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International Advisors

These esteemed experts from around the world offer the WABC president and CEO key advice and recommendations as well as access to high-leverage networks and connections.    

Bronwyn Bowery-Ireland (Australia) is an experienced businesswoman, company director, manager, corporate coach, trainer and facilitator who has worked with companies to support them in meeting their challenges over many years. She has a strong understanding both of business principles and adult learning principles. This together with her deep knowledge and experience of the coaching process make her a powerful agent of change.
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Errol P. Mendes (Canada) is a lawyer, author, professor, adviser and executive coach to NGOs, corporations, government and the United Nations. His teaching, research and consulting interests include corporate law and governance, global governance, international business and trade law, constitutional law, international law (including anti-terrorism laws and policies) and human rights law and policy. He has been a Project leader for, conflict resolution, governance and justice projects in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, El Salvador, Sri Lanka and India.
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Gary Ranker (United States) has been an executive coach since 1989, making him one of the pioneers in the field. He has been listed in Forbes magazine as one of the top five executive coaches. He has also been selected by the Financial Times to be one of 50 worldwide Thought Leaders. The unique specialty Gary is best known for is coaching clients to analyze their corporate political environment and develop concrete strategies to achieve goals. It is for this expertise that he is well known and respected. Dr. Ranker's clients include GE, Sony, AIG, Harcourt, and Goldman Sachs, among others.
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Laurence S. Lyons (Larry) (United Kingdom) has coached hundreds of senior and high-potential executives. Job titles of the very many individuals Larry has coached include CEO, CFO, COO, regional and divisional board members, as well as high-potential fast-track middle-managers. Larry excels in situations which are strategically challenging and politically sensitive, and in cases where accurate feedback may not be available. Larry specialises in the introduction, design and implementation of large-scale executive coaching and change management programs.
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Marshall Goldsmith (United States) is a world authority in helping successful leaders achieve positive, measurable change in behavior: for themselves, their people and their teams. Recently, the American Management Association named Marshall as one of 50 great thinkers and leaders who have influenced the field of management over the past 80 years. His work has been featured in a Harvard Business Review interview, Business Strategy Review cover story (from the London Business School) and New Yorker profile. 
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Former International Advisory Committee Members

International Representatives

Our representatives from around the world support the President/CEO in promoting WABC as the leading association for business coaches worldwide. Representatives promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of WABC, provide assistance to members in their regions and develop their local markets. Representatives have a demonstrated record of maintaining impeccable integrity, commitment and professionalism in their business and coaching endeavors.

Ton de Graaf (European Union)
Ton is delighted to assist you in English, Dutch or German regarding your questions about the benefits of WABC membership and our certification and accreditation programs.Visit our contact us section for details.

2009 Ethics and Integrity Committee
Positions still available.

Members of this committee are very seasoned business coaches with substantial experience and a demonstrated record of maintaining impeccable integrity, confidentiality and impartiality. Committee members are available to receive and respond to any ethics inquiries, concerns, or complaints from our members, or their clients.

Ethics and Integrity Chair
Phyllis Campagna
(United States), President of XSEL Performance Strategies, has been an active business coach for over fourteen years. Located in the Chicago Metro area, she has provided support and guidance to dozens of executives and small business owners throughout the country, specializing in assisting individuals in defining and implementing their professional and personal objectives. The heart of her work is to meld clients, goals and talents into an effective and ethical plan of action.
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David Lane (United Kingdom) brings over twenty years of extensive international experience as a professional coach to senior management, including CEO levels, and as a consultant on organizational development for major corporations. He has also provided international research forums and benchmarking projects.
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Keith To (China) is a highly experienced businessman, coach, trainer and facilitator with over sixteen years of extensive senior management experience after serving with Xian Zong Lin International Ltd, Star Telecom Ltd, Apple Shop Ltd and 7-Eleven.
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Margaret Miller (Canada) has over 30 years of business experience, twelve years at the senior management level, and a diverse range of professional accreditations. From her director level positions in finance, administration and Human Resources to founder and principal of her own coaching and consulting group, Margaret has gained a broad range of experience in the working world while mentoring others in the workplace. 
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Interested in joining our committee?
We'd enjoy hearing from you if you'd like to join our Ethics and Integrity Committee. Please contact Member Support for more information and to discuss your interest.

 

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