Johnny Walker

The Executive Edge

Grab some time with me 👉MyExecJob.com 👈 
I Help Six-Figure CIO, CTO, CISO and Head of IT & Change 
Get Their Ideal job, Faster, 
With The Proven 7-Step System For Job Seeking Success

If you are an executive permanent, contract
or interim technology exec (minimum £150k)
and looking for your next role,
then you’ve come to the right place.

I know you’re worried about how long you could be
(or already have been) out of work. You're not alone.

You’re hacked off with the number of applications
you’ve made, only to never hear back. It’s just rude.

Attaching your CV and then having to
fill out an online form with exactly the same information
- that's a mugs game.

And let’s not talk about recruiters.
Just don’t go there.

The uncertainty -
the not knowing when you’re going to get back in,
that’s stressful.

I know. I know - and I’m here for you.

Your ideal technology leaders job is out there.
But it’s not always advertised.

You *can* get your ideal job to come to you
- it’s actually faster this way.

It also pays more.

You don’t even have to sell yourself.

Your ideal job, faster, for more money,
without having to sell yourself.

The Executive Edge job seeking coaching program
is exclusively for senior people like you
and has been refined over several years
and 570+ successes with six and seven-figure earners.

It’s not for everyone.
I’m not for everyone.

I expect and deliver results.
Definitive, measurable results.

Everyone gets exactly what they paid for.
You'll get your ideal job, faster,
for more money, without having to sell yourself.

Which then begs the question...
are you too comfortable blaming “the market”
or “circumstances” for your lack of success?

I’m not judging, but I am giving you fair warning.
Join the Executive Edge program
and I take away all the excuses
and replace them with certainty and confidence.

Schedule a call with me 👉MyExecJob.com 👈 
to see if you're right for the program

Executive Career Coaching, for IT leaders like you.

Johnny

Job Seeking and Executive Career Coach - Your ideal job. Faster. For more money.

👇👇 Get your hands on the good stuff below 👇👇

1️⃣ How To Position And Message Yourself To Get Found By Your Ideal Employer. 
Craft an Irresistible Elevator Pitch: Uncover the secret formula that instantly resonates with employers, and sets you apart as a sought-after candidate. It’s that good! [make link]

2️⃣ How To Craft Your High Performance Executive CV.  
Learn how to structure your CV to get the Yes from the hiring manager for an interview. [make link]

3️⃣ How To Create the Perfect Executive Job Seekers LinkedIn Profile. 
Discover the Exact Keyword Strategy the Hiring Managers are Using, to search for you. [make link]

4️⃣ How To Rapidly Grow Your LinkedIn Network with Ideal Hiring Manager Connections. 
Learn how to get LinkedIn to ‘hand deliver’ your invites to hiring manager personal email inboxes, without using a single one of your invitation request allowance. [make link]

5️⃣How To Succeed with LinkedIn Content - the Easy Way. 
Discover the Power of Comments: Learn how to position your content as perfectly relevant and perfectly timed, without having to work out what and when by yourself. [make link]

6️⃣How To Nail the Executive Interview - Every Time. 
Discover the Power of The Buyer’s Journey: Learn how to position yourself as THE value proposition candidate and ‘must hire’ decision from the hiring manager. [make link]

The Podcast - The Executive Edge Interviews 
Watch here: https://go.exece.co.uk/EEInterviews

The YouTube Channel
Sign up here: https://go.exece.co.uk/YouTube

The Free 'Executive Edge' Facebook Group
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theexecutiveedgegroup 

Public Speaking and Guesting
If you would like to enquire about booking me as a speaker, please complete this booking form 
https://www.theexecedge.com/speaker-enquiry-form/

Executive Job Seeking Masterclasses

Transitioning out of the UK Armed Forces is not straight forward

It's even trickier when you're an Officer.

And let's not talk about how lame CTP is.

I've climbed the highest free-standing mountain in the world and hustled my middle-aged ass along the 100m track at the London Olympic stadium in 2012, both times to raise money and awareness for Help for Heroes.

I've visited Tidworth House and have spoken to those who have served and survived.

I've chosen to say thank you.

I've built what I believe to be a world-class job seeking coaching program, which UK Armed Forces Officers have completed and say was the difference between confusion and confidence. Between wrong moves and a clear road map to job seeking success.

It's for you.

DM me for more information and I'll help you.
#theexecedge
Officers Career Coach

Help for the Transitioning or Veteran UK Armed Forces[ Officer] 

The Executive Edge Show

LinkedIn Live show every Wednesday at 12.00 pm "The Executive Edge Show". Follow the hashtag #theexecedgeshow for all things executive career and job search related.

Episode 1. What your most powerful channel to market is -  https://lnkd.in/dXzPu_U
Episode 2. Recruiters - only deal with the very best - https://lnkd.in/dUw2SRa
Episode 3. The optimal time of year to make New Years resolutions: https://lnkd.in/dBiAcNK
Episode 4. Getting through lockdown whilst job searching - https://lnkd.in/dN9K2ns
Episode 5. Break free from the stress and uncertainty of your job search - https://lnkd.in/dFr67Ed
Episode 6. Free Content - how to know when it's worthwhile - https://lnkd.in/dYX54Hw
Episode 7. Restart your job search anytime with energy and immediacy - https://lnkd.in/dV_i2v6
Episode 8. All the prep in the world is nothing in you don't take Action -  https://lnkd.in/dvhMtxv
Episode 9: Your CV has one purpose - to get you that interview -  https://lnkd.in/dwE4gwe
Episode 10: How to be more visible on LinkedIn - https://lnkd.in/dHrdtfq
Episode 11: The FREE Executive Job Seeking Accelerator - what's it all about - https://lnkd.in/dgtB--y
Episode 12: Ask Me Anything Session packed full of free value: https://lnkd.in/djzKai4
Episode 13: Recruiters - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly:  https://lnkd.in/dYdcF7z
Episode 14: Guest Speaker Pam Case, LinkedIn Expert: https://lnkd.in/dEiWKqD
Episode 15: Be the CEO of your job search: https://lnkd.in/d5yUBew
Episode 16: How to break your job search down into bite-sized manageable chunks
https://lnkd.in/deqD8M2
Episode 17: GFGH Intensive/Live Coaching Program coming soon: https://lnkd.in/dFd8uai
Episode 18: Be Visible to the hiring manager, Guest Speaker Elsewine Rietveld, Confidence on Camera:https://lnkd.in/dUcx2Mw
Episode 19: Write engaging/visible content, Guest Speaker: Deborah Ager: How to write engaging content and stand out:  https://lnkd.in/dqWtXPd

#theexecedge
Executive Career Coach

Host and Executive Career Coach

Johnny M Walker

JOHNNY WALKER

EXECUTIVE CAREER AND JOB SEEKING COACH FOR SIX AND SEVEN-FIGURE EARNERS

Johnny Walker, one of the few guarantees in online coaching, is the creator of The Executive Edge Program and the 7 Steps to Six-Figures System. These systems help executives and high earners get their ideal job, faster, for more money, without having to sell themselves and have more fulfilling careers.

www.johnnymwalker.com

Who is Johnny M Walker?

You either land your ideal job faster and for more money…or you don’t.

If your job search isn’t yielding the results you deserve, it’s not your fault. 

The job market is tough, especially for senior executives like CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. 

Endless applications, recruiters who don’t get it, and interviews that go nowhere can leave you frustrated and stuck.

That’s why I created The Executive Edge. I’m Johnny Walker, and I specialise in helping senior executives - CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs - break free from the grind of traditional job hunting and land their ideal roles.

With over 600+ success stories behind me, I’ve developed a science-backed, step-by-step formula that simplifies the process:

✅Discover and unlock the hidden job market
✅Craft a standout CV that commands attention
✅Master interviews with confidence and ease
✅Use LinkedIn to build visibility and meaningful connections

This isn’t just coaching, it’s actionable teaching with measurable results. 

Whether you're tired of wasting hours on online applications, feeling stuck with recruiters, or not getting the offers you deserve, we’ll give you the tools to turn things around.

Here’s why it works:

📍I focus exclusively on senior executives like you.
📍I’ve got 450+ client testimonials to back it up.
📍You’re following a proven system. 

Your next role is waiting - it’s time to make it happen. 

If you’re ready to leave the frustration behind, DM me or book a call today.

If you are an executive permanent, contract
or interim technology exec (minimum £150k)
and looking for your next role,
then you’ve come to the right place.

Grab some time with me 👉MyExecJob.com 👈 
I Help Six-Figure CIO, CTO, CISO and Head of IT & Change 
Get Their Ideal job, Faster, 
With The Proven 7-Step System For Job Seeking Success

I know you’re worried about how long you could be
(or already have been) out of work. You're not alone.

You’re hacked off with the number of applications
you’ve made, only to never hear back. It’s just rude.

Attaching your CV and then having to
fill out an online form with exactly the same information
- that's a mugs game.

And let’s not talk about recruiters.
Just don’t go there.

The uncertainty -
the not knowing when you’re going to get back in,
that’s stressful.

I know. I know - and I’m here for you.

Your ideal technology leaders job is out there.
But it’s not always advertised.

You *can* get your ideal job to come to you
- it’s actually faster this way.

It also pays more.

You don’t even have to sell yourself.

Your ideal job, faster, for more money,
without having to sell yourself.

The Executive Edge job seeking coaching program
is exclusively for senior people like you
and has been refined over several years
and 370+ successes with six and seven-figure earners.

It’s not for everyone.
I’m not for everyone.

I expect and deliver results.
Definitive, measurable results.

Everyone gets exactly what they paid for.
You'll get your ideal job, faster,
for more money, without having to sell yourself.

Which then begs the question...
are you too comfortable blaming “the market”
or “circumstances” for your lack of success?

I’m not judging, but I am giving you fair warning.
Join the Executive Edge program
and I take away all the excuses
and replace them with certainty and confidence.

Schedule a call with me www.myexecjob.com
to see if you're right for the program.

Executive Career Coaching, for IT leaders like you.

Johnny

They say that success is a rubbish teacher and you learn more from your failures.

Let's just say that this year was a strong learning year ;-)

Here's my list of 12 "Walkers Wisdom" that may be useful to you too - they apply to corporate execs (including those looking to change job, my clients) as much as entrepreneurs (me), so have a watch and add in the comments anything you've learned this year.

1. Health is wealth
2. Action kills anxiety
3. Cash is king
4. Focus
5. People > things
6. Habits over Goals
7. Your first client / boss is your future self
8. Signal to Noise
9. Reverse engineering to go forward
10. Go fast, go alone. Go far, take a team
11. Grit
12 Love > everything

Happy Xmas and New year all - I am back on Jan 5th. DM me if you want my attention that week, when the jobs market opens back up.

Enjoy

I help job seekers land their next job with higher pay and happiness, even faster, with AI | Career coach for job seekers | 600+ Client Success Stories | Proven science-based formula for career transitions. $/£997.

Kent Vanho, MBA

ALPHA COAST

At AlphaCoast.com, we help career executive coaches, recruiters, and franchisors guide professionals at all levels in career transition. 

Just to name a few, current clients hitting records revenue growth within three short months:
Larnell Vickers - 3,530% ROI
Johnny Walker - 1,810% ROI
Maryse Williams - 2,560% ROI
Ron Nash - 1,250% ROI
Briar Dougherty - 2,120% ROI
Jewel Bracy DeMaio - 2380% ROI
many, many more...

How do we do that? 

Introducing our Client Accelerator™ Program, an implementation, not training, but a one-on-one partnership to help you grow and scale your coaching business through our 4-step proven process:

Build:  We'll audit your entire customer journey to ensure that you have a strong and congruent positioning, messaging that resonates & an offer with a USP (Unique Selling Point) that separates you from your competition while validating that you have product-market-fit before we launch or activate your lead flow (Done-With-You)

Launch:  We'll build out the entire infrastructure, automations, and implement all tech stacks for you, and then infuse ready-to-buy inbound leads flow DAILY inside your business with dedicated resources to handle messaging, follow-ups, even book meetings straight to your calendar (Done-For-You)

Operate:  All you'll do is take the calls, close, fulfill, and simply repeat.  Need help with sales training? No problem. We'll work with you 1-on-1 to get you to your desired close rate (Done-With-You)

Scale:  We'll work with you 1-on-1 to solve your growing pains & remedy any bottlenecks before doubling the lead flow to double your revenue (Done-With-You)

To learn more, meet me at AlphaCoast.com

Chief Executive Officer

Cisco

➡️	Led worldwide effort to architect $3B Partner Plus global incentives channel program, which has roughly 4500 partners with a $45M budget to drive incremental growth for the Cisco commercial business from a $65B addressable market size 
➡️	Responsible for program management - strategy, implementation, IT, evolution, planning, marketing, communication and daily operations with strong focus on program evolution, governance, and strategy alignment with company's vision.
➡️	Drove cross functional engagement to develop and build the global Partner Plus incentives program “DNA” such as global incentives structure, program terms and conditions, program enrollment, marketing and business plans, and virtual engineering support
➡️	Managed partner measurement and payment process of $45M Partner Plus Program.  Worked closely with global and regional program and finance teams to ensure accurate contra funds distribution
➡️	Developed best practices to ensure optimal partner experiences at the time of program enrollment to receiving their rebate incentives are as pleasant as possible
➡️	Drove alignment and engagement with several cross functional teams to implement global consistency and simplification within the program strategy and processes and allow flexibility at the regional level when possible
➡️	Supported and managed relationships with external vendors to manage business and operational aspects of program rewards funds management and payment processing
➡️	Developed analytics using large datasets to justify program’s performance - KPI’s, its effectiveness, ROI, and future growth projections
➡️	Leveraged SFDC platform to track and assist in resolving partner escalation issues 
➡️	Managed and supported Solution Technology Integrator (STI) program where Cisco rewards Enterprise and Service Providers partners on a joint integrated technology solutions via MOU contracts to drive broader solutions appeal and greater revenue for both Cisco and its partners

Global Channels Operations Program Manager

➡️	Successfully launched five global channel incentives end-to-end on the Partner Program platform
➡️	Led cross-functional impact assessments to gather requirements for global channel incentive rebate programs, e.g. Partner Plus, Cloud MDF, Value Incentive, Big Bets and Quick Bets MOUs, for enterprise, service provider and commercial partners
➡️	Authored a series of test scripts, use cases, BRDs and user stories
➡️	Worked in conjunction with IT Development to deliver system capabilities, documented and socialized in the BRD
➡️	Conducted business requirements reviews to ensure all user stories, use cases and business requirements were correctly captured
➡️	Oversaw end-to-end Business Acceptance (BAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for quarterly and monthly system releases
➡️	Led multi-release, parallel-running deliverables from business requirement to the go-live and into production support phases
➡️	Headed cross-functional deep dives on as-is MOU program requirements; delivered findings to management to drive program decision-making processes
➡️	Noted and tended to communications and training needs to support IT releases; noted possible risks and anticipated risks in order to develop holistic plans to mitigate or address each
➡️	Offered production support for rebate programs using FIN-BI, PPI-BO and data analysis tools to note causes and offer solutions 
➡️	Integrated and systematically supported partner program registrations in SFDC from Cisco Partner Program Platforms

Senior Project Manager

➡️	Successfully launched Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW), an enterprise ordering tool with built-in financial business requirements that took the place of a previously-used legacy model 
➡️	Defined project scope with senior management and stakeholders, including deliverables to support business goals 
➡️	Sustained executive relationships to achieve project deadlines; also held regular status meetings with project teams to keep everyone motivated and informed of organizational developments and corporate news developments
➡️	Tracked lessons learned and shared expertise with colleagues to ensure new processes were integrated into future efforts 
➡️	Created and executed project work plans; revised to adhere to evolving needs and requirements
➡️	Completed project documents; stored suitably in order to deliver projects on time to achieve functionality, quality and performance

Project Manager

➡️	Handled resource scheduling, definition and documentation; also held meetings and delivered presentations as a liaison between the Project Manager, Business, IT and Managed Services teams
➡️	Delivered functional metrics for Cisco Systems’ Business Support Center to drive compliance with corporate reporting structures 
➡️	Suggested process improvements to ensure operational excellence and enhance service sales experiences across the board
➡️	Offered third-level and normalization support for opportunity management tools: CSCC, IQT, SCC; proactively and interactively managed incidents using the Remedy and RightNow case management systems to track concerns
➡️	Communicated daily with each theater to understand their pain-points and achieve resolution by rolling out scalable, optimized solutions e.g. mapping out global support process for GSSO and the Proactive Business Monitoring process flows for theaters
➡️	Acted as the sole intermediary between the GSSO to Customer Service (CS); led daily functions and strategic efforts to identify and resolve communication breakdowns, process concerns and quote conversion failures in need of intervention
➡️	Directed the Quote Conversion Failed (QCF) Process; cooperated with Theater Leads and process/tool Owners to develop and map a process for each theater to resolve QCF issues efficiently without compromising established service-level agreements (SLAs)
➡️	Tackled noted issues and led data analyses to validate Technical Defects (TD) proposals for process teams to resolve
➡️	Offered daily service support, case analyses, and resolutions at the highest L3 level for global service support operations
➡️	Led the delivery of daily CSCC global support by identifying major tool defects and process breakdowns
➡️	Heightened the visibility of issues to the director level; working with solutions and process teams to drive global CSCC adoption as partners/customers transitioned from SCC/IQT service tools

Sr. Business Analyst

Also worked as a Business/Data/Market Analyst (2003-2005) and Business Analyst Intern (2002-2003) with Cisco Systems

Business Intelligence Analyst

Toastmasters International

➡️ Retained existing membership and drove membership growth
➡️ Collaborated with VP of Public Relations to expand club presence
➡️ Conducted induction ceremonies for new members
➡️ Ensured public speaking growth needs are met and supported and encouraged "everyone has an equal speaking opportunity" policy.

Vice President at Starseach Toastmasters

At Alpha Coast, we help career, executive coaches, recruiters and franchisors guide professionals at all levels in career transition. To date, we have generated $88M+ ARR in the last 5 Years for 400+ Coaches & counting:

Just to name a few, current clients hitting record growth within 3 short months:

🚀 Larnell Vickers - 3,530% ROI
🚀 Melissa Beaudet - 1,140% ROI
🚀 Briar Dougherty - 2,120% ROI
🚀 Kris Plemmons - 1,810% ROI
🚀 Maryse Williams - 1560% ROI
🚀 Johnny Walker - 1108% ROI
🚀 Ron Nash - 1095% ROI
and many more...

How do we do that?  Through our Client Accelerator™ Program, where we
✔️ Ensure that you have a strong positioning, messaging that resonates & an offer with a USP while validating that you have product-market-fit before we launch (DWY)
✔️ Build & infuse ready-to-buy inbound lead flow DAILY inside your business (DFY)
✔️ Train you on our proven, scalable sales process to book sales calls and convert inbounds into customers (DWY)
✔️ Work with you to solve your growing pains & remedy any bottlenecks before doubling the lead flow to double your revenue (DWY)

Additionally, you get step-by-step strategies to accelerate your growth, 1-on-1 support from a dedicated success account manager, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.

Together we can make your dreams a reality because we believe that everyone deserves a chance at success!

The success of our members is at the heart of what we do. That's why we're committed to giving you the best advice possible and the most comprehensive support to help you reach your goals faster.

With AC, you'll have everything you need to craft your own success story.

We don't just want to see you succeed - we want to be part of it! 

Sincerely,
Kent Vanho 
Founder

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"I was humming along ignorantly at 4-8 sales calls per week for about 5 years. With Alpha Coast, now I am leading 35-40 calls per WEEK...hitting $40k per month." Neil Schultz, Founder at CareerUpgrader

“Kent’s approach captures the speed of the market... His system works within days of beginning and has been a total game-changer for us.”
-Briar Dougherty, CEO & Founder of Career Organic

"The decision to partner with AlphaCoast was not one I took lightly. For months, I was skeptical about the value of such an investment.... my only regret is not having engaged with Kent and his team sooner, especially given that the initial investment was recouped within the first month." -Jessica Simko, Founder at Conscious Career Intelligence

You've made it this far; feel free to FOLLOW ME & visit AlphaCoast.com to learn more.

At AlphaCoast.com, we help coaches, consultants, and business owners add $1M ARR through inbound leads in 12 months or less. 

Just to name a few, current clients hitting records revenue growth within three short months:
Larnell Vickers - 3,530% ROI
Bob Britz - 1,810% ROI
Angie Bruhn - 2,560% ROI
Jamison Jacobs - 1,250% ROI
Briar Dougherty - 2,120% ROI
Dr. Jeffrey Maggee - 2,750% ROI
many, many more...

How do we do that?  Through our Client Profinder™ program:  It is an implementation program, not training, where we primarily focus on installing and refining the following core components of your business in order to scale to $1M ARR:
✔️ A solid online presence that commands credibility
✔️ A full pipeline of constant inbound leads who submit proposal inquiries daily
✔️ A refined proven process to book sales calls and convert them into customers
✔️ A scalable fulfillment process that can handle volume without limiting the quality of service

Additionally, you get step-by-step strategies to accelerate your growth, one-on-one support from a dedicated growth expert, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. 

Together we can make your dreams a reality because we believe that everyone deserves a chance at success!

The success of our members is at the heart of what we do. That's why we're committed to giving you the best advice possible and the most comprehensive support to help you reach your goals faster. 

With AlphaCoast.com, you'll have everything you need to craft your own success story. 

To learn more, meet me at AlphaCoast.com

Kent V.

Some people saw the winner in you.

Before you ever had proof.
Before you had results.
Before you had the confidence to say it out loud yourself.

Think about that for a moment.

Someone believed in you first.

Not because of your resume.
Not because of your track record.
Just because they saw something real in you.

Great leaders do that.

They hype you when you have nothing to show yet.
They see your potential before you recognize it.
They speak to your future, not your fears.

And that changes everything.

Here are 5 ways to show real gratitude to the people who supported you early:

1️⃣ Say thank you in real words
2️⃣ Lift someone else the way they lifted you
3️⃣ Keep doing the work they believed you could do
4️⃣ Be the kind of person people feel safe betting on
5️⃣ Tell them the exact moment that shifted things for you

Your story has their fingerprints all over it.

Do not forget the people who believed in you before the world did.

And if you want to pay it forward,
go believe in someone who is still learning to believe in themselves.

Who believed in your before you were ready?
Tag them in the comments 👇

♻ Repost this to help someone grow.
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CEO at Alpha Coast | We scale career coaches from $5k to $50k/mo, with our Done-For-You Lead Gen service | On avg, clients achieve $20k per month in 3 months | 400+ Clients & counting | See case-studies in link below ⬇️

A bad manager breaks your confidence daily.
A great one builds it back stronger.
Here is how to tell the difference:

When the pressure is on:
→ Poor managers blame.
→ Strong leaders take ownership.

When you bring ideas to the table:
→ Poor managers dismiss or take credit.
→ Strong leaders ask questions and amplify your voice.

When performance slips:
→ Poor managers retreat or criticize.
→ Strong leaders check in and coach.

When you excel:
→ Poor managers feel insecure.
→ Strong leaders feel proud.

Leadership is not a badge.
It is a responsibility.

If your business feels stuck, start here:

1. Evaluate how you respond when things go wrong
↳ Do you protect your team or deflect responsibility?

2. Review your last 1:1 conversations
↳ Were they about tasks or about growth?

3. Think about who has outgrown their role
↳ Have you created room for them to grow with you?

Because a business grows when the leader grows.
And it stalls when the leader refuses to.

Which kind of leader are you becoming? 
Share it in comment 👇

♻ Repost if this sparked a shift.
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You can’t be seen as the expert.

Until you’re comfortable being the beginner.

Most people want the rewards of mastery,
Without the risk of looking like a rookie.

But that early phase?

It’s not optional.
It’s where every real expert is forged.

The ones you admire now?

→ They once Googled basic questions
→ They once posted and got 3 likes
→ They once explained their offer and got no reply

Here’s what they did differently:

1️⃣ They created before they felt fully ready
2️⃣ They didn’t hide behind “I’m still figuring it out”
3️⃣ They kept showing up when no one was clapping
4️⃣ They stopped waiting for confidence and built it through action
5️⃣ They focused on helping real people, not impressing everyone

Results came later.
Consistency came first.

You don’t have to feel ready.
You just have to keep moving.

What’s one thing you’re willing to look like a beginner at today?
Drop it below. 👇

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One pattern I see in every successful coach: 

They don’t grow by themselves.
They grow by lifting others while they rise.

Here’s how they move:

1/ They create momentum for others
→ Introduce two people who should be building together
→ Make referrals that turn into new clients, partners, or hires
→ Become known as someone who opens doors

2/ They share opportunities they can’t take
→ Too busy for a podcast or speaking event? Recommend someone great
→ Can’t take on a new client? Send it to a coach you trust
→ Opportunity doesn’t go to waste... it builds your reputation

3/ They highlight others doing excellent work
→ Leave thoughtful comments on other coaches’ posts
→ Repost with a note on what stood out
→ Show people you notice effort, not just outcomes

4/ They offer help once, with no follow-up ask
→ Share a tool that helped you
→ Answer a question with zero expectation
→ Give first, and let people remember that later

This is how coaching businesses grow,
Not just through leads, but through leadership.

So this week, try this:
→ Introduce two people who should be working together
→ Highlight someone publicly for their good work
→ Share one opportunity you’re passing on
→ Offer help once, and leave it there

The coaches who give the most,
They’re the ones who grow the fastest.

Which of these four have you seen work best?
Drop it in comment 👇

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These days leaders obsess over KPIs.
But they forget the most important ones are not numbers:

They are people.

Everyone wants better results.
Higher performance.
Clear progress.

But leaders often look at the scoreboard
before looking at the people who make the work move.

Here is the truth many avoid:

When leaders take care of their people,
People take care of the numbers.

A supported team tries harder.
A trusted team solves problems sooner.
A valued team stays focused when work gets heavy.

Here are the KPIs that matter long before any metric shows up:

1️⃣ Do people feel safe sharing their ideas
2️⃣ Do they understand what you expect from them
3️⃣ Do they feel appreciated in a way that is real
4️⃣ Do they get feedback they can use right away
5️⃣ Do they have the tools to do their best work
6️⃣ Do they believe you want them to grow
7️⃣ Do they feel steady, not tense, when you walk into the room

If these are strong, performance rises.
If these are weak, no dashboard can hide it.

The numbers reflect the environment you create.
The environment reflects how you lead.

Care for the people,
and the results will follow.

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This will transform your growth 👇

Most people think learning is about reading a book…

Or listening to someone talk about a cool idea.

But real learning doesn’t work like that.

The stuff that sticks?
The stuff that actually changes you?

👉 You learn by doing.

Here’s what actually happens when you learn:

📚 10% from reading
🎧 20% from hearing
📺 50% from watching
💬 70% from talking it through
🎤 80% from teaching or presenting it
✍️ 90% from trying it yourself

Wild, right?

You don’t remember the podcast you half-listened to.
You remember the thing you applied the same day.

So if you want to grow faster…

Stop only reading it.
Stop only hearing it.

Start talking about it.
Start practicing it all the time.

That’s how you turn info into skill.

That’s how you grow faster… month after month.

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How to learn:

11 Truths That Upgrade Your Career
(learn them before it’s too late)

Most people learn these years later than they should.
And that delay slows their confidence, choices, and income.

Learn them early and your whole path speeds up.

Here’s what actually moves your career forward:

1. Hard work is not the strategy
→ People notice outcomes, not late nights
→ High effort without direction burns you out

2. Quiet work keeps you invisible
→ Value only counts when people can see it
→ Hidden impact limits your options fast

3. Skills expire faster than you expect
→ Every industry changes quicker each year
→ Fresh skills keep you flexible and ready

4. Busyness is not a winning brand
→ A packed schedule can hide poor priorities
→ Results build trust more than hours spent

5. Loyalty does not protect your role
→ Companies adjust quicker than people think
→ Staying stuck costs you growth long-term

6. Your network multiplies your options
→ Relationships open doors resumes cannot
→ Advocates help you get seen in bigger rooms

7. Raises rarely appear without action
→ Leaders need proof, not assumptions
→ Tie your work to visible improvements

8. Comfort slows your future down
→ Easy seasons make you stall quietly
→ Growth starts in places that feel new

9. Dream roles can drain you too
→ Perks do not fix being undervalued
→ A shiny job means nothing if you feel stuck

10. Your boss is not your career plan
→ Their goals shape your tasks, not your pathway
→ You decide what direction you grow toward

11. You will outgrow teams and old versions of you
→ It is normal to shift as you develop
→ Letting go creates room for real progress

Learning these early saves you years of sidesteps and confusion.
Your confidence rises.
Your decisions get sharper.
Your career finally moves forward instead of looping back.

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11 Truths that Upgrade your Career Instantly

I’ve seen coaches talk a lot about communication.

But is it enough to build trust?

You can master delivery.
Use the right frameworks.
Say the right thing at the right time.

But if there’s no empathy behind it,
It won't have a meaning.

Because at its core, empathy is courage.

The courage to slow down in a fast-moving workplace.
To care when it’s easier to detach.
To ask, not assume.
To listen without rushing to fix.

That’s the kind of leadership people remember.

Here are 8 sentences that show real empathy at work,
with 3 arrows each to show how they work:

1️⃣ “How can I support you right now?”
→ Turns the spotlight toward their needs, not your expectations
→ Helps people feel safe enough to speak up

2️⃣ “You’re not alone in this. Let’s figure it out together.”
→ Replaces isolation with shared problem-solving
→ Reinforces that mistakes don’t equal rejection

3️⃣ “I don’t know the full story. Can you help me understand?”
→ Signals humility and openness, not control
→ Keeps the door open for facts you didn’t see

4️⃣ “You’ve been handling a lot. Do you need to slow down?”
→ Acknowledges effort without glamorizing overwork
→ Gives people permission to rest without guilt

5️⃣ “You don’t need to have it all figured out.”
→ Reduces the pressure to perform under stress
→ Validates uncertainty as a normal part of growth

6️⃣ “I appreciate you being honest about that.”
→ Makes vulnerability feel like a strength, not a risk
→ Builds trust that honesty won’t be punished

7️⃣ “It’s okay to step away if you need a break.”
→ Treats mental health like real health
→ Builds loyalty by honoring boundaries

8️⃣ “I’ll make time for this. Let’s talk.”
→ Prioritizes people over packed calendars
→ Shows that listening is part of your leadership

Empathy doesn’t mean lowering standards.
It means raising the bar for how people are treated.

And when people feel seen; 
The real performance shows up.

The best leaders already know this:
You don’t build strong teams by pushing harder.
You build them by listening better.

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8 Sentences That Show Empathy at Work

Bad culture feels like a knot in your stomach every sunday night.

Great culture gives you peace of mind.

And no matter what a company claims, 
culture is really just how a place makes you feel every single day.

If people feel stressed, ignored, or worried all the time,
then the culture is broken, even if the branding looks perfect.

Here are 10 reasons your team dreads Monday morning:

1/ No one feels heard
→ ask for input, write it down, circle back with updates

2/ Leaders only show up when something is wrong
→ schedule regular check ins focused on progress, not problems

3/ Too many “urgent” messages
→ set response windows so people can actually unplug after work

4/ Unclear expectations
→ define goals in plain language so the team knows what “good work” looks like

5/ Tension that never gets addressed
→ call a 15 minute reset meeting to clear the air before it becomes toxic

6/ People feel replaceable
→ acknowledge effort directly, not through mass messages

7/ Feedback only arrives during mistakes
→ give small, frequent coaching moments during normal days

8/ Workloads are not managed
→ review capacity weekly so burnout is caught early, not late

9/ Trust is low inside the team
→ let people own tasks fully instead of redoing their work

10/ Everyone pretends everything is fine
→ start meetings with “what’s one thing we can improve this week” to get honest voices

Culture is a daily feeling, not a slogan.
And people stay where they feel supported, not drained.

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Your phone is hijacking your brain.

(and poisoning your mental health)

Most people think they are stressed because life is busy.

But the real issue?
Their brain is overloaded from constant dopamine hits.
Every scroll gives a quick spike.
Every spike creates a crash.

And those crashes stack up fast.

This is why you feel drained, foggy, or unfocused.
Your brain is trying to recover from chaos it never asked for.

Here are 7 habits that keep frying your dopamine:

1️⃣ Checking your phone before you even get out of bed
↳ Your nervous system goes straight into overload
↳ You start the day with stress instead of calm

2️⃣ Scrolling whenever you feel bored
↳ Boredom is where creativity grows
↳ Overstimulation turns everything into noise

3️⃣ Reacting to every notification
↳ Each ping pulls your brain out of focus
↳ You lose more energy than you think

4️⃣ Using your phone to escape real life
↳ Avoiding problems makes them heavier
↳ The crash after feels worse than the stress before

5️⃣ Searching for quick pleasure when you feel low
↳ The boost is temporary
↳ The drop after hits harder than the high

6️⃣ Jumping between apps all day
↳ Your brain is not built for constant switching
↳ Mental fatigue builds quietly

7️⃣ Letting your phone guide your habits
↳ Without intention, it runs your entire day
↳ The more control it has, the less control you feel

Dopamine is not the enemy.
Your phone is not the enemy either.
Losing control of your attention is the real problem.

If you want to feel better mentally,
Use your phone less.
Use real life more.

Small changes make your brain stronger than you realize.

Which one hit you hardest?
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Your phone is hijacking your brain

Every team problem is a trust problem in disguise. 

(Fix the trust, and everything else moves faster.)

Coaching businesses don’t lose momentum because of bad strategy.
They lose it because of broken trust.

Between coach and client.
Between founder and team.
Between promise and delivery.

Because people don’t judge your expertise first.
They judge your signals.

→ Do you follow through?
→ Do your actions match your words?
→ Do you respond when things go quiet?

That’s how trust is built.
And that’s what keeps your business moving forward.

Here are 7 ways to build trust with your team,
with 3 practical moves each:

1️⃣ Say what you’ll do and follow through.
→ Write down promises you make, even the small ones
→ Set reminders to follow up before they need to chase you

2️⃣ Don’t overpromise, explain what’s realistic.
→ Share clear timelines, not vague intentions
→ Outline what will happen, what won’t, and why

3️⃣ Ask before you assume.
→ Use questions like “What would help most right now?”
→ Check if expectations were clear before giving feedback

4️⃣ Show up on time and prepared.
→ Join meetings ready with updates, not excuses
→ Review agendas in advance so others don’t need to fill you in

5️⃣ Admit when you missed the mark.
→ Own the issue before it becomes a bigger distraction
→ Share what you’re changing to prevent it happening again

6️⃣ Give credit publicly, give feedback privately.
→ Share wins in front of clients, peers, and leadership
→ Avoid correcting people in group settings unless safety’s at risk

7️⃣ Check in without checking up.
→ Ask how they’re doing, not just what they’re doing
→ Make time to understand roadblocks, not just results

Trust isn’t just a vibe.
It’s a signal people read every day.

And when trust is high, you don’t need to chase performance.
It shows up.

Which of these do you want to build more consistently?
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7 Ways to Build Trust with your team

Comfort protects your ego.

Action protects your income.

You don’t get results by waiting.
You get them by moving, 

When it’s uncomfortable.

After helping 400+ coaches grow from $5K to $50K/mo,
Here’s what I’ve learned:

Comfort feels good in the moment.
Action feels right in the aftermath.

Comfort looks like this:

❌ Stick to what feels easy
❌ Wait for the “right” time
❌ Avoid feedback to protect your pride
❌ Say yes to everything to stay liked
❌ Avoid risks to keep control
❌ Work solo so nothing breaks
❌ Keep knowledge to feel valuable
❌ Repeat routines that no longer serve
❌ Focus on looking good
❌ Hide mistakes
❌ Play small in your industry
❌ Overthink every next step

Action looks like this:

✅ Take on challenges that stretch you
✅ Start before you feel ready
✅ Ask for feedback so you can level up
✅ Say no fast to protect your focus
✅ Let go to grow faster
✅ Build a team and trust them
✅ Share what you know to raise others
✅ Refresh habits to match your goals
✅ Focus on long-term wins
✅ Own your mistakes and fix them
✅ Show up and lead publicly
✅ Take action daily, even when it’s messy

There’s no perfect moment.
Just a choice: Comfort or Action?

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High performers don’t wait for someone to build their growth plan.

They build it themselves. One consistent habit at a time.

Here’s what separates them:

1. They set one learning goal per week
→ A podcast, article, or book. Then apply one insight in real life.

2. They reflect weekly, even when it’s uncomfortable
→ They don’t just track wins. They review mistakes to improve faster.

3. They write out their goals
→ Writing down goals builds clarity.

4. They lock-in 1–2 hours of deep work daily
→ No meetings. No multitasking. Just focused progress.

5. They do energy audits every month
→ What fuels them stays. What drains them goes.

6.They prep for tomorrow, today
→ Their day starts with action, not confusion.

7. They ask for feedback before they feel ready
→ Because waiting too long delays their growth curve.

8. They don’t hoard knowledge
→ They share what they learn. Teaching sharpens thinking.

9. They build relationships every chance they get
→ Not when they need help, but before they need it.

10. They schedule recovery like work
→ Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement.

11. They say no fast
→ Every yes is a trade. They choose carefully.

12. They take action before it’s perfect
→ Growth comes from doing, not waiting.

No secret formula.
No lucky break.
Just better habits, repeated daily.

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You’re probably wasting 15 to 20 hours every week.

These 8 frameworks reveal why:

1️⃣ Eisenhower Matrix
 ↳ A simple way to sort urgent and important work
 ↳ Stops you from treating every task like a fire
 ↳ Helps you spend more time on work that grows your value

2️⃣ RICE Scoring Model
 ↳ Based on reach, impact, confidence, and effort
 ↳ Removes bias and emotion from decisions
 ↳ Helps you pick projects that boost visibility and results

3️⃣ ICE Scoring Model
 ↳ A faster version of RICE using just three factors
 ↳ Allows you to rank ideas in minutes
 ↳ Reduces overthinking so you move quicker

4️⃣ WSJF Method
 ↳ Prioritises ideas with the biggest return for the least effort
 ↳ Exposes tasks that waste hours but add little value
 ↳ Positions you as someone who finds smart wins fast

5️⃣ OODA Loop
 ↳ Helps make sharp decisions in fast-moving situations
 ↳ Prevents overthinking or freezing
 ↳ Keeps you agile and ahead of change

6️⃣ RAPID Framework
 ↳ Clarifies who recommends, agrees, performs, gives input, and decides
 ↳ Removes confusion and friction around decision making
 ↳ Helps you lead cleaner meetings and build trust faster

7️⃣ Cynefin Framework
 ↳ Helps you assess whether a problem is simple or complex
 ↳ Avoids using one leadership style for every situation

8️⃣ Strategic Governance Rhythms
 ↳ Weekly, monthly, and quarterly check-ins to realign priorities
 ↳ Keeps your focus sharp instead of drifting
 ↳ Enables consistent growth—not just progress during a crisis

Your success is shaped less by effort and more by what you give effort to.

Use these frameworks so your time finally matches your goals.

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Most people think work-life balance means working less.

(they are so wrong)

It just means building a life that actually fits you.

Here is what helps:

1. Track your natural high-energy hours
→ Schedule your important work here and protect this time.

2. Notice when your focus drops
→ Shift to lighter tasks or take a short break instead of forcing it.

3. Build recovery into your day
→ Walks, quiet moments, or simple resets prevent burnout.

4. Create a weekly rhythm that supports your life
→ Work, family, health, and personal goals should all have space.

When you understand your energy, your days feel lighter and your output improves.

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Every coach reaches a point where they have to choose.
Comfort or growth.
You don’t get both.

Growth demands trade.
Not just in your strategy, but in who you’re willing to become.

Here’s the truth:
You can’t scale by holding onto what’s “working okay.”
You have to let go, before you level up.

That means:
→ Letting go of clients who aren’t aligned but still pay the bills
→ Letting go of the offer that’s still selling but hard to scale
→ Letting go of the mindset that got you to $5K/month

The version of you who plays it safe,
Who discounts their price,
Who says “yes” to the wrong things,
That version got you this far.

But it won’t take you further.

To hit $20K, $30K, or $50K/month,
you need a clearer offer. 

A better system. 
A bolder voice.

That takes courage.
Not more hustle.

Our clients scale fast not because they’re lucky.
But because they’re willing to make clean, hard decisions.

They stop clinging to “good enough”,
And start building something far better.

If you’re ready to become the next version of yourself,
I’ll help you make the leap.

Step by step.
With a system that actually works.

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Good managers manage.

Great leaders change people.

A good coach is not here to keep you comfortable.

They pull you into discomfort,
into honesty,
Into reality.

Most people think growth feels smooth.
It does not.
Real growth sounds like:

“I do not know if I am ready.”
“This feels uncomfortable.”
“This scares me.”

And that is exactly where things start to shift.

A strong coach does not give you every answer.

They help you find them.
They challenge your patterns.
They invite you into bigger responsibilities.
They believe in the version of you that you have not stepped into yet.

I have seen it again and again at Alpha Coast.

The people who grow the fastest are not always the most experienced.
They are the ones who:

✓ Learn quickly
✓ Take feedback without shutting down
✓ Adjust their approach when needed
✓ Step forward even when they feel unsure

Pressure does not grow people.
Belief does.
Accountability does.
Honest coaching does.

A coach changes you by helping you see what you avoid,
by asking the questions that make you pause,
and by refusing to let you shrink.

If you want real growth, find someone who does not let you hide.
Comfort keeps you the same.
Coaching moves you forward.

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Opportunities don’t arrive when you want them.

They arrive when you’ve earned them.

Coaches don’t grow by waiting.
They grow by getting ready before it counts.

Here’s how to get ahead of the opportunity curve:

1️⃣ Improve the result your offer delivers
→ Don’t tweak colors or headlines
→ Make the client outcome undeniable

2️⃣ Spot and fix your slowest bottleneck
→ Slow onboarding? Messy backend?
→ Clean it before scaling adds pressure

3️⃣ Refine your message every week
→ Say it simpler. Say it clearer.
→ Make people instantly get what you do

4️⃣ Build daily awareness around your work
→ Teach publicly. Share results.
→ Stay top-of-mind in the right rooms

5️⃣ Prep for growth before it arrives
→ Document your systems
→ Set up tools your future team will need

6️⃣ Lead with clarity, not reaction
→ Act like the version of you running the next stage
→ Think longer than this month

7️⃣ Invest in relationships without keeping score
→ Collaborate early
→ Ask better questions. Be helpful often.

Opportunities show up when your business is already ready.

Not perfect.
Just prepared.

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Growth gets easier when you stop playing by outdated expectations.

7 Rules High Performers Swear By
(and why you should too!)

1️⃣ Make decisions before you feel 100% certain
→ Clarity often shows up after you move, not before
→ Taking imperfect action today beats waiting for the perfect moment

2️⃣ Block time like your income depends on it
→ Your calendar reflects your priorities and your future results
→ If growth matters, protect time for selling, building, and thinking

3️⃣ Reduce your inputs to increase your output
→ Too much advice = too little progress
→ Pick 1-2 trusted sources and focus on applying, not collecting

4️⃣ Solve your biggest bottleneck first
→ No amount of effort fixes a leaky system
→ Plug the gap that’s slowing everything else down 

5️⃣ Track progress, not just effort
→ Being busy doesn’t guarantee growth
→ Measure what’s actually moving you forward, clients, revenue and systems.

6️⃣ Speak up even if it feels early
→ Progress comes from visibility, not perfection
→ If you wait to be “ready,” you’ll always be behind someone who wasn’t

7️⃣ Build the version of you the next level needs
→ Your future results depend on the habits you build now
→ Start acting like the person who already runs the business you want

High performers don’t rise by following outdated rules.
They rewrite them and follow ones that actually work.

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