Kevin, a Canadian based in Singapore, has a vast thirty plus year history of working as a elite Figure Skating Coach, trainer and choreographer to National, World and Olympic Champions (e.g. Kurt Browning, Kristi Yamaguchi, Yuka Sato, Elizabeth Manley). His history in elite sport and entertainment got him invited to do the closing speech at TEDxGhent, Belgium event called, ‘In the Zone.’ Kevin’s knowledge of high performance helps him not only define the direction his work, but inspire his passion, drive and focus to help individuals, teams and organizations achieve balance, excellence and success by performing to their creative and innovative best.
Today, Kevin, integrates and leverages his knowledge for programs in Performance and Creativity Development, Presentation Skills, Energy and Stress Management, Leadership and Team Building. His newest unique product, The Cutting Edge Team – Teambuilding on Ice for leaders and middle managers is a first of its type in the world. Some of his clients include - the public sector e.g. European Commission and European Administration School (EAS); not for profit, e.g. ECCO – European Cancer Organization, IFAH Europe, Meeting Professionals International (MPI Dallas/Luxembourg); education, Solvay MBA School, Brussels; private sector, e.g. Tmf Marketing (Munich and Mumbai), TLC 360 (Portugal), Accenture (Brussels), Hertz (London). He is also an associate Coach and Trainer with Mannaz (Asia); Cegos Asia Pacific; BICK (consortium for the European Institutions).
As a director/choreographer of large sporting productions (Closing Ceremonies ’88 Olympic Games, Holiday on Ice Productions – ‘Energia’) and Award Winning Short Dance Filmmaker, he brings a unique perspective of the processes and diligence it takes to stimulate creativity and innovation; energize and motivates individuals and teams working towards a singular goal while holding onto the Big Picture.
He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology; Certified Success Coach and TILT 360 Leaders Coach; NLP Practitioner; Organizational Relationship Systems Coach Trained to name a few. He is an active member of the International Coaching Federation as an ACC, Asia Pacific Speakers Singapore and Toastmasters International.
Kevin is also the author of an inspiring compilation of 27 personal stories of learning called ‘Aha, Mother’s Pearls’.
‘In an industry that is often crowded with ex-business executives offering business-oriented advice, Kevin Cottam brings a fresh perspective to the challenges one faces when trying to carve a new path in life.’
Bill Baker, CEO, Bill Baker and Co, Vancouver, Canada