Executive Access

Marc joined architecture firm, LS3P Associates LTD as an intern over 25 years ago because it provided him a phenomenal opportunity to learn and grow. Today he is the firm's CEO and still views change as an opportunity to advance personally, advance projects, and advance processes. Marc shares excellent advice for early in career listeners including to just "be a sponge" and the importance of focusing on making a contribution. He shares how critical it is to lead by empowering others, helping people "find their edges." He shares his philosophy on building great teams (Right People, Right Project, Right Reason) and how to make your company vision and values come to life every day. Marc is an exceptional, others' focused leader who finds joy in supporting his team and family in reaching their goals.

During the episode, Marc refers to the following work:

The Way of the Shepherd by Dr. Kevin Leman and Bill Pentak

Think Like a Horse by Grant Golliher

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.

Maureen Beauregard took over as President and CEO of Easterseals NH and VT at the start of COVID and, rather than hunkering down to weather the storm, she pursued a new strategic plan and took control with her team, growing mission impact from ~$100M to $140M in 5 short years. Maureen discusses a commitment to doing what's right even when it's hard, not letting fear get in the way. She discusses bringing a deep focus on business planning to uplevel the historic non-profit model and the power of seeking out input from the team on the front lines, creating conditions for them to feel appreciated, seen, and heard. Maureen is a bold leader whose north star is always to improve the conditions for those the organization serves. She is an excellent example of how bridging deep business expertise with personal passion can create extraordinary mission impact.

To learn more about Easterseals NH and VT, and to support the work, please visit: Easterseals New Hampshire (eastersealsnh.org)

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally. 

Google President of North America, Michael Clark, discusses his leadership journey through his career at both Microsoft and Google including key moments of learning and growth. He provides several practical frameworks for listeners to use for communicating with excellence, leading through change, and building strong teams. Michael describes himself as a lifelong learner and coaches his team and himself to be students of customers' businesses. Michael is the type of leader people want to follow - principled, highly respected, and generous; Executive Access is grateful for the time and wisdom he shares. 

During the episode, Michael refers to the following work:

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Good to Great by Jim Collins

The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.

2-time NCAA Division 1 Champion Men's Soccer Coach, Mike Noonan, has an unbelievable winning record, consistently transforming teams into champions. Jamie asks Mike to share his method for success which centers around creating a strong shared mission, practicing team values, and recruiting players to a set of standards that speak to the inherent qualities of the players on and off the field. Mike is a lifelong learner and calls himself "a grinder"; he is strong, principled, and kind. Mike's leadership success and principles can be immediately applied to athletics, business, education, or any industry. 

During the episode, Jamie and Mike refer to the following work:

The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership by Sam Walker

Growth Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck

Outward Mindset by Arbinger Institute

Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.

We think that focusing first on our own goals and needs is the best way to achieve results. However, a much more powerful approach flips that script and is something Jamie calls "First THEM, then (and only then) You."  The most powerful leaders are those who practice an Outward Mindset to learn, create value, and make connections for others, their organizations, and ultimately themselves.

During the episode, Jamie refers to the following work:

Outward Mindset by Arbinger Institute

Every View is Powerful

The best leaders are always noticing how their actions and behaviors affect those around them. Strong leaders are master influencers and recognize they can control the way they are perceived by others, and this is very powerful in driving desired outcomes. This episode introduces a model - Warmth and Strength - for leaders to self-assess their impact on others and take action to shift their behaviors to maximize their influence.

Amy Cuddy - Your body language may shape who you are - https://youtu.be/Ks-_Mh1QhMc?si=oNoZuw1pWgWjAZTo 

Connect, Then Lead - Harvard Business Review, Amy Cuddy, Matthew Kohut, and John Neffinger -  https://hbr.org/2013/07/connect-then-lead

Each of us in an organization has a unique view out our window and every view is important. Often, early in our career we don't think that our ground floor view is too special. Later in our careers, we miss those earlier floor views, but we don't often go back and seek them out.  Truly powerful people in any organization are the ones that understand the power of their unique view AND learn how to seek out the views of others. This short, 8-minute video will give you a new perspective on the power of your view and how you can use it to create untold influence and impact in your organization.

In this short video, Jamie describes the power of building a Growth Mindset for businesses and individuals. Growth Mindset cultures exhibit high innovation, resilience, and empowerment.  Jamie defines a Growth Mindset and compares it to its counterpart, the Fixed Mindset. She shares a case study about how Microsoft transformed its culture using Growth Mindset principles and gives practical examples of how you can immediately start practicing a Growth Mindset today. 

During the episode, Jamie refers to the following work:

• Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset – link to the book here

• Acquired Podcast with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal - April 21 and July 21 Microsoft Volumes I and II

• Neuroleadership Institute - The Essentials of Growth Mindset

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community and content for people to grow both personally and professionally. 

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Rachel Lee, Sales & GTM at Hex. Rachel is a bit earlier in career than other Executive Access guests but she has powerful insights to share.  Early in career listeners will get advice to immediately implement to create success.  Senior leaders will be reminded of how the way they show up for others matters and determines their ability to retain top talent.  Rachel talks about how she was able to differentiate herself early in her career, what she learned by observing senior leaders, and what would have made her stay at a company versus leaving for another position. Rachel is "on her way up" and you will understand why as she gives us much to ponder about our leadership impact.  

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Paula Hodgins, Head of Global Sales, Service, and Customer Success, Tanzu Division of VMware by Broadcom.  Paula is well-known as a highly principled leader, committed to always doing the right thing, even when it is hard.  She talks about the power of creating clarity for your team, avoiding a leadership echo chamber, and guiding your team through significant change.  Paula's style is both warm and direct, an incredibly rare and inviting combination.

During the episode, Jamie and Paula refer to the following work:

• Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

• Paula Hodgins -  "Avoiding the Leadership Echo Chamber"

Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.