Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen, with a story of an executive and father who went from Record Store Owner To Stay-At-Home Father to a Renowned Coach. I've titled the episode: "Resilience on Record: The Path from Music to Mentorship." In this episode, recorded via Zoom on February 9th, 2024, we are delighted to welcome Hal Brody, a Vistage Chair, Business and Leadersh...

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen with a podcast with Dr Randy Ross titled, ""Creating Remarkable Cultures: The Power of Applied Axiology." In this episode, recorded via Zoom on December 22, 2023, we are honored to have Dr. Randy Ross, a bestselling author, speaker, consultant, coach, and founder and chief enthusiasm officer of Remarkable. Dr. Randy Ross is renowned fo...

In Episode 1168 of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen embarks on a "Wisdom Walk" with five exceptional executive coaches who are shaping the coaching profession as wise women leaders. This episode, "Coaching Wisdom from Wise Women," inaugurates a series that celebrates the influential roles and invaluable contributions of women in evolving executive coaching. Commemorating Internationa...

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1167. Join host Severin Sorensen as he engages in a transformative conversation with Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC, former International Coaching Federation (ICF) president. This episode, titled "Coaching Heights: Beyond Skills to the Energy of Presence," explores the nuanced art of executive coaching through the insights of one of its most esteemed practition...

Welcome to Episode 1166 of the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen, with an episode titled: "Music to My Ears: AI Adds New Notes to Coaching Sessions." In this session where we delve into the fascinating world of the intersection of coaching and the creation and use of AI Music in the Coaching Setting. The host Severin Sorensen explores how AI music apps are revolutionizing coaching by...

In episode 1165 of the Arete Coach Podcast, titled "Mentoring as a Positive Iago: Transformative Executive Coaching," host Severin Sorensen engages in a profound conversation with Ed Robinson, an executive coach and Vistage Chair with a rich background in leadership development and executive consulting. His lifelong passion for leadership, dating back to his early fascination with historical leade...

In episode 1164 of the Arete Coach Podcast, titled "Beyond Automation: AI's Role in Empowering Coaches," host Severin Sorensen engages in an engaging conversation with Samiur Rahman, CEO and co-founder of Heyday, an AI software company focused on assisting coaches. Rahman's rich experience includes over 12 years in AI and machine learning, with prior roles at Amazon, Synapse, Mattermark, and as co...

In episode 1163 of the Arete Coach Podcast, titled "Framing Leadership: A Photographer's Lens on Executive Coaching," host Severin Sorensen engages in a profound conversation with David Kinnear. As an experienced executive coach, Vistage Chair, and CEO of DBK Associates, Kinnear brings a unique blend of leadership acumen and creative insight. His three decades in the semiconductor industry with To...

In Episode 1162 of the Arete Coach Podcast, "The AI Whisperer: Exploring Generative AI ChatGPT 4.0 and its Ethical Use in Mental Health Settings," host Severin Sorensen presents key insights from his keynote at the NASW-KY Seminar. The episode focuses on the role of AI in behavioral health, balancing technology and ethics. Sorensen, an accomplished executive coach and AI proponent, deep dives into...

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1161 titled, "TEC-niques of Leadership: From Concept to Growth of The Executive Committee to Vistage," host Severin Sorensen interviews Fred Chaney, an executive coach, Vistage Chair, former CEO of TEC (or The Executive Committee), and former CEO of Lonestar Steakhouse (including Texas Land and Cattle, Del Friscos, and Sullivans). In this episode we feature Fred...

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1160 titled, "Les is More: Exploring Cancers Gifts," host Severin Sorensen interviews Les Whitney, an executive coach, Vistage Chair, Master Chair, and author of the book Cancer's Gift. In this episode Les Whitney shares his profound insights on resilience and growth, detailing his journey from corporate leadership to coaching and his life-altering experience wit...

This is Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1159, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you a captivating episode titled "Rhythms of Marketing: Zigzagging from Art to Heart." In this episode, host Severin Sorensen delves into the world of branding with guest Susan Meier, an accomplished branding expert and executive coach. With her unique blend of artistic passion, education, corporate engagements, and worl...

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1158 titled, "Time and Help: Reframing GROW into the GROWTH Model," host Severin Sorensen interviews Barry Goldberg, an executive coach, a leadership coach, an ICF PCC, a former Vistage chair, and founder of IB Goldberg. Our focus today is an update to the GROW model. Something Barry has reframed as the GROWTH model.  In the Arete Coach Podcast episode featuring...

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1157 the "Heart and Soul of Chairing" host Severin Sorensen interviews senior executive coach Ozzie Gontang. Ozzie is a masterful executive coach, a Vistage COPE Award winner, counselor, and psychotherapist. Based in San Diego, California, he has significantly contributed to the fields of leadership and executive coaching, both nationally and internationally. Gon...

Welcome to Episode 1156 of the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen, where we dive deeper into AI linguistics by dropping into a zoom session with Chairs and Executive Coaches exploring gSeverin's latest book, "The AI Whisperer Wizard Words: ChatGPT Semantic Tokens, Keywords, and Phrases for Business." The podcast episode from the Arete Coach Podcast, titled "Wizard Words Wisdom", delve...

This is episode 1155 of the Arete Coach Podcast with Severin Sorensen, MPhil, the curator and host of the Arete Coach Podcast that seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. In this special episode, we identify and celebrate the "Top 60 Executive Coaching Podcasts of 2023." As of this release, there are over 3,232,976 unique podcast programs and 182,565,866 episodes worldwide. Tha...

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1154 "Formula One and the Art of Leadership: Lessons from the Track," host Severin Sorensen explores the dynamic world of Formula One (F1) racing and its parallels to business leadership and management. Drawing upon his experience as an executive coach and his personal experience from attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Sorensen delves into how the high-stakes, f...

Welcome to Episode 1153 of the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen, with an episode titled, "Harvesting Thankfulness: Unpacking the History and Science of Gratitude." This episode delves into the historical and cultural significance of Thanksgiving, with a particular emphasis on the concept of gratitude. The host, Severin Sorensen, begins by exploring the historical narrative of Thanks...

Welcome to Episode 1152 of the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen, where we delve into the fascinating world of AI linguistics through Severin's latest book, "The AI Whisperer Wizard Words: ChatGPT Semantic Tokens, Keywords, and Phrases for Business." This episode offers a profound exploration of the concept of 'Wizard Words'—unique phrases and keywords that wield the power to guide a...

Welcome to Episode 1151 of the Arete Coach Podcast, where your host, Severin Sorensen, engages with the astute executive coach and Vistage Chair, Frank Fabela, in a riveting dialogue titled "Responsibility and Dissent." Broadcasting from Ontario, California, Frank Fabela is not only an acclaimed management consultant and adjunct professor but also a beacon of guidance for leaders navigating the co...

This is the Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1150, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you an engaging conversation with Professor David Clutterbuck, titled, "Beyond Greatness: Embracing Curiosity in Coaching." Professor Clutterbuck is an executive coach, professor of coaching and mentoring, consultant, co founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), and author of 75 books on coaching...

This is Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1149, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you an exciting episode with guest Don Riddell titled: "Making Right Turns in Business: Emphasizing Culture, Ethics, and Continuous Learning." Don Riddell is an Executive Coach, Vistage Master Chair, Consultant, former collegiate Basketball player and Coach, and CEO of Riddell Company LLC. In this episode of the Arete Co...

This is Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1148, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you an engaging conversation with Professor Rebecca Jones with an episode titled, "Jumping with Courage: Exploring Evidence-Based Coaching and Inclusion." Professor Rebecca Jones is a psychologist, professor in coaching for behavioral change at Henley Business School, and co-founder of Inclusive Leadership Company. Welco...

This is Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1147, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you an exciting episode with guest Dwight Frindt titled: "Agendaless Coaching: Truly Hearing and Being Heard." Dwight Frindt is an Executive Coach, Consultant, Advisor, Vistage Best Practice and Master Chair, Co-Founder of 2130 Partners, and Author. Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast with your host, Severin Sorensen. Thi...

Welcome to Episode 1146 of the Arete Coach Podcast, crafted for a discerning audience of experienced executive and organizational leadership coaches. I'm your host, Severin Sorensen. Today, we journey through the world of leadership with Enrico Biscaro, a distinguished coach and mentor hailing from Italy, and the mastermind behind the thought-provoking book, "Resonance: Stories and Strategies for...