Arete Coach 1157 Ozzie Gontang "Heart and Soul of Chairing"

Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

Arete Coach Podcast

Business, How To, Entrepreneurship, Education, Management

5 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2023

⏱️ 81 minutes

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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. Gontang, who has practiced psychotherapy since 1976, is also an experienced lecturer on intensive cardiac rehabilitation with UC San Diego Health, a role he has held since 2018. His extensive background includes being a prominent Vistage chair from 1986 to 2002, earning notable recognition like the COPE Award in 2001. Additionally, Gontang holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is an avid marathon runner, having completed an impressive 81 marathons.

In this engaging episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen converses with Ozzie Gontang, a distinguished executive coach and Vistage COPE Award winner. The discussion, titled "Heart and Soul of Chairing," delves into the intricate aspects of executive coaching, exploring themes such as mentorship, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery, akin to Odysseus' odyssey. Gontang, with his profound experience in psychotherapy, imparts valuable insights on active listening, empathy, and the significance of humor in coaching. The episode also touches upon the art of improvisation and the importance of maintaining integrity and values in the coaching profession. Through vivid metaphors and personal anecdotes, Gontang vividly illustrates the multifaceted role of a coach in guiding and nurturing business leaders. This episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom for both seasoned and aspiring coaches.

The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was produced on December 19, 2023.

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0:00.0	This is the Art to Coach podcast with Severin Swanson and his guest Ozzy Gantane.
0:06.0	Today we will be speaking about the heart and soul of sharing.
0:10.0	Ozzy is an executive coach, a master coach, a Vistich Copa Ward winner,
0:16.0	a counselor, and a psychotherapist.
0:19.0	This interview is recorded on December 19, 2023 via Zoom video.
0:25.0	You are listening to Severin Swanson, executive coaching curator of the Art to Coach podcast,
0:30.0	where we explore excellence in the art and science of executive coaching.
0:35.0	I'm speaking today with executive coach Ozzy Gantane.
0:38.0	He is an executive coach, master coach, a Vistich Copa Ward winner in 2001,
0:44.0	a counselor, and a psychotherapist.
0:47.0	Ozzy operates from San Diego, California, and today works with national and international business leaders,
0:53.0	large and small, helping them enhance their leadership and executive skills.
0:58.0	He has been practicing psychotherapy since 1976, and also has been a lecturer on intensive cardiac rehabilitation with UC San Diego Health since 2018.
1:10.0	From 1986 to 2002, Ozzy was a prominent Vistich chair, earning the Copa Ward in 2001.
1:19.0	Ozzy also has his PhD in psychology, and is an avid marathon runner.
1:24.0	I might add, having run 81 marathons, something that most have never done in their life.
1:31.0	Now, on a previous episode of the podcast, we had Ozzy appear in episode 1002.
1:38.0	In that episode, he shared with us the importance of becoming a virtuoso question asker, and a skilled listener.
1:45.0	He shared with us in that episode that one of his favorite coaching questions is, what do you want to be when you grow up?
1:52.0	I encourage you to go listen to that episode 1002, asking with listening and skill, for more great insights and powerful questions on the importance of trust and listening.
2:05.0	Now, a little background on this episode.
2:07.0	As we begin, I want to share that Ozzy is one of my good friends and an executive coaching peer who I esteem highly.
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