Summary: Jay’s story is worth a listen. In his own words, he describes hitting a train going 60 miles an hour while driving drunk, in an accident that killed his father, left Jay physically and emotionally damaged, and landed him in jail. Then he tells about his long, tumultuous journey back, turning his personal life and career around, and how he found the will to lead others through tremendous times of change while also coming to grips with who he is as a leader. No matter what your worst days are at work or how big the challenge, you have to admire a guy with this much tenacity, understanding of self, grit, and courage to speak the truth.Executive coach and director of Coughlan Consulting, Jay Coughlan prepares CEOs for the challenges and uncertainty that lie ahead. Whether Jay’s clients are new CEOs or experienced CEOs facing everyday challenges, they benefit from his first-hand experience. For 12 years, Jay served as CEO of two highly-successful, fast-growing companies: Lawson Software and XRS. He also acquired 30 years of experience in corporate leadership and serves as chairman and director on several well-known boards. Jay has established a proven track record of CEO coaching success. Leveraging his FASTER achievement framework, he helps CEOs break free from barriers and realize their personal and professional potential. He is also the author of “Five Bold Choices,” and a Patrick Lencioni, “The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team” authorized partner. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycoughlan/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/86447/ https://www.facebook.com/HighTechPrayerBreakfast/
