Human-centered leadership coaching meets practical guidance.

From chaos to clarity.

I help leaders manage pressure and sift through competing inputs to assert meaningful change and lead as their authentic selves.

By providing a safe space for reflection and growth and bringing decades of experience as a founder and executive, I help leaders maximize their potential, become the leaders they were meant to be, and build aspirational cultures.

  • "I've worked with Adam for over 18 months and his expertise has made a big difference in my business! Whether it's high-level strategy or brainstorming solutions to a very specific problem, he's excellent at adding value and helping keep me accountable."

    — BRETT THORESON
    Co-founder & CEO, CartStack

  • "Adam has an incredible ability to take the vast amount of context I provide and distill it into key focus areas to tackle together. His insightful approach helps me get to the core of my feelings and challenges, allowing us to concentrate on effective solutions and actionable next steps."

    — SARIKA LAMONT
    VP People, VidYard

  • "Adam is amazing at brainstorming, problem-solving and listening. I’ve been in business 40 years and I'm as proactive as most could be in their industry, yet, Adam is consistently able to find a lot of insight for me."

    — PHIL COHN
    Co-founder & COO, Arnold Meyer

  • "You will not find a more empathetic coach who has actually been in your seat and can guide you through the emotional rollercoaster of building a company. He intuitively understands what brings teams together: that success is unearthed through genuine connection.”

    — PETE ENESTROM
    Founder & CEO, Learnexus

  • "Adam has a gift of partnering with leaders to uncover brilliance in just moments. He has a wise and intentional capability to bring clarity to my thoughts in a way that will foster swift action."

    — TIFFANY EVANS
    Director of HR, Rexel

  • “Coaching with Adam was a game changer in my career. His patient guidance helped me be intentional and laser-focused through accountability in developing my ability to lead my team and communicate strategy effectively with our Executive Leadership team.”

    — MATTHEW WAGEMANN
    Head of People, Block Imaging

  • “Adam’s passion and positive energy are contagious. After every meeting with Adam, I walk away with more confidence, clarity, and focus. Coaching with Adam has been the best investment I have made in my career growth.”

    — DALLAS COOPER
    VP of People, Multiply

  • "Working with Adam has been one of the best investments I've made in myself. Every time I meet with Adam, I leave with a more optimistic mindset and clarity about what actions to take next. "

    — ERIK RHOTEN
    Enterprise Account Executive, Metadata

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Working with me

I follow these steps

  • 1. Define Vision

    Work together to define the vision you truly want for life and business

  • 2. Create Space

    Replace the loneliness of leadership with a safe space to share and explore

  • 3. Find Solutions

    Find solutions to your most pressing challenges in leadership and life

  • 4. Action Plan

    Create a plan of action, collaborate on next steps, and be held accountable

About Adam

  • 2x Founder w/ 2 exits (Bluebridge, Mobile Apps & Emplify, Employee Engagement)

  • Former Chief Evangelist of 15Five & Podcast Host of Top 25 Apple Management Podcast, “HR Superstars”

  • 10+ year executive in leadership development and culture industries

  • Best-selling author of “Lead Like a Human”

  • “Rising Star” by Business Insider & “Top Voice in Executive Leadership” by LinkedIn

  • Married 17 years to wife Cara, 2 teenage boys, and a sheepadoodle

  • Avid pickleball player

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