Coach's Corner
Welcome to Coaches Corner.
Hi, I’m Tom,
After decades of walking alongside leaders, I’ve found that growth—personally and professionally—often feels like navigating a winding mountain trail. There are ridgelines with clear views, stretches of steep ascent, and moments when the path bends unexpectedly.
This blog is a place to share practical insights and real-world lessons to help you find your footing and move forward with confidence.
Thanks for stopping by.
I’m grateful to be part of your journey.
Oversubscribed: Creating More Demand Than Supply
One partner at my old firm took on the work nobody wanted: low-fee, low-status, filler. Twenty years later it was one of our most profitable practices. Here's what changed, and what Daniel Priestley's Oversubscribed helped me see about it.
Execution, Execution, Execution
Most companies can plan. Few can execute. Tom breaks down the 4 Disciplines of Execution and how to pick one Wildly Important Goal that actually happens.
What Business Owners Can Learn from Family-Owned Companies
An HBR study of 149 family firms found they underperform in good times but outshine in downturns. Tom on the 7 traits driving that resilience.
What’s Luck Got to Do With Business Growth?
Jim Collins' research found that luck touches everyone — the difference is who seizes it. Tom shares a 9-step framework for your next unplanned opportunity.
Make Your Money During Bad Times by Preparing for Good Times
A recession-era conversation stuck with Tom Doescher: 'The key decisions made during an economic downturn are what really drive my profitability post-recession.' Here's why growth without discipline can quietly undo everything you built.
Focus on “One” Thing
Great leadership isn’t flashy, it’s focused and consistent. Learn why consistent focus on one “keystone habit” can transform your leadership, using lessons from Craig Groeschel and Paul O’Neill’s Alcoa turnaround. Then identify the one habit that could create lasting impact for you.