Nada Lena Nasserdeen is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, visionary, and advocate for personal and professional empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, she is a two-time #1 best-selling author and a two-time TEDx motivational speaker.

• What inspired you to focus on soft skills as the foundation for leadership and why do you believe they are the new success skills? Why now?
• What are the most common challenges you see leaders face today to foster growth within their teams?
• What are the key takeaways from these experiences that can benefit leaders and teams?
• How do you coach someone that does not want to be coach?
• Your methodology, like the RISE Power Up Method, emphasizes emotional intelligence and self-confidence. Can you explain how these pillars transform individuals and organizations?

Nada Lena Nasserdeen is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, visionary, and advocate for personal and professional empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, she is a two-time #1 best-selling author and a two-time TEDx motivational speaker.

Through her company, Rise Up For You, Nada has partnered with an impressive array of clients. Leveraging their proprietary soft skills framework, the Rise Power Up Method, they’ve extended their influence to more than 50 countries, redefining success through innovative programming and transformative development.

Nada’s deepest passion lies in giving back. She is especially proud of her philanthropic efforts with underprivileged youth, including teaching essential soft skills to young men and women in juvenile detention centers—a commitment that earned her the prestigious OC Sheriff’s Award.

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Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Kerri Sutey is an experienced executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of expertise in transforming individuals, teams, and organizations.

• In your Forbes article, how do you define a coaching mindset?
• What are the most significant barriers leaders encounter when shifting from a traditional, directive style to a more collaborative approach?
• Could you share an example (or a story) of a leader you have worked with who embodied the coaching mindset?
• In the context of rapid technological change and a multigenerational workforce, what unique challenges—and opportunities— do leaders face when adopting a coaching mindset for the future?
• For organizations just beginning this journey, what practical steps or strategies can they implement to start fostering a culture of coaching and continuous learning?

Kerri Sutey is an experienced executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of expertise in transforming individuals, teams, and organizations. An ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching and Enterprise Coaching, as well as an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach, Kerri seamlessly bridges Agile methodologies with professional coaching practices. Her coaching philosophy, centered on Lead. Grow. Thrive. empowers leaders to unlock their full potential, foster meaningful connections, and drive impactful change.

Known for her engaging facilitation style and ability to inspire curiosity, courage, and compassion, Kerri has worked with industry-leading organizations such as Google, IBM, and Southwest Airlines. Whether through coaching, consulting, or training, Kerri is passionate about helping professionals adapt, innovate, and thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape

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The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals.

Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Jasmin Denis is a health and wellness coach at Jazzhealth. She coaches leaders in the workplace. It has been her driving force and passion for over 30 years.

• How do you create an effective workplace program?
• How do you recognize you are in burnout mode?
• What are some natural remedies to combat stress?
• AI friend or foe?
• Are regular wellness workshops effective in managing employee wellbeing?

As a Health and Wellness Leadership Coach, at Jazzdhealth and Wellness, Jasmin Dennis coaches, transforms, and implements health and wellness programs in the workplace. Health and wellness have been her driving force and passion for over 30 years.

Jasmin was directly involved in building from the ground up more than 20 fitness facilities and wellness centers, including three for the former Heavy Champion of the World, while simultaneously working as part of his boxing team. Jasmin has developed, taught, and implemented various health and wellness programs. Working alongside naturopathic doctors, physiotherapists, personal trainers, nutritionists, massage therapists, and chiropractors has given her a keen insight and understanding of when their skills and advice should be introduced.

Jasmin has recently added a Chartered Certified Herbalist to her skills. She is versed in developing programs to facilitate leadership skills, manage burnout, building mental resilience stress, and weight management.

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The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals.

Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.