Best Manager Ever with Annie Riley (2026)
I'm biased, because Annie Riley was a student of mine at Stanford and is now a friend, but I'm a huge fan of her work at Fort Light and her Best Manager Ever podcast, so it was a thrill to join her (even though I haven't managed anyone for decades!)
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Annie's takeaways from our conversation on LinkedIn
Recorded April 1, 2026. Published May 6, 2026.
Tools for Tech Leaders with Ian Tien (2026)
I've known and worked with Mattermost CEO Ian Tien since 2017, so it was truly a pleasure to join him for this episode of Tools for Tech Leaders.
Recorded November 15, 2025. Published January 7, 2026.
The Founder's Journey with Ryan Heckman (2025)
In recent years I've had the privilege of getting to know Ryan and several of his colleagues at Rallyday Partners, a private equity firm "built by founders for founders."
Recorded June 2, 2025. Published September 9, 2025.
97% Effective with Michael Wenderoth (2025)
Michael Wenderoth and I first met in 1998 when we were MBA students at Stanford, and we got to know each other well in our very first T-group the following year. Three decades later we're still friends and colleagues so it was an honor to join him on 97% Effective.
Recorded May 31, 2025. Published July 15, 2025.
The Learning Leader with Ryan Hawk (2024)
On May 1st I conducted the 8,000th coaching session of my career, and my post on lessons learned came to the attention of Ryan Hawk, who's been hosting the Learning Leader podcast for over 9 years. Ryan invited me to join him for Episode 592, and we discussed topics ranging from coaching and leadership to the elements of effective feedback.
- YouTube
- Learning Leader (streaming audio and list of key points)
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
Recorded June 6, 2024. Published July 21, 2024.
Coaching DNA with Travis Wyckoff (2024)
Travis Wyckoff usually hosts coaches and leaders from the world of athletics on his Coaching DNA podcast, so I was a little surprised to be invited to join him. But I'm glad I did, as I really enjoyed the conversation, which is split into two 40-minute segments:
Recorded September 5, 2024. Published September 25 and October 4, 2024.
The Leadership Podcast with Jan & Jim (2024)
Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos are coaches who've been co-hosting The Leadership Podcast continuously since 2016, and they recently invited me to join them for Episode 393. We discussed my unexpected move to a sheep and cattle ranch after 30 years in San Francisco; my former work at Stanford, including founding The Art of Self-Coaching and teaching Interpersonal Dynamics, aka "Touchy Feely"; and the leadership challenges I see regularly in my coaching practice.
Recorded November 29, 2023. Published January 24, 2024.
The Virtual Campfire with Tony Martignetti (2023)
Tony Martignetti is a coach and creator with a background in finance and strategy. One of the first questions he asks his guests is to describe a "flashpoint," a moment in our life journey that shapes who we become, and this led me to recount my personal history and the winding path I followed through college. Later in the conversation we discuss themes in my work with clients, my life today on a farm, and books I recommend.
Recorded October 9, 2023. Published November 27, 2023.
Brenda Bailey-Hughes (2023)
Brenda Bailey-Hughes, who teaches at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, often discusses the importance of empathy with her students, and a mutual colleague referred her to my work on empathy and accountability. Brenda was sufficiently intrigued that she invited me to join her on her LinkedIn Live podcast, and I really enjoyed our hour-long conversation. We covered my definitions of empathy and accountability, as well as the historical origins of the graph below in the work of Douglas McGregor, Jane Mouton and Roger Blake:
Many thanks to Brenda for having me, as well as to her colleague Shelby Merryweather for the technical support.
Recorded and streamed live October 25, 2023.
Daniel Kivatinos and Greg Wientjes at OnGrowth (2023)
Serial entrepreneur Daniel Kivatinos and founder and Stanford PhD Greg Wientjes have hosted the OnGrowth podcast since 2017, and I was honored when they asked me to join them recently. It was a really fun conversation that covered a wide range of topics: my career at Stanford as an MBA student and Lecturer, the launch of my coaching practice, the difference between coaching and therapy, challenges faced by leaders in my practice, and what it's like to work with me. Our 60-minute conversation is available on the following platforms:
Many thanks to Daniel and Greg for having me, and to the mentors and colleagues I mentioned: Andrea Corney, Carole Robin, David Bradford, Evelyn Williams, Garth Saloner, Mary Ann Huckabay, Rebecca Zucker, Ricki Frankel, Scott Bristol, and Vince Stehle. Thanks as well as the 1,000+ Stanford MBAs I had the honor of working with from 2007 to 2021.
Recorded August 3, 2023. Published October 9, 2023.
Grace Under Pressure with John Baldoni (2023)
My colleague John Baldoni is a highly experienced coach, a great ambassador for the field, an inspiring writer, and a generous champion of the work of others, so I was truly delighted to join him on Grace Under Pressure. Our 30-minute live interview was recorded and is available via YouTube or the following podcast platforms:
In addition to thanking John for the invitation, I want to thank the many teachers and mentors who made it possible for me to pursue coaching as a career, including Mary Ann Huckabay, Carole Robin, and Scott Bristol, who I mention in our interview. There are too many others to name, but I will always be in their debt.
Recorded and streamed live January 4, 2023.
Re:Considering (2022)
I'm occasionally asked to appear on a podcast, and with the exception of my old friend and Stanford GSB classmate Agnes Le's "Leading Edge Lab" last year--see below--I've always declined. But Meredith Black, Bob Baxley and Aarron Walter recently invited me to join them on Re:Considering, and I'm glad I said yes. Not only was I was honored to follow in the footsteps of three authors who've had a big influence on my own work--Brad Stulberg, Kieran Setiya, and Oliver Burkeman--but I also had a lot of fun 🙂
- Re:Considering, Episode 21
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- Spotify
Recorded May 25, 2022. Published July 19, 2022.
The Leading Edge Lab (2021)
Executive coaches Agnes Le and Celine Teoh aren't just colleagues--they're also Stanford GSB classmates of mine. So I was delighted when they asked me to join them on their Leading Edge Lab podcast:
Recorded June 8, 2021. Published September 10, 2021 (Part 1) and October 14, 2021 (Part 2).