CxO Coaching
Expertly matched C-level execs coaching high-powered leaders focused on people and profit.
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CxO Coaches are successful operators and many have reached the C-suite themselves. They guide from a standpoint of experience as they “sat in the seat” themselves. As such they are proven performers in a wide range of industries including:
Healthcare
Finance
Military
Transportation
Luxury Retail
Government
Technology
Communications/PR
Marketing
Client Highlights
Featured Articles
3 Leadership Superpowers And How to Spot Them In An Interview
By Michel Koopman
For Fast Company
After you check for nonnegotiable requirements on a résumé, look for these three superpowers to see if you are dealing with an extraordinary leader.
4 Superpowers Of Great Leaders
By Michel Koopman
For Forbes
Personal superpowers do exist, and they are utilized in corporate America with great success. Here are four superpowers I have observed to be extraordinary abilities that can lead to success
I’m Not Rude, I’m Just Direct!
By Michel Koopman
For Fast Company
As we navigate the complexities of global business, learning the art of expressing ourselves effectively and empathetically is not merely a skill to be acquired—it’s essential.
10 Steps To Provide Critical Feedback—Without It Backfiring
By Michel Koopman
For Forbes
Sharing honest feedback and constructive criticism can be difficult. The confidence needed to be critically direct yet tactful and constructive does not come naturally to many.
8 Ways To Win In Business Like Championship Athletes
By Michel Koopman
For Forbes
As in sport, the objective of business is winning. An athlete competes in a sport to win for team, fans or country. Business professionals work to attain promotions, earn raises, improve stock value. Here are some traits of the "business athletes" among us.
Executive coaching focused on individual and organizational growth.
As experienced operators, CxO Coaches know how their engagements need to lead to:
Accelerating sales growth
Improving EBITDA
Boosting customer centricity
Increasing employee engagement
Improving interpersonal communication
Elevating emotional intelligence
Unlocking talent
Improving problem-solving
At CxO Coaching we partner with human resources teams to develop leaders. Whether the executives are new leaders at large enterprises, veteran CEOs at fast-growing mid-size companies, or a founders at a family-run organizations, we expertly match our career coaches. Each coach is committed to elevating all executives and teams to their highest potential, all while focused on people engagement and profit.
“Working with my coach has allowed me to realize my potential. He has strategically helped me identify my opportunities and how to set goals. He then guided me in making the changes necessary to reach these objectives. After working with him, I feel better prepared to achieve opportunities and grow as a leader.”
Eric Goldhersz, VP Operations, Americas, Burger King®
I've had the privilege of working with Michel and his team for a couple of years, since joining Tim Hortons as CMO. They’ve coached a few of our team members very successfully and has helped them develop an enhanced level of self-awareness and confidence. This has led to unlocking even greater contribution and subsequent promotion. I'd highly recommend Michel and his CxO/2Swell to organizations looking to strengthen their bench and invest in taking their talent to the next level.
Hope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer at Tim Hortons®
Focus Areas & Philosophy
Sharpened vision
Leaders see the future - they set the direction and others follow. Leaders with excellent time management skills and mental clarity have the space to proactively visualize future needs. Great leaders are made by great judgement. CxO executive coaches know what questions to ask and serve as a valuable sounding board & sparring partner.
Effective communication
Aligning all internal and external stakeholders can be a real challenge. Ensuring that everyone is rowing in the same direction has much to do with how, when and to whom leaders communicate. The power of persuasion without coercing (or even authority) is a key skill all senior leaders continuously improve with their coach.
Leading with quality
Great organizations have great leaders who value the contributions of all people. A CxO Coach will work to unlock maximum engagement from all team members: subordinates, superiors and colleagues while simultaneously ensuring all efforts translate into business results and customer centricity. We believe that leading with noble purpose leads to great growth and profit.
Driving results
In the end, a leader earns the right to grow and expand their scope (and earnings) as results are attained. Whether a client’s goals include reaching new heights or constructing effective turnaround strategies, governance around key performance indicators is core to our coaches, as business operators themselves. They are keen on ensuring all leadership development efforts track back to results.
Coping with challenges
Not many things go as planned. We are often surprised with the unexpected. Great leaders and their teams are able to stay agile, responsive and innovative when there is a bump in the road. A CxO Coach is there to help executives see through their immediate threats, remind them of their success and help them rise to the occasion to lead through difficult times, mindfully.
As professionals rise in rank quickly, they are more likely to reduce critical thinking and challenge those that helped them get there. When leaders rise higher, studies show a reduction in openness to feedback. Skills that led one to one level, does not equal what is required to sustain success. Avoid the blindspots, as a CxO Coach provides continuous improvement and constructive feedback.
Self Awareness
What People Are Saying…
“They do extremely valuable work of unleashing the best strengths out of people and coaching them to improve their areas of opportunity. Few people like my coach know how to do it in a human, truthful and meaningful way. Driving behavioral change is not easy but he and his team lead very effective programs by combining unique business understanding with real human development.”
— Paloma Azulay, Chief Brand Officer, Restaurant Brands International®
“Michel is working with us to scale our Blinkist for Business offering. He is a true expert in the learning and development space and an outstanding salesperson and coach. He is a sparring partner to me and the team on all levels. He helps us shape the general strategy, find product-market fit, and support our salespeople in their calls. I highly recommend Michel as an advisor & coach to grow yourself and your business. It’s fun working together.”
— Tobias Balling, Co-Founder & CTO, Blinkist®
“I have had the pleasure and honor of working directly with Michel on both strategic and tactical business initiatives. As an executive and leader, I am constantly looking to grow and develop both myself and our business. Michel has enabled us to clearly align our business goals and processes and make a real impact. In addition, Michel's character and leadership style has left a resounding impact on me and our business.”
— Warren Becker, CEO, Cosmetic Solutions®
“Michel and his team have been great partners in helping develop our future leaders at Popeyes. He not only brings a structured, rigor-based approach to executive coaching but also a real-world, practical angle that stems from his own unique background. He has done it all, from being an entrepreneur/founder/CEO to a senior executive at a large growing company. This uniquely positions him to provide effective coaching to our talented and dynamic organization.”
— Sami Siddiqui, President, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen®
“We hired Michel and his company to pilot a senior executive coaching program in our company. The results were very positive and encouraged us to expand the program to a broader audience. 2Swell had a hands-on approach with multiple high-quality interactions with mentees leveraging different coaching styles to drive results. We are excited about the partnership with Michel and his team.”
— Theo Camurça, VP, Operations, Firehouse Subs®
“Michel has been paramount to my professional development. He has extensive knowledge and clearly an expert at his craft. He's been amazing to work with. He took the time to get to know me and figure out what's the best way for me to grow, which is critical because without his help, I am certain I won't even know where to start. Thank you very much Michel for all your support and guidance!”
— Renny Sie, Vice President, Boyne Capital®
“Michel has been a great asset in the quest to develop leadership talent here at Burger King. His partnership, mentoring capabilities, and positive approach help leaders develop the soft skills necessary for success in today’s cross functional workplace.”
— Tom Curtis, President, US & Canada, Burger King®
“Randal is a superb sales and operations executive who successfully collaborates with the rest of the business to exceed the business' objectives. Randal is a change agent who brings energy and passion to everything he does. His track record speaks for itself with several successful turnarounds resulting in sustained growth and successful exits. He continues to be a go-to resource for me and my clients.”
— Grant W. Hunter, Partner & Founder
“I have observed Michel drive strategy down through the organization to accelerate revenue growth and increase employee engagement. He's great in front of customers and an empowering coach. I work with many leaders, Michel is a top-tier CEO who successfully integrates passion with profit.”
— Lisa Earle McLeod, Author & Keynote Speaker
Meet our founders and coaches:
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Michel Koopman (Chief Coach & Founder)
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Erika Shriftman (Co-Founder)
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1:1 Exec Coaching
In-depth one-on-one Executive Coaching Program to help Hi-Potentials reach their next level; leaders needing to improve in their current role; or develop those who are newly in charge.
The Executive meets their CXO Coach once a week, while their manager will be included in a monthly feedback process. While all engagements are flexible, a typical engagement takes 6-12 months and establishes lasting, high-quality leadership skills.
The entire Blinkist library will be leveraged by the coach and the customer success team throughout the coaching program. Personality profile surveys, 360 assessments, performance reviews and other company tools can be incorporated into this in-depth executive experience.
1:1 Topic Coaching
Topic-based one-on-one Executive Coaching interventions and learnings related to specific areas of Executive interest or need.
The Executive meets their CxO Coach once a week, while their manager will be included in the monthly feedback process. While all engagements are flexible, a typical program runs for 2 months to ensure the coaching participant truly grasps the concepts selected and knows how to put them in practice within their work environment.
A special curated Blinkist reading list based on the specific needs will be leveraged by the CxO Coach during those 2 months.
Examples of potential areas of focus (limitless possibilities):
Build trust within a team
Providing feedback
Executive communication
Servant leadership
Returning back to the office
Women in leadership
Etc.
Group Coaching
Topic-based group coaching interventions related to specific areas of executive interest or that need attention for improvement.
The team meets a CxO Coach once a month, with their manager included in the session. While all engagements are flexible, a typical program runs for 3+ months to ensure the session participants truly grasp the concepts selected and knows how to put them into practice within their work environment.
The special curated Blinkist reading list will be leveraged by the Coach.
Examples of potential areas of focus (limitless possibilities):
Driving innovation
Focusing on purpose
Customer centricity
Diversity and inclusion
Team spirit
Etc.
The CxO Coaching Difference
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Real-World Experience + Leadership Development
Our coaches are successful C-level operators who have dedicated their lives to growing businesses and the teams that support them. They are battle-tested with proven track records in large corporations, mid-size businesses and start-ups. They are passionate to help elevate the success of others through their partnership with CxO Coaching. Executives will be matched with a coach who best fits their environment, culture and needs. Together, they will increase strategic value, executive insights and ability to drive results. Most importantly, we help leaders get the most value from the relationships they have with employees, colleagues, superiors and even customers.
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Executive Coaching + Business Advisory
Our unique approach of situational coaching blends business advisory services with mentorship to help executives elevate not only leadership quality, but take business performance into consideration: thus aligning people and business goals. We want all professionals to show up passionate, engaged, effective and determined to make a difference. CxO Coaching takes a 360-degree mindset to coaching with the goal of driving performance and engagement. Since our coaches run businesses, not only do they mentor, but they know how it feels to actually be in charge. They serve as a sparring partner, while balancing the interest of the company and the executive.
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Predictable Path + Tools
Our program is supported by an in-depth curriculum with proven learning, planning & assessment tools along the coaching journey including:
1) Assessment
2) Visioning
3) Planning
4) Practice & Coaching
5) Impact/KPIs
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“Peter is an experienced and accomplished professional with a sincere and profound will to help others. He leverages his extensive experience leading people to provide great advice. Through the coaching sessions, Peter demonstrated innumerous times his wit and insight, which resulted in effective and tangible recommendations. Overall, I would strongly recommend him/his company to anyone who is willing to continue to evolve and become a more well-rounded executive - "rising the level of the ocean" for oneself and for his/her company.”
Flavio Montini, CFO, 3G Capital
“Michel has been a valuable trusted advisor and sparring partner during our rapid growth phase at CloudTask®. His guidance has made me a better CEO. He is a mindful senior leader with deep commercial and investment experience. Over the course our relationship we have been each other’s clients, driving success both ways. Michel is a “business athlete,” always focused on results; while he is demanding and expects excellence, he is fair and always puts the team and its members first. It is a pleasure working with Michel and his team and given the opportunity, I recommend others to do so as well.”