Ep. 31 - What Coaching Taught Me about Business Leadership

About this episode

Monica May-Dunn discusses leadership insights with Merl Martin, focusing on the intersection of coaching, technology, and business growth.

Leading a growing business requires more than good ideas. It requires clear systems, adaptable leadership, and the ability to use technology without losing sight of the people doing the work. In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Merl Martin, Founder and CEO of Bennu Systems, to talk about leadership across education, athletics, and technology. From coaching teams and simplifying operations to understanding AI, automation, and the warning signs of disconnected systems, this conversation offers practical insight for business owners and leaders trying to grow with more clarity and less friction. 🎧 Tune in for practical leadership insights and real-world experience on building smarter systems, stronger teams, and more people-focused technology.

People in this episode

Host: Monica May-Dunn

Guest: Merl Martin

Topics covered

• business leadership
• coaching
• technology
• systems
• team building
• AI
• automation

Keywords

• business leadership
• coaching
• technology
• AI
• automation
• team building
• systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bennu Systems

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