In 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 power of owning your dark side, fostering transparent team communication, and focusing on personal self-mastery. 

The conversation touches on critical issues like handling toxic work cultures, aligning teams with vision, and the importance of personal accountability. 

For leaders struggling with burnout or misaligned teams, Adrian offers practical steps and deep insights into shifting perspectives and tackling internal challenges. 

Watch to learn how integrating these strategies can produce significant, lasting results in your business and life.

00:00 Introduction to the Episode
00:22 Adrian's Background and Career Journey
03:36 Transformative Work in Prisons
04:32 The Power of Responsibility and Leadership
06:47 Shifting Perspectives and Asking Better Questions
13:43 Creating a Culture of Transparency
17:34 Intention and Mechanism in Achieving Results
21:15 Identifying Chronic Complaints
21:55 Sustaining the Complaint
22:45 Hidden Payoffs and Martyr Complex
24:21 Exploring the Victim-Responsible Story
25:02 Steps to Address Complaints
27:35 The Importance of Honesty and Accountability
29:37 Logical Conversations and Team Alignment
36:29 Burnout and Unheard Conversations
38:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Follow the Guest: Adrian Koehler

► https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/

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Follow the Host: Omeed Tabiei 

► https://www.linkedin.com/in/Omeed-Tabiei

► https://www.facebook.com/omeedt

►https://www.instagram.com/saasbizlawyer

How to reach Optimist Legal about your SaaS M&A transaction to explore working with us

► https://www.optimistlegal.com

►Omeed@OptimistLegal.com

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About Optimist Legal:

Optimist Legal is a SaaS corporate and business focused law firm with extensive experience in M&A. When you work with Optimist Legal for your next SaaS M&A transaction, you can rest assured that you're working with diligent experts that are going to get you the best deal possible.