ABOUT
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Brendan Burns is a Coach, CEO & Podcast host specializing in helping Coaches build and scale their businesses. Prior to Coach Academy, he ran a Coaching practice advising individuals, executives and brands—from Fortune 100 companies, investment banks, law firms and sports organizations, to C-level executives, pro NFL/UFC athletes, and entertainers across 50+ countries.
Brendan graduated from Cornell University’s Accelerated 3-Year JD-MBA program, receiving degrees from Cornell Law School & The Johnson School of Management. He worked as a Summer Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, respectfully declining their full-time offer to begin his career as an Investment Banking Associate in Lazard’s Restructuring Group. Brendan then joined Hedge Fund Steamboat Capital Partners in New York, as their first outside hire, a value-oriented fund with a concentrated portfolio of catalyst-driven investments.
Brendan also hosts the “The Brendan Burns Show” since 2016, a top Apple Podcast for mindset, business, and high-performance growth. Hundreds of thousands have listened to his interviews with an eclectic guest list—from actor Matthew McConaughey to author Jack Canfield to other executives, entrepreneurs and professional athletes.
A noted thought leader who has been featured in Yahoo Finance, NBC, Thrive Global and more, Brendan speaks on the topics of purpose, business mastery, lifestyle hacking, overcoming anxiety, and creating healthy relationships. He currently resides in Southern California.
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