Kevin Lawrence- CEO Growth Coaching
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Kevin Lawrence
Growth Advisor
CEOs typically place their first call to Coach Kevin with a crisis to solve. They stay because of his business acumen and no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is style.
Kevin’s career spans over 25 years, across a dozen countries and four continents. He’s worked with hundreds of CEOs and executives, helping them to break through business challenges, grow their companies and find personal success along the way.
These experiences inspired Kevin’s book, Your Oxygen Mask First, in which he reveals the 17 habits every leader must know to transcend the perils of success, and achieve even more.
Kevin was given the designation of Coach Emeritus with Gazelles—a rare distinction. He is a key contributor to Scaling Up (Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0).
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Kevin can often be found tearing up the racetrack, exploring a new city, or adventuring in the outdoors with inspiring people and his two amazing kids, Brayden and Ashley.
Testimonials
I met Kevin at a point in my business when we were experiencing tremendous growth, and we were all rowing in different directions. My inability to translate the strategic plan to all employees was preventing us from achieving full potential as a business and as individual contributors. Kevin has helped us transform how we look at and manage our business with practical and simple steps that has enthusiastically involved more people in the business than ever. He has demonstrated his natural ability to work and engage all levels of employees and has held us accountable to ourselves and each other. Thanks Kevin! Angela Santiago
CEO, The Little Potato Company Ltd.
I have been working with Kevin since 2003. Kevin has helped me move through the asteroid belt of my life. He stopped me from selling my company for $1.00 to go to sell T-shirts on the beach and encouraged me to keep my business, setting it up the way I wanted, allowing me to grow it and leverage it to do good in the world. I now have the freedom that all entrepreneurs dream of, and I am able to spend quality time with my family and work only on things I enjoy and that bring great meaning to my life. I owe everything to Kevin.Nigel Bennett
Founder, Aqua-Guard
I was fortunate that my path crossed with Coach Kevin more than thirteen years ago. I was in a dark place in my life despite the fact that everything appeared to be all right on the surface. My business was doing very well, but my success was not bringing me as much joy and satisfaction, if any, as I thought it would. Kevin helped me discover that I needed to take care of myself first, follow my passions, and get rid of my demons by facing them head on. It hasn’t happened overnight, and it is an ongoing process, but it’s one that I embrace. I am able to use Kevin’s feedback, tools, and techniques as a compass to make the best possible decisions to stay on course in my business and in my life. I approach this journey with gratitude, excitement, passion, and a hunger for what’s to come. I no longer measure my wealth in dollars and cents. Instead, I now measure it by the amount of precious time I am able to spend with my loved ones, making memories that are absolutely priceless!Vince D’Agostino
President, Mayfield Financial Services
We were excited to invite Kevin to speak at our Annual Gala Dinner this year, but we had no idea how much his message would resonate and capture our attendees’ attention. Over the years we have hosted a wide variety of speakers, but no one has ever been able to grab the attention and engage with the over 200 people in attendance the way he did. Each person who left that night had a new set of tools for understanding of how to value time and mental health, which in the Rail industry isn’t a frequent conversation. Thank you so much Kevin!Sylvia Newell
President, Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers
Kevin is relatable and real, and really understands us, as entrepreneurs. A great presenting presence and the perfect speaker for our retreat, he made the topic of mental health much easier to speak about. Because of that, many members felt that it was easier to share their most personal struggles, and some have already put his actionable material into place. I highly recommend Kevin. He went out of his way to make sure we got as much value as possible from the event. The process to book him was incredibly easy and the communication with his team, excellent. I really appreciate you, Kevin. Thanks for everything.Michael Shaw
Leader of Operations, Centennial Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
Kevin’s contribution to the CEO Book Club on his book “Your Oxygen Mask First” made the conversation extremely insightful. The combination of many years of experience working with CEOs with his naturally engaging and energetic style made this month’s session one of the best learning experiences of the year.Xavier Lederer
Ambrose Growth Business Consulting
Virtual Topgrading Training Workshop
January 12, 2021Workshops & Events
I’m excited to announce that we are doing a two-day virtual Topgrading Training Workshop with Chris Mursau, President of Topgrading. Chris is a master Topgrading professional, and great guy to spend time with.
The training is designed for two or three people from your company to attend. This provides the best chance of implementing it and creating the changes you need.
Topgrading Training Workshop – Feb 2 & 3, 2021
7:30 am to 2:30 pm PST
Immerse yourself in the secrets, shortcuts and proven methods of Topgrading:
- Get hands-on experience conducting chronological interviews and creating thorough Job Scorecards
- Receive personal coaching from hiring expert and Topgrading President Chris Mursau
- Immerse yourself in the proven methods to hire high performers who will drive your company to succeed.
Following the Workshop, participants also receive:
- A complimentary 1-hour coaching call
- Access to an online tool kit
- A two-month free trial of Topgrading Online Solutions (TOLS).
For more information or register, please contact Janice Watkins at janice@lawrenceandco.com.
Free Webinars & Coaching
March 30, 2020Workshops & Events
Free webinars that deliver effective ideas and practical advice.
Leveraging the Power of Virtual Meetings
Thursday, April 2 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am PST
Register in advance, please CLICK HERE
Going virtual - especially now - is a no brainer. Learning how to master virtual meetings allows you to remain productive: to stay face-to-face connected with your employees, effectively meet and serve the needs of your clients, deliver training, and meet with your Board and advisors.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How to use technology to your advantage
- The basic principles and protocols for facilitators and participants
- How to manage your environment
- How to prepare for a virtual meeting
- Technology tips and tricks
- On-screen etiquette
Find the Joy in the Pain
Thursday, April 9 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Register in advance, please CLICK HERE
In this time when people are surrounded by negativity and fear, is easy to slip into feeling sorry for yourself or only being able to see the problems that quickly become counterproductive.
Based on Love the Lessons in Your Oxygen Mask First, we’ll talk about the ability to see the good in what's going on, even when it feels like it's painful - a combination of "What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger" and seeing "the glass half empty or half full."
You will:
- Understand the types of situations where you can get stuck
- Learn techniques to help you shift from a "woe is me" mindset into "wow, this is amazing!"
- Ideas to help you to get into action and do something about the things that are driving you crazy.
HomeSmart Growth Summit
January 17, 2020Workshops & Events
MARCH 3-4, 2020, Las Vegas
I’m excited to announce that I will be speaking at the HomeSmart Growth Summit in Las Vegas on Tuesday March 3, 2020.
Watch the short video for insights into the session and a discount code for 10% off your conference fee.
"Experience two jam-packed days of learning from industry experts, entrepreneurs and motivational speakers at our main stage, and network with top-producing real estate agents from across the United States during topical breakout sessions. When the sun goes down on the strip, spend the evening celebrating agent and team success at the National Awards Gala and 20 years of excellence in the industry at a special private concert!"
FREE Webinar | Destination 2030: Mapping the Next Decade of Your Life
December 13, 2019Workshops & Events
Wednesday, January 15TH, 12:30 TO 1:30 PM, PACIFIC TIME
What do you want to achieve at Work, for your Self and for your Life, over the next decade?
Join us as we guide you through our spectacular, concise Master Plan methodology to quickly get to the heart of what really matters, in every area of your life – and show you how to bring your plan to life.
Can’t make the live event? Register and we’ll send you a link to the webinar recording to watch at your convenience.
Topgrading Workshop - Triple Your Hiring Success! ***SOLD OUT***
July 1, 2019Workshops & Events
October 29-30, 2019, Terminal City Club, Vancouver
***This workshop is SOLD OUT***
“According to studies we’ve done with our clients, the average hiring mistake costs 15 times an employee’s base salary in hard costs and productivity loss.” - Geoff Smart, Who: The A Method for Hiring
If we’re all as good as we think we are at judging people, our companies would be overflowing with A+ superstars.
Unfortunately, as much we like to believe we’re great at hiring, we don’t have the outcomes to show for it: we’re not overflowing with incredible talent. That means most of us have some work to do.
In traditional hiring – no matter how clever the questions – it’s extremely easy for a mediocre candidate to show up great.
And unfortunately, the opposite is also true. How many people have you not hired who were actually exceptional, but your interview process couldn’t pull it out of them?
If you are interested in learning a hiring process that is two to three times more likely to recruit A+ candidates, then our Topgrading 2-day immersion program is a must attend workshop.
“Oh my gosh! Now that I’ve seen how hiring can be done, there’s no way I can go back to the way we’ve been doing it for the past 20 years!”
This session is limited to 30 people and is designed for CEOs, heads of HR and key executives involved in hiring decisions – ideally a team or four people so that implementation in the company is effective.
Introduction
Topgrading brings phenomenal organizational change to the DNA of your company and delivers a Talent Management solution that ensures:
- Profits, Revenue, and Quality go up
- Operational Costs go down
Brad and Geoff Smart created Topgrading after conducting over 10,000 assessments of CEOs, managers, and entrepreneurs in every major industry. Through their study, they found:
- The average cost of “mis-hiring” is 8 to 15 times the person’s base salary and hours wasted averages over 200 per person
- Traditional interview methods have only a 25% success rate with hiring, managing, and promoting
- Companies that Topgrade can achieve a 90% success rate in hiring, managing, and promoting High Performers.
Course Overview & Deliverables
In this 2-day training workshop, participants learn the core Topgrading methodologies, which build an organization’s long term Talent Management program, while practicing new skills with a Certified Topgrading Coach.
Participants learn and practice how to:
- Measure the company’s hiring and promotion success
- Develop a Job Scorecard
- Apply 50 Crucial Competencies towards hiring, promoting, and developing talent
- Develop a network of A Players to recruit
- Improve interviewing skills and talent assessment abilities via practice & role play:
- Facilitating and controlling a Screening and Topgrading Interview
- Active listening and getting specific, factual data from the candidate
- Interpretation and assessment of information collected from the candidate
- Having a Tandem Partner to assist with Interviews
WORKSHOP DETAILS
- Dates: October 29 - October 30, 2019
- Venue: Terminal City Club: 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
- Both days begin promptly at 8:30am and finish by 5:00pm.
- Attendees are expected to complete the full 2-Day Workshop.
- Accommodation: Auberge Hotel (Terminal City Club) or Sutton Place Vancouver. Please contact janice@lawrenceandco.com for reservations.
***This workshop is SOLD OUT***
To inquire about future events, please contact Janice Watkins at janice@lawrenceandco.com