Kevin Cottam, Global Nomad, Professional Speaker & Leadership Coach
- Love for exploration and expansion, avoiding narrow specialization.
- Value of transferring skills and seeking growth through new experiences.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode, Kevin Cottam shares his evolution from Olympic figure skating to global leadership coaching, revealing the transformative power of the “nomadic mindset.” Here’s what you’ll discover, organized by key questions and timestamps:
00:01:04- What drove Kevin’s diverse journey from skating to leadership coaching?
- Love for exploration and expansion, avoiding narrow specialization.
- Value of transferring skills and seeking growth through new experiences.
00:03:02] What does it truly mean to be a ‘global nomad’?
- Dispels the travel myth: real nomadism is about cultural immersion and open-mindedness.
- “Movement of the mind”—integration, respect, adaptability, and continual inner/external exploration.
00:09:24]- How did working with world-class skaters shape Kevin’s leadership approach?
- Deep understanding of individual and team dynamics.
- Importance of collaboration, psychological safety, and uncovering hidden talents.
- Learned leadership and teamwork through real-world, hands-on experiences.
00:13:53- What was a standout challenge from directing an Olympic ceremony?
- Overcoming a major crisis: unexpected weather almost ruined the event.
- The lesson: Be fully prepared, adaptive, and find creative solutions under pressure.
00:17:06- What is the “nomadic mindset” and why does it matter for today’s leaders?
- Defined by movement, adaptability, openness, curiosity.
- Critical for navigating unpredictability and change in business and life.
- Contrasted with “builder” and “settler” mindsets; Kevin’s work shows nomadic thinking is in high demand.
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- Love for exploration and expansion, avoiding narrow specialization.
- Value of transferring skills and seeking growth through new experiences.
