Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.

Matthew Oleniuk is a public sector risk strategist and former Chief Audit Executive who spent 15 years inside government reviewing billions of dollars in project spending.

• Why do so many public sector transformations fail — even when they're well-intentioned?
• What do executives misunderstand about risk in major projects?
• How can leaders create space for bold outcomes without losing control?
• What does "strategic risk" actually look like in a government context?
• What's one thing you wish every executive understood before launching a high-stakes initiative?

Matthew Oleniuk is a public sector risk strategist and former Chief Audit Executive who spent 15 years inside government reviewing billions of dollars in project spending. He now coaches public service leaders on how to deliver bold outcomes without blowing up their budgets. His insights draw from real-world experience, not textbooks — and he's not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom about leadership, risk, and project success.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Steve is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn's early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years.

• In your book Workquake, you talk about how the world of work is rapidly changing. What are some of the biggest shifts you're seeing now that executives need to pay attention to?
• What do you see as the most common mistakes leaders make when trying to adapt their talent strategies for the future?
• How do talent challenges differ across these sectors, and what lessons can leaders learn from each other?
• What role does company culture play in navigating an unpredictable world of work, and how can leaders build resilient cultures that thrive during times of change?
• What separates good leaders from truly exceptional ones in this rapidly evolving work landscape?
• How should executives rethink their approach to hiring and developing talent to ensure they remain competitive in the years ahead?

Steve is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn's early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years. As one of the most provocative global thought leaders on the future of work, Steve is hired not only by F500 companies but by entire countries to help them navigate the talent landscape. His clientele spans all the way from Google, X, Slack, BBC, and Intel, to the City of Lisbon, which hired him to develop the startup incubator Unicorn Factory.

His award-winning book Workquake is considered a game changer for leaders and organizations on the future of work in a post-COVID world. He has also written for Forbes and Inc., will soon be writing for Business Insider, and frequently appears on Bloomberg and CNBC to talk about the evolving nature of work, talent management, the Big Resignation, and successful leadership.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Amrita is a former Fortune 500 VP who has devoted 22+ years of her career to helping organizations thrive amid crises. Her work is dedicated to providing education and practical solutions for individuals and communities worldwide.

• Tell us about your personal experience of living through trauma and how it changed you?
• How can pain lead to growth?
• The pandemic is still largely under-processed. What makes you say that? Should we not move on? And denial is not a choice folks seem to be making.
• Do people want to process what they experienced during COVID? What were your research findings?
• Why do we need a two-way to process pain? How can and did pain lead to growth?

Amrita is a former Fortune 500 VP who has devoted 22+ years of her career to helping organizations thrive amid crises. Currently, she teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on posttraumatic growth through the pandemic, and has also almost completed her Ph.D on post-traumatic growth in adults through COVID-19.

As the world faced COVID, the first collective trauma/crisis disruption in modern-day history, Amrita launched a first-of-its-kind study to explore how pain leads to growth and analyze our ability to heal ourselves during an unparalleled crisis.

Her work is dedicated to providing education and practical solutions for individuals and communities worldwide. Her lessons draw from the evidence-based practices of everyday people who have shown heartfelt humility and wisdom in the face of crisis and devastation.

The research study has amassed global participation, and she is convinced that it will show the pandemic strengthened us and renewed our sense of identity, purpose, and community. Amrita knows well that there is growth from trauma based on what she's endured in her own life.

At the age of five, she was abandoned in a convent. The trauma and abuse she endured throughout that time resulted in selective mutism until she was 11 years old, among other things. Amrita is now using her voice to help guide humanity and speak out about the many facets of pain and what good could come from them.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Lior is a trailblazing tech visionary and serial entrepreneur, whose latest venture CTOx helps 8 and 9-figure CEOs transition to fractional leadership roles so they can gain better control over their time, money, happiness, and purpose while continuing to drive positive business impact.

• How can business leaders and tech execs simplify challenges?
• How best to use AI in business and happiness?
• How can AI scale your business into predictable growth?
• How is tech revolutionizing executive leadership?
• What are the benefits of leveraging tech expertise in a fulfilling, high-income fractional executive practice while maintaining work-life balance?

Lior is a trailblazing tech visionary and serial entrepreneur, whose latest venture CTOx helps 8 and 9-figure CEOs transition to fractional leadership roles so they can gain better control over their time, money, happiness, and purpose while continuing to drive positive business impact.

He has driven digital transformations across mobile, web, and desktop landscapes for 20 years. He founded his first company at just 14 and by his 20s, had built and exited two successful tech companies. Lior has since worked on 30+ mobile apps used by millions of people worldwide and published multiple AI patents.

Poplar, Fortunian, Mapp, and Ginipic are just some of the many companies he has founded.

While Lior collaborates with elite C-suite leaders to drive value creation and serves as a fractional CTO and CRO for $20-100M companies, some of his most rewarding work has been with nonprofits for causes he is passionate about, such as education and anti-human trafficking.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Lisa L. Levy is not your typical consultant—she's a disruption catalyst who helps visionary founders break free from daily operations and build self-reliant leadership teams that drive profit, agility, and freedom.

• What's the biggest mistake founders make when scaling beyond $15M, and how can they avoid it?
• How can leaders build self-reliant teams that thrive without their constant involvement?
• Why do most process improvement initiatives fail—and what's the secret to success?
• Can you explain your Adaptive Transformation Framework and how it boosts productivity by 40%?
• How do you help organizations transform "that's how we've always done it" into innovation and profit?

Lisa L. Levy is not your typical consultant—she's a disruption catalyst who helps visionary founders break free from daily operations and build self-reliant leadership teams that drive profit, agility, and freedom. As Founder & CEO of Lcubed Consulting, Lisa has spent over 16 years guiding organizations through transformational change, aligning people, processes, and technology for long-term success.

She's the #1 best-selling author of Future Proofing Cubed, creator of the Adaptive Transformation Framework, and host of the Disrupt and Innovate podcast. Her clients? Thousands of mid-market companies who now thrive without the founder being the bottleneck.

Lisa's secret? She doesn't just consult—she empowers. Her mission is to put herself out of business by transferring her expertise to leadership teams, helping them scale with confidence and clarity. Lisa's storytelling style and battle-tested strategies make her a sought-after speaker and guest who inspires action—and delivers results.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Jimmy offers a fresh and unique perspective on topics like public speaking anxiety by blending voice work with anxiety management strategies.

• What are some overlooked powers of vocal techniques, and do you have any actionable tips?
• How does your Cannon Method blend voice work and anxiety management to help people overcome nerves and speak with confidence?
• What are some common vocal habits that undermine authority, and how can people fix them?
• How can leaders use principles from jazz—like rhythm and timing—to speak more charismatically and keep audiences engaged?
• What are three vocal techniques you recommend to instantly boost credibility and command attention?

Jimmy offers a fresh and unique perspective on topics like public speaking anxiety by blending voice work with anxiety management strategies. His insights could add significant value to the conversations on your podcast, offering your audience a new angle on these essential skills. Through his Cannon Method, he's guided countless clients to master their voice, overcome nerves, and also build a leadership presence that inspires action.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Erdem Koch is an international keynote speaker and communications coach who helps professionals build unshakeable confidence and communicate like the top 1%.

• What are the biggest communication mistakes professionals make, and how can they fix them?
• How can someone become a more confident and persuasive speaker in high-stakes situations?
• What role does body language and vocal tone play in effective communication, and how can people improve these aspects?
• In today's digital world, how has communication changed, and what should professionals do to adapt?
• What's a quick, actionable tip that listeners can implement today to instantly improve their communication skills?

Erdem Koch is an international keynote speaker and communications coach who helps professionals build unshakeable confidence and communicate like the top 1%. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, PR, and corporate communications, Erdem helps high-profile executives transform from hesitant speakers to powerful communicators.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

John Little has developed and coached hundreds of talented people who have since advanced to Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, Senior Business Leaders, and Individual Business Owners.

• What is Imposter Syndrome?
• How can I combat the feeling of Imposter Syndrome?
• Why do we have Imposter Syndrome?
• How can I strengthen my emotional intelligence?
• Help me identify what can make me a good leader.

The Winners Edge Coaching was established by John Little, who has over 25 years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, and consultant.

John has developed and coached hundreds of talented people who have since advanced to Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, Senior Business Leaders, and Individual Business Owners.

Strategically, John helps leaders identify priorities, assess and address challenging situations, develop short and long-term goals and establish a plan of action to achieve successful outcomes.

John holds certifications in DISC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation (FIRO-B), as well as a certificate from Cornell University for Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals.

With extensive experience in corporate Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Engagement strategies, John combines his vast leadership knowledge and coaching skills to help elevate seasoned and emerging leaders. John's lifelong passion for people is evident in his work as a developer of talented individuals, from those starting their careers, all the way into the C-Suite

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The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals.

Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

David Pope brings 30 years of experience in recording studios to the thousands of business professionals he has worked with globally, from Managing Partners, lawyers, and CEOs to business executives and TEDx speakers.

• Why you don't need to speak like Obama or Oprah to shine: Find out how to embrace your unique voice and make it your most compelling tool.
• Do women have less authority because their voice pitch is higher?
• What are the proven voice and presence strategies for big moments? What is your toolkit to ground yourself and speak with confidence under pressure?
• How do you truly connect with your audience using voice and presence to create a meaningful and lasting impression?
• The reading voice vs the speaking voice: Strategies to revamp your voice to shine in front of the camera?

Starting at the BBC, David has since worked as an audio producer, director and voiceover artist, and now as an Executive Voice Coach. He brings 30 years of experience in recording studios to the thousands of business professionals he has worked with globally, from Managing Partners, lawyers, and CEOs to business executives and TEDx speakers. His 1-1 coaching sessions, workshops, and online video courses focus on transforming voices, helping good speakers become great speakers.

His workshops are CPD accredited by the Law Societies of Hong Kong, Singapore, NSW, Australia, and the legal affairs department of the Government of Dubai.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service.

• What are the essential character traits and competencies all leaders need to exhibit to most effectively do their jobs?
• Using the core traits you have identified for what makes a competent and principled leader, how does former President Trump serve as a case study of poor leadership, and what have been the material outcomes of his failings?
• There are so many critics out there who decry Trump's personal character and leadership style, but very few actually posit specific criteria for why he is such an aberration, other than pointing to the more sensational aspects of his court cases and social media rants. Can you clearly outline his shortcomings from a practical, on-the-job perspective?
• The Trump administration seemed to place a premium on loyalty. Your book talks about the difference between "principled" and "unprincipled" loyalty.
• Which term best applies to those within Trump's inner circle and why? Please define "courageously selfless leadership," and why is that such an integral part of governing an organization or company?

Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. The son of a language teacher and career United States Army officer, he was raised in the United States, France, and Germany. During his 24 years on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Johnson served as a fixed- and rotary-wing pilot, intelligence offi cer, and diplomat (militaryattaché), and was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. He also served on the staffs of two Air Force major commands as his final two assignments. Philippe received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida and earned his master's degree in public policy from the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy. He can be reached at www.philippejohnson.com.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.