Catalyst, acting as an agent to INSPIRE significant change, IGNITE your fire for achievement, and ENERGIZE action, resulting in PREEMINENCE in your market.
As a coach, Brian is a catalyst of inspiration through the encouragement of clients to develop themselves as effective leaders and achievers. As a consultant, Brian works with organizations in developing leaders by understanding the principles and fundamentals of successful businesspeople. As a speaker, he brings encouraging messages filled with principles and fundamentals to both Inspire and Energize excellence in performance. As a trainer, Brian demonstrates positive, principle based processes for achievement.
Brian draws insights and principles learned from playing college basketball at the NCAA Division I level, serving in the United States Navy, counseling with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, successfully growing in sales and executive positions with American Greetings Corporation, and leading small business turnarounds and start-ups in Dallas, Texas, in addition to consulting, speaking, and training.
Utilizing sound business principles, Brian coached and mentored over 25 managers to executive and entrepreneurial positions throughout the country and has helped business leaders develop leaders and grow profitable revenue in multiple industries.
A graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, located in Charleston, South Carolina, Brian earned a BA degree in history while fully participating in the military and leadership development provided at the school as well as participation as a member of the Division I varsity basketball program. Following his military service, Brian earned a Master in Education degree in general counseling at The Citadel while working fulltime and providing for his family. In his book, My Losing Season, written about The Citadel's 1966-67 basketball team, author Pat Conroy described Brian as irrepressible, a trait that has served him well throughout his career.
Brian draws insights and principles learned from playing college basketball at the NCAA Division I level, serving in the United States Navy, counseling with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, successfully growing in sales and executive positions with American Greetings Corporation, and leading small business turnarounds and start-ups in Dallas, Texas, in addition to consulting, speaking, and training.
Utilizing sound business principles, Brian coached and mentored over 25 managers to executive and entrepreneurial positions throughout the country and has helped business leaders develop leaders and grow profitable revenue in multiple industries.
A graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, located in Charleston, South Carolina, Brian earned a BA degree in history while fully participating in the military and leadership development provided at the school as well as participation as a member of the Division I varsity basketball program. Following his military service, Brian earned a Master in Education degree in general counseling at The Citadel while working fulltime and providing for his family. In his book, My Losing Season, written about The Citadel's 1966-67 basketball team, author Pat Conroy described Brian as irrepressible, a trait that has served him well throughout his career.