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Leadership as a Contact Sport: Why Practice Makes Leaders Better

01/12/2026
Introduction Leadership isn’t a spectator sport—it’s a contact sport. Just as athletes don’t simply read...

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Leaders I admire have two essential traits: character and judgment—and Greg embodies both. Working directly with him at Agilent profoundly shaped how I approach leadership in R&D, operations, and people development. Greg aligns diverse stakeholders, builds trust and accountability, and consistently elevates decisions through preparation and thoughtful questioning. The lessons I learned from him continue to guide how I lead today.

Andy Bolinas

VP, Operations & R&D

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Gregory is an authentic executive coach who brings a humanistic lens to coaching, honoring each client’s current energy and spirit.

Eugene Frazier

CEO & President
EF Choice & Associates LLC

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Greg MacKenney is the rare leader who delivers consistent business results - even in difficult markets - while always keeping a genuine focus on people: their needs, their aspirations, and their growth. It’s been a pleasure to work with Greg in his roles as an executive business and R&D leader.

John Gavenonis PhD

Life Sciences Executive Leader

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I am pleased to endorse Gregory as an outstanding coach. Gregory’s impressive leadership experience, Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach training, and engineering background give him unique insight and a practical approach to growth. His analytical skills, paired with genuine patience and empathy, create a supportive environment where clients will feel empowered and understood. Gregory’s blend of expertise, training, and temperament makes him an exceptional choice for anyone seeking meaningful development.

Brandon Mergard

CEO for Stakeholder Centered Coaching®

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I am pleased to see Greg giving back by his coaching to potential future leaders and current leaders through their transformative journey ahead.

During my time working with Greg, I consistently observed his active listening skills, giving a valuable piece of advice or idea which helped me think more broadly out of the box. It’s important for leaders to have a coach who not only guides them in the right direction but gets the best out of them and helps them nurture creative ideas come to surface.

I am confident that Greg in his new journey ahead will be able to make a positive impact on the development of leaders.

Lots to learn from Greg, one important aspect for me personally was to maintain humbleness and humility even when you are at the top which creates followership.

Gurdeep Singh

Managing Director Asia Pacific

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Greg operates at the rare intersection of business acumen and human insight. He combines humor, empathy, and a remarkably high EQ with the discipline and rigor needed to deliver results. Every interaction with him—whether a high-stakes strategy session or a team meeting—is purposeful, engaging, and outcome-driven. He knows how to balance connection with accountability and how to turn shared vision into sustained performance.

The leadership lessons I learned from working with Greg continue to shape how I build partnerships, lead teams, and navigate complex changes. His ability to develop leaders and transform organizations is unmatched, and I have no doubt his new firm will enable executives and institutions to achieve extraordinary results that endure well beyond the coaching engagement.

Sally Frank

Manager, Philanthropic Programs

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I had the privilege of being mentored at my previous work by Greg, whose thoughtful approach to mentoring left a lasting impact on me. His ability to listen deeply, engage in critical conversations, and challenge my thinking through insightful questions has helped me grow both personally and professionally. His influence continues to shape how I approach challenges and conversations every day.

Anshuman Sharma

Director of Finance

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Greg has been an excellent coach for both business and technical leaders, resulting in growth and development for the individuals, and most importantly, better business outcomes!

Liza Bartle

Supply Chain Executive (Retired)

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Greg’s leadership was consistently on display while VP/GM of the Supplies Division at Agilent. His ability to effectively motivate and coach the entire organization always manifested itself in a strong sense of team unity resulting in outstanding financial performance. He excels at engaging leaders from all supporting functional teams in a highly matrixed environment with his inclusive communication style to create unified objectives.

Greg’s inherent coaching ability comes from the fact that he is a great listener. He will often defer to others in discussions, truly absorbing what is being said before expressing his opinion, yet has an innate ability to know when to interject or intercede. Greg has really mastered the art of “Active Listening”, a critical skill and major enabler to being a successful executive coach.

Tom Logan

Associate Vice President of Marketing

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Gregory MacKenney made a profound impact on my career and personal growth. As a coach, mentor, and friend, Greg provided invaluable guidance and support, empowering me to transition from Customer Success leadership roles into Quality Assurance. His encouragement and trust in my abilities helped me embrace new challenges and develop a broader skill set, while his approachable nature fostered a genuine friendship and sense of belonging. I am deeply grateful for Gregory’s coaching and mentorship and the pivotal opportunities he created for my professional journey.

Dwayne Dantzler

Founder, CEO, Dantwin Corporation

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