Lessons from Coaching 50+ Founders and CEOs
- Date
- 2025-09-04
- Location
- Lehi, UT, USA
- Host
- Leland Free Events
About this event
The fastest way to grow as a founder or CEO is to learn from patterns, not just isolated stories. This event is built around exactly that: practical lessons drawn from coaching more than 50 founders and CEOs, shared in a room full of people who care about building better companies and making sharper decisions. If you lead a business, advise one, or are on the path toward doing either, this is a chance to hear what actually shows up behind the scenes: the recurring mistakes, the leadership habits that create momentum, and the mindset shifts that help people move through complexity with more clarity. About the Event This is an in-person gathering in Lehi focused on real-world leadership lessons from coaching founders and CEOs across a wide range of stages and situations. Rather than generic startup advice, the conversation will center on lived patterns from working closely with leaders as they navigate growth, uncertainty, team dynamics, decision-making, and the pressure that comes with being the person others rely on. The format is designed to be useful, conversational, and grounded. Expect a talk or guided discussion that surfaces key lessons, followed by space for reflection, connection, and conversation with others in the room. Whether you come with a specific challenge in mind or just want to sharpen your perspective, the evening is structured to give you both insight and context. Because this event carries a community and networking feel, it is also a good fit for people who value learning in a room with other thoughtful operators. You will not just be listening passively. You will be in an environment where the material can spark better questions, more honest conversations, and stronger connections with peers. What to Expect The session will likely center on the themes that come up again and again when coaching leaders, including how founders think under pressure, where CEOs tend to get stuck, and what separates reactive leadership from intentional leadership. The emphasis is on lessons you can recognize in your own work, not abstract theory. You can expect a mix of: Practical leadership insights drawn from coaching more than 50 founders and CEOs Stories and recurring patterns that reveal what helps leaders scale themselves as their companies grow Discussion-worthy ideas around communication, decision-making, accountability, and focus Networking and informal conversation with other attendees after or around the main session This is also the kind of event where the most useful moments often come from hearing something that names a challenge you have been experiencing but have not yet articulated clearly. You may leave with a better framework for handling your current season, whether that involves leading a team, resetting priorities, or making harder tradeoffs with more confidence. If you enjoy events that are polished but candid, strategic but human, this format should feel worthwhile. It is meant to create substance first, then connection around that substance. Why Attend Founders and CEOs often spend a lot of time solving operational problems while getting very little space to examine how they themselves are operating. This event creates that space. By hearing concentrated lessons from coaching across many leadership contexts, you get access to perspective that would normally take years of trial and error to build on your own. A strong reason to attend is pattern recognition. When you see the same leadership challenge appear across dozens of companies and leaders, it becomes easier to separate what is normal from what is urgent, and what is noise from what deserves your attention. That kind of clarity can change how you run meetings, communicate with your team, and make decisions when the stakes are high. You should also come if you value being around others who take leadership seriously. The networking element is not just social for its own sake. It gives you a chance to meet people who are also thinking deeply about growth, responsibility, and the reality of building something meaningful. By the end of the evening, you can expect to leave with: A clearer view of common founder and CEO traps Language for leadership challenges you may already be facing Useful mental models for navigating growth and complexity Fresh perspective from peers in the local community A stronger sense of what effective leadership looks like in practice Practical Details This event takes place in person in Lehi, USA, which makes it especially well suited for local founders, operators, executives, and community-minded builders who want real conversation in the room, not just another online session. Being there physically matters for the networking side of the event and for the quality of discussion that tends to happen before and after the main content. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at 5:00 PM MDT. The timing makes it accessible as an evening meetup, with enough room for both structured content and informal conversations afterward. A few helpful notes as you plan: This is an in-person event, so plan your travel time accordingly Arriving on time will help you catch the full discussion from the start Come ready to engage if you want to get the most from the networking and conversation Bring a current leadership question or challenge if you want to listen with more focus If you are the kind of person who learns best from candid insight, real patterns, and thoughtful people in the same room, this event is a strong use of your evening.
Who should attend
This is for people who want sharper leadership judgment, not just more startup content. - **You are a founder** navigating growth, team challenges, or the pressure of making decisions with incomplete information. - **You are a CEO or executive leader** who wants perspective on how other leaders get stuck, what helps them improve, and how to lead with more intention. - **You are an operator, advisor, or manager** who works closely with founders and wants a better understanding of the leadership patterns that shape company outcomes. - **You value practical insight over theory** and want lessons grounded in direct coaching experience rather than broad motivational advice. - **You want strong local connections** with thoughtful people in the Lehi-area business and startup community. - **You are in a season of transition or pressure** and would benefit from hearing frameworks, patterns, and questions that can help you think more clearly. If you like candid conversations, real operating lessons, and meeting people who care about building well, you will likely feel at home here.