Coaching for Fast Growth: Motivating Leaders, Building Impact, and Thriving Across Cultures with Will Linssen
Mon Oct 27 2025
Join host Mark Shriner on the Grow Fast podcast as he welcomes Will Linsen, the globetrotting CEO of Global Coach Group, for an insightful conversation about accelerating leadership development and business growth across borders. Will shares his experiences coaching executives in the Middle East, highlighting how government-backed goals in countries like Saudi Arabia are driving explosive demand for local talent development and professional coaching.
Through stories from the field, listeners will hear how leadership coaching has evolved into an essential tool internationally, with cultural nuances shaping its adoption and impact. In this episode, Will delves into the heart of what motivates leaders—and coaches themselves—not just to win, but to achieve and progress with meaning. He outlines the rigorous, data-driven methodologies that have helped Global Coach Group build a worldwide network of over 4,000 coaches, boasting a 95% success rate. Will also shares best practices for thriving in demanding environments, from managing energy and travel to leveraging cutting-edge software and resources to maximize the effectiveness of coaching engagements.
Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on cultivating motivation, building resilient leadership, and thinking strategically in a rapidly changing world. The episode also explores how AI is transforming the coaching landscape, turning “know-how” into “show-how” without replacing the vital human element. Finally, Will shares practical recommendations—resources, reading, and the power of global travel—alongside highlights from his acclaimed book, "Triple Win Leadership Coaching," offering guidance for coaches and leaders striving for impact around the globe.
The Global Coach Group
https://globalcoachgroup.com/
Will Linssen on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wlinssen/
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Join host Mark Shriner on the Grow Fast podcast as he welcomes Will Linsen, the globetrotting CEO of Global Coach Group, for an insightful conversation about accelerating leadership development and business growth across borders. Will shares his experiences coaching executives in the Middle East, highlighting how government-backed goals in countries like Saudi Arabia are driving explosive demand for local talent development and professional coaching. Through stories from the field, listeners will hear how leadership coaching has evolved into an essential tool internationally, with cultural nuances shaping its adoption and impact. In this episode, Will delves into the heart of what motivates leaders—and coaches themselves—not just to win, but to achieve and progress with meaning. He outlines the rigorous, data-driven methodologies that have helped Global Coach Group build a worldwide network of over 4,000 coaches, boasting a 95% success rate. Will also shares best practices for thriving in demanding environments, from managing energy and travel to leveraging cutting-edge software and resources to maximize the effectiveness of coaching engagements. Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on cultivating motivation, building resilient leadership, and thinking strategically in a rapidly changing world. The episode also explores how AI is transforming the coaching landscape, turning “know-how” into “show-how” without replacing the vital human element. Finally, Will shares practical recommendations—resources, reading, and the power of global travel—alongside highlights from his acclaimed book, "Triple Win Leadership Coaching," offering guidance for coaches and leaders striving for impact around the globe. The Global Coach Group https://globalcoachgroup.com/ Will Linssen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wlinssen/ The Grow Fast Podcast is brought to you by Breeze Docs, the fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to respond to RFPs. Breeze Docs https://www.breezedocs.ai/