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The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 223 Hug the Cactus: Leadership, Conflict & Fierce Clarity in Retreats with Adrian KoehlerIn this powerful episode of the Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail welcomes executive coach and consultant Adrian Koehler, a leadership expert with a bold approach rooted in emotional intelligence and unapologetic honesty. From "hugging the cactus" to "riding the elephant," Adrian shares what it really takes to lead high-impact retreats and teams—spoiler: it’s not all good vibes and holding space. Episode Highlights: Leadership Beyond the Feel-Good: Adrian and Shannon break down why retreat leaders need more than intuition and good intentions—they need structure, clarity, and accountability. The Real Work of Alignment: Learn how to get...2025-05-2227 minThe Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 223 Hug the Cactus: Leadership, Conflict & Fierce Clarity in Retreats with Adrian KoehlerIn this powerful episode of the Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail welcomes executive coach and consultant Adrian Koehler, a leadership expert with a bold approach rooted in emotional intelligence and unapologetic honesty. From "hugging the cactus" to "riding the elephant," Adrian shares what it really takes to lead high-impact retreats and teams—spoiler: it’s not all good vibes and holding space. Episode Highlights: Leadership Beyond the Feel-Good: Adrian and Shannon break down why retreat leaders need more than intuition and good intentions—they need structure, clarity, and accountability. The Real Work of Alignment: Learn how to get...2025-05-2227 min
WAKE UP! with JoniADRIAN KOEHLER: Radically Authentic Leadership + Living with Courage, Presence, Vitality and Truth Today’s guest is Adrian Koehler who is a leadership engagement expert and co-founder and senior partner of Take New Ground, a global executive coaching and training firm. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership. Drawing on his diverse background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort and possibility in having “difficult conversations”. In this candid and powerful conversation, we talk about how to engage with grace and personal power both at work and at home. Where to find Adrian Koehler: @adrian.k 2025-05-081h 10
🎗️You Winning Life🎗️Ep. 194- Leadership, Language & Living Fully with Adrian KoehlerLet us know what you thought about the show!In this raw and powerful episode of You Winning Life, Jason Wasser welcomes Adrian Koehler, a high-impact executive coach and leadership trainer, to discuss the transformative power of commitment, language, and self-awareness in both life and leadership.They explore how getting “stuck” in career or personal relationships often stems from a lack of clarity, aligned values, or the fear of fully committing. Adrian breaks down the difference between trying and committing, shares insights from coaching founders and prison inmates alike, and...2025-05-011h 04
The Modern Man Podcast149: Embracing Bold Leadership: A Conversation with Adrian KoehlerIn this episode of the Modern Man Podcast, Ted and leadership engagement expert Adrian Koehler discuss the importance of integrating personal and professional lives, the necessity of facing difficult conversations, and the role of responsibility in leadership. Koehler shares insights from his diverse background, including nursing, philanthropy, and coaching, emphasizing the need for leaders to confront reality and engage in meaningful dialogue. He also explores the balance between intensity and kindness in leadership, offering effective communication and relationship-building strategies. TakeawaysReality is our friend; facing it is crucial for growth.What you don't face w...2025-04-0448 min
Profiles in LeadershipAdrian Koehler, Leadership Coaching Through Experience in Philanthropy, Ministry, Activism and MedicineAdrian Koehler, the no-nonsense leadershipengagement expert and Senior Partner at Take NewGround, is the go-to guide for fast-moving leaders.Dedicated to breaking through barriers, he spendshis time helping entrepreneurs and enterpriseleaders cut through the noise and createtransformative outcomes. Adrian coachesexecutives globally, encouraging authenticleadership and fostering courage for meaningfulchange. His passion for human performance has ledhim to diverse contexts, from Fortune 500organizations to startups and healthcare, making...2025-03-231h 01
Inside the Lion's Den: A Business and Leadership PodcastBuilding Strong Teams using Courage, Culture, and Calculated Risks with Adrian KoehlerAdrian Koehler, the founder of Take New Ground, shares his journey from nursing to leadership coaching in this engaging interview. He explains how his experiences in healthcare, spiritual communities, and philanthropic work shaped his approach to coaching entrepreneurs and business leaders. Adrian's unique background, which includes working with prison inmates and trust fund kids, gave him valuable insights into human behavior and personal growth. Throughout the conversation, Adrian emphasizes the importance of key leadership qualities such as personal responsibility, adaptability, and the ability to ask for help. He stresses that great leaders need to be both confident...2024-09-2544 min
SaaS Buyers' ClubUnlocking Leadership & Business Success with Adrian KoehlerIn this SaaS Buyers' Club Episode 38, your host, Software as a Service (SaaS) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyer Omeed Tabiei from Optimist Legal interviews Adrian Koehler.Adrian is a seasoned business consultant and coach from Los Angeles. Adrian shares his journey from pre-med student to pediatric nurse, eventually transitioning into leadership coaching. He dives into the art of helping people make meaningful decisions under pressure, drawing from experiences at the Mosaic Church and in the prison system. Adrian explores the principles behind effective leadership and business growth. He emphasizes the pow...2024-09-0539 min
Brian Bogert - Flipping The LidFrom Rock Bottom to Redemption And Embracing Your Shadow Self with Adrian Koehler (E68)Meet Adrian Koehler, a senior partner at Take New Ground and a man who has navigated the tumultuous journey from being a Christian leader engulfed by a double life, to embracing his authentic self.
Adrian shares his raw and gripping story of battling morality, hitting rock bottom with a car accident due to drunk driving, and the profound impact of an AA meeting that transformed his path.
We delve deep into the significance of honesty, vulnerability, and courage in personal transformation and coaching. Together, we explore Adrian's complex relationship...2024-07-1159 min
The Daily LeaderThe Story We Tell Ourselves as Leaders – Adrian KoehlerAdrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and founder of Take New Ground, a global executive coaching and training firm. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership.
In this episode of The Daily Leader, Adrian discusses the critical point between the story we tell ourselves as leaders and the impact our actions are actually having with the challenge necessary to build alignment and resilience.
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ITSPmagazine PodcastsThe Power of Vulnerability and Inquiry | A Conversation with Leadership Coach Adrian Koehler | The Leadership Student Podcast with MK PalmoreGuest: Adrian Koehler, Senior Partner, Take New GroundOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/______________________Host: MK Palmore, Host of The Leadership Student PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/mk-palmore______________________This Episode’s SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network______________________Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Leadership Student podcast, host MK Palmore is joined by leadership coach Adrian Koehler. Adrian shares his journey from nursing to coaching and d...2024-05-1643 min
Listen Then SpeakTaking New Ground with Adrian KoehlerAdrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.Adrian is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is also the co-host of two engaging podcasts...2024-05-1538 min
LeadovationAdrian Koehler: Hugging The Cactus: Embracing Truth Towards TransformationAdrian shares his unconventional approach to coaching, which involves using strong language and holding leaders accountable. He emphasizes the importance of embracing pain points, aligning with leaders, and striving for transformative change. If you want to become a better leader, this episode is a must-listen! Adrian and Dean explore the connection between tension and personal responsibility, and how taking responsibility for oneself can lead to positive change. About Adrian Koehler:Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in...2024-04-2341 min
Follow the Leaders22: Truth-Telling in Life and Leadership: Adrian KoehlerIn this episode, host Jamie Gale is joined by leadership engagement expert Adrian Koehler to discuss the importance of embracing challenges and cutting through the fluff in acknowledging the real experiences leaders and entrepreneurs are dealing with in order to lead to the biggest changes. Adrian and Jamie explore the power of choice and taking responsibility for your own personal growth.
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The Pay-It-Forward Society#022 - Adrian Koehler's Blueprint for Authentic Team EngagementIn this episode of the Pay-It-Forward Society, we sit down with Adrian Koehler, a 0-bullshit coach and co-founder of Take New Ground. Adrian shares his insights into what truly makes a leader effective and how to cultivate a culture of commitment and purpose within organizations. Our conversation reveals:Leadership as a Personal Commitment: Adrian underscores the importance of leaders seeing their role as a personal vocation, far beyond the confines of a job.The Power of Vulnerability: He advocates for vulnerability as a strength, enabling leaders to connect authentically with their...2024-03-181h 04
PWE & ME Podcast058: Embracing Leadership's Dark Side with Adrian KoehlerIn this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between language, perception, and survival instincts in personal and professional contexts. Our insightful guest, Adrian Koehler, shares his profound understanding and experiences in helping individuals navigate chaos with clarity and mindfulness. He emphasizes the power of conscious decision-making and the brain's inherent wiring for survival and energy conservation. Adrian is a seasoned coach who specializes in guiding founders of fast-growing companies through various crises. By fostering a mindset of growth and progress, he helps his clients transcend chaos and crisis, even in the face of success, and encourages personal responsibility and...2024-03-1248 min
Evolve: A New Era of Leadership058: Embracing Leadership's Dark Side with Adrian KoehlerIn this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between language, perception, and survival instincts in personal and professional contexts. Our insightful guest, Adrian Koehler, shares his profound understanding and experiences in helping individuals navigate chaos with clarity and mindfulness. He emphasizes the power of conscious decision-making and the brain's inherent wiring for survival and energy conservation. Adrian is a seasoned coach who specializes in guiding founders of fast-growing companies through various crises. By fostering a mindset of growth and progress, he helps his clients transcend chaos and crisis, even in the face of success, and encourages...2024-03-1248 min
Unlocking MovesThe No Bullsh!t Coach | Adrian Koehler - Unlocking Moves Ep. 26
Adrian Koehler has been a pastor, a nurse to Kuwaiti royalty, a dodgeball sniper, and a kickass no-bullshit coach for entrepreneurs.
Join us for Episode 26 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves goes deep with Adrian Koehler about the hard conversations that entrepreneurs need to have with themselves. From "Hugging...2024-02-1356 min
What Are You Made Of?Transformative Leadership: A Conversation with Adrian KoehlerMike "C-Roc" sits down with special guest Adrian Koehler, a seasoned leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the esteemed executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. Together, they delve deep into the world of transformative leadership, exploring the art and science behind empowering executives and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential.
Adrian shares his journey from intensive care nursing to becoming a beacon of leadership, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped his trajectory. With a blend of ambition and compassion, Adrian's approach to coaching executives transcends conventional methods, focusing on creating unprecedented results while fostering...2024-02-0940 min
The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligenceEp 27: Interview with Adrian Koehler – A Candid Chat About Life and Leadership with a Self-Proclaimed ‘Crazy Man’In EP 27 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast the EQ Gents had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Koehler, leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. Adrian coaches execs and entrepreneurs in the art of science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. Adrian’s constant pursuit of people and experiences that push him closer to the edge is the way he has always lived his life. His diverse career history and the anecdotes he shares in this episod...2024-01-2442 min
Hot Mess HotlineTell the Story of Your Career When There’s Too Much Variety in Your Resume with Adrian KoehlerDo you know how to tell the story of your career when there’s too much variety in your resume? Adrian Koehler is an executive coach who has transformed a “hot mess” of career experience into clear confidence for how he delivers compelling value every day and in the present moment.
This episode is for you if you’re working to develop the through-line to communicate how your variety of positions can contribute to your next career move and frame conversations so you can tell the story of your future impact, not justify your past career moves.
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Manufacturing Culture PodcastLeading with Depth: Adrian Koehler's Journey to Transformative LeadershipAdrian Koehler, a founder and senior partner at Take New Ground, shares his journey and expertise in leadership, culture, and transformation. He discusses his background growing up in a small town in Illinois and his passion for sports and competition. Adrian emphasizes the importance of curiosity and empathy in understanding different perspectives. He also shares his experience in nursing and pediatric intensive care and his involvement in activism and philanthropy. Adrian's work in community building and his impact through the Ready for Life program are highlighted. In this part of the conversation, Adrian Koehler discusses the importance of shifting...2024-01-041h 21
The Kitchen TableCoaching High Level Executives With Adrian KoehlerIn episode 45 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden welcomes special guest Adrian Koehler, a high-level coaching consultant. They discuss Adrian's background, how he got into coaching, and the importance of keeping the audience engaged. They also emphasize that effective communication and persuasion necessitate active listening, understanding others' perspectives, and the ability to connect with their interests where one can build trust, overcome resistance, and achieve desired results.Tune in as they dive deep into the world of coaching and consulting.TIMESTAMPS[00:05:40] Organizing Chaos in Coaching.[00:07:32] Personal Transformation and Second Chances.2023-12-1838 min
Simon Says InspireMeet Adrian Koehler!We loved meeting Adrian Koehler and having him on our podcast!Adrian Koehler, is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need and the host of The Naked Leadership Podcast. Adrian is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to...2023-12-0133 min
Lead Your Life with Debbie HeiserS5E47 - Guest Adrian Koehler on the Art & Science of LeadershipJoin us in this conversation with guest Adrian Koehler as we discuss that all results come out of the context of relationships, owning our past and turning it into fuel rather than running from it, linguistic environments and so much more. Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take N...2023-11-2129 min
Scaling CreatorAuthentic Leadership for Rapid Business Growth - Adrian Koehler's ApproachSend us a textWelcome to another episode of Scaling Creator Podcast! In this insightful episode, hosts Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens sit down with leadership expert, Adrian Koehler. Get ready for a deep dive into the challenges of leadership, the importance of self-mastery, and actionable tips for scaling your organization.Show Notes:Introduction to Adrian Koehler (00:00:00 - 00:01:30)Meeting the guest, Adrian Koehler, a seasoned leadership coach..Overview of Adrian's background and expertise in leadership development.Leadership Challenges (00:01:30 - 00:03:45)Discussion on common challenges leaders face in...2023-11-1442 min
Leaders Of Transformation470 Hard Conversations For Leaders Part 2: Hugging The Cactus, with Adrian KoehlerCan Difficult Conversations Be a Catalyst for Positive Transformation? Our guest today is Adrian Koehler, a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at Take New Ground, an executive coaching firm based in Los Angeles. His extraordinary journey spans philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, making him an expert in navigating challenging environments and facilitating difficult conversations. Adrian has left an indelible mark on diverse organizations, including the US Navy SEALs, NIKE, and Oprah Winfrey Network, and co-hosts the Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Senior Partner Dan Tocchini and Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb.2023-11-0749 minLeaders Of Transformation470 Hard Conversations For Leaders Part 2: Hugging The Cactus, with Adrian KoehlerCan Difficult Conversations Be a Catalyst for Positive Transformation? Our guest today is Adrian Koehler, a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at Take New Ground, an executive coaching firm based in Los Angeles. His extraordinary journey spans philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, making him an expert in navigating challenging environments and facilitating difficult conversations. Adrian has left an indelible mark on diverse organizations, including the US Navy SEALs, NIKE, and Oprah Winfrey Network, and co-hosts the Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Senior Partner Dan Tocchini and Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb.2023-11-0749 min
Leaders Of Transformation467: Hard Conversations For Leaders Part 1: What’s Under The Surface, with Adrian KoehlerWhat holds us back from being the leader and difference maker we’re capable of? Our guest this week is Adrian Koehler. He is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground, through which he coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership and how to create new, unprecedented results and experience greater fulfillment in their work. He is also the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini. Tod...2023-09-2628 minLeaders Of Transformation467: Hard Conversations For Leaders Part 1: What’s Under The Surface, with Adrian KoehlerWhat holds us back from being the leader and difference maker we’re capable of? Our guest this week is Adrian Koehler. He is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground, through which he coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership and how to create new, unprecedented results and experience greater fulfillment in their work. He is also the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini. Tod...2023-09-2628 min
THRIVE: Your Agency ResourceEp 157: Leadership as a Healing Journey, with Adrian KoehlerOn this episode of THRIVE — sponsored by E2M Solutions— Kelly and Adrian Koehler discuss the roles that self-leadership and healing play in helping agency owners become better leaders.Adrian Koehler and I cover these points and more:Why taking responsibility is important in self-leadership;How ego plays into our survival, and how we can overcome but not escape it;The role of childhood trauma in a leader's ability to regulate emotions;Ways in which leadership is a healing journey for us and our teams; andHow important it is to ask for help and support as lead...2023-09-2025 min
The Tech Leader's PlaybookFrom Navy SEALs to Startups: Adrian Koehler's Take on Performance-Driven LeadershipIn this week's eye-opening episode, Avetis sits down with the dynamic Adrian Koehler, a revered leadership coach known for his transformational work with founders and high-performance teams. Dive deep into the realms of leadership, personal engagement, and the intricacies of busting common myths that hold leaders back.
Key Takeaways:
The Essence of Leadership: Adrian sheds light on his approach to coaching and what true leadership means in the hustle of the entrepreneurial world.
Busting the Bullsh!t: Uncover the common myths and misconceptions that inhibit founders and how to navigate past them.
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Remarkable People PodcastAdrian Koehler | Courage vs Confidence, Relationship vs Religion, & Sincerity vs SocietySend us a text“I’m doing today, what I’ll be proud of tomorrow.” – Adrian KoehlerGUEST BIO:Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners w...2023-08-091h 17
Winning TeamsEpisode #122- Turning Leadershit Into Leadership With Adrian KoehlerWhat is your truth? Today’s guest is on a mission to help fast-moving founders discover who they really are and what they genuinely stand for in order to empower them to break through obstacles, create new outcomes, and “take new ground” in their lives. Adrian Koehler, a leadership engagement expert and co-founder of Take New Ground, is passionate about empowering founders to scale their businesses and cultivate unstoppable leadership teams. With a diverse background, Adrian thrives in challenging environments and embraces difficult conversations. In our conversation today, we delve into Adrian's approach to leadership developm...2023-07-1841 min
Jess Get HiredEpisode 54: Coaching is Bull$hit! with Adrian KoehlerEpisode 54 - Coaching is Bullshit with Adrian Koehler, Founding Partner, Take New Ground & Host of the Naked Leadership Podcast
In this thought-provoking episode of the Jess Get Hired Podcast, we dive headfirst into the controversial topic of coaching and why some argue it's nothing more than bullshit. Join us as we have a candid conversation with Adrian Koehler, the founding partner of Take New Ground and the host of the Naked Leadership Podcast.
Adrian, who brings a diverse background encompassing philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, isn't your typical executive coach. He thrives in extreme environments and isn't afraid to tackle...2023-07-1135 min
World's Greatest BossUsing Personality Assessments for Hiring with Adrian KoehlerI'm sitting down with Adrian Koehler to discuss his coaching journey and the use of personality assessments in making hiring decisions for entrepreneurs. Adrian shares his own entrepreneurial story and how his experiences have shaped his coaching philosophy.As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in the position of having to make hiring decisions with limited resources and time. Adrian emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own biases and how they can impact the assessment process. He suggests that using personality assessments as a basis for hiring decisions can be a useful approach to gauging an individual's fit...2023-05-2553 min
The People Dividend PodcastEpisode 090: Take New Ground with Adrian Koehler“My greatest gift is actually being an advocate versus a champion, which is looking somebody in the eye and believing in them, and then challenging them, and summoning them to the surface and inviting them to have their finest hour,” shares Adrian Koehler, leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. Today, he discusses how to be a more authentic leader through being courageous enough to have difficult conversations and challenging yourself to step beyond your comfort zone. Being a leader means thinking about more than just your own needs. The comp...2023-05-2338 min
Local Business HacksHow To Become A Business Leader People Are Excited To Follow with the Founder of Take New Ground, Adrian KoehlerAre you a business owner looking for leadership tips? Do you want your business to be more successful and your team to be inspired? Then this week's podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Adrian Koehler, the Founder & Managing Partner of Take New Ground, shares his advice for business owners including the questions they should ask to build a successful business.
Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and...2023-03-2041 min
Deep LeadershipFearless Leadership with Adrian KoehlerToday, I’m joined by Adrian Koehler. Adrian understands fearless leadership. He is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results, and experience fulfillment in their work. Adrian is the host of the Naked Leadership Podcast where he unpacks some of the unspoken challenges of leadership. I’m excited to talk to him about the idea of Fearless Leadership and what it takes to become a fearless leader.Sh...2023-03-0445 min
Finding Brave247: What Fearless Leadership Really Looks Like, with Adrian KoehlerAre you playing not to lose or are you playing to actually win and create what you deeply long to in life and in your work? As our guest today, Adrian Koehler explains in this episode, we are all capable of being powerful, confident, secure, and fearless leaders. But in order to do so, we have to be willing to embrace the fear and risk that comes with the unknown. Adrian Koehler is a top leadership engagement expert and Founder and Senior Partner at the coaching firm Take New Ground. His approach is based on the idea...2022-12-2931 min
BriteVibe Podcast: Live Brite, Live Bold, and Share BriteVibesAdrian Koehler | Unlocking Your True Leadership PotentialThe most successful entreprenuers often admit to avoiding crucial conversations that prevent their teams from achieving operational efficiency in the workplace. Adrian Koehler joins us in this episode of the podcast to detail the crucial conversations that most business leaders avoid, whilst detailing what they must do to achieve unprecedented results in the workplace. Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and founder of the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches passionate and frustrated business founders on new ways to achieve their full potential in their professional and personal lives. To find out m...2022-12-1654 min
Inspired Evolution with Amrit Sandhu 🙏🏻IE248 Adrian Koehler: Elite Leadership Coaching: A No Bullshit Approach to Coaching Top Executives & Navy SEALsAdrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfilment in their work. Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in the extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Adria...2022-11-271h 12
Welcome To Eloma#26: Balancing Relationships and Entrepreneurship with Alli Webb and Adrian Koehler“Love is being committed to what the other person is committed to,” shares Adrian Koehler, executive and leadership coach. Today, Adrian and wife Alli Webb, serial entrepreneur, founder of DryBar and current president of Canopy, join host Kiley Peters to talk about how to best balance relationships with the demands of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is a time consuming and emotionally demanding endeavor. In order to maintain both a relationship and business, both parties must be mutually invested in the other's business success. There needs to be a constant flow of open communication and the ability to be honest about...2022-08-3155 min
Beyond the Image PodcastHaving Difficult Conversations with Adrian KoehlerI’m not the best when it comes to having difficult conversations.I’m the type of person who shuts the door to my office and becomes disgruntled. I think one of my old coworkers said that I had become difficult to work with and communicate with. They’re probably right so we’re going to dive into that today. We are going to talk about how to engage in difficult conversations. My guest today is Adrian Koehler. He is a leadership engagement expert and executive coach. “The meaning in any comm...2022-05-2554 min
Bourbon and BreakthroughsEP 98: How Drybar Cofounder Alli Webb and Leadership Coach Adrian Koehler Fight for Love & Success TogetherToday, we are joined by a formidable couple who are focused on building a passionate, meaningful, and energetic life while also building successful businesses dedicated to changing lives. Alli Webb is the co-founder of Drybar and President of Canopy (among many other things), and Adrian Koehler, AKA The Founder Whisperer, is a leadership coach for the restless and relentless. Alli and Adrian allow each other room to be as big as they need to be in the world while also providing each other with a safe place to land. This makes them a perfect match! The power couple joins...2022-05-171h 08
Bourbon and BreakthroughsEP 80: Be a Redemptive Force with Founder Whisperer Adrian KoehlerIf you are the kind of person who is restless, relentless, and bothered by what is possible, this episode is for you! Today we are privileged to be joined by the man known as the founder whisperer. Adrian is a leadership engagement expert and a senior partner at the executive coaching firm Take New Ground, as well as the co-host for The Naked Leadership Podcast. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. In this episode, Adrian gives...2022-01-0454 min
Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianFinal Episode! What’s Alli doing next? with Dan Tocchini and Mark Edwards from Take New Ground.With heavy and full hearts Alli and Adrian are doing their final sign off at Raising the Bar. The heart of this conversation has always been from the beginning to meet and serve founders and share insights from building a company from the ground up. Alli and Adrian share what’s happening next on their journey to serve leaders. Take New Ground, a sought after Leadership Coaching & Training Company is the next platform for deep engagement with Alli and so many other founders just like her. Find us at the next Impact Series….www.impact.takenewground.com FIND OUT HOW JU...2021-10-2944 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianFeeding America's Youth with FoodCorps Founder Curt EllisFoodCorps has spent the past decade fighting our fast food nation by connecting kids to healthy food in schools. Today the organization’s founder, Curt Ellis, lifts the lid on the current school cafeteria ecosystem, and the domino effects a bad diet has on our wellbeing and economy at large. We discuss how school cafeterias are moving away from heat-and-serve to fresh cooking, why it’s so important to have children actively involved in menu building, and why now is the perfect time to transform our kid’s lunch trays. This episode is sure to give you...2021-02-2447 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love - Recovering a RelationshipToday we’re tackling what it means to create and maintain a great relationship with the one-and-only Dan Tocchini. As a seasoned business coach and dedicated husband, his wisdom is the real deal when it comes to understanding this beautiful yet complicated thing we call love. Dan generously shares his mastery alongside the real-life learning experiences he’s accrued cultivating the conscious-partnership so many of us crave. Trust us, you’re going to want to take notes on this one! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k ...2021-02-2237 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCommunication, Commitment, & Challenges in Relationships & Business with Lori & Chris HarderLori and Chris Harder are the ultimate power couple goals. Their intentional approach has helped them manifest a successful romantic and business relationship that has inspired us in so many ways. We go behind the scenes of their partnership and learn about the different tools they employ to show up as the best possible version of themselves. Plus, Lori unveils her exciting new beverage venture, Lite Pink, which has propelled their relationship to new heights. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out their amazing podcasts, The Chris Harder Show and Earn your Happ...2021-02-1957 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBecoming a Good City Mentor with Brian LarrabeeToday we’re joined by Brian Larrabee, the founder of Good City Mentors, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that partners high-achieving professionals and creatives with struggling high-schools through hourly mentor sessions with their students. This community-based initiative has sprouted into a well-oiled machine, attracting some of the world’s biggest brands to invest in the future generation of heroes. Today, they have 400 volunteers spread across 15 schools, and they’re growing stronger every day. We can’t wait to get involved, and we hope the feeling is mutual! Connect with us on Insta: Alli...2021-02-1745 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit that Bugs Us: Covid DietsToday we’re weighing in on diets, and the new meal routine we’re currently trying out of size: The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss. Covid seems to have had a yo-yo effect on everyone’s routine, so fingers crossed this new regime has sticking power! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: The 4-Hour Body Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-02-1511 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCurating a Dating App That’s Meant to Be Deleted with Justin McLeodHinge has boldly positioned itself as a different kind of dating app, which replaces engagement metrics and retainment stats for real connection and authenticity. They don’t want you to use the app more — they want you to never have to use it again. We dig into Hinge’s unique algorithm, which intentionally sidesteps the soul-destroying cycle of speed-swiping and ghosting. Justin reveals how Hinge has evolved from a dating app to a modern love expert service, and why the business of love beats any other day job. Connect with us on Insta: Alli...2021-02-1253 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianWhy Alli Put a Ring on Boutique Jewelry Brand, Becket + Quill | with Meredith QuillIt’s high time you all met Alli’s new business partner, Meredith Quill. It’s her first time on this podcast, but most certainly won’t be the last. Together, they’ve launched a hand-crafted jewelry collection, Becket + Quill, inspired by Meredith’s grandma’s decadent jewelry box from childhood. We reveal how Alli went from fangirl to business partner, working side-by-side with Meredith to restructure the marketing elements of the independent label. They share their visions, roadblocks, and the creative process it took to get them to both reach the point they’re at today. It’s an exci...2021-02-1048 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love: Generating LoveLove’s in the air! We’re approaching our 16th month together, and February has us all in amor-mode, so we thought we’d share our new relationship ritual with you all. It’s been super-helpful for us to get into the habit of expressing what we’re grateful for every night and bring important subjects we tend to sweep under the carpet to the surface. Communication is crucial to all relationships — business and personal — and this has proved to be a great tool for us to both feel seen and valued. Try it out for size and tel...2021-02-0814 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianThree Day Rule: Relationship Roundtable with Founder Talia Goldstein & Matchmaker Rebecca MaciasIt’s no secret that Adrian and Alli met through Three Day Rule, the matchmaking service for those who are ready to date more intentionally. And today, we’re going to pull back the curtains and show you what that was like, for us and for the people who matched us together. We’re joined by Talia Goldstein, the founder of Three Day Rule, and Rebecca Macias, the matchmaker who personally orchestrated our connection. We talk about the current dating climate for singles, defining partnership non-negotiables, and dismantle the ‘stigma’ attached to hiring a matchmaker to find the relati...2021-02-0549 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow Parachute Took off | with Founder and CEO Ariel Kaye.Ariel Kaye joins us today to discuss how she turned a creative hobby into Parachute – a multi-million dollar blissful bedding brand. Aside from creating the world's most ‘instagrammable’ interiors, Ariel has spent the last six years carefully cultivating a small and mighty team with thriving community culture. We discuss the uphill battles to getting a business off the ground, growing pains, staff onboarding approaches, and the brand’s exciting vision for the future. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Website: www.parachuteho...2021-01-2953 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianWhy Investing in Female Leadership Makes the World a Better Place | with Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer.Mother Nature takes on a whole new meaning with this week’s inspiring guests, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, co-founders and co-directors of Women’s Earth Alliance. This groundbreaking community-centric organization unites women of all ages and creeds from around the world to tackle micro and macro environmental issues together. Their success shows us all how society thrives when we collectively invest in women to spearhead change from the ground up. It’s an honor to have them join us for their 15th anniversary to educate us and our listeners on some of the 250 grass-roots project...2021-01-2748 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Have: Covid Coping vs. Covid ThrivingToday we’re talking about how to extract the silver linings from the good, the bad, and the ugly days that we all experience during times of uncertainty. It sure is a non-linear process, but finding the lessons, navigating the solutions, and asking help from loved ones is our go-to medicine to soothe those daily triggers. We see you out there guys. Keep up the good work! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Cra...2021-01-2513 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCurating Luxury Brands with an Attainable Mindset with Katherine PowerPower by name, powerhouse by nature, Katherine Power, is a female-entrepreneur with a knack for spotting trends and building beautiful brands that are accessible to all. She shares the inspiration behind her most recent ventures in wellness and wine, and how she’s re-writing the beauty and beverage rulebook for the millennial mindset. Prepare to feel inspired! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Merit, Versed and Avaline Who What Wear Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a producti...2021-01-2236 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCreating Community with Nature at Serenbe with Garnie NygrenAdrian and I love to learn about people who live iconically, which is why we’re super excited to talk to Garnie Nygren, co-founder of Serenbe, a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. Garnie shares the story behind the unique ecosystem her family created, the importance of community living, and the brand’s sustainable growth plans for the future. Here’s to using land in innovative and inclusive ways that do not cost the earth! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Res...2021-01-2044 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: Good Days. Bad DaysToday, we ponder the questions we can all ask ourselves in moments of crisis, so we can crawl out of the pity mindset and reframe the situation. It’s easier said than done, and some days are easier than others, but what have you got to lose? Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-01-1814 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBaseball, Business and Blowing It with Alex RodriguezBaseball legend and all-around great guy Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod, joins the table today to talk about how he approaches the two professional pillars in life—business and baseball—with grace and gratitude. We also dig into one of our favorite go-to topics, blended families. With A-Rod being generous enough to share how he and his partner, J-lo, navigate a modern family household. Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, you’re bound to learn something from this humble hero who’s managed to stay unbelievably grounded (and just so nice!) while being in the public ey...2021-01-1544 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBehind the Camera with Entrepreneur and Bachelorette star, Dale Moss.You probably remember Dale Moss’s face—and shocking storyline—from last year’s “The Bachelorette,” but how much do you know about Dale’s off-camera credentials? Turns out, the guy has leveraged awe-inspiring opportunities in sports, media, and philanthropy, and has led a pretty eventful life along the way. We cover everything! From his impressive sports, modeling, and producing career to the not-so-shiny pitfalls that crossed him on the road to success. Now, fresh off “The Bachelorette,” with a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, 2021 is already looking like a trophy year for the guy who stole Cla...2021-01-1347 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: COVID CouplingToday we’re discussing how to spend quality time with your lockdown lover during the pandemic. From puzzles to inquisitive games, we’re trying everything out for size and seeing what sticks. Listen to learn what keeps us connected during COVID! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: {AND} couple question cards from @skindeep Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-01-1111 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHard Knocks & High Heels: The Story Behind “The Shoe Guy” | with Steve MaddenOff the back of his latest book release, "The Cobbler," Steve Madden joins us to talk about the professional and personal breakdowns and breakthroughs he’s experienced during his 30-year reign as The Shoe Guy. Like all of us, this year has crystalized so much for him and his approach to life, and we’re sure you’ll find some serious inspiration in our chat. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Steve Madden’s new book, The Cobbler: How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell From Grace, and...2021-01-0849 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianFighting for Equity | with Teresa C. YoungerThis week’s impact episode features Teresa C. Younger, president and CEO of the Ms.Foundation for Women. She unpacks the principles behind her incredible work empowering vulnerable communities around the states. We know real change happens when we generate important and relevant conversations with the leaders making a difference where it counts. So it was a true honor to shine the spotlight on such a game-changer today. Here’s to listening, learning, and making the world a better place. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k 2021-01-0643 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love: HonestyWe recorded this conversation right after our interview with Steve Madden, which you’ll be able to hear on Friday (1/8/21), because we were just so taken aback by how open and honest he was with every answer. Honestly, it was downright refreshing. We just don’t get enough of that these days, not just in interviews but in our personal lives. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-01-0420 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit we Have: Blending FamiliesIn a modern family set up, it’s all too easy to spiral over the traditional expectations of what a perfect holiday should look like.’ Today, we’re tackling this issue head-on and discussing the practical ways you can leave your emotional baggage at the door, whilst honoring your feelings during blended family events. For those of you out there in the same position as us and feeling stuck, know that it’s very much possible to blend—and be merry—during the holiday season. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian...2020-12-2111 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianResponsible Skin Care, Not Disease Care | with Dr. Harold LancerWhen Dr. Harold Lancer was around eight years old, he fell backwards into a vat of boiling water. And if comic books have taught us anything, he had two choices: become a superhero or a super villain. He opted for the former. So, over the next 18 months, he watched the local doctor clean his wounds, and he witnessed how the skin could heal itself with very minimal scarring, with a little pampering. Today, Dr. Lancer is known as the dermatologist to the stars and his skin products are available all around the world, but his minimal approach to skincare — one...2020-12-1854 min
BizWiz PodcastAdrian Koehler: Raising the BarToday we are sitting down with Adrian Koehler, an entrepreneur, executive coach, and co-host of the podcast “Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian.” Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and founder of the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership to help them create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment through their work. Questions You'll Hear Today: Can you give our community a little overview of your background and how you came to get involved in leadership coaching? How do yo...2020-12-1840 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianAligning Corporate Money with Social Good at Children's Hospital Los Angeles | with Dawn WilcoxDawn Wilcox is the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Children's Hospital Los Angeles — and she is just as remarkable, beautiful, important, and amazing as the work she does to help make a difference for the families that need the hospital. And Dawn spent much of her career before working at the children’s hospital working as the middle-man between companies and charities, essentially connecting the people who have money to the people they can help, but she chose to work at CHLA so that she could see the impact that her work created. Dawn is a model impact lead...2020-12-1654 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: You're LateYou don’t have to work with Adrian for very long before you find out how important being on time is when you’ve made the agreement to meet with him — because it’s not about being late, it’s about keeping your word. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-12-1413 minRaising the Bar with Alli and Adrianmindbodygreen: Creating a Platform to Connect Soul & Science | with Colleen Wachob & Jason WachobColleen and Jason Wachob were both killing it in their careers, but their high-stress careers were also slowly killing them. So, they decided to create the company that they needed: mindbodygreen. Mindbodygreen has since become one of the leading brands in the health and wellness industry, offering news, science-backed research and advice, functional nutrition coaching, and some of the highest-quality supplements on the market. They believe in a holistic approach to health — one that incorporates the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being — because neglecting any one aspect of our health can throw the whole syste...2020-12-1145 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow a Reformed Criminal is Reforming Criminals (for Free) at The Other Side Academy | with David DurocheDavid Duroche is one of the most fascinating people we’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to, on or off the podcast. He is currently the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy — but the journey that brought him there is incredible, including nearly two decades in jail. We don’t want to spoil anything else, it’s that good. Now Dave is trying to give other people the second chance he was given at The Other Side Academy, a two-year Life Skills Academy where men and women can come to learn about honesty, accountability, integrity, hard wor...2020-12-091h 09Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love (That Bugs Us): Working Together at HomeMost of us spent a lot of 2020 working from home… with everyone else we live with also working or going to school from home. It’s great to be able to spend more time with the people we love most — but it certainly comes with some challenges! We’ve had to learn new ways to work, and new ways to work together, and we wanted to share some of these tips because, even after the health crisis is over, work is probably never going to be the same as it was before. These new skills will be critical moving forward.2020-12-0719 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGet Better, Be Better, Do Better: The SmartyPants Transformation | with Courtney Nichols-GouldCourtney Nichols-Gould is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO SmartyPants, a leading preventative healthcare brand that values family, authenticity, and a core commitment to our collective well-being. Since launching in 2010, SmartyPants has led the industry in making ingredient choices focused on quality and transparency and wrapping them in a delicious gummy. And since the first bottle sold in 2010, they’ve made a 1-for-1 nutrient grant to Vitamin Angels for every bottle sold to help get life-changing supplements to those in need around the world. We love everything they’re doing over there, and oh boy do we love Courtney. There aren...2020-12-0458 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBringing Clean Water to the World: From Club Owner to Impact Maker | with Scott Harrison of charity:waterWe were sitting in our kitchen a couple weeks ago when Adrian pulled up this video for us to watch. It went over Scott Harrison’s journey, how he got clarity on his mission to bring clean water to the world, and why he started charity: water to accomplish that goal. 14 later, charity: water has raised over $496 million and funded over 59,000 water projects in 29 countries, providing water for over 11 million people with clean, safe drinking water once all those projects are done. That’s such an incredible impact, but Scott is just getting started. There are still 785 MILL...2020-12-021h 07Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: Text FightingScuffles, kerfuffles, bickering: this is just a short list of things that should be left out of all of your text messages and emails. Whether this is in your personal relationships or your business, problems need to be addressed directly through a transparent and compassionate conversation. You’re not going to figure anything out over text, so you’re just wasting your time. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-11-3011 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianOne Potato: The Family That Cooks Together Thrives Together | with Catherine McCordA lot of us see cooking as something that we have to get out of the way (or outsource to someone else); it’s a utilitarian action that we need to get over with so that we can enjoy tasty food or just nourish our bodies (we see you, Soylent folks). But cooking can be the key that unlocks the community in our homes, and our guest is really focused on making it a little easier to connect with our families and nourish our souls over a tasty, healthy meal. Catherine McCord is the Founder of One Po...2020-11-271h 01Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGen Next: Creating the Best Possible Future | with Michael P. DavidsonMichael P. Davidson is one of the most fascinating people on earth, and no matter how cynical you are, we don’t think it’s even possible to hear him talk and not feel inspired about what’s possible. Michael is the CEO of Gen Next, a modern institution comprising a social enterprise membership organization, a venture philanthropy foundation, and a political action committee. Gen Next endeavors to shape ideas and empower an influential community of forward-looking civic leaders to build a future that is free, just, and prosperous for future generations. He’s already had an in...2020-11-2558 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love: Connection with the Customer (or, Smokin’ What You’re Sellin’)We recently enjoyed a little staycation in Malibu to celebrate our first anniversary and we had a surprising experience that we want to share with everyone. We stayed at the Malibu Surfrider, which was awesome and we could do a whole episode on that too, but that's not actually what surprised us on this trip. (We knew it’d be awesome.) We want to tell you about the few minutes we spent in a high-end headshop. This probably isn’t the story you expect to hear from a headshop, and we didn’t expect to be there ourselves, but we wer...2020-11-2306 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGT’s Living Foods: The Spiritually Aligned Kombucha Company (with a 27-Year-Old SCOBY) | with GT DaveA Himalayan Mother SCOBY entered GT Dave’s home back in 1993, about 20 years before kombucha started to grow as a wellness trend in the Western world. They started brewing their own fizzy, fermented tea… and, honestly, it was kinda weird at first. But when his mom was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer — and then beat that cancer — GT started to take a closer look at this ancient Eastern brew. And the more GT learned, the more he knew that he had to make kombucha more accessible to everyone, everywhere. GT first started brewing and bottling...2020-11-2048 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianRich Orosco: EVP, Brand & Community at LAFCRich Orosco is a natural visionary and impact leader with a commitment to service, and as part of serving his community, he became an integral part of creating Adrian’s favorite Major League Soccer (MLS) team in the country: Los Angeles FC (LAFC). His dedication to service is infectious, and we know you’re going to be inspired by this conversation. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Instagram: @lafcrich Check out LAFC Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crat...2020-11-1838 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: First ImpressionsWe recently had an experience at a restaurant we went to for the first time that was… less than ideal. So, we’re going to share what went down, where it went wrong, and how you can make a better first impression on your customers. What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-11-1611 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow to Break Free of Negative Beliefs & Become a Super Attractor: Manifestation for Left-Brain Thinkers | with Gabby BernsteinGabby Bernstein changed Alli’s life... and that’s really not hyperbole at all. Her book “Super Attractor” shifted her perspective in a time when she was feeling stuck and desperately needed that little nudge towards a different mindset. Adrian, on the other hand, is relatively new to the world of Gabby Bernstein. So we ended up approaching this interview from two sides — a fangirl and an entrepreneur who is just always looking for better ways of living, working, and thinking — and we think the end result is really something special. This is like a lesson in manifestation for practical, t...2020-11-1346 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianTreePeople & Climate Justice: Prescriptions to Heal Communities | with Cindy MontanezCindy Montanez is the CEO of TreePeople and a record-breaking change-maker: at 25, she was elected as the youngest mayor and councilmember of her hometown of San Fernando, and at 28, she made history by becoming the youngest woman elected to the California State Legislature, where she became a champion for the environment, sustainable urban planning, and social justice. Cindy continues to dedicate herself to climate justice, now furthering the TreePeople movement and helping to transform the landscape of LA for the greener. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Re...2020-11-1144 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: “Sorry You Feel That Way”“I’m sorry you feel that way.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Have you ever said that to someone else? Business, personal, just walking down the street talking to a stranger: no one ever wants to hear that. What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-11-0905 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow to Pitch to a Shark, Hustle Porn, & Investing in Entrepreneurs of Color | with Mark CubanYou probably all know who Mark Cuban is — a star of “Shark Tank,” a billionaire entrepreneur, and a rockstar investor — but we wanted to uncover a side of Mark that you won’t see on TV. From how to get your pitch noticed to “Sharknado” to why Mark won’t be your mentor, we cover a whole lot in this conversation. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Mark Cuban’s blog: blogmaverick.com Twitter: @mcuban Facebook: facebook.com/markcuban/ gettingthingsdone.com Raising the Bar with Alli and...2020-11-0654 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSupporting Community & Feeding the Family Next Door | with Claire Babineaux-FontenotClaire Babineaux-Fontenot is one of the most impactful leaders in the country—and you’ve probably never heard of her. Now the CEO of Feeding America, she was a top tier international leader at Walmart before she decided to dedicate her life to making sure kids are fed. Claire is truly what we’d call an impact leader. She’s taken all of her skills, intellect, power, and ambition that she picked up in the corporate world and aimed it at the social sector to make the most good for others. Feeding America is part of a network...2020-11-0459 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: Bait N’ SwitchAs business leaders and mentors, Alli and Adrian have seen just about every strategy for launching, scaling, marketing, selling, and leading a business. Some of it works, some of it doesn’t — and some of it bugs the shit out of us. So, we’re going to do these “Shit That Bugs Us” episodes to call out these all-too-common tactics and strategies that drive us nuts. Our goal isn’t to complain, although we will, but to help other people identify their blind spots and ways they can do better. And we’re starting with a classic: the ol’ bait n...2020-11-0213 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGuy Raz: Curiosity, Telling Human Stories, & The Lost Episodes of “How I Built This”You probably know Guy Raz from hosting one of the most popular podcasts ever, NPR’s How I Built This. You might even have started following Alli because you heard her on the show. But we don’t think you’ve ever heard Guy like this. We feel so attached to the guests on How I Built This because Guy is able to extract genuine human stories from people who we sometimes see as superhuman — the entrepreneurs and innovators behind some of the biggest brands in the world — allowing us to understand them as people, not public figures of...2020-10-301h 04Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianTrailerThe stuff you wished entrepreneurs really talked about. Drybar founder Alli Webb joins forces with her executive coach (and boyfriend) Adrian Koehler to pull back the curtain on the entrepreneurial life—the good, the bad, and the messy. Together, they tackle the conversations people in leadership rarely have in public, interviewing other entrepreneurs and founders along the way to find out what it takes to overcome the obstacles that make most people quit. This is a study on perseverance. So, whether you're just starting out or weighed down by the stress of success, tune in. You might not be as...2020-10-2901 min
Earn Your HappyThe Steps to Conflict Resolution in Business and Life - with Adrian KoehlerIn This Episode You Will Learn About: Showing up to give rather than receive How asking for help creates connection Finding contentment versus being restless Embracing discomfort Getting an objective view of conflict Bringing heart into the culture Resources: frustratedfounder.com Adriankoehler.com instagram.com/adrian.k linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler twitter.com/adekoehler Listen: Raising the Bar
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Purchase our Holiday Bundle by texting BUNDLE to 310-496-8363 Show Notes: Let’s talk about solving problems. Adrian Koehler is an expert in conflict resolution, and while he s...2020-10-261h 06
The Naked Leadership PodcastWork-Life Balance Is A Lie | with Dan Tocchini & Adrian KoehlerYou will learn about:
“Work-life balance” puts language to a tension that most of us are feeling
Shaming yourself for being “out of balance”
This is a tension to manage, not a problem to solve
Committing to commitments
“Leaving work at work”
It’s woke to say you have boundaries these days, but are people just using boundaries as excuses?
How do we create healthy boundaries?
You can’t manage someone else’s emotional state, but you can learn from it
Showing up as a leader in difficult conversations
Managing overload
Are you willing to face a worst-case scenario?
Nobody ca...2020-09-2854 minThe Naked Leadership PodcastWhat To Do After Someone Leaves Your Organization | with Dan Tocchini & Adrian KoehlerYou will learn about:
The gift of the breakdown
Taking ownership and responsibility as a leader
Getting connected to the root problem, not the symptom
Choosing not to scapegoat
How can you write someone a recommendation letter if you... don’t recommend them?
Understanding that this is a lifecycle, not a life sentence
Show Notes:
Adrain Koehler and Dan Tocchini help me close out the "Lifecycle of a Team Member" series by bringing it all full circle; we started with recruiting the right talent, and now we’re unpacking what you should do immed...2020-09-2039 min
The Chris Harder ShowHow to Become a High-Performing Founder - with Adrian KoehlerIn This Episode You Will Learn About: Accepting who you are Being both raw and vulnerable while staying committed The common threads between high performers His relationship with Alli Webb The secret to driven people having a successful relationship Lessons of wealth to pass on to your children Resources: frustratedfounder.com @adekoehler fortheloveofmoney.com/free Show Notes: Adrian Koehler is a friend of mine and a leadership engagement expert—meaning he coaches big-time executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership—and he is a master at it. He...2020-08-2656 min