I have been a senior executive and the CEO of a not-for-profit business.I have worked with technical experts transitioning into leadership through my 40+ years of industry experience. I found outstanding leaders accelerate their potential by developing their ability to influence people around them. I have included many of the practical lessons from working with senior executives in my book, Leadership Is Changing the Game.My twelve session executive coaching program is conducted over three to six 9 months. A key part of the program is setting a stretch objective. I call it a BIG GAME, just like in sport where you have a clear goal to win. We will explore where you are on the 'influence curve' and where you want to be.Through a mixture of theory and practice, we will work on accelerating your influence to achieve your big game. My clients say they discover how to be influential leaders without having to alter their DNA. Employers seek after them for exciting roles because they are game-changing leaders. If you are interested in building your influence and achieving stretch results, book a call to explore if we could work together.

Technology leaders play a critical role in taking businesses into the future. They can help change the game. Businesses have high expectations of their technology leaders. But that needs to be matched with investing in building their leadership capability to help us navigate the uncertain times ahead. Why are game-changing leaders important? A digital revolution driven by technology is changing the game for businesses everywhere. Technology is changing the game whether or not we like it. The internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, data and analytics etc are exploding. Businesses need game-changing leaders who can ride the wave of technology disruption. Employers will seek out leaders who move up the influence curve and know how to use technology strategically. Brian Donovan has distilled many of the lessons from his corporate career and executive coaching program into this book. It offers practical insights into how technical experts can make a successful transition to leadership. Use it to get an edge in the employment market as the demand for game-changing leaders increases.Here is what one reader said: "A big "thumbs up" to a really smart book, practical and insightful, thoughtful in its approach to a transformational leadership model. I have books I read then pass on and I have books that I never lend. This book falls into the latter category and ultimately rises to its own version of a consultant. Well done, Brian, and thank you!" Yvonne Nyanka, TD Bank