Truthache The Problem With Business Coaches - Adam Weber
Jan 19, 2026
Adam Weber, a former tech founder turned executive coach, shares insights on leadership, culture, and the need for coaching in the business world. He discusses the skepticism around hiring coaches, especially those who haven’t experienced similar challenges. Adam delves into common issues faced by leaders today, including decision fatigue and the impact of generational values in the workplace. He highlights the unique blend of coaching and consulting that he offers, addressing the emotional challenges faced by executives and the importance of self-awareness in effective leadership.
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Act Like The CEO Of Yourself
- Act like the CEO of yourself by treating your career choices as business decisions.
- Exercise agency: sell your time where it best serves your goals and growth.
Executives Carry Hidden Pressure
- Executives carry unresolved pressure from boards, peers, employees, and customers that creates mental chaos.
- Adam Weber helps leaders convert that chaos into clarity by creating a confidential observing space.
Decide How To Show Up Before Meetings
- Before a high-stakes meeting, decide in advance how you want people to receive you and what will trigger you.
- Pause and name the one thing likely to set you off so you can respond intentionally.