In these 2-part Coach’s Corner episodes, our CEO, Dan McCann, sat down with Jimmy Fortescue, CEO and Founder of Piton Investments, to dive into his incredible journey from being “the coffee guy” to running multi-billion-dollar organizations. Jimmy shares how mentorship, teamwork, resilience, and a coaching mindset shaped his career, from navigating 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis to building trust, empowering teams, and staying grounded as a father and leader.
Together, they dive into:
- How mentors and coaches can shape a career by creating opportunities for exposure, learning, and development.
- Why listening with humility, including others in the process, and learning from the people around you can turn experience into practical skills and better decisions.
- The importance of building teams around capable, aligned people, and how communication, trust, and repeatable processes help organizations scale.
- How grit, drive, confidence, and the mental approach to challenges complement technical skills, both in athletics and in business.
- Why giving back, helping others develop, and sharing success are an important part of leadership and personal growth.
