EP 31: Dr. Elizabeth Coffey, Founder of Spark Leadership Ltd.

In this episode of the Executives, we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Coffey, founder of Spark Leadership and a globally trusted advisor to CEOs, CEO successors, and board executives. Dr. Coffey brings decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and strategic influencing. The topic of discussion in the episode is Leadership Excellence: Navigating CEO Succession and Strategic Influencing. 🔑 Chapters 00:18 Elizabeth’s Introduction: How did she start working as an executive coach? 07:02 Topic Introduction 07:12 What is the role of a CEO? 10:17 Significant milestones or achievements in Elizabeth’s career have shaped her leadership development approach? 15:24 What is CEO succession? 17:24 Why is succession planning crucial for the long-term success of an organization? 21:58 Key qualities and skills you should look for in potential CEO successors 27:21 How does strategic influencing impact organizational success? 29:36 Critical steps in ensuring a smooth transition during CEO succession 36:00 Example of CEO succession gone wrong 40:41 What should organizations look for when identifying leaders with strong influencing abilities? 43:42 An example of micromanagement 48:12 Practical strategies can professionals and C-level executives use to influence and build relations with stakeholders effectively 52:20 How can a CEO maintain their influence in a rapidly changing business environment? 57:38 Advice for the executives of today and the future 59:53 Closing Remark from Elizabeth If you’re a leader, aspiring CEO, or simply interested in leadership dynamics, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss! Guest Bio: Dr. Elizabeth Coffey is a globally recognized consultant, speaker, and bestselling author, with an impressive career dedicated to developing CEOs, CEO successors, and board executives across FTSE 100 and Global 500 companies. Dr. Coffey is the founder of Spark Leadership and has been at the forefront of leadership development, strategic influencing, and large-scale transformation. She has authored notable works such as 10 Things That Keep CEOs Awake – and How to Put Them to Bed, The End of Tolerance?, and The Changing Culture of Leadership – Women Leaders’ Voices. Her contributions to leadership have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious European Woman of Achievement Award, Mentor of the Year, and Women Super Achiever by Femina. 📢 Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Coffey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elizabeth-coffey-12a3807/  Spark Leadership: https://www.sparkleadership.co.uk/  📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidmofficial