Hi everybody, looks like we’ve got a really interesting podcast with DAVID NORRIS who is a CEO, cyclist, investor, board member, advisor, and serial entrepreneur. Utilizing his extensive experience and network, he works closely with investors and boards to accelerate the growth of high-potential companies. He has extensive governance experience on a wide range of boards and board committees.
The discussion today will focus on the impact and importance of coaching today.
You will hear in this interview, how has the role of coaching shifted, what makes a coach a master coach, what should you expect from your master coach, & what happens when you decide to hire a master coach.
About DAVID NORRIS……
David Norris is a husband, father, grandfather, leader, former banker, Rotarian, “outlaw” biker, and served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He has extensive experience in leadership positions in both banking and Rotary and served Rotary as a District Governor and as a Rotary International Coordinator responsible for developing Rotary leaders for growing Rotary membership.
Formerly, Happy State Bank’s Chief Operating Officer, David’s bank operations experience of 35 years covers the spectrum of bank operations, investments, asset-liability management, interest rate risk, enterprise risk management, balance sheet management, loan operations and administration, mortgage lending operations, information technology, corporate trust, wealth management, human resources, accounting, facilities management, regulatory compliance and audit.
For 25 years, David helped Happy State Bank grow from a two-location company of $20 million in total assets to its 35 locations in 24 communities and nearly $3 billion in total assets and is now one of the largest banks in Texas. He has also been the team lead on ten different bank mergers and acquisitions specializing in bringing the resources together needed for the compassionate takeover of another company and to introduce and mentor the new and recently acquired employees and teammates into the culture of Happy State Bank.
Now a full time C-level executive and entrepreneur leadership development and personal growth coach, David has dedicated his life to empowering and growing and developing those around him to be better leaders and better human beings. His passion is leadership and helping others to find and realize their dreams through his speaking, coaching, and mentoring. David is co-author of The Change 7- Insights Into Self-Empowerment, the fastest growing personal development book series in the world.
David’s education includes a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Chapman University.
Topics to discuss:
- How has the role of coaching shifted?
- What makes a coach a master coach?
- What should you expect from your master coach?
- What happens when you decide to hire a master coach?
Link to the Inc. article mentioned in podcast today: https://www.inc.com/gordon-tredgold/5-great-reasons-why-you-should-get-an-executive-coach.html