The Drop In CEO Deborah Coviello

On this episode, Wayne Howard shares how a desire to evolve his skills from marketing to the C-Suite led to a decision to become a consultant and understanding the importance of having the right people on your team. Listen in as Deborah and Wayne discuss the benefits of working on the big things and not getting caught up in small tasks, and the importance of being able to articulate the big picture.

 

Additionally, Deborah and Wayne explore the value of understanding what motivates others and knowing when to "helicopter down" to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Wayne offers valuable advice on navigating integrations as a leader and the calculated risk of working for a bad boss.

 

About Wayne Howard:

Wayne Howard’s vast career includes executive positions at five blue chip companies: Tiffany & Co., IFF, Unilever, Nordstrom, and Canadian Pacific.  Wayne has also worked with Private Equity, a publicly listed food company, and initiated and owned part of a joint venture with Virginia Dare and a Chinese Flavor company.  He is now a Director Advisor with Peale Davies of New York.

 

Wayne is a graduate of the Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario, London, Canada) and Harvard Business School, PMD program.  He studied finance and marketing, and has had key roles in finance, marketing, operations, and logistics.  He has been responsible for operations and supply chains on every continent and is a supply chain expert.   

 

His accomplishments include successful integrations of many mergers and acquisitions, developing and executing global growth strategies to increase sales and profitability, large scale strategic sourcing initiatives, and finding technologies that will provide high rates of return in high cost and complex operations.

 

Wayne recently retired from Tiffany and Co. where he was VP, Diamond Sourcing and Manufacturing, overseeing the purchase of Tiffany’s rough and polished diamonds, and responsible for six manufacturing plants in Antwerp, Botswana, Mauritius, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok.   Prior to that he was responsible for Tiffany & Co.’s jewelry making facilities.

 

He is currently a Director Advisor with Peale Davies, an independent advisory firm that provides strategic and financial advice on acquisitions, private capital solutions, restructurings and growth initiatives. The firm will also invest with financial partners in established growing enterprises.

 

You can connect with Wayne in the following ways:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-howard-80343b9/Website: https://pealedavies.com/

 

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

 

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In this episode, Deborah explores the formula for the CEO workload and how to use the 70-20-10 rule for better productivity. Listen in as Deborah dives deep into why CEOs often get consumed in tactical work and how to stay in your zone, focusing on the strategic work that is essential for success.

 

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

 

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chase Thornock, a former venture capitalist who rose through the ranks to become CEO of the company. Despite his success, Chase was dealing with physical ailments that left him bedridden and seeking answers from doctors who had none. It was during this time that he realized he was the only one who could heal himself and he took charge of his own health.

 

Chase shares his journey of understanding the science behind health choices and connecting with his body. He also highlights the business lessons that can be applied to health, emphasizing the importance of being the CEO of your own body and understanding your mindset with health.

 

He stresses the importance of understanding the stress response on the body and how it contributes to our overall health. Chase also shares tips on how to identify the health issues within yourself and take actionable steps towards achieving optimal health.

 

About Chase Thornock:Chase was the CEO of a venture-backed software company and seemed to be on top of the world. However, he was also battling an autoimmune disease that left him incredibly sick and bedridden. After undergoing multiple surgeries, being fed through a line to his heart for months on end, and nearly dying from sepsis, he was told by doctors that they had no more answers for him. However, it was a moment of clarity that changed everything. He realized that he was the only one who could heal himself – not the doctors. He sacrificed greatly and learned how to control and manipulate his mind and body through his autonomic nervous system. He mastered the techniques of healing himself and now shares these techniques through his company, What Magnificence, with healthcare professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide. His goal is to help others heal and reconnect their minds and bodies so they can achieve their full potential.

 

You can connect with Chase in the following ways:

Website: https://www.whatmagnificence.com/

Email: chase@whatmagnificence.com

 

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

 

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On this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deborah shares insights on how to create momentum behind new initiatives. She emphasizes the importance of commitment, simplicity, and accountability when approaching new projects. Deb also shares a personal story of a client who struggled with execution and stakeholder engagement before building a plan and finding success.

 

Tune in to learn the framework for creating a plan and engaging stakeholders while developing your leadership skills.

 

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

 

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In this episode, we sit down with Beau Billington, founder of the Free Agent, a consulting company that specializes in the strategic-layer of the Gig Economy.

 

Beau shares his insights on becoming an executive consultant, including how he had the opportunity to make the transition and how he developed local relationships to drive revenue. He also talks about the importance of focusing on your core business model and individual initiatives, and how to replicate success.

 

Listen in and learn the value of free agents in helping companies flex their resources. Beau discusses how free agents can provide a way for companies to access specialized skills without the commitment of a full-time hire. He also explains how he helps companies understand the value of free agents and why tech companies are particularly well-suited to work with them.

 

Finally, Beau shares his advice on how to determine if right for you emphasizes the relationships and developing a strong reputation your field.

 

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

 

About Beau Billington:

 

Beau is the founder of the Free Agent, a consulting company that specializes in the strategic-layer of the Gig Economy. The Free Agent has a vetted bench of executive leaders with backgrounds in Sales, Marketing, and Technology that are available on a Fractional, Interim, or Full-time basis. The Free Agent works across a multitude of industries and disciplines, with a keen focus on technology companies with revenues ranging from $10M-$200M.

 

You can connect with Beau in the following ways:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaubillington/Website: https://thefreeagent.com                https://findingthatnextgear.com

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This week Deborah shares how an open door leadership policy can distract you from achieving goals and giving your full focus to your team. Listen in as Deborah shares common mistakes leaders make when trying to be available to everyone, and a simple framework to prioritize tasks and make the most of your time.

 

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

 

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.