Testimonials from Keynote Addresses

We so rarely have an opportunity to bring speakers of your caliber into our little world, and being able to share your message with a broader group was so rewarding.

Bryan was excellent. Everyone was very engaged in his presentation.

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Fantastic talk!! Thank you so much for inviting Bryan to speak today!

Thank you for bringing in Bryan! I truly needed that.

Bryan, your session was one of two that really made the conference extra beneficial for me

Testimonials from EPIC Performance Masterclass

Bryan has achieved some super-human accomplishments in his life, and his E.P.I.C. Performances Workshop will give you the specific tools you need to achieve some super-human accomplishments in your life too. Get ready to be CHALLENGED and MOTIVATED to tackle your next mountain! 

Fantastic Program! I recommend everyone in my organization to take the E.P.I.C Journey.

The content will keep you interested and entertained but more importantly, it gives a roadmap for an effective way to set in motion practices and steps to create a game plan to change your life. Hands down one the best training programs I’ve taken in years.

Great inspirational course that gets you thinking about what more you can do.

I guarantee the course will give you a big push toward your EPIC goal with personal assessments and practical tools to keep you grounded.

Executive Board Retreat Five-Year Planning & Team Building

A CEO had two failed Board Retreats from previous companies. The first one he was fired and the second one he fired his team. When I was called, he was just appointed as CEO to lead this new organization and wanted to align his executive-level Board together around a five-year plan. He and his Chief Operating Officer, understandingly so, were nervous about conducting their first retreat together.

I asked the questions to determine what they hoped to accomplish. I guided them through the process to put their minds at ease. I kept them focused on the goals we had discussed. And, I facilitated the two-day retreat with great success.

RESULT: The Board was thrilled with the outcome and convinced the CEO that ‘we need to do this every year, so we are all aligned around our key objectives and our vision.’ The vision and strategy they set that day continue to be the focus. They continue to use my services each year to facilitate their executive retreat.

Non-Profit Three-Year Strategy Planning

A non-profit community sports organization needed to align their volunteer board around some key priorities. They were seeing the demographics of the community changing which would potentially impacting enrollment and revenue. I was asked to guide the organization through a strategic planning process, so everyone was focused on a few themes.

I worked with the senior executive team to identify their goals, so they could have a productive board meeting with the larger group. During this meeting, we identified three main pillars that would drive all major projects. Two years later and major headway on two of the pillars, the team is still focused on those themes and makes sure all major initiatives link to one of them.

A multinational manufacturing firm was combining its two major companies into one organization and needed to set a structure that brought everyone together. As they moved the headquarters of both companies into a new geography, they needed to prepare for higher-than-normal attrition, new roles, a revised org structure, and changing leadership to meet the business’ long-term needs.

RESULT: I worked with five of the major functions (HR, Finance, Legal, Risk Mgt, & Purchasing) to guide them through defining their value proposition, success measures and core products & services in order to assess their staffing needs and set the appropriate organizational structure.

Communication Alignment

A team and their manager were having a difficult time communicating and understanding each other. Some of the team members were confused as they felt the bosses’ priorities were constantly changing and the boss was frustrated that some team members weren’t reacting fast enough.

I conducted BEST Communication Styles Assessment to help each person better understand both their preferred method of communicating as well as their colleagues’ preferences.

RESULT: Tensions decreased as everyone became more effective working with each other.

Organizational Restructuring

A multinational manufacturing firm was combining its two major companies into one organization and needed to set a structure that brought everyone together. As they moved the headquarters of both companies into a new geography, they needed to prepare for higher-than-normal attrition, new roles, a revised org structure, and changing leadership to meet the business’ long-term needs.

I worked with five of the major functions (HR, Finance, Legal, Risk Mgt, & Purchasing) to guide them through defining their value proposition, success measures and core products & services in order to assess their staffing needs and set the appropriate organizational structure.

RESULT: The two companies were brought together and worked together to form a new leadership team, organization structures, and workstreams to meet the CEO’s cost savings and headcount requirements.

Executive Coaching – Vice President

A Vice President of Finance wanted to improve his confidence and ability to present a more powerful story during All Hands Meetings and company events. This was one area that was holding him back from future promotions. No matter how old or successful we get, we all have insecurities, and this executive was no different. He knew that to improve his chances of becoming CFO, he had to focus his development in a few areas.

Over the next six months we worked on those areas including his confidence, his ability to present in large group settings, and several other development goals he had set.

RESULT: Over the next two years he received accolades from his boss and eventually became a CFO.

Executive Coaching – Director

A Director of Human Resources was clashing with his team and his boss and was asked to get some feedback and short-term coaching.  We conducted a 360-degree feedback assessment and reviewed the results. The feedback was quite candid and difficult for him to hear. While initially he appeared defensive, I explained to him the benefits of taking this feedback and the implications if changes weren’t seen. He quickly came on board and heard what people were saying and then we worked together to write a development plan and present to his Executive Vice President.

RESULT:  Within weeks he spoke to his team and peers and explained that he heard the feedback and wanted to make some improvements. I then received an email from his HR Business Partner saying:

Bryan has been fantastic, and I really appreciated his candor approach with client, this enabled him to stop and reflect. Bryan was patient and supportive, but assertive which really made the difference in the situation. I could not have asked for a better partner.

…the difference is noticeable. I am seeing a real different style from him, and he seems to be enjoying this new found enthusiasm from his coworkers.

The client also sent me the following note:

I feel that the coaching process has provided me with room to learn and grow which will help as I continue to build my career here at [Company]. As tough as the 360 was, I am better for it and thank you for your support.