As we talked about in our last episode of the GIG Podcast with Kevin MacDonald, no matter whether you are climbing a mountain, progressing through a career, leading a team, building a relationship or raising a family, we all have the chance to be in a continuous process of elevation.   So, in Part 2 of our chat with Kevin MacDonald we pick up from where we left off last time and continue to talk about how to take your life and your leadership at your club to the next level.   Highlights from this episode of the GIG Podcast that you don’t want to miss:   3:27 – Find out how conversations start with new clients when they come to Kevin for the first time to begin the coaching process.7:49 – What some of the common challenges are that Kevin sees amongst the club managers and leaders that he works with.15:37 – Hear about the importance of having clarity around what the definition of success at your club is and how once you have that may lead to giving you the work / life balance that you’re searching for.24:01 – The importance of accountability from Kevin’s perspective and why it is one of the keys to executive coaching.28:14 – Listen to Kevin’s thoughts on what team members today are looking for most from the people who lead the club that they are employed at.32:31 – Kevin dives deep on the topic of trust and the importance of building & maintaining it as opposed to always trying to regain it.  Kevin MacDonald is a coach, a facilitator, a communicator, a storyteller and a teacher. With over ten years of experience coaching executives from organizations around North America, he initiates action from within the people he touches.   As a facilitator and communicator, Kevin uses humor and wisdom to help his clients crystallize their thinking, define success, and live their ideal lives with passion and balance. His focus is on elevating the professionalism and the lives of the people he works with. Kevin speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. He is a polished storyteller who is dedicated to ensuring that an audience doesn’t just leave with some new ideas but is inspired to take action that will make a lasting difference.   His business and management background combined with his exceptional coaching skills make him an asset for any people development initiative.   Kevin is a member of the International Coach Federation, a graduate of Coach U and has developed and led the Coaching Program for the Club Managers Association of America since 2003. He studied Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University and was in leadership roles in the hospitality industry for 22 years prior to becoming a coach.   To connect with Kevin to discuss having him help you elevate your career and your life, please visit his website at www.thecoachingdept.com.