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Leadership Lessons From a Tech Founder Turned Executive Coach - with Adam Weber

Welcome to another episode of the People Leader Accelerator Podcast. Our guest today is Adam Weber, a tech founder, executive coach, and former Chief People Officer, who joins us for a thoughtful conversation on executive development, building high-performing teams, and navigating the emotional demands of people leadership. Adam’s career journey spans founding and selling tech startups, leading culture transformation at 15Five as Chief Evangelist, and today, guiding executives and founders through the complexities of leadership and team dynamics. In this episode, Adam discusses his transition from entrepreneur to coach, the patterns he’s observed across high-growth organizations, and practical strategies for executives aiming to scale their impact while maintaining personal well-being. Drawing on rich experience with executive teams, Adam breaks down the leadership lessons featured in his recent ebook and shares actionable advice for people leaders at every stage. We discuss: Adam’s early career explorations, path to tech entrepreneurship, and how coaching transformed his approach to leadership The common challenges faced by chief people officers and the journey from being a fixer to an organizational architect Why developing a clear personal and professional vision is critical for executives and how Adam facilitates this process for his clients Tactics for context switching and staying at the right altitude as a leader, especially in high-pressure executive team environments The importance of psychological safety and trust on executive teams, and how Adam structures coaching sessions to build these foundations Setting boundaries and managing the emotional labor that comes with people leadership roles How to help executives track their energy, prevent burnout, and create sustainable success The evolving role of HR in shaping culture, leveraging management, and preparing organizations for the future of work Adam's recommendations on high-leverage resources and cultivating a leadership mantra for resilience and growth This episode offers a clear-eyed perspective on the realities and rewards of senior people leadership, with practical frameworks to help you support your teams and yourself. If you’re navigating executive team dynamics, culture building, or looking to deepen your capacity as a leader, you’ll find valuable takeaways in our conversation with Adam. For show notes and bonus resources, visit www.PeopleLeaderAccelerator.com/podcast. About The People Leader Accelerator Podcast Our goal with this podcast is simple: to help people leaders navigate the messy, complex, and deeply rewarding work of leading teams and organizations with more clarity, confidence, and community. Whether you’re the first HR hire at a startup or an experienced executive at a company with scale, you’ll find actionable insights you can use right away. We can’t wait to share these conversations with you. Welcome to the journey! Listen, learn, and connect: 🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, YouTube). 💡 Find show notes and bonus resources at peopleleaderaccelerator.com/podcast. 📬 Share this episode with a colleague who’s ready to level up as a people leader. 🤝 Connect with your hosts: Jessica Yuen: linkedin.com/in/jessicayuen | jessyuen.com Andrew Bartlow: linkedin.com/in/bartlow | peopleleaderaccelerator.com