Bringing Human Being
into Business
Experiential leadership development that challenges patterns, expands possibilities, and brings more of who you are to how you lead.
Our Leadership development offerings
Leadership development isn't one-size-fits-all.
We design coaching, programs, and experiential learning around the people, challenges, and possibilities in front of us.
We provide:
Executive Coaching
Experiential Workshops & Facilitation
Custom Leadership Development Programs
Coach Training in Organizations
WHAT WE BELIEVE
More than ever, leaders need to fully BE themselves…
Leadership takes more than what we know. It takes all of who we are.
Want to get a feel for how we think about leadership?
Listen to ekcoSYSTEM founder Eric Kohner explore what it means to lead with greater authenticity, courage, and range in this conversation about BADASS Leadership.
— 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 came to leadership development through an unusual door. Before he was an executive coach and facilitator, he was an actor. Theater taught him something that has shaped more than 30 years of work with leaders around the world: you are the instrument. People experience who you are long before they evaluate what you know.
At ekcoSYSTEM, we don't just talk about leadership — we create experiences that let people practice it. Through executive coaching, experiential workshops, leadership development programs, and custom solutions, Eric and our global network of coaches and facilitators help leaders expand their range, challenge familiar patterns, and bring more of themselves to how they lead.
From large-scale organizational programs and custom leadership experiences to 1:1 coaching and coach training, our work is designed around the people and challenges in the room — because leadership isn't something you learn from the sidelines. It's something you practice.
— 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
-
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?
Click below to read the full article about the 5 Knowledge Centers - Head, Heart, Gut, Groin, and Hands.
-
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!
-
Coaching for Managers
Coaching for Managers at Capgemini - This week’s program was something truly special.
When I first came into the consulting world over 20 years ago, it was all about being the smartest person in the room. Everyone was competing to prove themselves.
This class? Different. -
Exploring the Transformative Power of Coaching in the Workplace
Want to hear more about Eric’s perspective on leadership and the power of coaching at work? Check out his guest appearance on the UpLevel Podcast: Exploring the Transformative Power of Coaching in the Workplace. In this conversation, Eric shares stories, insights, and bold truths about how coaching can shift culture, ignite leaders, and transform organizations from the inside out.