Leading with purpose—podcast interview
Leading with purpose was a key topic in the Beyond Your Why podcast interview I did recently with Dr. Gary Sanchez. It was a spirited and personal conversation, well worth 14 minutes of your time!
Listen below or visit the podcast site.
Episode Description
Title: “Coaching with Heart: Leading with Purpose in the Social Impact Space with Peter Dudley”
In this episode of Beyond Your WHY Podcast: Coaching Edition, Dr. Gary Sanchez sits down with Peter Dudley, executive coach, author, and publisher, to explore how leaders can stay mission-focused while navigating the complex world of social impact. Peter shares how his coaching helps executives cut through noise, build strong cultures of trust, and lead with clarity—even in uncertain times.
With decades of experience in corporate social responsibility and a deeply personal story of resilience as a father, Peter brings a compassionate yet strategic lens to coaching. If you’re a leader seeking to make a difference and do it with intention, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why trust and clarity are the cornerstones of successful leadership in mission-driven work.
✅ The difference between simply being a leader and building a great organization.
✅ How Peter’s personal journey shaped his empathetic and impact-focused coaching style.
✅ What it means to “show up, try hard, and be nice”—and how it guides his coaching philosophy.
✅ How to stay focused on what truly matters in a noisy and demanding world.
Peter brings wisdom, authenticity, and decades of experience to the conversation. His insights will challenge you to think differently, lead intentionally, and reconnect with your purpose.
Taken along route 126 in Oregon on Saturday.
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