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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 26 MIN

Why Every CEO Needs a Coach: Insights from Rich Tyson of CEO Builder

from Elite Publishing with Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster · host Elite Online Publishing

In this episode, Rich shares how his circuitous career path—from managing Sherwin Williams stores and steering BYU Hawaii’s finances, to consulting for companies nationwide—shaped his philosophy: it’s not about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions. You’ll hear why he believes coaching is essential for business leaders who want to pause, reflect, and get perspective beyond the daily “whack-a-mole” of challenges.Rich also draws on powerful anecdotes from his own life and Harvard Business School to highlight the importance of staying aligned with your true purpose, adapting your vision as times change, and balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. Whether he’s taking clients canyoneering or questioning boardroom decisions, Rich’s approach is all about being fully present and invested in growth—not just financial, but holistic.Learn more about Rich here: https://ceobuilder.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-tyson/https://amzn.to/4ilz0ah

In this episode, Rich shares how his circuitous career path—from managing Sherwin Williams stores and steering BYU Hawaii’s finances, to consulting for companies nationwide—shaped his philosophy: it’s not about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions. You’ll hear why he believes coaching is essential for business leaders who want to pause, reflect, and get perspective beyond the daily “whack-a-mole” of challenges.Rich also draws on powerful anecdotes from his own life and Harvard Business School to highlight the importance of staying aligned with your true purpose, adapting your vision as times change, and balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. Whether he’s taking clients canyoneering or questioning boardroom decisions, Rich’s approach is all about being fully present and invested in growth—not just financial, but holistic.Learn more about Rich here: https://ceobuilder.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-tyson/https://amzn.to/4ilz0ah

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