#100MasterCoaches with Mel Leow, MCC

Welcome to the 93rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Natalie Ashdown, MCC. Dr Natalie Ashdown, MCC, DPM is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most senior and respected coaches, with over 20 years of experience working across government, defence, and the private sector. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the ICF, Natalie is also a recognised speaker, facilitator, and author, widely known for her commitment to creating lasting cultural change through coaching. She currently serves as Head of Enterprise Solutions – Coaching at IECL, where she partners with organisations to embed coaching as a core leadership capability. Natalie is the founder and long-time CEO of Open Door Coaching (est. 2003), a pioneer in workplace coaching and coaching-culture development. She is the author of two Amazon best-selling coaching books, including Bring Out Their Best, and her doctoral research delivered ground-breaking insights into how managers develop a coaching mindset and the organisational impact of coach training. Her work consistently bridges deep self-awareness with strategic business outcomes, helping leaders and teams sustain high performance. Known for a coaching style that is both empathetic and challenging, Natalie creates safe yet courageous spaces for reflection, growth, and accountability. Beyond her professional work, she is a dedicated volunteer with Surf Life Saving Australia and continues her personal discipline as a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and Karate—embodying the balance of service, mastery, and resilience that defines her approach to leadership and coaching. Want to become a Certified and Credentialed Coach like Natalie? You can start your coaching journey here today, at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 92nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Marianna Lead, MCC. After joining the coaching industry in 2002, Marianna was twice elected President of the ICF-NYC Chapter and taught and/or designed numerous courses at New York University, including teaching coaching courses at the Master's Degree level. As the first Life / Career Coach to be featured at the Smithsonian Institution, she has been a pioneering voice for tapping the power of imagery, imagination, intuition, and emotion in coaching—and helped raise the public’s awareness of coaching as the creator/host of “Life Coach TV” (a primetime show on Manhattan Cable TV) and “Life Coach Radio.” In 2008, Marianna became a Master Certified Coach (MCC), continued to serve as an ICF Credentialing Portfolio Assessor, and founded an online coaching school, Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy. Marianna's Holistic Life, Career & Executive Coach Training™ program is currently taught online in six different languages, and her alumni span 90+ countries. Her mission was—and remains—to offer truly holistic, comprehensive, and affordable coach training—to help her students become coaches that people want to hire. A pioneer in integrating emotion and imagination into coaching, she has worked with FEMA, EY, and American Airlines. She co-authored "Me, My Brand and WHY" and founded the 18,000+ member LinkedIn group ICF Coach Mentors and ICF Coaches. You too can become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Marianna. Start your coaching journey today, with us at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 91st Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Christi Byerly, MCC. An experienced coach, trainer, and community builder, Christi is known for her ability to create safe, brave space for courageous transformations. As a facilitator, she co-creates communities of grace where participants are fully awake, alive, and authentic. As founder, CEO, and Director of Coaching Education at Awaken Coach Institute, Christi has helped shape the journeys of hundreds of coaches and clients, equipping them with the tools to engage in deeper, more authentic interactions. Awaken Coach Institute is a community dedicated to fostering courage, compassion, and transformative listening skills. Christi holds the ICF's Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential, Master NLP certificate, as well as certifications in spiritual direction, group coaching, depth coaching, Enneagram work, and mentor coaching. She is a Certified Daring Greatly™ Facilitator. She is married to Ben, and is the mom of three young adults, and lives in Alsace on the French, Swiss, and German borders. Want to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Christi? You can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 90th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Paul Starbuck, MCC. Paul is an ICF Master Certified Coach and experienced senior leader with over 35 years of global experience across 46 countries. As CEO of Starbuck & Associates, a B Corp-certified coaching and leadership development business, he leads systemic transformation for organisations navigating complexity and change. Paul has coached over 1,000 leaders worldwide, including CEOs, board executives, senior functional heads, and future enterprise leaders. His clients operate across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. He supports leaders at moments of strategic transition, transformation, or growth, often helping them step into expanded leadership or enterprise-wide accountability. Paul enables leaders to deepen influence, lead cultural change, enhance resilience, and build high-performing, inclusive teams. His work focuses on stakeholder alignment, systems thinking, decision-making under pressure, and developing authentic leadership identities. He is known for combining deep psychological insight with commercial pragmatism to generate real-world, sustainable outcomes. Do you want to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Paul? You can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 89th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews David Ribott, MCC. David Ribott is an accredited non-executive board director and a multi-award-winning executive leadership coach, renowned for his transformative impact on boards and leadership teams across EMEA and APAC. As the founder of David Ribott International, he combines the precision of a former semi-pro athlete with deep expertise in corporate governance and fiduciary duty to unlock leadership potential and drive organizational excellence. With over 5,000 hours of coaching experience, David specializes in navigating rapid change, enhancing board and team performance, and designing tailored strategies that empower leaders to exceed their own expectations. His unique blend of coaching and consulting, coupled with an innate ability to master diverse sectors, makes him the go-to advisor for leaders facing complex challenges. Whether mentoring top executives or steering corporate transformations, David thrives on helping others embrace change and realize their full potential. Desire to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like David? You can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 88th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Maria Magdalena (Madi) Radulescu, MCC. Madi is a seasoned executive coach, facilitator, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in leadership development. As the Managing Partner of MMM Consulting, she has worked with leaders across multinational organizations, guiding them toward impactful transformation. Recognized for her expertise, she was awarded the Gold Coach Award in 2019 by the Romanian L&D industry, a testament to her influence among executives and HR professionals. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their values and beliefs. Through coaching, she helps them unlock multiple perspectives and harness their inner resources to embrace leadership with purpose. With a results-driven approach, she enables individuals and teams to navigate complex challenges and maximize their potential. Holding the prestigious Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Advanced Team Coach Certification (ACTC) from ICF, Madi is also a certified consultant in Persona Global and PerformanSe methodologies. Her expertise extends across 14 European countries, and she holds an MBA from Warwick University, UK. Her global exposure and credentials position her as a trusted partner in leadership and organizational growth. Beyond her professional achievements, Madi is deeply committed to volunteer work in education and coaching. She has been actively involved with ICF Romania since 2021, serving as President from 2023 to 2024 and now mentoring new ICF leaders worldwide. Her dedication to fostering excellence in coaching extends beyond borders, making a lasting impact on the profession. A devoted life partner, mother, and avid traveler, Madi finds joy in exploring diverse cultures and perspectives. She believes in cultivating open hearts and minds, inspiring those around her to embrace learning, well-being, and personal growth. Her unwavering mission is to create a world where leaders thrive with purpose and authenticity. Desire to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Madi? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 87th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Jackie Pan, MCC. Jackie Pan is a bilingual Master Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant with 14 years of experience working with enterprises and senior leaders. Jackie has coached more than 250 senior leaders and entrepreneurs with +2700 coaching hours. Her coaching style is nicely balanced between sharp & result-driven and inspirational. Coupled with commercial and leadership experiences, she demonstrated deep empathy and understanding of the business contexts and diverse situations. Her expertise in Ecology-Centered Methodology helped the clients to achieve goals at personal, team, and organizational levels. Jackie is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with ICF, and Mentor Coach & Certified Professional Executive Coach (PEC) with RECS. Before Coaching, Jackie was a Senior Commercial Leader in leading Global MNCs, as Head of various Marketing & Sales functions. Having many first-hand commercial and leadership experiences gives Jackie her competitive edge in business strategy, organizational effectiveness, and cross-cultural collaborations. Desire to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 86th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Christine Kranz, MCC. Christine lives in Liechtenstein and Vienna and has been a Top Executive Coach for over 30 years. She is a pioneer in the coaching sector and the founder of Symbolon AG (1996). In 1999, she developed the Symbolon-Method® and Symbolon-Profile, which are based on artworks, symbols, and archetypes and stand for reflective competence in business. She founded the Symbolon Academy in 2002 and in 2017 she expanded the program with the E-Learning Academy. Parts of the training and licensing, through which professionals in consulting, training, and HR go, are recognized by the ICF Level 1 Accredited Training & CCEU. From 2019 to 2020 she was President of ICF Germany. In 2023, she launched the first AI chatbot self-coaching tool worldwide that uses art and performs complete coaching. Her greatest passion is unleashing human, team, and organizational potential through coaching with art and AI. Want to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 85th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Fran Fisher, MCC, from Windsor, Colorado, USA. Fran Fisher is a Master Certified Coach, visionary leader, international speaker, and published author. She specializes in mentoring experienced coaches for their MCC accreditation and also offers Advanced Certified Mentor Training. Fran is recognized internationally as one of the pioneers of coaching. She founded one of the first coach training schools accredited by the International Coach Federation, served as a founding ICF Executive Board member as Chair of the Credentialing Development Committee, and she has been serving as an ICF credentialing assessor since 1998. In 2022, Fran received the honor of the highly esteemed ICF Circle of Distinction Award. Fran’s vision is a world where everyone is enjoying a rich and fulfilling life, living true to their essence, life purpose, and values. She believes this is what the world needs of us—to be true to ourselves—and that coaching is the contribution we can make to this transformation in our world. You too can become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Fran. Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 84th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Paul Sanbar, MCC, ESIA from Los Angeles, California, USA. An Ingenuity + Leadership Coach, certified coach supervisor, and hands-on visual thinking facilitator, Paul Sanbar believes that purposeful play positively impacts performance, personally and professionally. In his work developing leaders, he holds these beliefs to be true: Play is how we discover ourselves - our strengths and our areas of growth. Play is how we practice new things and develop agility of mind and body. Play is how we learn to attune, socialize, and collaborate with others. Play is how we understand our work. With this focus as his life’s work, Paul dedicated himself to the field of self-development and to effecting positive change through purposeful play, storytelling, and powerful conversations initially as a psychotherapist and now as an ICF accredited Master Certified Coach and an EMCC accredited coach supervisor and coach practitioner. A certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®(LSP) methods facilitator/coach/trainer and a member of the MURAL Consultant Network, he developed the LSP - LIMINAL SPACES™ coaching framework believing that sustainable systemic development occurs when individuals and teams think and reflect not only with words but also with their eyes and hands, putting their imagination to work in both tactile and technological ways. While he continues to coach, coach supervise, and facilitate workshops through contracts and privately, Paul’s primary passion now is to train 1:1, group, and team coaches to become Certified Hands-On Thinking Coaches both analog, with LEGO, and digitally with whiteboards because he believes that #PlayIsTheWay. You too can become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Paul. Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 83rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Matthew Cintron-Quiñones, MCC, BCC from Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Matthew is an internationally seasoned Life and Executive Coach specializing in supporting leaders who identify within the Latino community. His laser-focused approach and keen attention to language and cultural impact helped uncover the potential root causes of his clients’ challenges, empowering them to progress with renewed perspectives. He is a “no-nonsense” coach who enjoys integrating humor, sarcasm, and gentle irreverence to facilitate long-lasting changes. Through his adventures in exploring more than 65 countries for work, leisure, and volunteerism, Matthew discovered his ability to adapt swiftly to a various cultures, situations, surprises, and personalities. With his diverse background spanning international higher education administration, educational psychology, and learning and development, as well as USA government partnership, Matthew deeply understands the impact of empowerment and agency that are emphasized in the coaching profession. He volunteers with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and provides mentor coaching to assist other coaches in tailoring their approaches using the ICF Core Competencies. His mentor coaching style has been described as unconventional and impactful. Matthew is an extremely knowledgeable resource for coaching competencies, policies, practices, and administration, and is dedicated to his professional development sharing his expertise to support the coaching community. He also maintains up-to-date industry certifications in human resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and project management (PMP). When Matthew is not with his clients, he can be found lounging with his cats Burt and Arlo, streaming crime dramas, or hunting for the best iced coffee to keep him awake in the middle of the day. You might also find him having an internal debate with himself and Google Flights, deciding how far in advance he wants somewhere and buying the appropriate plane ticket. You too can become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Matthew. Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 82nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Mary Anna Wright, PhD, MCC from Ireland. Mary Anna is a highly experienced leadership coach and communications specialist. She has influenced the coaching profession in Ireland, as former President of the International Coach Federation, and internationally as an advisor. Her career includes senior roles in the voluntary and public sectors. Moving, via a PhD on cultural change, to journalism at The Independent and then into PR with an emphasis on using communications to promote behaviour change. Mary Anna is a Master Certified Coach, winning awards for her innovative approach. She provides supervision and mentoring to coaches around the world and hosts the Coaching Presence podcast and community. You too can become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Mary Anna. Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 81st Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Wai K. Leong, MCC from Malaysia. Wai K was the first Malaysian coach to receive his Master Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation in 2012. He brings with him over 30 years of leadership experience with 15 years at the senior management level of public-listed companies. His key focus is helping leaders in organizations enhance their leadership capabilities through coaching and skills training. He has authored 3 books on leadership and coaching, Empowering Asian Mindsets Through Coaching, Powerful Performance Coaching Tips & SHIFT- Masterful Coaching. As a learning specialist, his approach is based on adult learning principles and his clients describe his positivity and patience as his core strength, providing ample space for them to reflect, explore, and discover their strengths and capabilities. Want to become an ICF Certified and Credentialed Coach like Wai K? We invite you to begin your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 80th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Mike Green, MCC from Alaska, USA. For the last 30 years, Mike Green has traveled to 63 countries throughout all 7 continents and has documented over 13,000+ hours of coaching along the way. Through a unique journey of self-discovery and transformation, Mike helps successful leaders achieve goals ordinary coaches would claim are impossible. Great Leaders Are Formed In The Wild. Mike has been quoted to say “You’ll never discover the truth about yourself behind a desk, but in the rugged wilderness of Alaska, on the breathtaking plains of the Serengeti or in the stunning Gobi desert.” Whether in group or individual coaching or customized travel expeditions, Mike partners people up the mountain of self-discovery that every great leader in business, sports, or military service must conquer before being transformed. He believes extreme environments will challenge people to become their best version by drawing upon the courage within and achieve new levels of performance. His book "Wandermust, A Hero’s Journey To Seven Truths" chronicles some of his travels as well as how he coaches clients in the outdoors. Mike utilizes various methods, including dynamic workshops, virtual coaching, face-to-face coaching, and adventure coaching, to help uncover clients’ leadership truths. Mike has earned the Master Certified Coach accreditation from the International Coaching Federation, which is the highest standard for coaching, and lives in beautiful and rugged Alaska with his wife and two boys. Want to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Mike? You can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 79th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Marc Bowles, MCC from Peachland, British Columbia, Canada. Marc works at the intersection of leadership, conversations, and education. Marc spends every day thinking about how we can use conversations to create leaders that are more engaging, people-centered, and inspiring. Marc has been recognized and acknowledged for his innovative approaches to connecting people and organizations to the purpose of their work. Marc is the founder of MB Global, where he works to bring global leaders and teams to conversations that impact those around them and inside themselves. One of Marc’s values is human connections through conversations that will impact change in the world. Marc believes in being a supportive and challenging coach to encourage positive change toward the next generation of leaders. This fuels Marc to coach and serve others to step into life. Marc has more than 30 years of experience in coaching and leadership development at the corporate, and international level in business and sport. Marc is an Associate Faculty member of Royal Roads University, instructing in the Fundamentals of Executive Coaching, and is a Faculty member of Beckett-McInroy Consultancy based in Qatar. Marc works with individuals and leadership teams around the globe in the fields of oil and gas, technology, education, health care, construction, military, and high-performance sports. Marc embraces a compassionate and giving mindset and this fuels his passions. Marc has volunteered with Ethical Coach to continue his work – 2021 was The Hunger Project with 11 other global coaches to provide volunteer coaching to leaders around the globe working to end hunger. 2022 his give back was ACDI VOCA. In 2023 he is honored to be accepted as a coach with the Humanitarian Coaching Network. It is an honor to give back and serve globally. Marc is currently involved in a global research study and the impact of coaching and wellness in the outdoors and nature. He is one of many contributing authors to a book called: Creative Reflective Practice: Global Perspectives Blended with Theory for Critical Reflection on Professional Practice. Desire to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Marc? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 78th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Michael Skjøt, MCC from Copenhagen, Denmark. Michael has served as a leader for 17 years across two international corporations within the aviation industry. For 5 years, he was also a Member of the Executive Management team. During his years in the corporate world, he gained invaluable firsthand knowledge of the challenges that come with steering and working in large organizations. In 2007, Michael founded his own coaching company, driven by a passion for supporting individuals and teams towards their “next level” and at the same time making the world a better place. Michael integrates a holistic approach into his coaching practice, acknowledging the interconnectedness of personal and organizational growth with societal impact. Whether working with C-suite leaders, teams, startups, or emerging talents, he always invites them to a dialogue about how “working together” will contribute positively to the greater community. Michael is Danish born and raised in the very northern part of Denmark. He has lived and worked in many places around the world; Scandinavia, Europe, Greenland, the US, Japan, and the Middle East. Michael is married and with two grown children. Want to become an ICF Certified Coach? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 77th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Jihane Labib, a Moroccan in the UAE. Jihane is the 1st Arab coach in the International Coaching Federation to be elected as a Global Board Director. She is also the 1st Master Certified Coach (MCC) and an Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) in the North African region and francophone Africa. She is also the Founder of the 1st Internationally Accredited Training Coaching program in francophone Africa. Her expertise includes developing leaders and teams, building healthy relationships, increasing emotional intelligence, managing diversity, developing innovation skills and design thinking, managing change, and building effective teams. She is a Corporate leader who helps organizations improve team productivity, enhance collaboration, and reduce turnover, she guides team leaders and members to collectively and reliably impact business performance and people growth. Her clients list includes Multinationals, NGOs, International Banks, Hi-tech industries, Big 4 firms, Universities, and others in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East region. Jihane is multilingual: in Arabic, French, and English. She has a business background, in Marketing in the Telecom, Media, and Pharmaceutical industries. she holds an MBA and a second Master's in Governance & Human Resources. She is a Doctoral candidate in Education & AI. Want to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Jihane? You can start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 76th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Peter Busby from Rome, Italy. Originally from England, Peter moved to Italy in 1992 after meeting his then-girlfriend in London. He spent more than 20 years in firms like Fiat-Chrysler, Whirlpool, and Ipsos, with ever-increasing roles and responsibilities with a team of 15 people reporting to him. Peter always looked for a greater understanding of human potential and growth and has read much, but a close friend and Nigel Risner’s “The Impact Code: Live The Life You Deserve” inspired him to become a professional coach and make an impact on people’s lives. In his own words, "I adore business. And I also adore PEOPLE". As an ICF Master Certified Coach, Peter is passionate about Helping Professionals Succeed. His UNIQUENESS comes from the blend of two cultures: his Britishness has made him respectful towards others, a very good listener, and always on time. And combined with his Italian friendliness, warmth, and flexibility. Peter has over 3,000 coaching hours to his name, working both with individuals and teams around the world. He is completely bilingual and coaches in both English and Italian. Desire to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Peter? You can start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 75th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Jasna Knez from Slovenia. Jasna is an exceptional coach passionate about empowering individuals, teams, and organizations. With credentials as an ICF Master Certified Coach, EMCC EIA Master Practitioner Coach & Mentor, ITCA Team Coach, and ESIA accredited coaching supervisor, she brings extensive expertise. She specializes in communication, leadership and team development, change and culture transformation, and coaching skills. She works in diverse industries and contexts, cultures, and with a wide range of clients and complexity. Her pragmatic, people-centered, and creative approach, rooted in a systemic and integral perspective, helps clients achieve higher-level results in a shorter time, reduce levels of stress, experience greater satisfaction at work and in life, and overcome obstacles to operate in new ways to thrive. As a mentor, trainer, and supervisor, Jasna contributes to ICF and EMCC-accredited programs, shaping the next generation of coaches, team coaches, and leaders in developing a coaching mindset and expanding their coaching capacity and maturity. (Povej na Glas, The Integral Institute, GTCI, Clutterbuck CMI). She has developed "Embody Your Coaching Wisdom" practical coaching program, accredited by both professional associations. Fluent in multiple languages, she offers coaching, supervision, and training in Slovene, English, Croatian, and Serbian. She is constantly developing a high level of professional expertise by actively collaborating with ICF & EMCC Global. As co-founder and Vice President of the ICF Slovenia Charter Chapter, Jasna promotes coaching's sustainable growth. She also serves as an EIA assessor for EMCC Global, PCC assessor, and participates in the SAN Supervision Adria Network as a supervisor. Desire to become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Jasna? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 74th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Clare Norman from England, UK. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Clare is highly sought after by other expert coaches, as well as successful coach training companies as a Master Mentor Coach. Clare looks to continually sharpen individuals’ coaching edge and upskill mentor coaches so they can deliver high-quality feedback to their coaches-in-development. Her laser focus on mindset shifts and her knack for spotting marginal gains has made her a go-to person for coaches looking for mentorship and practical, meaningful ways to improve their practice. With an international following from both her coaching peers and senior leadership, Clare is making a difference in the world of work via the professional application of coaching. Her mission across all her work is to encourage leaders to put people and the planet before profits. In 2015, Clare started her own business, Clare Norman Coaching Associates. Drawing on 25 years of learning and development experience gleaned from leading L&D strategy within NatWest and Accenture, she specializes in transition and leadership coaching, alongside mentor coaching and coaching supervision. Clare’s first book, "Mentor Coaching: A Practical Guide" is a work of passion and according to Fran Fisher MCC, makes a significant contribution to the conscious evolution of the coaching profession, and offers a new paradigm for coach mentoring and the continuous personal and professional development of the coach.’ Her second book, "The Transformational Coach", enables you to shed the ineffective scripts, trappings, and beliefs that a lifetime of personal interactions, professional training, and even your parents have taught you, such that you can reset your thinking to a beginner's mentality and so begin a fulfilling and exciting journey to coaching mastery. Living in the New Forest, Hampshire with her bloodhound and husband, Clare is a prolific blogger and an award-winning regular feature writer for industry magazines and journals. She is also a popular speaker, often called upon to deliver webinars and keynotes to fellow coaches looking to sharpen their edge. You too can be an ICF Credentialed Coach like Clare. We invite you to start your journey today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 73rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Brenda Baird from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Brenda is a highly sought-after Executive Leadership and Mentor Coach who is an exceptionally accomplished businessperson, with strong financial acumen, a well-regarded expert in leadership and talent development, very experienced in leading high-growth and fast-paced organizations, and a mentor coach of professional coaches. She brings a wealth of valuable and extensive business knowledge with over 30 years of work experience as a successful Business Owner and Organizational Leader, a Board Member of a public financial institution, a Consultant in leadership development, and a Director of Learning and Development for a large and complex Global organization. Brenda has significant coaching experience in several industries and all functional areas, having worked with hundreds of individuals, and completing thousands of coaching hours, including time spent mentoring coaches to enhance their capabilities. She earned multiple prestigious Coaching Credentials: Master Certified Coach (MCC) - the highest coaching distinction; held by only 4% of International Coach Federation (ICF) credentialed coaches worldwide, ICF-Accredited Certified Mentor Coach (CMC) - specific to coaching coaches, and the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching Certification (ranked #1 coach training school by Forbes). Given Brenda’s unique combination of an extensive leadership career and her leadership coaching experience, she knows how companies work and how to navigate organizational obstacles and political situations to realize goals and maximize success. Desire to be an ICF Credentialed Coach like Brenda? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 72nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Hellen Yang from Vancouver, Canada. Hellen Yang is not just a Master Certified Coach (MCC) but a catalyst for confidence, using her vast reservoir of skills to empower other coaches and leaders. Her credentials include an MCC certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a graduate of the transformative Co-Active Leadership Program from CTI, and a certification in Embodied Leadership Core from the Strozzi Institute for a somatic coaching approach. Paired with her credentials, her mastery in coaching also draws from over 3000+ coaching hours and 13 years in the corporate finance sector and is rooted in profound curiosity, deep empathy, and a calming presence. Her coaching ripples have been felt in Fortune 500 companies like Meta, Google, IBM, and PwC. For coaches, Hellen catalyzes confidence as an ICF Registered Mentor Coach and an expert in the PCC Marker Assessor system. Her mentoring style is specifically designed to enhance your confidence, allowing you to gain ICF certification and improve your coaching skills. For leaders, Hellen ignites confidence in your leadership journey by helping reduce stress and accelerate your career and financial freedom. She equips you with tools to navigate changes effectively, fostering growth and amplifying your leadership presence - leaving an indelible mark on your career trajectory. Outside the realm of coaching, Hellen is a passionate life enthusiast. Her love for spicy culinary delights and outdoor explorations with her husband, Hugh, and their cherished labradoodle, Thor, are as captivating as her coaching journey. Desire to start your Coaching journey? Head to Catalyst Coach at www.catalystcoach.live today.

Welcome to the 71st Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Christoffel Sneijders from The Netherlands. Christoffel is a Master Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation), with a passion to bring out the best in you. With this in mind, he introduced the 3 Brains - Head, Heart, and Gut - Theory in 2018 after many years of research on how to assist clients the best who stayed stuck in limiting beliefs and trauma-like experiences. He teaches these concepts in the ICF CCEU-approved 3 Brains Coaching Certification Training and is visiting professor at the IE Business School, besides working as an Executive Coach and Supervisor. He is the author of “How Men & Women Fit, Finally Understand Your Partner with The 3 Brains Theory” and Relationships? Which Brain is Talking?” Two books that bring a clearer understanding of how our three brains operate in relationships at home and at work. As collateral beauty the 3 brains concept: it has the potential to change the world for the better, and work on gender equality - no more famine or masculinity traits but simple heart or gut brain traits as they are much easier to accept for the other gender - having more 3 brains let companies with as result, no more toxic workplaces, more wellness, and sustainable achievements and success. His passion, authenticity, empathy, and versatile knowledge in Hypnosis, NLP, Coaching, psychotherapy burnout, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma grief are vital to helping his global clients create the life and outcomes they long for. Besides his passion and enthusiasm to inspire other coaches and leaders so that they can do even more amazing work, more important is that we as coaches and leaders have the potential in our possession to make a huge positive difference in this world! Desire to be an ICF Credentialed Coach like Christoffel? We invite you to start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 70th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Karen Dean from Nottingham, England, UK. Karen is a Master Certified Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation. She has delivered her professional coaching worldwide with senior leaders, individually, and with teams. These are from 16 commercial sectors, plus government organizations, NGOs, and charities. Karen is passionate about coach development and is a trained coach supervisor, embracing the complexity which comes with supervisory oversight. Karen co-authored the book Coaching Stories: Flowing and Falling of Being a Coach where she candidly shared stories of when she was coaching well, and when she was disappointingly poor at her craft. The intention was to encourage coaches to normalize their experiences of the highs and lows on the journey toward mastery. Karen has written many coaching articles and was the winner of the Best Article of the Year Award in Coaching at Work magazine in 2016 as co-author. Karen’s creative and original thinking led her to develop online resources for coaches and facilitators at memyresources.com These comprise the me:my™team diagnostic, and the me:my™team method for working with teams to accelerate performance. Her other original me:my™resources support professional coach development and enable feedback from clients on a coach’s impact, professional competencies, and relationship quality. In 2022 Karen found herself ‘cancering’, experiencing treatment for Stage 3 Breast Cancer throughout that year. This resulted in her engaging with her professional life, with renewed vigour, enthusiasm, and inspiration. She is now sharing her ways of working with other coaches and facilitators, to empower the way they work with teams, faster, safer, and with better business outcomes. Want to be an ICF Credentialed Coach like Karen? You can start your journey at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 69th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Diana Ideus from California, United States. Diana has her Master’s in Executive Coaching and Organizational Behavior and is one of only 1500 coaches globally to have attained the level of Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Diana leverages her coaching, consulting, management, and leadership development to support leaders and entrepreneurs in fast-growth for-profit companies in tech, finance, and healthcare. Diana’s areas of specialty include Mergers and Acquisitions, Organizational Culture Development, Growth and Scalability, Change Management, Innovation and Technology Implementations, Succession Planning, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership Development, High Potentials, and Coaching Strategies for Leaders. Diana founded Hawthorne Union with the belief that there was a better way to do business and that if we take care of our people that they will take care of the profits. In addition to her work with leaders and companies, Diana teaches professionals how to coach at the university level and in courses approved by the International Coaching Federation. Her book Listen: Mentor Coaching for Coaches and other resources for coaches and leaders are available at www.hawthorneunion.com. You too can become an ICF Credentialed Coach like Diana. Start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 68th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Sylviane Cannio from St-Genesius-Rode, Flemish Region, Belgium. Sylviane is a pioneer of executive coaching in Belgium, accompanying hundreds of executives and their teams since the late 90s (see www.canniocoaching.org). She combines the triple accreditation as Master Certified Coach ICF (since 2009), Master Practitioner EMCC, and accredited supervisor ESIA/EMCC. With other MCCs, she trains coaches through mastery coaching, worldwide (see www.mccintheworld.com). She is a co-founder of MentoringCo, training mentors with a coaching attitude in China, and is the president of GO-TKM, a think-tank contributing to the management of tacit knowledge in organizations. She has been a supervisor and a coach mentor for more than fifteen years and loves analyzing complex situations brought by team coaches. As a true citizen of the world, multilingual and multicultural, she is a well-appreciated keynote and author of books translated into several languages. The first president of the Belgian chapter of the ICF (2004-2006), she was then part of the Global Board (2008-2010) and Vice-President of the ICF (2010). Desire to become a Master Coach like Sylviane, you can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 67th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Nana Hovhannisyan from Armenia. Nana is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Management Consultant (CMC), Certified Master Trainer (Door International), and an expert with 19 years of experience in consulting & HR management in different countries (Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, Romania, Luxemburg). She is the President of the ICF Armenia Chapter, and the Founder of 8.18 Consulting Special Edition HR Agency. Nana’s client base includes both small and medium-sized firms and large, multinational corporations. She has conducted people management development sessions for the top and middle management of companies and organizations including Marriott International, HSBC, Central Bank of Armenia, USAID, GIZ, UNDP, and World Bank. She is a trainer for EBRD Women in Business and EU Erasmus+ Entrepreneurship development programs, a mentor in the US Embassy Mentoring Program, Lecturer at the American University of Armenia and RA Academy of Public Administration. Her main areas of specialization include but are not limited to, leadership development, HR management programs, implementation of agile systems in HR teams, etc. Desire to become a Master Coach like Nana? You can start your transformative coaching journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 66th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Suzi Pomerantz from Maryland, USA. Suzi Pomerantz is an award-winning, internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach and international bestselling author with 30 years of experience in 250+ organizations internationally. Her extensive experience with clients ranges from industries including Fortune 100 executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, scientists and PhDs, government leaders, as well as leadership teams. Suzi’s strength lies in helping leaders and organizations find clarity within chaos. Her no-nonsense approach is professional, strategic, direct, conversational, analytical, and results-oriented. She was one of the first executive coaches to receive the ICF Master credential in 1998 and is a thought leader in the coaching industry. She currently serves on the advisory boards of Harvard Business Review as well as Choice, the magazine of professional coaching, and the international journal Philosophy of Coaching. Suzi has authored over 50 publications about coaching, ethics, and business development, and 11 books including the bestseller, Seal the Deal. She has also co-founded the Library of Professional Coaching (the world’s largest free online coaching library). You too can become a Master Coach like Suzi, by starting your Coaching Journey at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 65th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Andrew Sheridan from Luxembourg. Andrew is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), holds the Master Certified Coach (ICF), and is a founder, past (and once again current) President of the ICF Luxembourg Chapter. Andrew is a founding partner of several international firms specializing in organizational development and change management, with a strong focus on leadership impact, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. Andrew’s early career was in international banking, where he spent 10 years working as a sales and relationship manager in the securities divisions of Bankers Trust and Deutsche Bank. Managing a portfolio of institutional clients including ABN Amro Bank, Bank of England, and Barclays among others, Andrew went on to become Vice President of Sales for Benelux. In 2007, he left the corporate world and undertook in-depth study and research in the fields of social science, psychology, and management theory at the Australian College of Applied Psychology in Brisbane. He further strengthened his skills within the coaching arena by pursuing professional accreditation at the highest industry standards, and is also a certified Process Communication Coach, using the tools of transactional analysis to help develop client awareness regarding impact and behaviour. Andrew is also certified in the use of the Leadership Circle 360 Profile as well as being a Team Diagnostic Assessment Facilitator for Team Coaching International. Andrew is a current senior member of the CTI faculty, delivering coach training programs globally in both English and French, in public and organizational forums. He also carries out Certification, Supervisory, and Examiner roles for students undergoing professional accreditation. Andrew is also part of Google’s Internal Mastery Faculty Team, delivering online and in-person events to their global community. In recent years, Andrew has worked extensively with General Managers, Country Managers, and Executive Committees in a wide range of industries. Both a Luxembourgish and British national, Andrew has lived in Luxembourg, Germany, Australia, the UK, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. His central European upbringing coupled with an extensive work focus in the Asia Pacific have shaped his strong interest in cultural communication and diversity. Fluent in French and with strong working knowledge of German, Andrew is currently based in both Luxembourg and Hong Kong. Desire to become a Master Coach like Andrew? Then start your transformative coaching journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 64th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Maggie João from Lisbon, Portugal. Maggie João has had a career of over 20 years, the first 10 years working in prestigious multinational companies namely Volvo Cars, Nestlé, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. The next 10 years of her successful career were in the Coaching arena, where the pragmatism she brings from Engineering is highly appreciated. Currently, Maggie is the only Medical Coach (PMC – Professional Medical Coach) certified and with a license (nr.55546) in Portugal and she is also an Executive Coach, a Master Certified Coach (ICF), and Senior Practitioner (EMCC). Maggie is also a Coaching Supervisor since 2012, helping coaches to grow and continuously improve as professionals, focusing on reaching excellence and the highest quality standards of the profession. She was the ICF Portugal President between 2015 and 2016 and a member of the ICF EMEA Regional Advisory Council in 2017. Maggie is a published author with 15 books about coaching written in Portuguese, English, and Spanish and she frequently collaborates with magazines on topics related to Coaching. She is also a lecturer of Relational Management, within the Post-graduation program of Engineering & Management developed by the Engineering National Charter and IST. The fact that she has lived and worked in 12 countries, grants her a vast cultural experience, which distinguishes her in the Coaching world. Thinking of becoming a Certified Coach like Maggie... Start your transformative coaching journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 63rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Priya and Ramesh from India. This is the first time we will be featuring a "𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒆" on the show. 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒚𝒂 𝑹𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒉 has been a practicing coach for the past 8 years with credentials such as an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), Advance Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), and Senior Practitioner from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). She has a Master in Psychology, Economics, and a PG Diploma in Buddhist Psychology. Her experience in Coaching includes 3500hrs of Coaching corporate leaders across industries and levels of management. As Mentor Coach, she has mentored over 350 learners towards ICF credentials. She is also a speaker and a performing artist. 𝑹𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏 is a seasoned business leader with an overall experience of over 30 years working with multinational organizations in senior business leadership roles. He is also an accredited ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) and has an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). Ramesh has over 3500 hours of Coaching experience having worked with over 300 leaders and their teams to date. He believes that leadership effectiveness is really about leaders and their teams being able to engage and build high-value partnerships with both their teams and stakeholders. Hence, the coaching approach that he has helps both individuals and teams get a systemic view of their ecosystem, but also helps his clients engage effectively with their ecosystem in an emotionally intelligent fashion. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, both Priya & Ramesh are Founders of ORENDA Centre for Leadership Excellence, a boutique Coaching firm that offers curated interventions with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Authenticity in Leadership. Thinking of becoming a Certified Coach like Priya and Ramesh, you can start your transformative coaching journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 62nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Simon Lee from Singapore. Simon Lee is the Managing Partner and Accredited Master Executive Coach of BRIEF Academy. He is also an EMCC Global Accredited Master Practitioner (EIA) and Coach | Mentor Supervisor (ESIA). He is one of Asia’s pioneer executive coaches specializing in Higher Ground Leadership and Solution Focused Brief Coaching. As a leader in cutting-edge corporate coaching, he has helped many clients in Asia, including senior executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs increase their effectiveness by using coaching as a development tool to drive business results. He leverages his 25 years of corporate experience to help leaders and their teams align their leadership practices with their desired outcomes. Simon is also the author of Solution Focused Briefly Illustrated, a book dedicated to leaders as coaches. His dream is to illuminate the strengths of others to inspire the positive change they want to see for themselves and the people they touch. You too can become a Master Coach like Simon, by starting your journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 61st Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Maya Hu-Chan from San Diego, California, USA. Maya Hu-Chan is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, Best Selling author, and Master Certified Executive Coach. She specializes in global leadership, cross-cultural management, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ranked Top Leadership Coaches of 2021, Top 8 Global Solutions Thinkers by Thinkers50, World Top 30 Leadership Gurus, and Top 100 Thought Leaders in Management & Leadership, Maya has worked with thousands of leaders in Global Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and public sectors worldwide. Maya is the founder and president of Global Leadership Associates, a global consultancy that partners with organizations to build leadership capabilities and enable profound growth and change. Her latest book “Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust” is Amazon's #1 Best Seller (Berrett-Koehler 2020). Her book “Global Leadership: The Next Generation” was a Harvard Business School Working Knowledge book. She is a contributing author of 12 business books and a columnist for INC.com. Born and raised in Taiwan and living in San Diego, California, Maya is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and B.A. from National Chengchi University in Taiwan. Maya has lectured at the Brookings Institution, University of California, San Diego, University of Chicago, University of Southern California, and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Thinking of Becoming a Certified Coach like Maya? You can start your journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 60th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Lyssa deHart from Washington State, USA. Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, author of StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life and the Reflective Coach. Lyssa is a Leadership Confidence Coach and Whole Life Coach, Certified ICF Mentor Coach, Coaching Super-Vision Partner, ICF PCC Assessor, and coaching educator. Using her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, Lyssa works with Professional Coaches to expand the capacity to partner with their clients through how they show up and hold the space for those with whom they work. Lyssa is the creator of the Power of Metaphor Certification Program. Giving coaches new ways to tune their ears to hear the powerful metaphors their clients bring forward, as well as discovering how to actually leverage the important metaphors to create stronger agreements, build trust and safety, allow the client to lead, and ultimately evoke powerful embodied awareness. Lyssa works with creative executives and leaders ready to move their goals forward, shift mindsets, and get unstuck. Her clients develop powerful embodied goals and together they get curious about what stands between where her clients are and where they want to be. Using a creative human solutions-focused framework, she supports people to get results. What fires her up is working with smart creative people to trust their brilliance, and develop the courage, and confidence to believe in themselves and the goals that are important to them. Want to become a Master Certified Coach like Lyssa? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 59th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Emily Golden from New Jersey, USA. Emily Golden, Master Certified Coach (MCC), member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner, brings 17 years of corporate Human Resources experience in talent management and recruitment to her coaching practice. Her clients range from seasoned executives to emerging leaders in a wide range of industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, financial services, not-for-profit, and entertainment. Through a combination of coaching, relevant theory, practical experience, and trauma-informed training, Emily brings more than 3500 hours of individual and group work, Emily builds future business leaders who bring newfound value and positive impact to their careers, and their teams, and their companies at large. But it’s her passion, vision, and empathy that set her apart. As a former trainer with Accomplishment Coaching©, a CHIEF Core Guide Facilitator, and a member of The C-Suite Collective, Emily continues to impact teams across the world. Emily’s ontological approach allows high performers to shift underlying beliefs and habits to find their sweet spot, that feeling of success when work aligns with core values. By examining thoughts and actions, clients gain clarity on their goals, separate emotion from decision-making, take calculated risks, and understand the importance of leveraging strategic relationships. Emily is familiar with the many challenges executives face including time management, overwork, and the potential for burnout. She is practiced in working with clients to make sure they are creating a balanced and meaningful life inside and outside of work by choosing where their time and energy are most needed and learning how to create the space for necessary self-care. Emily’s intuitive nature gets to the root of roadblocks, turning limited viewpoints into transformative action. The result is increased productivity and engagement and overall career satisfaction. Want to become a Master Certified Coach like Emily? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 58th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC from Houston, Texas, USA. As an expert on human behavior and building fulfilling relationships, and a Master Credentialed expert on personality type, Dr. Young is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and media personality. He is an ICF Credentialed Master Certified Coach (the gold standard in coaching), Certified Professional Diversity Coach, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, as well as a Credentialed Master MBTI Practitioner. In January 2021, Dr. Young was invited to become a member of the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. Due to his insightful perspective and robust expertise, Dr. D makes sense of what can seem like incomprehensible behavior. He’s known for his quick-witted ability to make complicated conversations relatable, explicit, and unforgettable. There is palpable energy alive in the room that catalyzes transformation when Dr. Young speaks in front of an audience. It’s this unique ability to bring heart to heavy topics and connect to a diverse group of individuals that keeps him in high demand by many media outlets. Dr. Young’s impressive range of talents has catapulted his career as a highly esteemed coach, on-camera expert, and interventionist. He recently reached a new milestone in his career with the online surge of engagement for his straight-from-the-hip TEDx Talk on Emotional Intelligence: Using the Laws of Attraction, which has received over three million views. He combines his knowledge, vast experience, and exclusive theories to help motivate, educate, and energize any audience, understanding how to connect ‘human to human’ even when addressing the masses. When the lights go up, Dr. Young commands the stage and the crowd instantly knows that they are in for an extraordinary experience they won’t soon forget. Desire to become a Master Certified Coach like Dr. D. Ivan Young? Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 57th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Marina Jankovic, MCC from Serbia, and now based in Sydney, Australia. Marina is a Master Certified Coach with 17 years of international experience in Business Management, Talent Development, and Executive Education. Marina managed a Global Diversity and Inclusion Program for a company operating in 180 markets and has contributed to building a more diverse talent pipeline and inclusive culture. As a coach and leadership development expert, she has collaborated with numerous private and public sector organizations, including NGOs supporting people to build their way out of poverty. Marina is the author of the book “Your Time To Shine” which provides practical wisdom for readers - to create the lives they want; by embracing challenges, leading with courage, and creating a better world for the generations to come. She holds a Ph.D. in Organisational Psychology and HR Management (from the University of London, Birkbeck) and is a Certified Workplace Mediator and Nutritional Therapist. You too can be a Certified Coach like Marina. To find out more, head to Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

Welcome to the 56th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Heru Yuwono, MCC, MP, MC, from Jakarta, Indonesia. Heru is a 'Triple Masters' Certified Coach with the 3 Globally Recognized Coaching Bodies; the ICF, EMCC, and AC. Before Coaching, Heru has had more than 25 years of Corporate career in MNC/Joint-venture (European, Australian and Japanese) and Local companies, mostly in the Financial Services industry, in JV and local Life Insurance companies, and one of the biggest banks in Indonesia. He has been exposed to diverse roles as CEO, President Director, Director HR & Corporate Strategy, Country Head HR, Head of Distribution (Sales & Marketing), Operation, Finance. In Coaching, he has > 3,000 hours of Coaching experience, including Executive Coaching with Local (Private & BUMN) and Expatriate Executives, C-suites, BOD, Professionals, Business Owners in various industries. He is also a People Development Facilitator, with a strong passion & skill to develop people & to serve as catalyst and change agent of the people and organization with a focus on Leadership & Coaching, where he has delivered training & workshop to thousands of participants. His personal interest is in learning, reading, watching movies, and sports, especially badminton. Want to become a Master Certified Coach like Heru? Start your journey here today with Catalyst Coach! www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 55th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Laura Fierro Evans, MCC from Mexico. Laura contributes to building cultures in which all the voices of a system are listened to and are being listened; in which the wills align towards achieving a common goal, and collaboration and caring for each other constitutes the prevailing spirit. She is the founder of Hagakure Leadership and Coaching, a company that supports leaders in transforming their organizational cultures through building collective intelligence. She promotes that leaders move from “Ego-centric to Eco-centric” approaches, as described by Otto Scharmer in his U-Theory. She helps leaders in two ways: first, to gain a view of the whole system they work in so they can reconnect to their purpose, and second, to discover their incredible inner richness through having a dialogue with their inner "voices" or "selves" that allow them to become leaders of their own inner team. Laura has coached hundreds of officials from different United Nations Agencies since 2009 across the globe and is currently training Regional Senior Leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Coaching Competencies for the Health Transformation in Africa. She is also an author of two books: “𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓” and “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆𝒔”. Become a Certified Coach like Laura, by starting your journey here at Catalyst Coach today! www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 54th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Christine Sachs. Christine comes to coaching with professional experience in the finance, advertising, and higher education industries. Most recently, she was the Director of Major Gifts for the University of Oxford in North America. Her role there trained Christine in cultural awareness and leadership amidst complex organizations. The client profile that Christine most frequently works with is highly educated and successful in their roles. Her clients tend to hold C-Suite or near C-Suite positions. Christine likes to joke that her clients don’t believe in coaching until they work with her. Trained in ontological coaching, she provides a fresh perspective and highlights blind spots that corporate experience may not reveal. Many of Christine’s clients work in high-growth technology, entertainment, and finance. In 2016, Christine attained the credential of Master Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation. Less than 4% of coaches worldwide hold this credential. Additionally, she has a master’s degree in Literature from Washington University. Her passion and commitment to quality coaching have led Christine to become a Senior Training Leader with Accomplishment Coaching, a 20-year-old accredited coach training program based out of San Diego, CA. Desire to become a Master Coach like Christine? Start your journey here today, at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 53rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Dorothy Siminovitch. Dorothy is a Canadian native who earned her MA in clinical psychology from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, and her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the renowned Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University. She earned her certificate as a Master Certified Coach (MCC) from the International Coaching Federation in 2005. She is certified in the Hay Group’s Emotional and Social Competence Inventory, Resilience Index, and is a Certified Somatic Coach with the Strozzi Institute. She is a twenty-year member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and of the Academy of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). Dorothy pioneered the first Gestalt Coaching program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Her early recognition of the potential of professional coaching as a viable organizational asset led her in 1995 to conceive and co-teach one of the first workshops specifically focused on coaching conducted in accordance with the premises of Gestalt theory, principles, and practice. In 2009, Dorothy co-founded the Gestalt Center for Coaching in Istanbul, and continues to serve as Director of Training and faculty for the Center’s Gestalt Coaching Program, the first ICF-certified coach training program founded on Gestalt principles. Dorothy is the founder and principal of Gestalt Coaching Works, LLC. She has been invited to deliver workshops and keynote speeches to organizations and coaching groups across North America and around the world: from Atlanta, Scottsdale, Toronto, and Wichita to Budapest, Baku, Malmö, and Singapore. She has published articles outlining her approach and tracing the evolvement of her distinctive conception of Awareness Intelligence as the heart of transformational, effective, human-centered coaching. She is “best” known for her pioneering thought leadership on presence and use of self in coaching and leadership. She considers coaching an art that inspires our world. Want to become a Certified Coach like Dorothy? Then start your journey here today, at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 52nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Tony Latimer. Tony is a Master Executive Coach, working globally with leaders in transition; transition for themselves, and for their organizations. He is one of the few coaches worldwide who have been examined and accredited by the International Coach Federation as Master Certified Coach (MCC) and as a Board Certified Coach (BCC) by the Centre for Credentialing and Education. A naturalized Singapore citizen of British origin, his background includes 30 years in Leadership and Sales positions in Europe, Scandinavia, and Asia-Pacific in Technology and Software companies. Tony has developed the Profitable Leadership® framework for coaching leaders and TheCoachingAppTM - Personal Edition (available at www.thecoachingapp.com), which delivers success to coaches by helping their clients develop leadership skills, build new habits and create measurable behavioural change. Become a Master Certified Coach like Tony. Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 51st Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Sirirat Siriwan, MCC. Sirirat is a Master Certified Coach with the ICF. As a well-known executive and leadership coach in Thailand, she has worked with many corporate organizations to develop their leaders and internal coaches. She is trustable, reliable, tough, but also warm and kind. She has helped her clients by developing their managers, senior managers in many areas such as connection, team synergy, the building of confidence, coaching of self and others, providing constructive feedback, etc. One special quality that lends to her Coaching Mastery, is her flexibility. She adapts herself very well to different kinds of coaching situations and dares to take risks which have helped many of her coachees leave their comfort zones towards growth. Apart from being a coach, she is also a facilitator who has helped develop more than 9,000 people in the areas of leadership and presence, as well as emotional management and brain-based communication skills. Become a Certified Coach like Sirirat. Start your journey today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 50th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Ram S. Ramanathan MCC. Ram is an accredited master coach and trainer with the International Coach Federation (ICF), European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC), and the Center for Credentialing Education (CCE). He is also a certified coach supervisor and mentor. Coacharya, which Ram co-founded with son Pranav in 2013, won the inaugural global coach award from EMCC in 2014, and again in 2019 with Magda Walczak as CEO. Coacharya is now one of the largest coaching and coach training institutions outside North America, having graduated over 2000 coaches, of whom 50 are MCC credentialed master coaches. Ram as a CEO helped build a multibillion $$ conglomerate in South East Asia in the Nineties. Ram was a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and government consultant in later years before he moved into executive leadership coaching. Ram’s passion for Hindu Buddhist spirituality and experience in the monastic path has led to Coacharya’s focus on integrating Eastern wisdom with Western science to help people in their transformational leadership journey that he terms ‘Mindless Barefoot Leadership’. Ram has written over 30 books on spirituality and leadership. Ram’s coaching focus is on leadership and systemic transformation. He believes that the first question that an organization needs to ask itself is “How the organization, as well as the individual (and the team the individual is a part of), would benefit from coaching, and how these benefits would be evidenced?” Without an answer to this question, no coaching can be effective. Ram and his wife of over 40 years are Singapore citizens with permanent residence in Bangalore, India with their dog, with annual sojourns in the USA where their children, grandchildren, and dogs live. Become a Master Certified Coach like Ram. Begin your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 49th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Tracy Sinclair, MCC. Tracy Sinclair is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is also a trained Coaching Supervisor, Mentor Coach, and ICF Assessor. Tracy trains coaches and works with managers and leaders to develop their coaching capability. She works as an international Corporate Executive and Board Level Coach, a leadership development designer, and a facilitator working with a wide range of organizations. Tracy also specializes in working with organizations to support them develop a coaching culture. Tracy has co-authored a book: Becoming a Coach: The Essential ICF Guide published in 2020 which provides a comprehensive guide to coaching for coaches at all levels of skill and experience, the psychology that underpins coaching, and the updated ICF Core Competency Model. In this same year, she founded Coaching with Conscience which exists to have a positive impact on society and our environment through coaching. As part of this work, she collaborates closely with MIND, the UK’s leading mental health charity bringing coaching services to those who are supporting local communities with mental health challenges. She also offers pro bono personal development and coaching programs to young leaders (18-25-yrs). Tracy was named as one of the Leading Global Coach winners of the Thinkers50 Marshall Goldsmith Awards of 2019 and is a nominee for the Thinkers50 Coaching and Mentoring Award in 2021. She was the President of the UK ICF from 2013-2014 and has been an ICF Global Board Director since 2016, serving as Treasurer in 2017, Global Chair in 2018, and Immediate Past Global Chair in 2019. Become an ICF Certified Coach like Tracy. Start your journey here today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 48th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Craig Stanton, MCC. Craig is a Master Certified Coach and faculty member at Georgetown University’s Executive Leadership Coaching program. He has served in a variety of coaching and OD roles, including Director of Organizational Development and Coaching for a business coaching startup in the Federal government, and founder of his own coaching practice. He has worked with hundreds of clients, and partnered in the design of customized interventions for every kind of organizational challenge imaginable. In addition to his work as a coach, he serves as an executive in the federal government. He is an attorney and a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law (Juris Doctorate). Current certifications include: Hogan suite, Emotional Quotient-Inventory 2.0, and the EQ-I 360 tools. He considers himself a student of adult development theory and has delivered individual and team coaching in many organizations including Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Osprey Publishing, and Luminis Health, as well as multiple federal agencies (Defense, Agriculture, TSA, Health and Human Services, NASA) small businesses, non-profits, and independent law firms. Craig lives in rural Maryland with his wife and two children and spends much of his free time riding a bike or hiking with children and two Corgi pups. You too can become a Master Certified Coach like Craig, by starting your journey today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 47th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Gillian McMichael, MCC. Gillian is a Master Certified Coach, a passionate teacher, healer and guide; having dedicated the last 17 years to helping others navigate their journey to self-discovery, and professional fulfilment. Having been on her own personal transformation journey, she knows the importance of realising one’s passion, purpose and infinite potential. Her mission at Full Circle Global is to offer specialised Professional Development Programmes to aspiring and existing coaches and enriching Life Development Programmes to those seeking transformative life changes. She prides herself on delivering a series of life-changing Onelife™ programmes that combination of practices – to bring healing, happiness, and wholeness. Want to become an ICF Certified Coach? Start your journey today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 46th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Inga Bielińska, MCC. Motivational. Passionate. Dynamic – these words are often used by her clients to describe her coaching style as she partners them to achieve their goals. Inga is a Master Certified Coach and she works with leaders from all over the world who undergo change, both organizational and individual, and desire to thrive managing remotely and culturally diverse teams. These leaders experience challenges and conflict moving up from managing to executive positions and learn how to be a more courageous and respectful leaders within their environment. During her career, she gained experience as a managing partner, business owner, consultant, and Board member in non-profit organizations, which helps her to bring a hands-on, credible approach to sessions. She has worked in different countries which has expanded her appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity and managing unique groups of people. She currently resides in Mountain View, California. Inga is a part of Forbes Coaches Council and Newsweek Expert Forum where she shares her expertise with those communities through her writing. She is an author of two leadership books, with her latest book being shortlisted by a major Polish business magazine for a book award. Become an ICF Certified Coach like Inga today. Start your journey here at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 45th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Catherine Tanneau, MCC. Catherine is the Chair of the ICF Global Board for Professional Coaches 2021 and the Past-President of the ICF French chapter, the CEO of Variations International, and Dean of Activision Coaching Institute, an ACTP Coaching Training Program. She is specialized in executive coaching and organizational transformation, and is a Leadership Professor & Academic Director at HEC Executive Education in Paris, rated #1 business school by Financial Times, she is also a speaker and an author of various books and articles. She is also the co-founder of the digital platform Welead Grow (coaching and micro-learning). As a Certified Board Member since 2013, she acts as Non-Executive Board Director for an industrial international holding company in Luxembourg and for a Non-Profit Organization in France (Foundation for Childhood Protection), she is also a permanent member of the Strategic and Digital Committees in startups and Investment funds. She has published a few books out of which the very recent “Coaching for Leaders” (March 21), in French for now; she is also the author of articles and academic publications on leadership, coaching, and digital transformation. She has been invited as a keynote speaker in coaching and leadership events and conferences in France and abroad including China. Catherine believes in the power of creative vision and of human potential. Having spent more than 16 years abroad, she is multicultural and is fluent in four European languages: French, English, Italian and Portuguese. She has recently acquired notions of Estonian as she is based between Paris and Tallinn and works over the 3 continents regularly. Her main coaching specialties are Executive Coaching, Digital Transformation, and Governance. Become a Master Certified Coach like Catherine. Start your journey today at Catalyst Coach. www.catalystcoach.live

Welcome to the 44th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Leda Turai, MCC. Leda is a Master Certified Coach with more than 20 years of international work experience in profit and non-profit organizations, and academic settings. As a leadership and executive coach, OD consultant, and director of boards, she has supported many companies in implementing important changes and achieving sustainable business results. Leda is a leadership and executive development partner and founder at UAB L-CON Global, a partner trainer at Coaching Development (London), and at the Professional Effectiveness Management Institute (China). She has conducted research in the field of human resource development and corporate coaching and revealed those factors, which make various types of leadership approaches and coaching interactions effective and sustainable. In 2015, Leda became a partner at the Management Institute of Finland, and from 2017 she has been the Head of the Leadership Module at the ISM Executive School EMBA program, where she is still working with C-suite leaders in individual and group settings. She has received one of the highest presidential awards, Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, served as Chair of the ICF Global Board in 2016, and in 2020 she was awarded the title of “101 Most Fabulous Coaching Leaders” by the World Coaching Congress. Desire to become an ICF Certified Coach like Leda? Begin your journey at Catalyst Coach today! www.catalystcoach.live