Episode 37 | Ian Houston | Every Step Counts

Becoming More Significant with Sylvia Baldock

Ian Houston serves as President of the Scottish Business Network (SBN) US and as Ambassador in Washington, DC. He creates linkages between Scotland and the U.S. across sectors. In addition, he writes a monthly column for the Herald Scotland called 'Letter from America.'

He quotes Picasso in the very open and honest conversation –

“The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away”. Pablo Picasso

Ian serves as the Development Chair of the DACOR Bacon House in Washington, DC and is on the board of The Robert Burns Ellisland Farm and Museum near Dumfries.

He created a consulting entity called ‘Clydebuilt’ through which he developed a series of conversations with former US secretaries of state, senators, ambassadors, CEOs, and academics focused on leadership.

Houston served for many years as the Executive Director of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) supporting diplomats and diplomacy, was an advocate for the global poor and humanitarian engagement and worked in the U.S. Congress.

He said – “I feel like I’m an average person in many respects who’s had these remarkable experiences and I’m not sure why it happened, but I’ve found myself in quite unique situations meeting with presidents, ambassadors and senators and I’m grateful for that.

He is the author of a book of poetry called Under Candle Bright, the proceeds of which support the Glasgow based charity Mary's Meals.

Ian is a UK/US citizen.

Feed a child through - Mary’s Meals - https://www.marysmeals.org.uk

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Book of Poetry - http://bit.ly/UnderCandleBright

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Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.

Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.

Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, credibility, confidence, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.

If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call on https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/1-2-1-discovery-call or by emailing [e-mail]