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Kevin Cottam, Inspirational Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Author, Director

I have been referred to as a Renaissance man who has reinvented/recombined his life every ten years. My journey has led me to relocating to fifteen cities in nine countries and three continents. I have devoted my life to taking risks in the pursuit of excellence and high performance through seeking greater awareness and knowledge.

The Present

Today, I devote my energy to Inspirational Coaching for individuals, executives and organizations. I also enjoy professional speaking and facilitating in organizations and at conferences worldwide. My passion is witnessing the development and transformation of individuals, teams and organizations.

Kevin’s Book

I am the author of a new book ‘Mother’s Pearls…27 Aha Moments of Realization. It is about powerfully listening to your life stories and reflecting upon their Aha moments. Those Aha moments are the triggers to conscious awareness. By taking the learning points found deep behind the stories and distilling them to one word or the ‘Pearl’, these ‘Aha’s’ or flashes of light can lead you to living your full potential and excellence.

Director/Choreographer

Another hat that I am currently wearing is that he is the Creative Director and co-choreographer of the highly successful new skating production of the international acclaimed, Holiday on Ice, The new show is called, ‘Energia…the way the universe connects’ and is currently touring Europe

Kevin’s History

In my past, I have been a champion figure skater; a figure skating choreographer/trainer to National, World and Olympic Champions and competitors; an award winning dance filmmaker; contemporary dancer; director of Opening and Closing Ceremonies of large sporting events, such as the 1988 Calgary Olympics; ‘Xotika…Journey to the Heart’ for Holiday on Ice; the 2001 World Athletic Championships in Edmonton; and the award winning Shakespeare’s adaptation to ice, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Ice Dream’.

A little more…

I currently spend my time working globally and live in Victoria, Canada and Barcelona, Spain. Some other aspects of life that assist me in living excellence is that I am an avid yogi; meditates daily; swims competitively; fascinated by languages and culture; travel; and enjoys a wonderful conversation and walks by the sea and in nature.

‘Kevin gives total dedication to his projects ... he brings creative solutions to the table, sticks to a given timeline, is a perfectionist when it comes to execution and always provides a sense of calm to the team, so that they can achieve their potential.’ Bojan Tercon, Partner, Singapore Sing	‘Professionalism. Your presentations combine business imperatives with life balance. Great creativity in the use of adult learning techniques (not a one way communication, interaction is always there).’ Didier Scalliet, MPI Europe, VP of Global Development, Luxembourg
‘Always pleasant to work with and remains calm when others don’t. Deals with everyone on a personal level and encourages people to exceed their boundaries. The sky is the limit. Never settles for less, Demanding of himself and others, Sincere, Humane, Always helpful, Compliments hard work, Open to discussion, Gentle.’ Jayne Hamelink, Casting Director, Holiday on Ice, Holland	‘As a facilitator you strive to try on different techniques and are more than wiling to learn from others. You see partnership always as an opportunity, never as a competition. You almost never say no but rather remain open minded to techniques and approaches all the while bringing many other creative ideas. You like to start with the big picture in mind and that makes you stronger I think in the end, cause while you go deep, you never seem to lose the bigger picture.‘ Janet Logan, Facilitator/Coach, Toronto, Canada
‘He understood the project from the very beginning and gave me all the solutions the same days. Unique!‘ Marcelo Molinari, Costa del Sol Convention Bureau, Malaga, Spain	‘It has been my experience that communication within a creative group of individuals can be a stressful, ego centered and emotionally draining event. Kevin has the ability to tame the frustrated ego and make every member of the team feel empowered to rise above personal limitations to a common goal.‘ Simone Alexander, Choreographer, Denver, Colorado
‘It was a great experience working with you. I enjoy the show very much and love what you've done to show us new possibilities. Thank you!’ Hendrik Jan de Mari, CEO, Holiday on Ice	'Kevin is an original thinker, who engages, involves and inspires his audiences. He uses his unique experience to help his clients find their own new creative solutions. He is stimulating and sincere in all his actions.' Robin Lokerman, CEO - Institutional Division, MCI Group Singapore
‘In the growing curve of a company there is the need to stop, reflect and answer to some basic questions like - what is your business all about, where are you going, what is the vision, how are you achieving your vision. Kevin is a great coach to help you on that process of redefining the basics and reshape the path for a solid growth of an institution. We have been very successful integrating the team in redefining the essence of the company and Kevin brought that spirit to tlc. Definitely a must do to any organization.’ Diogo Assis, Managing Director, TLC – Events in Portugal	‘You set a good example through your listening skills and you inspire others with to challenge their creative strengths. I know these are some of the qualities which I see you bringing out in me. You have many leadership skills which I'm sure allowed you to create 'Energia'. Your concern for the 'well-being' of those who you teach and your ability to inspire people around you to be the best they can be are both credits to your "Unique Ability".’ Ian Mellor, CFP Senior Financial Planner, Assante Financial Management, Vancouver, Canada
‘I think the biggest thing about you is that you get people to see the opportunities and challenges in front of them in a different way. Your challenge to me to ‘walk through that door and step into that room’, has stuck with me. I visualize that and it has made my thoughts and ideas land much more effectively with me’. Bill Baker, Chief Strategic Officer, Envisioning + Storytelling, Vancouver, Canada

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