Howard Morgan

Howard Morgan is an experienced Executive Coach, People Strategist, and acclaimed author known for his expertise in optimizing human effectiveness to foster organizational culture. With a career marked by insightful leadership in global industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Management Consulting, Communication, Media, and High Tech, Howard brings a profound understanding of aligning people and performance with business objectives.

Drawing from 17 years as a line executive and executive vice president across consumer goods, telecommunications, government, and healthcare sectors, Howard has navigated complex business landscapes. He has excelled in profit and loss management, overseen mergers and acquisitions, spearheaded international expansions, and adeptly negotiated in challenging labor environments. Howard's hands-on experience in structuring organizations, leading teams, and driving business success informs his pragmatic coaching approach with executives. His most recognizable clients include American Express, Pepsi, Dow Chemical and Motorola.

Howard's areas of expertise include:

• Advancing, Developing and Retaining Talent: Helping determine the most promising talent that will consistently outperform the needs and business results of the specific organization

• Board/Executive Committee Effectiveness: Helps improve the dynamics and effectiveness of the Board/Executive Committee interactions

• Executive Succession: Determining the right criteria for a smooth, effective transition of executive responsibility

• Onboarding of Talent: Works with organizations to ensure that the new talent entering the organization is given the tools necessary to succeed in the new organization.

A recognized thought leader, Howard is among the world's top coaches, celebrated for his proven track record in leadership development. His influential publications, including "The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching" and "Leading Organizational Learning," underscore his contributions to the field. Notably, his article "Leadership Is A Contact Sport" remains one of the top 25 most influential articles. Howard holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and has pursued post-graduate studies at the University of Michigan. He serves on advisory boards for leading coaching organizations and multiple corporate boards, reflecting his global influence and commitment to excellence.

Originally from Western Canada and now based in Nevada, Howard balances his professional pursuits with personal interests in walking, hiking, literature, and cinema. His global impact is evident through engagements reaching audiences worldwide, including webinars attended by over 20,000 individuals from 120+ countries.