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Gary Crotaz
Speaker | The Unlock Moment | Executive Coach| 100 Coaches Agency | Thinkers360 #2 Coaching | Henley Coaching Book of the Year | Board, Rambert School, Rambert Grades and Advisory Board, Malt at Gary Crotaz Ltd.
Great Malvern, United Kingdom
I'm a speaker, podcaster and executive coach specialising in CEO, C-suite and senior leadership development, based on unlocking your talents and strengths to shape your most impactful leadership style. Clients include CEOs and C-suite executives of major corporations, emerging leaders and next generation in UHNW families. With clients in over 25 countries, in 2023 I was invited to coach with the prestigious New York-based 100 Coaches Agency. Thinkers 360 rated me the #2 Global Thought Leader in Coaching and LinkedIn awarded me Top Voice status in Executive Coaching.
I host 'The Unlock Moment' leadership podcast, in which I talk to people who have achieved great things or brought about significant change in their life. Downloaded in over 115 countries, find out more at TheUnlockMoment.com.
Awarded 'Coaching Book of the Year 2022' by the Henley Centre for Coaching at Henley Business School, my 5* rated book 'The IDEA Mindset' is a self-reflective coaching journey to help the reader figure out what they want from work, and how to get it, in six weeks. Find out more at TheIDEAMindset.com.
Featured in Forbes, Stylist, the Sunday Times, Telegraph, Metro, talkRADIO and multiple UK and US podcasts.
Accredited coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Gallup-certified strengths coach and holder of the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School.
Formerly Director of Group Strategy for Selfridges Group and Group Strategy and Customer Director on Mothercare's global leadership team. Trustee of the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and Director of Rambert Grades. UK rep on the Freelancers' Advisory Board for Malt.
My Gallup CliftonStrengths profile: Maximizer (transforms good to great), Strategic (sees options and patterns), Activator (makes things happen), Responsibility (ownership driven by values), Futuristic (inspired by future possibilities).
Available For: Travels From: London
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Gary Crotaz Ltd.
Speaker | The Unlock Moment | Executive Coach| 100 Coaches Agency | Thinkers360 #2 Coaching | Henley Coaching Book of the Year | Board, Rambert School, Rambert Grades and Advisory Board, Malt
How Much Should You Charge For Coaching?
Forbes
October 03, 2023
In a world where no one talks about what they charge for coaching, in this article I’ll tell you everything you need to know about my value-based pricing model, which has underpinned the development of my successful full-time coaching practice across 20 countries.
Forbes: How A Post-It Note Can Help You Let Go Of The Desire To Impress
Forbes
May 10, 2023
I remember the day vividly: I'd just finished one of those meetings with my boss, the latest in a series of such meetings. We weren’t getting on. We weren’t getting anywhere. And now it was clear that the path to career progression was many years longer and more torturous than I had previously understood. In that moment, I experienced a rare moment of clarity.
Forbes: Five Steps You Can Take To Build Your Personal Brand As A Coach
Forbes
April 18, 2023
When I started working on my coaching brand, celebrated author and podcaster Patrick McGinnis gave me some excellent advice. He said “They’ll buy you more than they’ll buy your ideas. If you want to build something big then you have to put yourself at the center.”
It made me focus differently, moving away from the creation of just another meaningless company name and logo and embracing my personal brand in the work I was doing.
There are some clear lessons I’ve learned to build a personal brand that underpins a profitable business. Here's a simple plan you can follow.
Forbes: Leadership Lessons From The Dance Floor: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Forbes
February 13, 2023
3 Steps For Combating Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that happens inside your head, often accompanied by narration by a rather obdurate inner voice. Here are three simple steps to help you get out of your head and into your best self.
Forbes: Why We Should Value A Powerful Question Just As Much As A Great Answer
Forbes
April 15, 2022
Asking powerful questions is an art, and it takes practice. A powerful question is about more than the words you use. It’s in your intent, your awareness, how you listen as well as how you speak. Here are three components of a powerful question to reflect on and practice in your conversations with friends and colleagues.
Time to dance to a new tune of employee empowerment
Odgers Connect
January 25, 2022
Executive, strategist, advisor and strengths coach Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD is the author of The IDEA Mindset, a new book on how to get what you want from work. Here he explains what employers can do to replace discontent with engagement and wellbeing.
7 The Unlock Moment Newsletter: Say yes to saying no
Linkedln
November 28, 2024
Saying no can feel like an impossible choice, especially in a world that equates busyness with success. But as Lisa Bodell reminds us, "Every time you say no to something unnecessary, you’re saying yes to something that matters." Letting go can be an emotional challenge, but learning how to protect your time isn’t just liberating - it’s transformative. It’s about shifting the narrative from doing more to doing what truly matters.
2 The Unlock Moment Newsletter: Recognising the Signs of Burnout
Linkedln
June 11, 2024
I first noticed the symptoms of burnout when I left a senior corporate role at the end of 2018. I’d been working all the hours, under massive pressure and at a relentless pace. We were doing what we needed to do to try and keep the business afloat. The first time I truly recognised the impact on myself was only after I left. It was another 18 months until I felt my normal self again.
The Unlock Moment Monthly Newsletter: Personal Challenges
Linkedln
May 22, 2024
When I started the podcast just over two years ago, I never imagined that it would become what it is now – well over a hundred episodes, downloaded in over a hundred countries and a platform for personal growth and leadership development for anyone with a podcast app or web browser.
The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #24: We Have No Time To Stand And Stare
Gary Crotaz
May 06, 2024
Enjoy this remarkable extended podcast episode with Emmy Award-winner Topaz Adizes, in which he chronicles the search for home, his exploration of questions and his pursuit of the transformative power of deeper human connection.
Malt is the marketplace where ambitious freelancers and 100,000 project owners come together, through tools that let them connect easily. With over 60,000 clients and 500,000 freelancers, Malt is the largest European platform for finding and hiring expert freelancers. As Malt celebrates its 10 year anniversary, I'm delighted to be the UK representative on this Advisory Board.
Rambert Grades is an Awarding Organisation, recognised by Ofqual, offering a syllabus and examinations in contemporary dance. It is a progressive and inclusive new programme, with the mission to move contemporary dance training forward and to be accessible for people from all backgrounds.
Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
n/a
June 02, 2019
Gary is an executive coach specialising in high performance leadership and change, formerly Director of Group Strategy for Selfridges Group and Customer Director of Mothercare plc. He is a retired dancesport athlete and coach and represented England on multiple occasions at World and European professional ballroom dancing championships.
The IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work, and How to Get It, in 6 Weeks
whitefox
January 13, 2022
The IDEA Mindset is a way of thinking that will lead you towards a deeply fulfilling working life, based around the four core principles of Identity, Direction, Engagement and Authenticity.
I’ve been developing the foundations of a programme that helps people access this mindset for almost 20 years. People who are unhappy in their jobs, people who have lost their sense of purpose, people who are striving for ambitious goals or are just wondering what to do next. People just like you.
Over the course of six fun, intensive weeks, you will gain a profound understanding of your natural strengths. You will design a working life that enables you to reach your fullest potential, that excites you every day and delivers on what you need from your work – emotionally, logistically and everything in between – and you’ll draw up a clear and comprehensive plan for how to get there. Finally, and most importantly, you will access the confidence, clarity and calm that comes with knowing where you’re going, and why: your IDEA Mindset.
This is your chance to change your life. Grasp it with both hands!
‘The approach of The IDEA Mindset frees and focuses your thinking about where to go and how to get there.’
VICKI SATO, PHD
RETIRED PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICE, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
‘The IDEA Mindset provides clear step-by-step guidance that will take you from being successful to being significant. With its emphasis on authenticity, it also teaches us how we can lead with kindness, humility and compassion. This is truly a book that feels like a cheerleader when your career goals seem crazy or out of reach.’
PINKY LILANI CBE DL
CHAIRMAN OF THE WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PROGRAMME
Henley Business School Coaching Book of the Year
Henley Business School
October 14, 2022
This award is for a coaching book published in the previous calendar year that, in the view of the Henley Coaching team, has made a significant and positive contribution to the field.
2022 winner: The IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work, and How to Get It, in 6 Weeks - Gary Crotaz
2021 winner: The Promise that Changes Everything - Nancy Kline
2020 winner: Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth - Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten
2019 winner: The Art of Dialogue in Coaching - Reinhard Stelter
2018 winner: Listening Well: The Art of Empathic Understanding - William R Miller
The IDEA Mindset - Figure Out What You Want From Work, And How To Get It, In Six Weeks
whitefox
January 13, 2022
Featuring exclusive bonus Q and A with Hollywood actor and producer Marietta Melrose.
Do you want a deeply fulfilling working life? Are you considering a career change, going freelance, dropping your hours while maintaining your pay, starting your own business, or going after that big, dream job?
With leading executive coach Gary Crotaz’s six-week program and workbook, you will design a working life that:
Enables you to reach your full potential
Plays to your natural talents and strengths
Excites you every day
Is built around the things that are most important to you
Be prepared to reset your outlook, redefine your goals and consider: What does success truly mean to you?
Finally, you will access the confidence, clarity, and calm that comes with knowing where you’re going, and why: your IDEA Mindset.
Unlocking The Dance Of Leadership: A Virtual Campfire Conversation With Dr. Gary Crotaz
Gary Crotaz Ltd
January 22, 2024
There are a lot of parallels between dance and leadership that most of us aren’t aware of. Today’s guest is Dr. Gary Crotaz, the host of The Unlock Moment, who went from the world of competitive ballroom dancing to the realm of coaching, leadership, and podcasting. Uncover the parallels between dance and effective leadership as Gary delves into the intricacies of connection, rhythm, and evolution. Join the conversation as Gary unfolds the wisdom gained from his experiences and his fascinating podcast, The Unlock Moment. Discover the transformative power of aligning with others, just like synchronized dancers moving in harmony. Gary's insights go beyond the conventional leadership advice, offering a refreshing perspective on the constant evolution required in meaningful conversations. Tune in for a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of leadership, connection, and the dance that happens when two minds meet!
How to ask for what you want and need at work (minus the anxiety and self-doubt)
Stylist Magazine
November 02, 2023
From requesting a pay rise to asking for a day off or maybe just a desk by a window – there’s no doubt that voicing our wants and needs in the workplace can be a minefield. With this in mind, we asked the experts for their top tips to help you feel confident and calm in the office – you need never avoid an awkward work chat again.
The power of positive feedback in the workplace – and how to get it right
Stylist Magazine
September 27, 2023
Everyone likes hearing how well they’re doing, and positive feedback in the workplace has been shown to improve productivity and promote engagement. Here’s how to do it properly.
Dr Gary Crotaz with Jim Kerr on "Will AI Change The Face Of Leadership Coaching?"
Indispensable Conversation Podcast
August 18, 2023
Will AI change the face of leadership coaching?
This is the question that I tackle with my guest Dr Gary Crotaz in the this episode of The Indispensable Conversation.
As some may know, I covered this topic in a piece that I wrote for Psychology Today a few weeks back and it sparked great interest. So, I thought, why not cover it in the podcast.
Gary’s recent involvement in the creation of a self-coaching app makes him the perfect guest to tackle this topic with me. Listen in...
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Sam Isaacson
The Unlock Moment
August 02, 2023
We’re in disruptive times here in the coaching world, with a massive acceleration of coaches being trained, a plethora of new digital coaching platforms like Better Up, CoachHub and Ezra, and new non-human digital coaching experiences like KultraLab where I'm Chief Coaching Officer. And then on top of that we’ve got ChatGPT, Google Bard and a myriad of other AI platforms landing and expanding. Can they reproduce a human coach? Well today’s guest is going to help us figure it all out!
Sam Isaacson is an enthusiastic coachtech thought leader, as well as being an active coach and coach supervisor. He writes a popular LinkedIn newsletter and has written two books on the topic: How to Thrive as a Coach in a Digital World (Open University Press, 2021) and Superhuman Coaching (Hanwell Publishing, 2022). He is the founder of the Coachtech Collective, a global community of coaches grappling with technology, and works closely with the big coaching professional bodies on the development of thinking around technology and ethics. He is Chair of the Coaching Professional apprenticeship, the biggest coaching qualification in England.
With a background in professional services and a disruptive global coaching technology startup, he's the first person to have delivered executive coaching in virtual reality. His coaching consultancy practice Coachtech Ltd, based in London, supports clients with a particular focus on maturing organisational coaching ecosystems and enhancing coaching using technology, through coach development, coaching supervision, and advisory projects.
Let’s go virtual!
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Alisa Cohn
The Unlock Moment
July 30, 2023
As my regular listeners know well, I consider it just such a privilege to get to spend precious time with world-leading coaches on this podcast and today is no exception – my guest is someone who I’ve been hoping to convince to come on for a very long time!
Alisa Cohn is simply the best startup coach in the business and has worked with C-suite executives at prominent startups like Venmo, Etsy and Tory Burch as well as Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Google, Calvin Klein and Pfizer. She is the award-winning author of ‘From Start-up to Grown-up’, and the host of the podcast of the same name which provides insights and tools .. for the journey that founders (and all leaders) must go through as they scale their leadership.
Alisa was named the Top Startup Coach in the World by none other than Dr Marshall Goldsmith, who you can hear on Episode 36 of The Unlock Moment, and she was ranked globally as the #1 Global Guru for the past three years by Global Gurus Research Organization. She’s a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 group of coaches, many of whom I’ve been privileged to speak with on this podcast in recent months.
A sought-after speaker, Alisa was named one of the top 100 leadership speakers by Inc. She has keynoted events for IBM, PwC, Dell, and Citi. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and she's been featured as an expert on BBC World News and in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. If all of that wasn’t enough, she is an angel investor and a Broadway investor.
We’ve heard some amazing Unlock Moments from entrepreneurs over the last year on this podcast and I can’t wait to hear Alisa’s take on emergent leadership as well as learning about the Unlock Moments that shaped her own path in coaching and in life.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #20
The Unlock Moment
July 26, 2023
We took our dogs swimming last week. They’re both Pomeranians – not much dog but a lot of fluff. And they both have a bit of an aversion to water. One hates it on her feet, so the merest contact with a puddle and she’s frantically wiping herself on the curtains to get dry. The other hates to drink it, so will go for hours avoiding hydration until she’s virtually a dry cracker and then inhales half a bowl of water when she finally realises it’s the source of life.
So we really didn’t know how they’d take to water but we went to a local doggy spa where they have a dog hydrotherapy pool. And they were wearing their lifejackets with handles that we bought to go on a boat trip last year.
Often people stand in the way of their Unlock Moments. They can’t see the route to fresh thinking. They don’t believe they can do a thing they’ve never done before. But like Mochi and Beansprout at the doggy pool, maybe you just have to find your lifejacket and get in the water to discover that actually you can swim perfectly well.
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Peter de Silva
The Unlock Moment
July 23, 2023
Today we’re talking about talking – finding openness and trust in our leadership and our relationship with the people around us, and unlocking authentic leadership in the process.
Peter de Silva is a highly experienced financial industry executive and board member. A former Harvard University Senior Fellow for the Advanced Leadership Initiative, he is the author of ‘Taking Stock – 10 life and leadership principles from my seat at the table’ just recently published in March this year.
As Retail President for online stockbroker TD Ameritrade, he was responsible for the $5bn retail business segment and 5,000 employees. He also served as President of Scottrade Financial Services and UMB Financial Corporation, as well as being a senior leader at Fidelity Investments.
As well as his extensive business career, Peter is also shaped by his experience with a debilitating neurological condition, Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) disease, something he chose not to share with others for decades. He says “I believe that life experiences test the impressions people hold, values they set and believe, or a set of actions that people might want – or not want – to emulate."
I’m looking forward to hearing more about his journey in business and in life, how he balanced wellbeing and work, and the moments of remarkable clarity that shaped his path.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #19
The Unlock Moment
July 19, 2023
I had the great pleasure of meeting Simon Sinek the other week. He was doing a speaking engagement at the Royal Festival Hall in London with Steven Bartlett, raising funds for a new piece of choreography for Rambert, where I’m involved as a board member. We were talking about my idea of ‘Alone, With Others’ – that sense of it being just you in the midst of the maelstrom. Most of us are lucky enough to have people around us who love us, care for us, support us, mentor us and are simply there for us when we need them. But at a moment of remarkable clarity when you suddenly figure out the path ahead, there is often this overwhelming sense of ‘it’s just me, here in this moment.' What others think, what others believe, that pales into the background. Like a macro zoom lens, what’s in the periphery fades away and what’s in sharp, sharp focus is me. Who I am. What I know. What I choose.
It's today's Box of Keys episode, here on The Unlock Moment.
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with David Burkus
The Unlock Moment
July 16, 2023
The forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books of one of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dr David Burkus, are helping leaders build their best team ever. He is the bestselling author of five books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, David has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN and the BBC. And his TED talk “The simple way to inspire your team” has been viewed over a million times in just 8 months. A former business school professor, David now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. His most recent book just out is called ‘Best Team Ever, the surprising science of high performing teams’. Talent doesn’t make the team—the team makes the talent. Why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team?
I’m appreciating more and more how The Unlock Moment is a powerful route to discovering your deepest underlying sense of purpose. I’m looking forward to hearing about how David thinks about purpose, how you find it, how you use it and how you leverage it in the team, and of course what his Unlock Moment was on his own journey to the person he is today. Let’s dive in!
Dr Gary Crotaz with The Unlock Moment on 'Lift-Off With Energizing Results'
Uwe Dockhorn
July 11, 2023
Dr Gary Crotaz is a coach, author, speaker and host of the hit podcast The Unlock Moment. Thinkers 360 named Gary the number 2 coaching thought leader globally for 2023.
Who’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?
What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?
What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?
What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?
What’s the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?
When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with David Noble
The Unlock Moment
July 09, 2023
David Noble is a deep expert in leadership and strategy, and a more recent convert to the coaching world. With over 20 years at the top echelons of global finance and consulting institutions including Morgan Stanley, Kearney and Oliver Wyman, these days he is the founder of leadership and strategy consulting firm VIEW Advisors, a senior advisor to recruiter Egon Zehnder, the Institute of Coaching and Oliver Wyman Group. He was named by Thinkers 50 as one of the world’s top coaches and is a member of the Marshall Goldsmith MG100 group, many of whom have previously graced this stage of course.
He's the co-author with Dr Carol Kauffman (Episode 61) of ‘Real-Time Leadership, Find Your Winning Moves When The Stakes Are High’. Whether you're making a split-second decision when your business is hit sideways … or finding the best strategy to navigate business-critical long-term circumstances, how can you be at your best in the most crucial moments?
I love how the value in coaching leaders comes from such a variety of perspectives and I’m looking forward to hearing how David leverages his experience to help senior leaders be their best at work. And of course to hear about the Unlock Moments that helped him find clarity about the path ahead.
Dr Gary Crotaz: LIVE at Climb23
The Unlock Moment
July 05, 2023
In this special episode, I’m bringing you a live recording of The Unlock Moment. In May 2023 I presented The Unlock Moment on stage at the Climb23 Innovation conference in Leeds here in the UK. Climb is the UK’s festival of innovation, industry and investment and is brought to you by Investor Ladder and CRSI. You can find out about next year’s event by going to the website climb24.co.uk
In this session I was in conversation with Georgia Kirke from Write Business Results, a business that helps entrepreneurs to share their ideas by getting published. We talk together about the origin of The Unlock Moment and how it is a powerful way to uncover your deepest underlying sense of purpose to fuel your success in business and in life. We do a live demonstration of The Unlock Moment with Georgia herself. And of course we bring to life many fascinating stories from here on The Unlock Moment podcast.
I hope you enjoy this special live recording of The Unlock Moment, in conversation with Georgia Kirke at Climb23!
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Beatrice Zornek
The Unlock Moment
July 02, 2023
Now if you’ve been listening for a while then you’ll remember a powerful conversation with a friend of mine, and a brilliant coach, Beatrice Zornek. It’s one of the most downloaded episodes of all time on The Unlock Moment. So when Beatrice approached me recently and said ‘why don’t we turn things around and put you on the spot’, I thought it might be fun and interesting. And that’s what we’re doing today!
We talk about my life in dance, my journey to coaching and much more in between. How balance and imbalance are central to my coaching practice and how I embrace the state of 'figuring out' in a journey of continual learning and growth.
This is a conversation where you'll find out more about why I'm the person and the coach I am today - hope you enjoy it!
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Skip Bowman
The Unlock Moment
June 26, 2023
It felt serendipitous to be introduced to today’s guest, a former scuba diving instructor on the Great Barrier Reef who translated his exceptional skills of diving below the surface into the same activity applied in the world of coaching.
Skip Bowman is an Australian author, consultant and keynote speaker now focusing on how to transform organisations with a growth mindset and psychological safety. Based in Europe, he has worked with global organizations for over 25 years developing unique programs and approaches for his clients.
His book ”From Safe to Great, the new psychology of leadership” will be published globally in September 2023 and outlines his integrated organizational and leadership development process for implementing a Growth Mindset based on Psychological Safety in global organizations.
I can’t wait to hear more about his journey and life lessons, and of course the Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity he experienced along the way.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #18
The Unlock Moment
June 22, 2023
It’s the paradox of the successful. Psychologists call it survivor bias. The people you hear from are the people who were successful. That’s why now they have the platform that means you’re listening to what they say.
And what they say is ‘never give up’.
Muhammad Ali. ‘Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’
Vince Lombardi. ‘Winners never quit and quitters never win.’
Thomas Edison. ‘Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.’
But sometimes it might just be true that the gold you're searching for isn't there waiting to be found. It's ok to stop and choose to dig somewhere else. The Unlock Moment isn’t about knowing where the gold is. It’s being comfortable with the choices you make about how and where you choose to search.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #17
The Unlock Moment
June 19, 2023
There is a famous quote by psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl.
Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
It epitomises our permission to choose. Permission is a powerful word. Perhaps the most significant Unlock Moment in my own life journey was to give myself the permission to explore a different path.
There is power in the permission to act. To choose what happens next. But we need to find the space. And if we do then, as Viktor Frankl says, we will find our growth and our freedom.
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Meagan O’Nan
The Unlock Moment
June 18, 2023
Pride Month Special Episode.
Meagan O’Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and expert in vulnerable storytelling. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com – and that’s where we met. I was struck by the quiet power with which she tells a story and I want you to experience it too.
Meagan is passionate about creating deeper connections through speaking, workshops, and through her executive speaker coaching. Her approach is unique in that she uses storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. She now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi.
Meagan’s third book has just been published and is called ‘Held and Free: Coming Out of Your Story’. It’s a powerful narration of her personal journey and I’m delighted she’s accepted my invitation to bring it to life for you here.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #16
The Unlock Moment
June 15, 2023
I’ve been reflecting a lot on a chapter heading for my forthcoming book on ‘The Unlock Moment’ – alone, with others. It reflects the idea that you are surrounded by people who love you, who support you, who mentor and coach you, who partner with you. And yet in the centre, and I mean this in a good way, you are alone.
Alone to own who you are. Alone to own the decisions you make. Alone to own what happens next.
Alone, with others. In that moment of clarity it’s just you, your purpose, your strength, your courage.
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Claire Pedrick
The Unlock Moment
June 11, 2023
A remarkable conversation with a masterful coach that gets to the heart of coaching and what makes it most magical when most simple - this is one of my favourite episodes with one of my favourite people.
Today it is my great privilege to welcome master coach Claire Pedrick to the podcast. We’ve known each other for about a year as I’ve been part of one of her coaching supervision groups and she has been quite pivotal in helping me to think differently about coaching and to evolve my own practice. Today I’m looking forward to delving into what makes her tick and what brings her joy.
In preparation for this conversation I asked Claire to describe herself, and in her answer you get something of her essence.
“I could say that I am a human who facilitates other people’s thinking. A business owner. A mother. A friend. A volunteer. A master coach with over 13,000 hours of coaching experience. The author of Simplifying Coaching and the host of the Coaching Inn podcast. All of these are true and each will impact how we start a conversation. With some definitions you might assign me power which I do not deserve.”
She also says “Every so often I go for a very long walk – in 2022 it was 600km on the Camino in Spain.
Well that’s what Claire says about Claire. What I’m going to say about Claire is that she epitomises wisdom through simplicity, and is also humble and deeply generous with her time and insight. And she was awarded the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Coaching Award from Henley Business School.
Her upcoming book, co-authored with another master coach, Lucia Baldelli, is called “The Human Behind the Coach – How Great Coaches Transform Themselves First.”
There is much about Claire I don’t know and I can’t tell you how much I’ve been looking forward to this conversation, learning more about her journey, the lessons learned along the way and of course her Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #15
The Unlock Moment
June 08, 2023
I’ve recently brought another person on to my team, so now we’re three of us working on The Unlock Moment, the podcast, my coaching and speaking work. I’d put off the cost of an additional team member for as long as possible and then, when I realised that I was dropping the ball on important things, I knew I had to bite the bullet and invest in the additional help I needed. And what a good decision that was. With help, I’ve been able to spend more time where I can have most impact.
When I was stuck, I was thinking about the additional cost and how I would absorb it. Instead I should have been thinking about the additional opportunity and how I should unlock it.
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Todd Cherches
The Unlock Moment
June 05, 2023
A master storyteller and inspiring leadership coach, Todd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a New York-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development and executive coaching where, in his words, 'training is entertaining'! In this conversation Todd brings to life how his experience of horrible bosses taught him why great communication is such an important leadership skill and sparked a passion to develop brilliant communicators through the power of visual thinking.
Todd is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches,” a three-time award-winning adjunct professor of leadership at NYU, a lecturer on leadership at Columbia University, a TEDx speaker, and the author of the groundbreaking book, "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life", published in 2020.
A pioneering thought leader in the fields of Visual Leadership and Visual Coaching, Todd was one of eight global finalists for the 2021 Thinkers50 "Distinguished Achievement Award" in Leadership, and is currently ranked by Thinkers360 as one of the "Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers" in the fields of Leadership, Management and Design Thinking, as well as ranked #44 on the Leadership Power List 200. Todd's book, "VisuaLeadership," was named by Soundview Executive Book Summaries as one of the "Best Business Books of 2022."
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Germain St-Denis
The Unlock Moment
May 29, 2023
This was one of the most enjoyable conversations I've had on The Unlock Moment, really a delight to spend time with such a humble leader.
I met Germain St-Denis recently when he was named a fellow Top 10 Thought Leader in Coaching by Thinkers 360. I heard him on another podcast and I knew that you would love to hear his story. He is one of the wisest and most reflective coaches and leaders I've spoken to for a long time. Based in Toronto he is a coach and former senior leader with the Oracle Corporation.
In 2015 a serious health episode caused him to re-evaluate his priorities and reshape the balance of his life and focus of his work. He developed a passion for people and culture, advocating for servant leadership and people-first principles. Now he’s writing a book on the subject of empowering your people through caring leadership.
Dr Gary Crotaz: The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #14
The Unlock Moment
May 23, 2023
Our minds are full of oughts and shoulds. And it’s often other people that put those oughts and shoulds in our head. You ought to have done that better. You should have made a different choice. You failed.
It’s paralysing, causing us to spin round in circles chasing something in the past that now we can never go back and change. And it makes us doubt our judgement and turn molehills into mountains.
It doesn’t mean we don’t pursue personal learning and growth. Quite the opposite. Freeing our mind of the overwhelming feeling of having failed, of being a failure, unlocks and enables your powerful growth mindset, where you learn to grow into your full potential, not learn to fix your faults.
Free yourself. Be yourself.
Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Niraj Kapur
The Unlock Moment
May 21, 2023
In this episode I’m delighted to bring you a very special guest who I met recently and I knew I had to bring on to record.
Niraj Kapur is an expert sales coach, trainer, speaker and author of the Amazon bestseller, 'Everybody Works in Sales'. He has delivered Linkedin and Sales Training to over 450 small businesses, startups and solopreneurs. LinkedIn awarded him Top Voice status in 2022 and he has almost 30,000 followers on the platform.
Now if you think of your stereotypical salesperson, you might wonder what the fit is with The Unlock Moment. But today we’re not really talking about sales, we’re talking about honesty, authenticity and vulnerability in your personal journey. Niraj's TED talk has just been published on YouTube – it’s called “How Vulnerability Changed My Life”.
From personal challenges to building your personal brand to avoiding getting caught out by Get Rich Quick schemes, this conversation covers powerful story and actionable insight to help you on your own personal and professional journey. Enjoy this Unlock Moment episode with Niraj Kapur!
154 Lisa Bodell: I Wasn't Broken, Work Was - Maybe The Answer Is Not More But Less
The Unlock Moment
November 04, 2024
Making life and business simple is one of the hardest things you can do, and also the most freeing. Today’s guest is a world-leading expert on how to make things simple. Lisa Bodell is a global leader and a world-leading speaker on simplification, collaboration and innovation, how to eliminate complexity and unlock the power of simplicity to unleash creativity and spark energy in people and organisations.
George Butler: Remember Also Me, Drawing The People Of Ukraine
Gary Crotaz
October 14, 2024
George Butler is an award-winning illustrator but has reinvented the role of the Artist Reporter drawing conflict zones, climate issues, humanitarian crisis and social issues for the news. His drawings are done in situ - in pen, ink and watercolour.
152 Hortense le Gentil: A Dream That Sparked The Search For The Path Of Roses
Gary Crotaz
September 16, 2024
What is your path of roses? For world-leading coach Hortense le Gentil, a dream sparked her search for balance and fulfilment which took her on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
151 Andrew Jenkins: Left For Dead - The 'Traitor' Who Overcame Major Trauma And Found A New Purpose
Gary Crotaz
August 28, 2024
My wife and I are huge fans of the highly successful Traitors TV show. And if you’ve watched it then in Season 2 of the UK series you’ll remember the big-hearted Welshman Andrew Jenkins, playing a Traitor and whose banishment at the last round table set the series up for a memorable finale.
150 Anna Mathur: The Uncomfortable Truth - How To Stop Living Your Life As A Half Life
The Unlock Moment
August 10, 2024
Anna is widely celebrated for her accessible mental health advice she offers across her platforms – including her Instagram page, incredibly popular podcast ‘The Therapy Edit’ and five-star rated online courses on Reframing Anxiety, People Pleasing and Self-Worth. With an audience of over 210,000 on Instagram, Anna regularly features in titles including the Telegraph, Grazia, Marie Claire, The Sun, Closer, Stylist and Mother and Baby.
Dominic McGregor: The Co-Founder of Social Chain On Why He's Never Drinking Again
Gary Crotaz
August 09, 2024
Dominic McGregor is today a successful investor with Fearless Adventures, investing and driving growth in entrepreneur-led e-commerce businesses. But he's most famous for co-founding Social Chain with Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett in 2013, and after six years selling that business and eventually taking the combined business public.
149 Dominic McGregor: The Co-Founder of Social Chain On Why He's Never Drinking Again
The Unlock Moment
August 08, 2024
Dominic McGregor is today a successful investor with Fearless Adventures, investing and driving growth in entrepreneur-led e-commerce businesses. But he's most famous for co-founding Social Chain with Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett in 2013, and after six years selling that business and eventually taking the combined business public.
145 Francoise Orlov: Coaching in Neurodiversity - The Art of Great Listening
The Unlock Moment
June 11, 2024
I met today’s guest last year, a world-leading coach and the kind of deep thinker that I love to spend time in conversation with. I know you will enjoy hearing from her too.
144 Jenny Fernandez: How The Desire To Play In A Bigger Game Inspired The Columbia Professor
The Unlock Moment
May 28, 2024
Jenny is an award-winning executive and team coach, Columbia and NYU faculty, and brand strategist. She works with senior leaders and their teams to maximise their impact by becoming more curious, collaborative, and resilient. Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, startups, and higher education. Jenny has been recognized by Thinkers50 Radar as one of the Top 30 Management Thinkers to Watch, and a Top 30 Global Guru.
143 Jess Kaur & Krupa Pattani: The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal and "Mr Bates Vs The Post Office"
The Unlock Moment
May 20, 2024
The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history. Brought to life in the hit ITV series "Mr Bates vs. The Post Office", the story hit the headlines in early 2024 and at the time of publication is the subject of a major public inquiry.
Topaz Adizes: The Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker Searching For Home
Gary Crotaz
May 14, 2024
Enjoy this remarkable extended podcast episode with Emmy Award-winner Topaz Adizes, in which he chronicles the search for home, his exploration of questions and his pursuit of the transformative power of deeper human connection.
139 Dorie Clark: How To Become A Recognised Expert, By The World's Leading Authority On Personal Brand
Gary Crotaz
May 02, 2024
When your guest has over 300,000 LinkedIn followers, you know that they've got something incredibly valuable to share. This powerful interview with the inspirational Dorie Clark is a classic and I'm delighted to bring it to you here on The Unlock Moment!
138 Aoife O'Brien: How To Be Happier At Work - In Conversation With Dr Gary Crotaz
The Unlock Moment
April 18, 2024
Usually at this point I say - welcome to another episode of ‘The Unlock Moment’ podcast. But today is really exciting because I’m joined by hit podcaster Aoife O’Brien and we’re bringing together two great leadership and careers podcasts into one, as The Unlock Moment and Happier at Work come together for us to talk about really how to find work and career purpose, happiness and fulfilment.
136 Madelyn Blair: The Gardener Coach - How A Family Crisis Unlocked A Mission To Build Resilience In Others
Gary Crotaz
April 11, 2024
Madelyn is all about helping you navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and grace. She’s host of Unlocked on YouTube, e360tv and LinkedIn, where she gives out tips for embracing the unexpected. She’s an executive coach, a former Columbia University faculty member, a bestselling author, a blogger, and a puzzle enthusiast.
137 Steven Rogelberg: Glad We Met - The Art Of Truly Seeing Your People In A 1:1 Meeting
Gary Crotaz
April 10, 2024
And yet so often when it comes to connecting in the workplace, so many people say “I hate meetings!” – and that includes the people organising them as well as those forced to attend! So how do we meet better, connect better, build relationships and get things done, so that our workplace meetings are a pleasure and the fuel to our growth, rather than a chore?
135 Megan Gluth-Bohan: Everyone Was Around But No-One Was There - From Addiction To Authentic Leadership
The Unlock Moment
March 31, 2024
One of the most remarkable episodes we have ever recorded on The Unlock Moment, Megan Gluth-Bohan's journey from a difficult childhood through addiction to becoming one of the most successful female CEOs in the US is a powerful one. She's a brilliantly vulnerable storyteller and, if you're like me, you'll be drawn in to the vivid pictures she paints.
134 Adam Pacifico with Dr Gary Crotaz: The Leadership Enigma meets The Unlock Moment
Gary Crotaz
March 17, 2024
In this very special episode, Adam Pacifico of The Leadership Enigma podcast got together with Dr Gary to talk all things The Unlock Moment. We talked about Gary's personal journey and how he discovered purpose in coaching, speaking and podcasting. And we discovered a powerful Unlock Moment in Adam's own journey, the day he dropped his daughter off at rehab for addiction and tuned into his own vulnerability as a parent.
133 Andy Martiniello: Accountability Untethered - How To Stop Struggling And Take Action To Retake Control
Gary Crotaz
March 17, 2024
This episode is a fascinating journey of deep discovery with top leadership coach Andy Martiniello, which had us landing on the idea of 'Accountability Untethered'. Join us on this wonderful exploration of a true Unlock Moment.
132 Maika Leibbrandt: Feature-Length Sequel to Ep 42 - From Scarcity To Abundance, The True Power Of An Unlock Moment
Podcast Apple
March 10, 2024
Hi, it’s Gary here. Welcome to a very special episode of The Unlock Moment. This is something we’ve been planning for a long time, and at the same time it’s something we didn’t plan at all. Something quite remarkable that gets right to the heart of The Unlock Moment.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 119 | Dean Miles: The Undercover Coach Unlocking A Bold Path
Youtube
March 08, 2024
In a world where organisations are facing into huge volatility, challenge and uncertainty, we need leaders who can dig deep and go searching for the powerful truths that unlock the potential in all our people. And if you’re looking for someone who is an expert in going digging, find yourself a person who cut their teeth as an undercover agent in the Drug Enforcement Agency, the DEA. That’s where world-leading executive coach Dean Miles started out before transitioning into the pharmaceuticals industry with global giants Pfizer and Merck.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 117 | Loree Draude: Lessons from a pioneering female pilot
Youtube
March 07, 2024
It's always a privilege to interview a true pioneer on the podcast, and today I'm delighted to welcome Loree Draude, who became one of the first women to fly combat jets in the US Navy. Now she's a seasoned leader and entrepreneur who advises and coaches executives and founders on how to improve their leadership. She is the author of the recently published bestselling book, Soar Into Joy: A Combat Pilot's Wisdom on Falling in Love with Your Life, and a sought-after speaker for her entertaining and inspirational talks about how to soar professionally and personally.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 118 | Tingting Peng: Finding A Mindful Moment To Reset
Youtube
March 07, 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the topic of finding balance, especially in the context of this volatile, uncertain world we’re living in. Often people tell me they can’t find balance because they don’t seem to be able to step off that hamster wheel. Well today I’m delighted to welcome a guest to the podcast who is going to help us think differently about the power of a reset moment in the midst of a intense career trajectory.
132 Maika Leibbrandt: Feature-Length Sequel to Ep 42 - From Scarcity To Abundance, The True Power Of An Unlock Moment
Podcast Apple
March 06, 2024
Hi, it’s Gary here. Welcome to a very special episode of The Unlock Moment. This is something we’ve been planning for a long time, and at the same time it’s something we didn’t plan at all. Something quite remarkable that gets right to the heart of The Unlock Moment.
131 Febronia Ruocco: How Cultural Insights Led To Curious Exploration For The Insights Specialist
Podcast Apple
February 27, 2024
A coach, a mentor and an expert in strategic insight, Febronia Ruocco’s career has taken her around the world. A career history that includes such world-leading brands as McDonalds, Heineken, GSK and Twinings Tea, she’s an expert in knowing what’s going on in the market and how to find out if you don’t know.
130 Prof Rebecca Jones: The Professor Who Went Back To School - How To Activate A Growth Mindset
Podcast Apple
February 26, 2024
Back in 2019/2020 when I started on this journey of coaching, speaking, podcasting and writing, I had the great privilege of training on the Henley Business School coaching programme here in the UK. My guest today is an esteemed Professor at Henley and I was fascinated by her recent choice to trade places and become a student on the same programme that I’d trained. We’ll talk about that! But her personal journey is also frankly pretty inspiring – how she beat the odds to ascend the academic ladder and become a business school professor.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 108 | Oa Hackett: Little Lifts - A Courageous Mission
Youtube
January 31, 2024
Today’s episode is one we’ve had in the planning for months, and I’m delighted that we can bring this powerful story to you today. I heard Oa being interviewed on the BBC earlier this year and I immediately reached out to invite her on to the podcast – I’m so pleased she said yes. She is a brilliant storyteller, and the epitome of a humble and quietly inspiring leader.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 105 | Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman: Becoming Coachable
Youtube
January 30, 2024
Do you have a coaching relationship today and you're trying to get the most of it? Or maybe you're looking to find a coach to help you figure things out in your life or career? Either way, this is the episode for you! You're going to learn all about how to Become Coachable and get the absolute best from a coaching relationship, from two of the very best in the business!
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 116 | Rob Kalwarowsky: An Inspiring Story of Recovery
Youtube
January 02, 2024
Sometimes I have conversations with people on this platform who can speak to subjects that others might be thinking about but have never expressed openly. I met today’s guest recently and it is my huge privilege to bring his story to the podcast.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 109 | James Kerr: Overcoming A Fear Of Success | Life Lesson
Youtube
December 31, 2023
We often think about overcoming a fear of failure, but have you ever thought about whether you have a fear of success? Many of the people I work with in coaching struggle the first time they feel exposed as a leader, the first time they feel people's expectations of them, the first time they feel that the consequences of their actions impact much more than just themselves. And overcoming a fear of success is what world-leading coach James Kerr described as his Unlock Moment when he recorded for the podcast.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 114 | Torie Campbell: Finding Self-Worth in Balancing Family
Youtube
December 31, 2023
Let's just say this isn't the conversation I thought we were going to be having. Raw, emotional, unflinchingly honest and vulnerable - this is a story of commitment and compromise, connecting with purpose and priorities in balancing a hugely demanding career with family. It's a deeply memorable episode and I know it will resonate with so many of you. Enjoy this inspirational conversation with the wonderful Torie Campbell.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 115 | Vicki Sato: A Pioneer In Science And Business
Youtube
December 31, 2023
One of the reasons why I love the world of ballroom dancing is because it connected me with an amazing global network of friends who, off the dance floor, come from all walks of life. Almost twenty years ago I met my wife Mildred through dancing, and through Mildred I met today’s guest and a very good friend over many years, Vicki Sato.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 113 | Eric Spencer: Why Relationships At Work Matter
Youtube
December 31, 2023
If you’ve been listening for a while then you might remember my conversation with world-leading coach Morag Barrett back in episode 35 of The Unlock Moment. Well today I’m delighted to be welcoming one of her colleagues and co-authors on to the podcast.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 112 | Joe Jacobi: How To Win Olympic Gold, Aim For The Rocks
Youtube
December 31, 2023
In this amazing episode of The Unlock Moment, we tap into the mindset of a world-leading performance coach who won Olympic gold in the challenging currents of whitewater canoeing. We talk about how the places that feel safe are not always the places with highest opportunity. And we delve deep into the thoughts of one who is a true expert in the art of navigating the choppy waters of midlife uncertainty.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast Ep 110 | Dax Grant: From A Humble Start To Leadership Success
Youtube
December 31, 2023
As my long-time listeners will know, I’m deeply curious about what makes people who they are, and Dax Grant has really had a remarkable life’s journey.
The Unlock Moment leadership podcast: Joe Jacobi - How You Win Olympic Gold By Aiming For The Rocks
Youtube
October 28, 2023
In this amazing episode of The Unlock Moment, we tap into the mindset of a world-leading performance coach who won Olympic gold in the challenging currents of whitewater canoeing. We talk about how the places that feel safe are not always the places with highest opportunity. And we delve deep into the thoughts of one who is a true expert in the art of navigating the choppy waters of midlife uncertainty.
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