Brian Kinahan

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

President at Automatic Leader

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Brian Kinahan is the President of Automatic Leader, leveraging over 40 years of business experience to help executives harness AI for a competitive advantage. An MBA from UCLA Anderson, he has a long track record as a CEO coach, helping leaders achieve significant top-line growth. People who work with him often describe him as knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and an expert coach.

Brian resides with his family in the Los Angeles area. His professional passion for helping business leaders is so profound that he considers it his primary interest, dedicating himself to guiding CEOs to succeed beyond their own expectations.

Unique fact: It has been said that business is Brians “golf, ” and he would rather help CEOs succeed than do just about anything else.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Assertive

Friendly But Fast

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

AI for Executives
As President of Automatic Leader, his current focus is on creating AI roadmaps and skill-building workshops to help executives drive measurable business impact.
CEO Coaching
He has spent over two decades as a CEO coach and Vistage Chair, helping leaders scale their companies and improve their personal effectiveness.
Business Growth
Client testimonials consistently credit him with delivering double-digit growth and significant improvements in bottom-line profits through his structured operating systems.

Media Appearances

Brian has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
President at Automatic Leader
3-2003
CEO Coach and Trainer at CEO Mastery
4-2016 - 7-2025
Vistage CEO Group Chair at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
7-2009 - 8-2020
Co-Founder and Host at NC CEO Forum
2000 - 2003
Managing Partner at Catalysta Partners (Now Hatteras Ventures)

Education

1976 - 1978
MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
1971 - 1975
Bachelors from Vassar College

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Exp : 48 Location : Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President at Automatic Leader
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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Brian

Personality Compatibility


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