Arete Coach 1202 Brian Biro "The Art of Breakthrough Leadership"

Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

Arete Coach Podcast

Business, How To, Entrepreneurship, Education, Management

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🗓️ 11 December 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen with an episode titled, "The Art of Breakthrough Leadership." In this episode, recorded via phone, we are joined by Brian Biro, widely known as America's Breakthrough Speaker. With nearly 2,000 presentations delivered globally, Brian has inspired audiences from Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, and Lockheed Martin to leadership teams in the U.S. Army. A graduate of Stanford and UCLA, Brian's remarkable career spans roles as an award-winning swimming coach, former VP of a major transportation company, and transformational speaker. He is the author of 16 books, including the bestseller "Beyond Success," and was honored as one of UCLA's 100 Most Inspirational Graduates.

In this engaging conversation, Brian shares his journey from coaching swimming at the highest levels to becoming America's Breakthrough Speaker. His career transformation began when he pursued an MBA to "get a life" – a decision that led him to meet his wife and eventually transition into corporate leadership. As a vice president of a transportation company, Brian discovered his talent for breaking down silos and building teams through inspirational speaking. This experience launched his speaking career, where he has touched over a million lives in 35 years through his unique approach to breakthrough experiences, including his signature board-breaking exercises that serve as powerful metaphors for personal transformation. Brian's philosophy centers on three key areas: vision (focusing on what we want to create), energy (understanding that our energy is a choice), and relationship building (fostering trust through full presence and authentic connection). His commitment to helping others break through barriers and achieve their highest potential perfectly aligns with the Arete Coach Podcast's mission of exploring excellence in leadership and coaching.

Brian's comments on The Power of Presence in Coaching were an important component of this conversation. Brian emphasizes that the foundation of effective coaching lies in being fully present. He argues that presence is not just about physical attendance but about bringing 100% of your mind, body, and spirit to each interaction. This level of presence communicates value and significance to clients, building the trust necessary for transformational coaching relationships.

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 recorded on November 12, 2024.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, where we explore excellence and the art and science of executive coaching.
0:07.7	Hosted by Severn Soren Sorensoren, this podcast dives deep into the practices and principles that empower leaders to achieve their highest potential.
0:17.0	Hello, and welcome to today's episode of the Aretee Coach podcast. I'm your host, Severin Soren Sorenson,
0:24.0	and I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Brian Barrow. Brian is known far and wide as America's
0:30.0	number one breakthrough speaker, a transformational leader who has been inspiring audiences
0:35.2	and coaching leaders for over three decades.
0:38.9	Now approaching 2,000 presentations delivered across the globe,
0:43.3	Brian has engaged audiences from Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, and Lockheed Martin,
0:49.4	to leadership teams in the U.S. Army.
0:51.8	His message is universal, helping individuals and organizations break
0:56.0	through barriers and achieve their highest potential. Brian's journey is as remarkable as his impact.
1:01.4	He's a graduate of Stanford and UCLA, an award-winning swimming coach, a former VP of a major
1:08.0	transportation company, and a transformational coach who has dedicated his
1:12.5	life to inspiring breakthrough results. His approach is rooted in team building, accountability,
1:19.3	and purpose-driven leadership, principles that spark lasting change. As a prolific author of
1:25.4	16 books, including the bestseller Beyond Success,
1:29.3	Bryan's work continues to resonate with those seeking to elevate their personal and professional lives.
1:35.3	He's been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and was honored as one of UCLA's 100 most inspirational graduates. Brian's dynamic energy, wisdom, and passion
1:47.8	for helping others make him a perfect guest for today's conversation as we explore excellence in
1:53.9	leadership and executive coaching. Recently, Brian and I were both traveling, but we managed to connect for a conversation over the phone.
2:03.6	I want to apologize in advance for the quality of my audio, it's not the best, but thankfully,
2:10.6	Brian's audio is crystal clear, and he's the one you'll want to hear the most.
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