CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership Masterful Coaching Founder & CEO Robert Hargrove
Apr 15, 2025
22:29
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Robert Hargrove, the esteemed author of "Masterful Coaching," now in its third edition. Robert shares his incredible journey from being an editor at the Boston Globe to becoming a renowned executive coach. He delves into his experiences interviewing iconic figures like Henry Kissinger, Muhammad Ali, and Salvador Dali, and how these interactions sparked his interest in leadership.
Robert discusses the evolution of his career, from leading personal transformation seminars worldwide to pioneering the field of executive coaching. He offers a candid take on the current state of the coaching industry, the challenges of working with CEOs, and the qualities that make a great leader. Drawing on historical examples and personal anecdotes, Robert provides a wealth of knowledge on leadership, ambition, empathy, and responsibility.
Timestamps:
00:06 - Introduction and Guest Background
00:29 - Transition to Leadership and Coaching
01:01 - Early Career and Influential Interviews
01:33 - Public Speaking and Personal Transformation Seminars
02:26 - Shift to One-on-One Coaching
03:23 - The Rise of Coaching Industry
04:45 - Challenges in the Coaching Industry
05:31 - Reflections on Coaching CEOs
07:01 - Mission and Challenges in Coaching
08:28 - CEOs and Their Preoccupation with Money and Power
09:48 - Examples of Successful Leaders
11:12 - Identity and Leadership
12:21 - Case Study: Leadership Project and Personal Ambition
13:42 - Characteristics of Great Leaders
18:03 - Historical Examples of Leadership
20:52 - Closing Remarks and Final Question
21:17 - Acknowledging Opportunities and Gratitude
Robert discusses the evolution of his career, from leading personal transformation seminars worldwide to pioneering the field of executive coaching. He offers a candid take on the current state of the coaching industry, the challenges of working with CEOs, and the qualities that make a great leader. Drawing on historical examples and personal anecdotes, Robert provides a wealth of knowledge on leadership, ambition, empathy, and responsibility.
Timestamps:
00:06 - Introduction and Guest Background
00:29 - Transition to Leadership and Coaching
01:01 - Early Career and Influential Interviews
01:33 - Public Speaking and Personal Transformation Seminars
02:26 - Shift to One-on-One Coaching
03:23 - The Rise of Coaching Industry
04:45 - Challenges in the Coaching Industry
05:31 - Reflections on Coaching CEOs
07:01 - Mission and Challenges in Coaching
08:28 - CEOs and Their Preoccupation with Money and Power
09:48 - Examples of Successful Leaders
11:12 - Identity and Leadership
12:21 - Case Study: Leadership Project and Personal Ambition
13:42 - Characteristics of Great Leaders
18:03 - Historical Examples of Leadership
20:52 - Closing Remarks and Final Question
21:17 - Acknowledging Opportunities and Gratitude