Bringing Human Being
into Business

Straightforward, heartfelt leadership coaching for organizations & executives who are guided by purpose, impact, & results.

Our Leadership development offerings

Knowing how to successfully navigate VUCA environments is a requirement to succeed in today’s world.

VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous

We provide:

  • Executive Coaching

  • Coach Training in Organizations

  • Leadership Development Programs

  • Coaching in Prison Systems

  • … and more

WHAT WE BELIEVE

More than ever, leaders need to fully BE themselves…

It will require more than using our minds to be more productive.

We thought the easiest way for you to get to know our style ASAP was by listening to it first-hand. Click below to hear our Founder Eric Kohner on a recent podcast chatting about what it takes to succeed in this revolutionary time.

— Drs. Marijke Dekker, VP Sales, Capgemini University

“I can confidently tell you that I consider ekcoSYSTEM as one of the best companies for culture building and leadership development.”

About EKCOSYSTEM

Eric Kohner, Founder of ekcoSYSTEM is an internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and is considered one of the “godfathers” of Co-Active coaching.

He’s the culmination of street edge beautifully crafted into a bold-hearted leader, and is passionate about bringing coaching into marginalized or underrepresented communities.

— Brian Monthie, Agile Coach

“Eric is a masterful connector.”

He not only connects with others, but he is able to connect others to themselves. This is a really strong and important quality not only in his line of work, but just in terms of being human.

ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

Notes from the field

  • Taisha & Me

    This past weekend I got to see Taisha Gist in person and it got me reflecting on how our relationship has evolved over the years. I'm so grateful to have her in my life! Also grateful for the work we were able to do with SNUG, the anti-gun organization in New York.

    I hope you take a few moments to read this article, straight from the heart.

    The full story

  • The 5 Knowledge Centers

    What does it mean to be a full human being? What limiting assumptions do we hold about ourselves as a species that are ripe for disruption? What might be possible if we embraced the whole "human being" in our organizations and communities?

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  • Interview with Steph Balzer

    I'm really impressed with what Steph Balzer is creating over on her new website, Cento. It's all about bringing her years of experience in journalism and coaching together - very cool!

    She just recently added a section called 'Ask a Coach' and I was very honored that she asked for my opinion. Make sure you check it out!
    See the full interview

  • Whole Mind Leadership

    Just finished up the core modules of Whole Mind Leadership at Capgemini this past week.

    What a joy it was to be with this fantastic and humble group of people. Their willingness to be open and vulnerable was awe-inspiring.

    See the full post

  • Interview with Co-Active Training Institute

    Like many of us, Eric Kohner has been asking, Who am I? What is my legacy? These questions have kept Eric going to places he didn’t belong and led him to realize he has a bigger purpose.

    Join us as we speak with Eric about how he uses coaching to help organizations better engage with their employees.

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