Conversations With Coaches

Sairam has been working in the IT industry for the last 26+ years. His industry experience includes manufacturing, government, finance, food, e-commerce, retail, and more. He’s a certified Agile/DevOps coach and trainer, and since 2011 he’s been helping organizations transform from a traditional to an Agile mindset. Sairam's enthusiasm and energy are contagious in all the best possible ways! We talk about the importance of transitioning from a "command and control" model of leadership to something much more Agile, and all the ways in which that helps modern organizations to grow and thrive. We also touch on his work in both the private and public sectors - how they differ, how they relate, and the ways in which transformation moves through teams and departments. Sairam was truly a joy to speak with, and I could've easily picked any one of a dozen things he said to use as the title for this episode. Give a listen, and get to know this excellent coach a little better.

To learn more about Sairam:

https://ajjstech.ca/

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https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Richard founded Provanedge in 1999 after 24 years in non-profit executive roles. He’s kept his focus on service for the greater good, and has built an international business whose purpose is to "transform the lives of entrepreneurs and communities.” In today's episode, we only scratch the surface of Richard's experiences and expertise in high-level coaching. We speak primarily of the importance of his role as a facilitator and guide, especially in the masterminds that he runs. We also touch on his ability to transition with his coaching and consulting clients as they grow into new stages of success. At the heart of everything Richard does is a true spirit of servant leadership and a commitment to trust and trustworthiness.

To learn more about Richard:

https://provanedge.com/

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https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Craig teaches mindset techniques and habits that allow individuals to access their potential, meet their goals, and create happiness. He helps people optimize their lives by increasing self-awareness, developing healthy routines, and teaching meditation. His clients range from individuals to couples, businesses to leaders, and sports teams. In today's episode, Craig and Kevin touch on a number of coaching topics, spending most of their time talking about the importance of how you handle rejection. In sales especially, hearing "no" is a regular part of your business. With experience, this becomes easier to handle...though it's never entirely easy. However, how do you learn to handle rejection early in your career, before developing the "thick skin" of a veteran salesperson? Craig has a whole suite of tools and techniques to help you grow the skills you need to not only handle the weight of rejection but to thrive through it.

To learn more about Craig:

http://craigjaredfrench.com/

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https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Paul is a C-Suite performance coach with 20 years of experience as a federal court trial lawyer. He's a passionate storyteller who believes in the power of narrative to influence and educate in the business world, personal life, and even courtrooms. He is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and the Author of “WorkQuake". In today's slightly super-sized episode, Paul and I touch on many of the most foundational concepts of coaching. If I had to pick the two that are at the heart of our conversation, I'd choose Curiosity and Compassion. It takes a real commitment to curiosity in order to discover the future you want for yourself, and an active compassion to make a meaningful difference. I'm just scratching the surface here - Paul and I had a fantastic conversation that managed to cover so much fertile ground in so (relatively) little time. Give a listen and let both of us know what you think - I think I can speak for Paul when I say that we'd love to keep this conversation going. :)

To learn more about Paul:

https://paulglovercoaching.com/

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https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Gloria is an influencer, visionary, and trailblazer who focuses her work on executive presence, image, international etiquette, manners, civility, diversity & inclusion, and leadership excellence. ​She’s ranked in the Top 2% of International Consultants and has trained and coached in 60+ countries and with 125+ nationalities. Gloria and I talk about her girl-next-door beginnings growing up on a dairy farm, how she discovered and manifested the values that led her to a life of coaching, and the importance of kindness in an increasingly rough world.

To learn more about Gloria:

https://www.gloriastarr.com

To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit:

https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Gregg is an award-winning, best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach who is on a mission to drive leadership and organizational upgrades via respect and Respectful Leadership. Gregg is a great many things, but my favorite might be "passionate". He has a strong and unshakable belief in the importance and power of respect in every area of leadership and development. And I couldn't agree with him more! We were only able to touch on a few of the steps during his long journey through coaching - his early experiences in professional theater in NYC that helped lead him to doing some ahead-of-its-time work with the NYPD on learning and training programs, his time as an international journalist, and the founding of The Center For Respectful Leadership. Founded in 2019, The Center for Respectful Leadership is a non-profit, educational organization committed to supporting leadership and organizational transformation through active research, public dialogues, learning & development programs, and executive coaching - all focusing on the positive power and measurable impact of respect and Respectful Leadership. Gregg is the real deal, and if we'd had the time I would've gone back and forth with him all day...although I did steal some extra time after we recorded to talk about our memories of the '86 Mets, one of my all-time favorites. :)

To learn more about Gregg:

https://centerforrespectfulleadership.org/

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https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

James has practiced diversity management as an enterprise performance tool for over 35 years. In addition to his current role as an executive coach to C-Suite executives, Dr. Rodgers serves as Director of the Executive Academy of ITSMF (Information Technology Senior Management Forum). His mission is simple: to, “build leaders of color for a changing world.” Pound-for-pound, this might be the most value-packed episode we've done yet! Dr. Rodgers has a warm and easy demeanor that invites you in immediately, then he hits you with perfectly-distilled pearls of wisdom that will take you less than a minute to understand...and a lifetime to fully learn. :) We start with how he first realized he was a coach (mainly because that's what everyone called him naturally), and move on to his work through the ITSMF. We also touch on why it's so important for him to be "the right coach at the right time" for his clients, and how in his coaching he doesn't answer your questions so much as he "questions your answers". As we were signing off, I expressed how I didn't want to be greedy with his time...because I easily could've kept him on the line and talked for hours. His response was perfect, and I'll think of it every time I end a great conversation: "Let's be greedy again sometime." Be a little greedy today and do yourself the favor of getting to know Dr. Rodgers. You won't be sorry.

To learn more about James:

https://jamesorodgers.com

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https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Michael is the founder and CEO of TEAMS.COACH, LLC and a highly sought-after executive and business leadership coach. He helps business leaders clarify and execute at high levels through his proprietary T.E.A.M.S. Methodology to develop measurable business growth and company-wide collaboration. In today's episode, we talk about his early lessons in leadership and organizational principles and the ways in which realizing how broadly applicable those values are led to him taking his next steps on the road to building his own coaching and leadership development business. We also touch on the immense importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, the pitfalls of a certain kind of "humility" (hint: think Imposter Syndrome), and why being approachable is one of his core values as a coach.

Speaking of approachable, Michael was kind enough to offer up his phone number (763-245-4984) for quick questions about coaching, or even for hopping on a Zoom call with him! Just don't abuse it - no spam texts or weird memes.

To learn more about Michael:

https://www.teams.coach

To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit:

https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

April is a certified leadership and life coach, award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling co-author of four books. She is a third-degree black belt in aikido, a Tough Mudder, and a philanthropist. April is dedicated to the pursuit of leadership in contemporary society as a path to advancing our human experience. Today's episode is a wide-ranging and fun conversation that touches on many of the key aspects of coaching - adaptability, meeting people where they're at, motivation, passion, cats...wait, cats? That's right, and dogs, too! April is an absolutely delightful and insightful person to talk with on any subject - and if you notice the length on this episode compared to others, you know I'm telling the truth...it took all of my podcaster willpower to guide us to the signoff! If you enjoyed this episode, do yourself a favor and connect with April. Whether it's just for a quick 30-minute session or the beginning of a long and fruitful coaching relationship, you'll be glad you did.

To learn more about April:

Website: http://aprilqureshi.com

To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit:

https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

Sterling is a Catholic life coach. She runs a monthly life coaching membership for Catholic moms and does 1:1 business coaching. She's also written four books, has two successful podcasts (with a third on the way!), and simply loves helping women grow into who God is calling them to be! In this episode, we begin by talking about how Sterling and her also-a-life-coach husband found themselves running a thriving coaching business from their home in northern Idaho.

We go on to discuss everything from how to value life coaching like you would an active gym membership (an investment in your health and well-being that pays off tremendously throughout your life) to the importance of building a strong spiritual connection in order to properly fuel all of your endeavors. And lots more! Sterling runs a successful business while also homeschooling SIX children, and still manages to exercise regularly, eat right, and even get consistently healthy sleep! She's definitely onto something - you should find out more. :)

To learn more about Sterling:

https://www.madeforgreatness.co

To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit:

https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/