Thinking about starting a business—or building one that stands the test of time?

In this episode of The Beacon Way Podcast, Adrienne Wilkerson sits down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions and CoachSultants.com, executive coach, leadership expert, speaker, professor, and author of The Leader of OZ.

Before launching his own consulting firm, Kevin spent 18 years at Intel Corporation, where he held leadership roles in product management, program management, and leadership development. He later led Intel University's management and leadership programs, helping develop more than 40,000 managers across 10 countries. Today, he works with organizations around the world to build stronger leaders, healthier workplace cultures, and high-performing teams.

During this conversation, Kevin shares his 8 Ps of Entrepreneurship, a practical roadmap designed to help entrepreneurs build businesses with intention instead of relying on trial and error.

Together, Adrienne and Kevin discuss:
-The 8 Ps of Entrepreneurship
-Why long-term planning gives entrepreneurs an advantage
-Building a business that can withstand change
-Creating a unique competitive advantage
-Growing your professional network
-Strategic partnerships that accelerate growth
-Why saying "no" to the wrong clients is good business
-The difference between coaching and consulting
-Leadership lessons from decades of developing executives

Whether you're launching your first company, growing an established business, or investing in your own leadership development, this episode offers practical strategies you can begin applying immediately.

Connect with Dr. Kevin Gazzara:

🌐 Magna Leadership Solutions
https://magnaleadership.com

🧠 Positive Intelligence Coaching & Training
https://pqtrainingandcoaching.com/

🤝 CoachSultants
https://www.coachsultants.com/

🌍 Kevin Gazzara's Website
https://kevingazzara.com

📧 Email
kevin@magnaleadership.com

📘 Free Resource
Kevin mentions his book Ready, Set, Get Hired during the episode. Reach out via email to request your complimentary copy!