Helping Leadership Teams for Over 30 Years

 Even the most innovative leaders can find themselves struggling to effectively communicate their business goals to their teams, ensuring that everyone understands the "why" behind their actions. Daryl Braham, founder of iON Leadership, with nearly 40 years of experience in sales, management, finance, and leadership, understands the critical importance of clear communication. He has seen firsthand the remarkable results that can be achieved when everyone in an organization shares a common vision and believes in their collective goals.

Daryl’s business journey began early. As the son of a "Mountie" with the RCMP in Canada, he started his first company at the age of 15. After graduating, his career rapidly progressed through various award winning sales channels, leading him to become the youngest manager of one of the largest retail chains in Western Canada. There he set companywide records for sales and profits in his very first year running the operation. His exceptional performance caught the attention of SONY® of Canada, where he excelled in wholesale sales across Manitoba and eventually all of Central Canada, earning him national Rookie of The Year and Rep of The Year honors. 

In 1997, Daryl moved to the United States, where he played a pivotal role in building several entrepreneurial companies. Starting "at the bottom" and working his way through almost every position in the companies, he and his business partner acquired them in 2006. After eight additional years of exponential growth as CEO, and the companies earning several local, regional, and national awards, including the states only US Chamber of Commerce Small Business of The Year recipient, he sold them and intensified his focus on coaching.

Daryl has guided half a dozen startups to their most profitable years and now works full-time as a Professional EOS® Implementer. He also earned his Series 7 and 66 licenses, forever being recognized as a retired financial advisor. Throughout his career, Daryl has excelled in consulting, training, coaching, and speaking for hundreds of organizations across the United States and Canada. In addition to his extensive experience, he is a certified strategic planner, a recognized ethics instructor, and holds a CRB®(Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) designation. He is also a certified KOLBE® coach, further showcasing his commitment to professional development and excellence.

Among his many accolades, Daryl is the only recipient of the REALTOR® of the Year Award in two states in the same year by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This prestigious award is a significant recognition of outstanding contributions to the real estate profession, and it marks the first and only time in the over 115-year history of NAR that any single member has received this recognition from two states in the same year. He is the youngest to date recipient of the Association's Distinguished Service Award at the local level, and was also awarded the KOLBE Dynamynd®  Award for Team Synergy, presented at the KOLBE national convention in Phoenix, AZ, highlighting his exceptional ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.

Driven by a powerful mission to enthusiastically and positively impact people's lives, Daryl tailors his approach to each company's unique needs, delivering with a passion and energy that inspire and motivate. His ability to uplift individuals and teams grows stronger with time, and his expertise in simplifying complex issues facing entrepreneurs today is invaluable.

Daryl’s focus on delivering results through the simple, proven tools found in EOS® sets him apart. He brings a proven track record of success, standing as an unwavering force of positivity and inspiration. His contagious passion leaves a lasting impact on the teams he works with, making him a sought-after coach and mentor in the business world.

He is married to the love of his life Cheri, and together they have five grown children. Cheri is approaching her 30 year anniversary as a Doctor of Chiropractor (DC), and the two of them are looking forward to becoming grandparents, just not quite yet!