Ever wondered what it's like to work with a coach who refuses to sugarcoat the truth? In this episode, we sit down with Paul Glover, the self-proclaimed "No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach" who's built his practice on brutal honesty and genuine results.

"I'm not going to try to convince you," Paul tells us about his approach to potential clients. "If what we've done up to this point doesn't convince you, then you need to find somebody else." It's this refreshing directness that sets the tone for our entire conversation about what real leadership development looks like.

From discussing why empathy is a skill set that can be learned to exploring why human psychology hasn't changed since Marcus Aurelius was complaining about the Roman Senate (Camden's words: "complaining about going to work because the people in the Senate are assholes"), Paul shares insights from his unique journey as an ex-white-collar felon and "recovering" federal trial lawyer.

Whether you're looking for a leadership coach or trying to become a better leader yourself, Paul's perspective on the exchange of energy in coaching relationships and why critical thinking is a learnable skill will challenge you to rethink what growth requires. Just don't expect him to be "soft and cuddly" about it.

More About Paul:
About Me: I'm the No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach, Challenging the Best to Be Better in organizations with revenue up to one billion dollars. I’m also an ex- white-collar felon, a "recovering” federal trial lawyer, a TEDx speaker, an approved Vistage and YPO Speaker on leadership in the Post-Pandemic work environment, the author of WorkQuake™: Making the Seismic Shift to a Knowledge Economy, a Forbes contributor, a Starbucks addict, and a Chicago Bears fanatic.


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Chapter Times and Titles:

The YouTube Rant [00:00 - 01:30]
Otis's passionate plea for subscribers
"Hit the stupid subscribe button. It costs you nothing."
Setting the tone for an unfiltered conversation

Meet Paul: The No-BS Coach [01:31 - 10:00]
Introduction to Paul's background
From federal trial lawyer to executive coach
The philosophy behind his direct approach

"I Don't Coach People I Don't Like" [10:01 - 20:00]
Paul's criteria for client selection
"I look at coaching as an exchange of energy"
Why compatibility matters more than credentials

The Guide in the Hero's Journey [20:01 - 35:00]
The tension between guiding and knowing better
Paul's approach to the coaching relationship
"I'm not into persuading you to enter my coaching program"

Empathy as a Learnable Skill [35:01 - 45:00]
Breaking down leadership into skill sets
"People who aren't empathetic, empathy is a skill set"
The importance of delivery in leadership

Timeless Human Psychology [45:01 - 53:30]
References to stoicism and Marcus Aurelius
How human nature remains consistent through history
Applying ancient wisdom to modern leadership challenges

Prison Leadership? [53:31 - End]
Lighthearted discussion about potential book titles
Final thoughts and contact information
Standard outro and wrap-up


Paul Glover
https://paulgloverspeaks.com/