Executive Leadership Coach · Keynote Speaker

You got
the seat.
Now make
it yours.

For leaders who've earned the role and know the hardest part is just beginning. Coaching and speaking for CEOs, founders, and next-generation family business leaders.

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500+
Leaders Coached
ICF PCC
Credentialed
EdD
Org. Leadership
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Trusted by leaders at Amazon · Google · DoorDash · Mayo Clinic · Pinterest · Coursera · CDC · Northwestern
Who This Is For

Three moments.
One kind of coaching.

Most leaders I work with are already successful. The role is heavier than expected, the decisions are more complex, and there are fewer people they can talk to honestly. That's where the work begins.

01
CEOs & Founders
You've built or scaled something real. Now the organization's complexity has outpaced the leadership style that got you here. We build what comes next.
02
Next-Gen Family Business Leaders
You're inheriting a legacy and the pressure that comes with it. We build the identity, authority, and vision to lead on your terms, not your predecessor's.
03
PE/VC-Backed Executives
You were promoted because you were the best at what you did. Now you're running it. Coaching closes the gap between individual performer and organizational leader.
What Changes

Real outcomes.
Not self-help promises.

"I was experiencing extremely difficult business climate challenges and personnel issues. In just a few months, I adapted my role to better fit my strengths, identified a new business line, and reduced much of the stress and anxiety I was feeling on an almost daily basis."
Executive Coaching Client · Role Design & Stress Reduction
"I now feel more in control of my career trajectory, my confidence is solid, and my team and manager both noticed the positive change. I'm close to a new promotion and leading a highly engaged, productive team."
Executive Coaching Client · Managing Up & Promotion Readiness
"My experience with Ben was transformative. He created a safe space to be fully transparent, then turned our conversations into actionable tasks. I have much clearer insight into who I've been and where I want to go."
Executive Coaching Client · Identity & Self-Leadership
Programs

How leaders
work with me.

01
Fearless Leader™
Year-Long Partnership
Executive leadership coaching for CEOs, founders, and next-generation leaders navigating bigger roles, higher stakes, and more complex decisions. Weekly sessions, ongoing support.
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02
Fearless Career™
Executive Job Transition
For senior leaders ready to move. 1:1 coaching plus access to Fearless Job Search, an AI tool that finds the roles, surfaces decision-makers, and writes your outreach.
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03
Becoming Fearless™
3-Month Intensive
For leaders who feel stuck and want to move forward with clarity and intention. A focused engagement that builds momentum fast.
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Speaking

Four talks.
One through-line.

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01
Fearless Leadership
Leading without fear of judgment, failure, or disappointing others. Built for executive teams and leadership conferences.
02
Leading Without Authority
Influence, credibility, and impact without positional power. For cross-functional leaders and high-potential executives.
03
Fearless Career
Taking ownership of career direction and decisions at the senior level. Practical, direct, no platitudes.
04
Own the Room
Authentic executive presence, commanding attention, and communicating with authority. Built for leaders who want to stop performing and start leading.
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The Book

The playbook behind
the coaching.

65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery

Becoming Fearless is the framework behind every coaching engagement on this page. It's the operating system I built for leaders who are ready to stop doubting themselves and start leading as themselves.

Written from a decade of coaching 500+ executives, it's direct, research-grounded, and built to be used, not just read.

Amazon Best-Seller · 4.6 stars · 100+ ratings
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Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Dr. Benjamin Ritter
EdD ICF PCC MBA MPH Amazon Best-Seller
About

Not a coach who talks
about leadership.
One who's studied it, lived it, and coaches through it.

Dr. Benjamin Ritter holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, an MBA in entrepreneurial management, an MPH, and the ICF PCC credential, one of the highest in the coaching profession. He has coached 500+ senior and executive leaders across industries including Amazon, Google, DoorDash, Mayo Clinic, Pinterest, Coursera, Northwestern, and the CDC.

He is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Becoming Fearless, the creator of the Becoming self-leadership app, and the founder of Live for Yourself Consulting. He hosts two podcasts, Live Fearlessly and The Executive, and has been featured in Forbes and Fast Company.

His coaching is direct, research-grounded, and focused on one thing: helping leaders show up fully as themselves, because that is what actually moves organizations forward.

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Client Results

What leaders
say changes.

"Ben's program is so powerful in its simplicity. In less than 6 months, I reduced anxiety in a role that had become almost untenable in a toxic environment, built a better team and work environment, and ultimately found a new opportunity I was genuinely excited about."
Executive Coaching Client · Leading Through Toxicity
"After six months of applying to countless jobs and not getting a single interview, I was completely demoralized. Within a month of working with Ben, I had several interviews lined up and accepted a role at an amazing company. His advice isn't cookie-cutter. It's tailored to who you are."
Executive Career Coaching Client · Landing the Right Role
"I felt stuck in my career. My resume was outdated, my LinkedIn was uninspiring, and the market was silent. After rebranding with Ben, I started getting interviews within days and began building relationships at my dream companies."
Executive Career Coaching Client · Market Positioning
"I always wanted work that truly aligned with my values but couldn't pinpoint what I needed. Through coaching, I uncovered my core values and translated them into a meaningful career path. I'm now in a role where I feel fulfilled every day."
Executive Career Coaching Client · Values-Aligned Career
Ready to Begin

The role is yours.
Lead like it is.

A 60-minute discovery call to discuss your goals, explore coaching options, and see if we're the right fit.

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