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Today, we're back in Lisbon, Portugal, and chatting with Gestalt coach Anil Erkan. Anil has over 25 years of corporate experience, and this includes international coaching roles since mid-2021. His clients include executives from Google, American Express, BP, Mars, AT&T, and other Fortune 500 companies. He has contributed extensively to leadership programs, as well as culture change projects, and voluntarily coaches young talent leaders. With almost 2,000 hours of coaching experience, Anil has a background in internal audit and risk management from his tenure at Arthur Andersen, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Citibank.

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Today, we're traveling to Baltimore and chatting with Carlee Wolfe, a multi-certified HR, Talent Management & Organization Development Executive. Carlee designs and implements strategies that close talent gaps, solve organizational issues, and enable leaders to deliver on their boldest ambitions for growth and transformation. While her job titles and industries have evolved, one theme has remained constant, she takes on newly created roles for mission-driven organizations, including Hyatt, Under Armour, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees, where she builds clarity out of complexity and helps leadership teams thrive through change. This is a fascinating conversation in many ways, where we draw parallels between professionals in sport and the corporate world.

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Today, we're in the city of Scarborough in the northwestern state of Maine, USA, to chat with Jeff Wetherhold, a trainer and coach with 15+ years of experience supporting hundreds of teams in making and sustaining change with improved outcomes. Jeff is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers who has trained and practiced in quality improvement, motivational interviewing, facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and evaluation. He is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, where he has supported healthcare organizations in adopting evidence-based safety practices. Throughout his career, Jeff has observed that the most common obstacle to change is poor-quality conversations. Motivational interviewing is the most effective discipline that he has found for improving those conversations, both with patients and within teams.

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Today, we're chatting with the CEO of Glearn Training & Consultancy and founder of the Community of Learning Singapore, Mr. Steven Koh. Steven is an experienced speaker, learning facilitator, curriculum designer, business consultant, workplace learning specialist, and community leader with over 32 years of industrial and management experience. He has developed and delivered impactful training programs for established organizations and top brands across diverse industries. As the founder of the Community of Learning (Singapore), a thriving community that promotes lifelong learning and the kampong spirit, with over 5,300 leaders and professionals from more than 99 cities worldwide, Steven has played a key role in fostering collaboration and growth through communities. In 2018-2019, he served as the lead for the Facebook Community Leadership Circle Singapore. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest resides in Noblesville, Indianapolis, in the state of Indiana, and is the founder and lead photographer of the corporate branding photography company, Studio 13. Lesle Lane is a third-generation photographer with more than three decades of personal experience in the industry. She serves on the alumni board at her alma mater, Butler University, and earned her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan. Specializing in B2B corporate branding services, Lesle has become an influential figure in commercial photography in Indianapolis and the surrounding states. As a certified woman-owned business, Studio 13 has carved out a niche in providing high-quality visual content. Lesle showcases daily her entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering efforts in both business and photography and has a special passion for capturing architectural and industrial images, which, by the way, are two of the areas that you'll hear us speaking about. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest resides in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, and is the founder of the boutique consulting firm Town Square Advisors, his name, Matthew Person. Matt has more than 25 years of experience helping companies design and capture enterprise value. He has created the proprietary Square Management System to facilitate improved performance through optimal organizational design methods framed around a concept called 'Constrained Independence.' Team, you'll hear us discussing this methodology with many other aspects around how we can all leverage this tool to understand our own leadership as well as company performance status and identify gaps. In addition to Town Square Advisors, Matt has led global inorganic growth strategy plus M&As from multiple private equity-backed portfolio companies. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're meeting up with Laura Watson the founder and lead business coach at Venture Coaching International in Calgary, Alberta. And with over 25 years of counseling and coaching experience, she helps business owners and executives across North America to improve their personal communication and leadership effectiveness. Laura graduated with an MSW from the University of Calgary and she received her coaching certification from Coach U and the International Coach Federation. Her expertise and commitment to personal mastery were recognized by the Calgary Association of Professional Coaches and the Universal Women's Network. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Florida, conversing with Al Kushner, a recognized thought leader, award-winning author, and true innovator in the realm of AI-driven personal branding. Al is best known for his book, 'The A.I. LinkedIn Advantage, which has quickly become a go-to resource for professionals looking to navigate the complexities of today's digital-first environment. Al empowers entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers to craft compelling personal brands, forge authentic connections, and achieve remarkable career transformations. What sets Al apart is his unique ability to distill complex AI and LinkedIn strategies into clear, actionable steps. His training and workshops have proved indispensable for countless individuals and organizations. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're off to Lake Zurich, Illinois, to chat with our guest, Dr. Chris Sprague, CEO and co-founder of the Enluma Leadership Group and author of 'Lead Without Limits: How Inspirational Leaders Make the Improbable Possible.' Chris's journey to founding Enluma took a unique path. For over 20 years, he led large-scale transformations with Fortune 100 companies and along the way observed a powerful pattern; the most successful teams weren't just productive, they were inspired. People worked hard because they wanted to, achieving remarkable results in a healthy and sustainable way. These insights became the foundation for Enluma, which Chris launched to help grow and elevate inspirational leaders across organizations around the world. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest is Jana Franklin, a serial entrepreneur, franchise expert and business efficiency strategist based in St. Louis, Missouri, this is my first time in this part of the world so I'm excited to explore. Jana is the founder and CEO of CEO Concierge, a premium virtual assistant agency that connects fast-moving entrepreneurs and executives with highly trained virtual assistants enabling them to delegate effectively and lead with clarity. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in intentional delegation, team alignment and creating space for visionary thinking. Jana's entrepreneurial journey began in the world of franchising where she successfully launched scaled and sold several Fantastic Sams and Jimmy John's locations under her Strange Allegro and more recently selling her hair salon franchise. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies