Bart’s Story
I came to executive coaching after spending over 40 years in media and journalism. Most of that time was spent in senior leadership roles (see below), responsible for directing large, innovative and dynamic teams in competitive, high-pressure, results oriented environments - from a global news network to a ground breaking digital start-up. The only constant in my career was the inevitable necessity to lead through change and transitions, big and small. Maybe I haven’t seen it all - but I’ve seen an awful lot. As much as I enjoyed and appreciated the awards, ratings and commercial successes that my teams earned, my greatest professional satisfaction came in seeing the men and women whom I managed and mentored achieve their own career success and personal happiness.
In 2021, when I left my last post running a New York TV station friends started asking if I was planning to “retire”. No way. I look forward to spending the rest of my working days sharing my experience and knowledge through the practice of executive coaching. My life’s lessons, in addition to outstanding training, have prepared me to coach at any level in any business or organization. I received my certification through the iCoach Professional Coaching Program where I had the benefit of learning from four of the best coaches in the business. I now have the privilege of serving on the faculty of iCoach Global.
I have earned an ACC Credential from the International Coaching Federation and have been certified in EQi 2.0 and EQI 360 assessments. There is no doubt that emotional intelligence is a crucial component of leadership success. I am also a Certified Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a leading assessment tool for development related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. I am also certified in Harrison Assessments , Clark Wilson 360 Feedback Surveys, and the Team Performance Model. I have completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program through the UMASS Memorial Medical Center, with an eye toward training to teach MBSR.
My wife Karen and I have been married for 35 years and are the proud parents of three terrific young adults and two wonderful dogs. As a family we have been involved for more than 13 years in supporting and visiting students at several schools in Cambodia. My other passions include yoga, meditation and my library of presidential biographies and memoirs.
Senior Leadership Positions
WPIX-TV (E.W. Scripps Co.) New York, NY/ Vice President & General Manager 2019-2021
Reported to the President of National Media. Responsible for all operations, content and revenue generation for company’s flagship station in the #1 market. Assumed role under Tribune Broadcasting and continued following acquisition by Scripps.
Tribune Broadcasting Chicago, IL/New York, NY / Senior Vice President News & Content 2015-2019
Reported to the President of Broadcasting. Responsible for oversight of all news operations and television and digital production for company’s 42 owned or operated stations.
CNN-US (Turner Broadcasting) New York, NY/ Senior Vice President Current Programming 2008-2013
Reported to the President of CNN-US. Direct oversight of all Prime Time and Morning News Programs and Investigative, Documentary and Medical Units. News division’s senior liaison with Ad Sales, Digital, Finance, Marketing, Research and Human Resources. Responsible for network’s domestic program schedule and schedule changes during breaking news.
The FeedRoom Inc. New York, NY/ Chairman 2007-2008, President/CEO 2004-2007, SVP/General Manager 2001-2004, Vice President/News 2000-2001
Led ground breaking privately held venture backed company providing fully outsourced Web Video and Digital Media Applications for Media, Publishing, Government and Corporate clients including ESPN, NBC, New York Times, Reuters, USA Today, Wal-Mart, General Motors, Hewlett Packard, Intel, and US Departments of State, Defense and HHS.
WABC-TV New York, NY/News Director 1997-2000/Assistant News Director 1993-1997
As News Director, responsible for all aspects of award winning local news operation at the Disney flagship television station. Maintained the station’s top-rated position in the nation’s largest television market.
Education
Baruch College - City University of New York
Certificate in Executive Coaching - iCoach New York Professional Coaching Program 2018
State University of New York, Empire State College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business, Management & Economics 2014
Focus on Executive Coaching, Managerial Leadership, Organization Development, Business Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion, Strategic Human Resource Management