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Coaching for Leaders

Coaching for Leaders

Dave Stachowiak 788 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Leaders aren't born; they're made. Many leaders reach points in their careers where what worked yesterday doesn't work today. This Monday show helps leaders thrive at these key inflection points. Independently produced weekly since 2011, Dr. Dave Stachowiak shares insights from a decade of leading a global leadership academy, plus more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie. Bestselling authors, proven leaders, expert thinkers, and deep conversation have attracted 50 million downloads and over 300,000 followers.

Episodes

The Power of Learning from Peers, with Dev Baldwin
The Power of Learning from Peers, with Dev Baldwin Aug 20, 2026 20:38 Academy alum Dev Baldwin joins Dave to share how he leveraged the power of learning from peers. Are you at an inflection point? Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will open in the coming weeks. Visit the Coaching for Leaders Academy page to request an early application.
796: Build Your Tolerance for Uncertainty, with Simone Stolzoff
796: Build Your Tolerance for Uncertainty, with Simone Stolzoff Aug 17, 2026 39:08 Simone Stolzoff: How to Not Know Simone Stolzoff is an author and journalist who explores big questions about work, meaning, and identity. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and on the TED stage. He is the author of How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World
Meet Us in Orange County on Sept. 1st
Meet Us in Orange County on Sept. 1st Aug 12, 2026 4:09 You’re invited to join Tom Henschel, Dave Stachowiak, and other listeners for dinner and an evening of conversation in Irvine, California on Tuesday, September 1st. Details and registration at coachingforleaders.com/dinner
795: The Question That Frees an Hour a Day, with Neal Schore
795: The Question That Frees an Hour a Day, with Neal Schore Aug 10, 2026 37:42 Neal Schore: The 25th Hour Neal Schore is the founder and CEO of 25th Hour Group, an executive coaching and leadership events firm. Previously, he served as the founder, president, and CEO of Triton Digital, a global technology, data, and services leader in the digital audio and podcast industry. He is the author of The 25th Hour: How to Thrive (And Gain Ridiculous Amounts of Time) By Getting Out
794: Build the Resilience to Match Your Ambition, with Jia Jiang
794: Build the Resilience to Match Your Ambition, with Jia Jiang Aug 3, 2026 39:27 Jia Jiang: Easy Discipline Jia Jiang is an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, and the bestselling author of Rejection Proof. His TED Talk is among the top 1% most viewed of all time, and he has spoken to over 400,000 people worldwide. He is also the creator of Rejection Therapy, a platform designed to help people overcome fear and build resilience, and is the author of Easy Discipline: An Unconv
793: How to Finish What You Start, with Chris Bailey
793: How to Finish What You Start, with Chris Bailey Jul 27, 2026 37:52 Chris Bailey: Intentional Chris Bailey is an author and lecturer who explores the science behind living a more productive and intentional life. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject and is the bestselling author of The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind. His newest book is Intentional: How to Finish What You Start (Amazon, Bookshop)*. Starting is often a lot e
792: Create Leadership Paths That Work for Everyone, with Ludmila Praslova
792: Create Leadership Paths That Work for Everyone, with Ludmila Praslova Jul 20, 2026 39:41 Ludmila Praslova: The Canary Code Ludmila Praslova is a Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California and regularly writes for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Forbes. She’s the recipient of the 2025 Talent Award from Thinker50 and has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice. She is the author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neur
791: The Messy Intersection of AI, Work, and People, with Joanna Stern
791: The Messy Intersection of AI, Work, and People, with Joanna Stern Jul 13, 2026 33:55 Joanna Stern: I Am Not a Robot Joanna Stern is an Emmy Award-winning technology journalist who was previously the personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal. For many years, she has been one of the most recognizable and entertaining voices in consumer tech, and she just recently launched her own media company and YouTube channel called New Things. Her new book is I Am Not a Robot: My
790: How to Help a Team Flourish, with Daniel Coyle
790: How to Help a Team Flourish, with Daniel Coyle Jul 6, 2026 39:37 Daniel Coyle: Flourish Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. He has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His newest book is Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fu
789: The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein
789: The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein Jun 29, 2026 39:20 David Epstein: Inside the Box David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range and The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated into more than 30 languages. He was previously the host of Slate‘s popular “How To!” podcast and a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica. His TED talks have been viewed more than 12 million times. His newest book is also a New York T
788: How to Work with Poisonous People, with Leanne ten Brinke
788: How to Work with Poisonous People, with Leanne ten Brinke Jun 22, 2026 39:42 Leanne ten Brinke: Poisonous People Leanne ten Brinke is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, where she directs the Truth and Trust Lab. Her research investigates trust, deception, and dark personality traits across diverse populations—from incarcerated individuals to hedge fund managers and politicians. She reveals how dark personality traits shape our institutions and re
787: Better Leadership Through Humor, with Chris Duffy
787: Better Leadership Through Humor, with Chris Duffy Jun 15, 2026 38:50 Chris Duffy: Humor Me Chris Duffy is an award-winning podcaster, comedian, and television writer. He hosts the podcast How to Be a Better Human and you can find his comedic TED talk, “How to find laughter anywhere” online. He is the author of Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy (Amazon, Bookshop)*. It sometimes seems like someone with a good sense of h

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