Changing the World One Leader, One Organization at a Time.
Since 2010, ILEC has transformed the lives of nearly 1,000 CEO’s and executives and impacted the success of thousands of organizations from every corner of the globe—53 countries to date. We wrote the global bestselling books on Intelligent Leadership: Intelligent Leadership: What You Need to Know to Unlock Your Full Potential (2013) and The Intelligent Leader: Unlocking the 7 Secrets to Leading Others and Leaving Your Legacy (2019). Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching® (ILEC) is the world’s top executive coaching franchise dedicated to growing leaders, building cultures, and driving results. The ILEC unique coaching methodology provides a proven philosophy, system and tools to empower leaders and future leaders to unlock and unleash their potential. ILEC clients benefit from a high ROI that delivers real results.
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In my experience, great leaders don’t happen by accident.
Courage, passion, and empathy are key ingredients to be becoming a great leader. Courage to open yourself up to bold new ideas and the possibility of change. Passion for a cause or goal bigger than yourself, and empathy to be present, to acknowledge and connect with others. Asking for help is an essential step in your journey to becoming the leader you must become for your organization, your community, and your family. My goal is to partner with you to help you recognize your gifts and strengths that define your leadership style and identify the gaps that can potentially derail you. Together, we will unlock your leadership potential. I look forward to seeing you soon!
John Burt
Master Certified Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach
Rave Reviews from Global Leaders About ILEC
“The ILEC experience has been extremely beneficial in discovering the person I am today, and the leader I want to become. With the help and guidance of my coach, we identified goals and developed a plan that would benefit both my strengths and weaknesses. I would recommend that anyone who is serious about their career and wants to invest in their future, take this journey with ILEC.”
— Jameson Ewan, IT Manager, Komatsu Mining Corp.
“ILEC’s coaching provided me greater self-awareness and an objective viewpoint of my leadership style and strengths and showed me opportunities to hone my talents and improve my leadership abilities. A skilled listener, my coach provided insights that helped me recognize the tools and skills I need to successfully achieve my career leadership goals.”
—Paul O. Gubbins, Pharm.D., Associate Dean, UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU
“Brilliant session and approach. Appreciate our Coach John’s flexibility to engage with a broad group of leaders in a very meaningful way.”
— Daniel Schumacher, Director, Global IT Applications, Komatsu Mining Corp. and Komatsu America Corp.
“Delivered with an unmatched style, ILEC’s powerful coaching methods impacted me deeply, creating an enduring awareness of my inherent talents which have since been fueling both my personal and professional life.”
—Fabio Potenti, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Cleveland Clinic-Florida
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