Episode #18

Inside the Mind of a CEO Coach: Mark’s Journey of Guiding Leaders

Host: Mike Pinkus | Published Date: October 17, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Mark MacLeod, a seasoned CEO coach with a wealth of experience guiding leaders through the highs and lows of business. Mark opens up about his journey, sharing deep insights on how he helps CEOs navigate the complexities of leadership, growth, and the challenges that come with steering companies through uncertain markets. From his experience in investment banking to his transition into coaching, Mark provides a unique perspective on the importance of balancing personal fulfillment with business success.

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Episode Highlights:

  • The Role of a CEO Coach:
    • Mark explains his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the need for trust, intimacy, and reflection in a coaching relationship. He also shares how he holds up a mirror to help leaders understand their challenges and opportunities.
  • Tackling the Root of the Problem:
    • Instead of addressing surface-level symptoms, Mark delves into how he helps CEOs confront the deeper, often uncomfortable issues that hold them back.
  • The Role of Mindfulness in Leadership:
    • Mark shares how daily meditation and spiritual practice sharpen his intuition, enabling him to guide CEOs with clarity and purpose.
  • A Holistic Approach to CEO Coaching:
    • Mark emphasizes that running a startup is just one chapter in a CEO’s life. He encourages leaders to focus on their overall life and relationships, putting things into perspective for long-term success.
Meet our host

Mike Pinkus

Co-Founder: ConnectCPA
Meet Our Guest
Mark MacLeod

Mark MacLeod

Founder of Mark MacLeod
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