Brian Szepkouski

Brian Szepkouski

Location: Bernardsville, NJ

Biography

Brian is a leading authority and executive coach on global leadership development, strategic planning for international business expansion, and leading with poise and inspiration. Through high-impact executive coaching, he shapes successful corporate leaders who are assuming greater roles of responsibility and engaged in the challenges of understanding and managing high-performing culturally diverse teams.

Brian has worked extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. With a keen knowledge of building effective relationships across borders and cultures, he coaches individuals on developing effective leadership skills and team alignment, increasing organizational effectiveness, and harnessing diversity for breakthrough performance and results. His work is rooted in the psychology of emotional intelligence and influence as well as current research on mindfulness practices that promote a high degree of self-awareness.

Brian has a true passion for inspiring individuals to reach their highest potential. He is passionate about helping leaders access their inherent potential, demonstrate empathy and trust in others, and communicate with integrity and clarity. He genuinely seeks to instill in each client a belief in themselves and their future, empowering their teams to take ownership and connect with their higher purpose. His style is personable, direct, holistic, and motivating.

He has coached hundreds of corporate leaders, including CEOs of multi-billion-dollar companies. His clients consistently receive promotions, win industry awards, and enjoy greater visibility within their organization.

As a corporate executive, Brian was the Corporate Vice President and Corporate Officer for Daido-Hoxan Inc. (a major medical and industrial multinational) and afterwards assumed the position of Global Head, International Public Relations for Tiffany & Co.

Niche Areas of Expertise

  • C-Suite
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Executive Presence
  • Globalization
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Mindfulness
  • Organizational Development
  • HR Advisory

Industry Experience

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive & Assembly
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products
  • Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Retail
  • Healthcare Systems & Services
  • Semiconductors
  • Hospitality
  • Travel, Transport & Logistics

Languages

  • English

Education

  • The George Washington University - MA, International Education and HR Development
  • University of Redlands - BA, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Certifications

  • 360 Interview
  • DiSC
  • ESCI
  • ExPI

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