Brendan Burns

About Brendan Burns

Brendan Burns is a High-Performance Strategist, CEO, Top 100 Apple Podcast Host and former Wall Street Executive who transforms individuals and companies to maximize their potential in business and life. For over a decade, he has advised some of the world’s most recognized brands—from Fortune 100 companies, investment banks, top law firms and professional sports teams, to C-level executives, billionaires, pro NFL/UFC athletes, Hollywood celebrities and politicians from over 70 countries on 6 continents. With 3 Ivy League degrees, Brendan is Cornell University’s first student to obtain both a law degree from Cornell Law School and MBA from Cornell’s Johnson School in 3 years total. Brendan’s career began on Wall Street as an Investment Banker at Lazard Freres and then a Partner and #2 at Hedge Fund Steamboat Capital in New York. In pursuit of a deeper passion, Brendan left Wall Street to pursue his calling as an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host. Over time he developed a 360-degree business & life framework, which helped skyrocket him into becoming one of the most sought-after high-performance strategists. Brendan is now the CEO of Burns International Inc, a rapidly growing professional coaching & consulting company that caters to online entrepreneurs and coaches who want to build or scale their own coaching practice. Under his leadership as CEO, the company provides customized solutions, 1:1 support, group trainings, seminars and live events. Brendan also hosts the “The Brendan Burns Show,” an Apple Top 100 Podcast for personal development, business coaching, life transformation, and high-performance growth. Hundreds of thousands have tuned in to hear his candid interviews with an eclectic guest list—from actor Matthew McConaughey to author Jack Canfield and other elite coaches, executives, and self-made entrepreneurs and athletes. A noted thought leader who has been featured in Yahoo Finance, MSNBC, Thrive Global and more, Brendan speaks on the topics of purpose, business mastery, lifestyle hacking, overcoming anxiety, addiction, and creating healthy relationships. He currently resides in San Diego, California. Brendan has worked with: The National Football League (NFL) The New York Yankees (NYY) Lazard Freres Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP UBS Investment Bank Northwestern Mutual Cornell University Recent Podcast Guests: Matthew McConaughey Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Jesse Itzler Listen to The Brendan Burns Show here: Apple: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify

Experience

1. Chairman & CEO

   Burns International Inc

   Aug 2017 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Preside over Executive Coaching & Consulting Firm with offices in California, New York City, and London - Provide 1:1 and Group Coaching, Leadership & Advisory to companies, individuals, C-level executives, and Professional and Ex-Athletes (NFL, MLB, UFC) who are looking for solutions to create an extraordinary path forward - Advise some of the world’s leading brands, firms, and professionals - Offer live U.S-based and international training events and seminars

Education

• Cornell University

  B.S., The Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

  2005 — 2009

• Cornell Law School

  Juris Doctorate

  2009 — 2012

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2010 — 2012