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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

Today's guest is Willy Kuhne, and our chat finds us in Lisbon, Portugal. Willy is an operational and sales leader with 15+ years of experience, and at Google he leads vendor ops across Europe, Middle East and Africa, driving half billion in annual revenue through rhythm, structure, and his standard of consistency. He has also co-founded Nortehaus, a slow-designed retreat in Canada, where he explores how thoughtful hospitality helps people pause and reconnect. As Willy highlights, on the subject of ways of achieving leadership consistency for high-performing teams, there's a strong body of research and thought leadership in organizational psychology, leadership development, and team performance.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Hello and welcome to our final episode for Qtr. 3 of 2025. It's recap time where I'm in the host's seat alone, ready to navigate solo across the world reconnecting one last time with our gracious guests. By now you should be familiar with the approach – we chunk our episodes into 4 groups – i.e. clusters of 3 guests. This quarter however we have a baker's dozen for you – meaning 13 guests and therefore our last group will host 4 guests And thanks as always to the brilliance of our marketing team we're able to incorporate each of the promotional intros to save you listening to my wonderfully crafted radio friendly voice the entire time. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're back in Eastern Canada in the province of New Brunswick, chatting with Lynn Colepaugh, founder and CEO of Cyber PR Army Solutions, a digital strategy studio built on the belief that marketing isn't just about noise; it's about continuity, memory, and systems that actually serve the humans running them. And as Lynn says at Cyber PR, we help organizations across Canada and the world demystify the digital maze. From SEO and automation to social media strategy, content creation, and full platform transitions, our work turns scattered tech stacks and marketing headaches into clarity, structure, and measurable growth. Over the years, they've partnered with clients in arts and culture, HR, construction, medical, and food and beverage, building campaigns, and digital ecosystems that last. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Stockholm, Sweden, and chatting with acclaimed international keynote speaker and expert in workplace communication, Antoni Lacinai. Antoni was named Finland's 2022 International Speaker of the Year, and in 2019, he placed third in the Swedish Championship of Storytelling. He also ranks among Sweden's most popular speakers, and his TEDx Talk has received over 300,000 views, proving his broad appeal. Besides speaking, Antoni is an illustrator, songwriter, and business strategist. His focus areas include conscious leadership, customer focus, and employee engagement. He blends creativity with practical insights, and as a keynote speaker, author, and executive coach, Antoni tackles workplace communication head-on. He equips leaders and teams with a powerful communication blueprint; this framework is rooted in psychology and deep research. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Dalian, which is a city located on the east coast of China and not so far away from my own home base for the past 20 years here in Shanghai. We're excited to be here and chatting with Kelley Ridings, founder and chief innovation officer of EduNetPro Consulting. With over 30 years of experience in the education field, Kelley is a veteran international educator and global citizen hailing from New Mexico, USA, and now a permanent resident of the People's Republic of China. Kelley has worked with students and professionals from preschool through college levels in a career that has taken him to South Korea, Mexico, the United States, and most recently here in Shanghai. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Oklahoma, chatting with Amy Long. Amy is a leadership coach and founder of CLOU by Amy, a boutique coaching business for leaders committed to leading with precision to achieve their ultimate goal. Through her signature approach, Amy helps clients identify their unique leadership styles and create actionable steps towards leading at the highest level. With a background as an attorney and a corporate leader, Amy brings a wealth of experience in managing teams, solving complex problems, and leading with empathy and assertiveness. Her international experiences in Switzerland, China, and France have shaped her adaptable and open-minded approach to coaching. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Dallas, Texas, chatting with Jim Carlough. And with over three decades of leadership experience, Jim has become a recognized figure in the world of business strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation. As an author, professional speaker, and leadership mentor, he draws from a vast career, helping healthcare organizations achieve measurable growth, revitalize underperformance, and create cultures grounded in excellence and resilience. Jim's career trajectory showcases a consistent thread of performance-driven outcomes rooted in people-focused strategies. His ability to navigate complex business challenges while building high-performing teams has earned him a reputation as a transformative leader. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in the city of Somers, New York, sitting down with a powerhouse leader who seamlessly transitioned from the corporate elite to the entrepreneurial world, Sarena Diamond. And with a storied career spanning decades of iconic companies like IBM, Accenture, and PepsiCo, Sarena's journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless empowerment. On paper, her career reads like a corporate dream, spearheading transformation and driving growth in Fortune 500 giants. But it was a pivotal moment that reshaped her path, leaving her to step into consulting, where she quickly made her mark guiding companies from $100 million to $1 billion in revenue. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in Des Moines, Iowa, speaking with Bob Chonka, co-leader of Sollah Interactive, an award-winning learning solutions company that has transformed workplace culture for over six million employees worldwide. Bob has over 25 years in the training industry since beginning his career in the 1990s at American Media Incorporated, the number one training film organization at the time. Bob oversees business strategy and spearheads creative development and is hands-on when developing Sollah's Hollywood caliber video productions, leveraging advanced learning psychology, transcending conventional training models to create lasting behavioral change. This innovative methodology has proven particularly powerful in addressing contemporary workplace challenges from navigating generational dynamics to fostering authentic inclusivity. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we've travelled to Philadelphia to chat with experienced improviser and teacher, a gentleman schooled in leadership, comedy and theatre, Andrew Davies. With his certificate focused in facilitation from Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies, Andrew is on a mission to transform the corporate world with the magic of improv. He uses his skills to help teams ditch the snoozefest meetings and embrace creativity and collaboration instead. Imagine a workplace where brainstorming feels like fun instead of a chore.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we've traveled to Lyon in France to chat with transformational leadership coach, international inspirational speaker and author Regina Huber. As the founder and CEO of the coaching, speaking and training business Transform Your Performance, Regina drives bold, heart-centered leadership. Through her holistic coaching approach, she helps clients become thriving leaders by upleveling their leadership of self and others to reach their next career goal and team-building results. Regina's eclectic multicultural background across five continents started in Germany and includes leadership roles at Boston Consulting Group across Europe, South America and the US. Having also owned businesses in Argentina, Brazil and the US, she speaks five languages, coaching and facilitating workshops in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese. To support her clients' success and fulfillment as leaders in their career and life, Regina has created five proprietary coaching frameworks and listeners will hear us discuss these at length as well as other methodologies during the conversation. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we've traveled to New York, New York, and catching up with management consultant Charles Spinosa. Charles is a group director in VISION Consulting and leads work on strategic innovation, programs to correct cross boundary coordination problems, and leadership coaching. He has developed and deployed value conflict resolution methodology for innovation, enriched and deployed commitment management methodology, and new methodology for leading knowledge workers. Before management consulting, Charles taught English literature, as well as philosophy, publishing widely in both fields, and he has earned his PhD from Berkeley. During the last several decades, Charles has co-authored numerous books, written countless academic papers, and much of our conversation explores the more recently release titled, 'Leadership as Masterpiece Creation: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Humanities about Moral Risk-Taking.' By leveraging history and his interest in philosophy, Charles and his colleagues have produced an intriguing and thought-provoking account of leadership, often expressing what may be seen as a controversial stand. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we've traveled to Virginia in the US, and we're catching up with company founder and CEO, Ashley Campos. Ashley is a fast-moving entrepreneur, mother of three, and the force behind two virtual assistant outsourcing companies, Falcon Virtual and Global Connect Solutions, as well as the co-founder of the logistics firm dlivrd. With more than 15 years' experience in restaurants and logistics, she's obsessed with making work better through smarter systems, stronger teams, and more meaningful connections. Whether Ashley is solving delivery challenges or helping founders scale with virtual talent, she brings clarity, energy, and just the right amount of chaos. Ashley specializes in building high-performing remote teams and crafting strategic solutions that help businesses scale, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency. She leads her virtual team of highly skilled professionals, providing executive support, business operations management, and customer experience solutions to help companies optimize resources and drive growth. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're heading once again to Denver, Colorado, and connecting with an educator, speaker, and author, Dr. Danny Brassell. Danny has devoted his life to improving the literacy aptitudes and attitudes of thousands. When Danny discovered that many of the reading teachers, the parents, community volunteers, and other students that he trained found little time to read for their own personal enjoyment, he began giving them recommendations of short literary works that anyone could read while waiting in a grocery line or sitting at a boring staff meeting.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in the Big Apple. Yes, New York, New York, and we're connecting with executive coach, Yosi Kossowsky. Yosi is a seasoned business leader with a wealth of experience in the corporate world. With over 30 years in the industry and 15 years as an executive team facilitator and coach, Yosi brings a unique blend of practical business acumen and coaching expertise to his clients. As a business leader, Yosi has held leadership roles in startups and Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries including engineering, technical services, sales, HR, and operations. He uses this valuable experience and inside perspective to support individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations through change. Yosi's approach to performance improvement coaching is holistic, backed by neuroscience and tailored to the specific needs of each client.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies