wandermust, A Hero’s Journey To Seven Truths" chronicles some of his travels as well as how he coaches clients in the outdoors. Mike utilizes various methods, including dynamic workshops, virtual coaching, face-to-face coaching, and adventure coaching, to help uncover clients’ leadership truths.

 

Mike has earned the Master Certified Coach accreditation from the International Coaching Federation, which is the highest standard for coaching, and lives in beautiful and rugged Alaska with his wife and two boys.

Want to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Mike? You can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 79th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Marc Bowles, MCC from Peachland, British Columbia, Canada.

Marc works at the intersection of leadership, conversations, and education. Marc spends every day thinking about how we can use conversations to create leaders that are more engaging, people-centered, and inspiring. Marc has been recognized and acknowledged for his innovative approaches to connecting people and organizations to the purpose of their work.

Marc is the founder of MB Global, where he works to bring global leaders and teams to conversations that impact those around them and inside themselves. One of Marc’s values is human connections through conversations that will impact change in the world. Marc believes in being a supportive and challenging coach to encourage positive change toward the next generation of leaders. This fuels Marc to coach and serve others to step into life.

Marc has more than 30 years of experience in coaching and leadership development at the corporate, and international level in business and sport. Marc is an Associate Faculty member of Royal Roads University, instructing in the Fundamentals of Executive Coaching, and is a Faculty member of Beckett-McInroy Consultancy based in Qatar. Marc works with individuals and leadership teams around the globe in the fields of oil and gas, technology, education, health care, construction, military, and high-performance sports.

Marc embraces a compassionate and giving mindset and this fuels his passions. Marc has volunteered with Ethical Coach to continue his work – 2021 was The Hunger Project with 11 other global coaches to provide volunteer coaching to leaders around the globe working to end hunger. 2022 his give back was ACDI VOCA. In 2023 he is honored to be accepted as a coach with the Humanitarian Coaching Network. It is an honor to give back and serve globally.

Marc is currently involved in a global research study and the impact of coaching and wellness in the outdoors and nature. He is one of many contributing authors to a book called: Creative Reflective Practice: Global Perspectives Blended with Theory for Critical Reflection on Professional Practice.

Desire to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Marc? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 78th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Michael Skjøt, MCC from Copenhagen, Denmark.

Michael has served as a leader for 17 years across two international corporations within the aviation industry. For 5 years, he was also a Member of the Executive Management team. During his years in the corporate world, he gained invaluable firsthand knowledge of the challenges that come with steering and working in large organizations.

In 2007, Michael founded his own coaching company, driven by a passion for supporting individuals and teams towards their “next level” and at the same time making the world a better place.

Michael integrates a holistic approach into his coaching practice, acknowledging the interconnectedness of personal and organizational growth with societal impact. Whether working with C-suite leaders, teams, startups, or emerging talents, he always invites them to a dialogue about how “working together” will contribute positively to the greater community.

Michael is Danish born and raised in the very northern part of Denmark. He has lived and worked in many places around the world; Scandinavia, Europe, Greenland, the US, Japan, and the Middle East. Michael is married and with two grown children.

Want to become an ICF Certified Coach? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 77th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Jihane Labib, a Moroccan in the UAE.

Jihane is the 1st Arab coach in the International Coaching Federation to be elected as a Global Board Director. She is also the 1st Master Certified Coach (MCC) and an Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) in the North African region and francophone Africa. She is also the Founder of the 1st Internationally Accredited Training Coaching program in francophone Africa.

Her expertise includes developing leaders and teams, building healthy relationships, increasing emotional intelligence, managing diversity, developing innovation skills and design thinking, managing change, and building effective teams.

She is a Corporate leader who helps organizations improve team productivity, enhance collaboration, and reduce turnover, she guides team leaders and members to collectively and reliably impact business performance and people growth. Her clients list includes Multinationals, NGOs, International Banks, Hi-tech industries, Big 4 firms, Universities, and others in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East region.

Jihane is multilingual: in Arabic, French, and English. She has a business background, in Marketing in the Telecom, Media, and Pharmaceutical industries. she holds an MBA and a second Master's in Governance & Human Resources. She is a Doctoral candidate in Education & AI.

Want to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Jihane? You can start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 76th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Peter Busby from Rome, Italy.

Originally from England, Peter moved to Italy in 1992 after meeting his then-girlfriend in London. He spent more than 20 years in firms like Fiat-Chrysler, Whirlpool, and Ipsos, with ever-increasing roles and responsibilities with a team of 15 people reporting to him.

Peter always looked for a greater understanding of human potential and growth and has read much, but a close friend and Nigel Risner’s “The Impact Code: Live The Life You Deserve” inspired him to become a professional coach and make an impact on people’s lives.

In his own words, "I adore business. And I also adore PEOPLE". As an ICF Master Certified Coach, Peter is passionate about Helping Professionals Succeed. His UNIQUENESS comes from the blend of two cultures: his Britishness has made him respectful towards others, a very good listener, and always on time. And combined with his Italian friendliness, warmth, and flexibility.

Peter has over 3,000 coaching hours to his name, working both with individuals and teams around the world. He is completely bilingual and coaches in both English and Italian.

Desire to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Peter? You can start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 75th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Jasna Knez from Slovenia.

Jasna is an exceptional coach passionate about empowering individuals, teams, and organizations. With credentials as an ICF Master Certified Coach, EMCC EIA Master Practitioner Coach & Mentor, ITCA Team Coach, and ESIA accredited coaching supervisor, she brings extensive expertise.

She specializes in communication, leadership and team development, change and culture transformation, and coaching skills. She works in diverse industries and contexts, cultures, and with a wide range of clients and complexity. Her pragmatic, people-centered, and creative approach, rooted in a systemic and integral perspective, helps clients achieve higher-level results in a shorter time, reduce levels of stress, experience greater satisfaction at work and in life, and overcome obstacles to operate in new ways to thrive.

As a mentor, trainer, and supervisor, Jasna contributes to ICF and EMCC-accredited programs, shaping the next generation of coaches, team coaches, and leaders in developing a coaching mindset and expanding their coaching capacity and maturity. (Povej na Glas, The Integral Institute, GTCI, Clutterbuck CMI). She has developed "Embody Your Coaching Wisdom" practical coaching program, accredited by both professional associations.

Fluent in multiple languages, she offers coaching, supervision, and training in Slovene, English, Croatian, and Serbian. She is constantly developing a high level of professional expertise by actively collaborating with ICF & EMCC Global. As co-founder and Vice President of the ICF Slovenia Charter Chapter, Jasna promotes coaching's sustainable growth. She also serves as an EIA assessor for EMCC Global, PCC assessor, and participates in the SAN Supervision Adria Network as a supervisor.

Desire to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Jasna? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 74th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Clare Norman from England, UK.

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Clare is highly sought after by other expert coaches, as well as successful coach training companies as a Master Mentor Coach. Clare looks to continually sharpen individuals’ coaching edge and upskill mentor coaches so they can deliver high-quality feedback to their coaches-in-development. Her laser focus on mindset shifts and her knack for spotting marginal gains has made her a go-to person for coaches looking for mentorship and practical, meaningful ways to improve their practice.

With an international following from both her coaching peers and senior leadership, Clare is making a difference in the world of work via the professional application of coaching. Her mission across all her work is to encourage leaders to put people and the planet before profits. In 2015, Clare started her own business, Clare Norman Coaching Associates. Drawing on 25 years of learning and development experience gleaned from leading L&D strategy within NatWest and Accenture, she specializes in transition and leadership coaching, alongside mentor coaching and coaching supervision.

Clare’s first book, "Mentor Coaching: A Practical Guide" is a work of passion and according to Fran Fisher MCC, makes a significant contribution to the conscious evolution of the coaching profession, and offers a new paradigm for coach mentoring and the continuous personal and professional development of the coach.’

Her second book, "The Transformational Coach", enables you to shed the ineffective scripts, trappings, and beliefs that a lifetime of personal interactions, professional training, and even your parents have taught you, such that you can reset your thinking to a beginner's mentality and so begin a fulfilling and exciting journey to coaching mastery.

Living in the New Forest, Hampshire with her bloodhound and husband, Clare is a prolific blogger and an award-winning regular feature writer for industry magazines and journals. She is also a popular speaker, often called upon to deliver webinars and keynotes to fellow coaches looking to sharpen their edge.

You too can be an ICF Credentialed Coach like Clare. We invite you to start your journey today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 73rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Brenda Baird from Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Brenda is a highly sought-after Executive Leadership and Mentor Coach who is an exceptionally accomplished businessperson, with strong financial acumen, a well-regarded expert in leadership and talent development, very experienced in leading high-growth and fast-paced organizations, and a mentor coach of professional coaches.

She brings a wealth of valuable and extensive business knowledge with over 30 years of work experience as a successful Business Owner and Organizational Leader, a Board Member of a public financial institution, a Consultant in leadership development, and a Director of Learning and Development for a large and complex Global organization.

Brenda has significant coaching experience in several industries and all functional areas, having worked with hundreds of individuals, and completing thousands of coaching hours, including time spent mentoring coaches to enhance their capabilities.

She earned multiple prestigious Coaching Credentials: Master Certified Coach (MCC) - the highest coaching distinction; held by only 4% of International Coach Federation (ICF) credentialed coaches worldwide, ICF-Accredited Certified Mentor Coach (CMC) - specific to coaching coaches, and the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching Certification (ranked #1 coach training school by Forbes).

Given Brenda’s unique combination of an extensive leadership career and her leadership coaching experience, she knows how companies work and how to navigate organizational obstacles and political situations to realize goals and maximize success.

Desire to be an ICF Credentialed Coach like Brenda? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 72nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Hellen Yang from Vancouver, Canada.

Hellen Yang is not just a Master Certified Coach (MCC) but a catalyst for confidence, using her vast reservoir of skills to empower other coaches and leaders. Her credentials include an MCC certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a graduate of the transformative Co-Active Leadership Program from CTI, and a certification in Embodied Leadership Core from the Strozzi Institute for a somatic coaching approach.

Paired with her credentials, her mastery in coaching also draws from over 3000+ coaching hours and 13 years in the corporate finance sector and is rooted in profound curiosity, deep empathy, and a calming presence. Her coaching ripples have been felt in Fortune 500 companies like Meta, Google, IBM, and PwC.

For coaches, Hellen catalyzes confidence as an ICF Registered Mentor Coach and an expert in the PCC Marker Assessor system. Her mentoring style is specifically designed to enhance your confidence, allowing you to gain ICF certification and improve your coaching skills.

For leaders, Hellen ignites confidence in your leadership journey by helping reduce stress and accelerate your career and financial freedom. She equips you with tools to navigate changes effectively, fostering growth and amplifying your leadership presence - leaving an indelible mark on your career trajectory.

Outside the realm of coaching, Hellen is a passionate life enthusiast. Her love for spicy culinary delights and outdoor explorations with her husband, Hugh, and their cherished labradoodle, Thor, are as captivating as her coaching journey.

Desire to start your Coaching journey? Head to Catalyst Coach at www.catalystcoach.live today.