HOW COACHING BECAME MY MISSION
It’s 1991. I’m graduating from Bucknell University with a bachelor’s in political science, and I have one career objective …
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Get a job that gets me out of my parents' house. (Could have used a little coaching.)
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I grab the first rung and start climbing, with no idea how high or far I’ll go.
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Recruiter. C-suite speechwriter. Creative director. Head of an ad agency. SVP and Chief Brand Officer for one of the world’s biggest financial services companies.
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Each step taught me more about myself. I discovered I was an authentic, charismatic leader. I was distinctively creative. And my superpower—my great joy—was bringing out the best in people.
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Over the years, I built and transformed numerous high-performance organizations. I realized the power of executive influence. I learned the pressures top leaders face. I managed more change than a cash register at Walmart.
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The recipe for success was always the same: bring out the best in others.
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For all the laurels—business successes, advancement, awards and industry accolades—there were also tolls to pay. Like anxiety, impostor syndrome, and moments of great humility.
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Through all the joy and grind, I managed to raise a beautiful family and make time for my secret double life as a musical performer and songwriter.
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Looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing.
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Ok, that’s BS. There’s plenty I’d change. Which is why I now focus my energy on executive coaching.
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My passion is to help other leaders make the changes that matter most, when they matter most, to bring out the best in themselves and others.
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I believe we each possess unique creativity and resilience that, when put in proper order, can lead to more fulfilling careers and lives.
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WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT I DID IN MY CORPORATE CAREER, I SAY "I BUILT A TALENT FACTORY."
Prior to coaching, Colin was SVP and Chief Brand Officer for Prudential Financial. Colin earned a reputation as a talent multiplier with unique ability to build thriving creative cultures and high-performance leadership teams. The organizations he led consistently achieved the highest marks in client satisfaction and employee engagement. Throughout his career, Colin was honored with numerous prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, Effies, Clio, One Show, Financial Marketer of the Year (Financial Communications Society), and In-House Agency of the Year (In-House Agency Forum).