You Don't Need Another System–You Need a Sounding Board.
Most coaches haven’t built—or nearly lost—a business like yours. Todd has. That’s why he doesn’t just teach frameworks. He coaches from the trenches, with real scars and real wins. When you’re finally ready to face what’s really holding you back, he’s the one you call.
Most founders aren't limited by market size; they are limited by cognitive load.
Take the Growth Ceiling Audit. In 5 minutes, we will identify if you are trapped as a Firefighter, a Lone Wolf, or a Stalled Operator—and give you the specific roadmap to break through.
Includes a personal diagnosis from Todd within 48 hours.
Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?
As an entrepreneur who survived then thrived in building a business, Todd helps heart-centered leaders create a life by design.
I have worked with thousands of amazing people
“Todd is a remarkable coach. When he coached me, I was at the ceiling in my career, trying to figure out where to go next. I had a ton of head trash that was clouding my judgement and holding me back. Within one session, Todd helped me get to the root of my issue, bring clarity to my situation, and make the decision I needed to make about where to take my career next. Since that decision, I am more successful and happier than I’ve ever been. I strongly recommend Todd for any business owner, CEO, or Executive who is looking for coaching and/or to increase their performance.”
“Mr. Palmer was able to navigate our complicated company and help us uncover what we really wanted out of our 23 year old business and grow it in that direction. He helped us institute standard business practices without losing our unique business personality. Through his guidance we were able not only to value the mistakes we have made, but also to find humor in the blocks we had placed in our own way. Since then, we have continued to grow another 20% in sales and 100% in our profits. Todd Palmer is an asset. The tools he shares are effective and his practical approach to business is actionable and sustainable.”
“I felt very isolated in my company and in my life. I struggled alone and couldn’t see a way out.”
“I built a job for myself within my business. Instead of working on the business I was working for the business and this meant work consumed my life. I could not determine how my time was spent because I was putting in 60-70 hours a week keeping my business afloat.”
“I had a goal to help my leadership team become self-sufficient and I was struggling with feelings of guilt because they achieved the goal but I was not needed as much.”
“Todd sent me an email saying, "You might be calling control responsibility." That one hit me like a brick. I have a feeling our work together will be very different from any other coach I've worked with before.”
“Todd has done a really good job of reflecting back to me, the root of whatever I am going through and questioning, Why is that? What do you want to do with it? How are you going to address it? Because not addressing is not an option.”
“I have had the privilege of participating in workshops led by Todd Palmer, and it has been an enlightening experience. Todd emerges as a genuine leader, dedicated to assisting fellow leaders in navigating the intricacies of both business and life challenges. His innate ability to disarm biases is truly remarkable, fostering an environment conducive to open dialogue and meaningful growth. His approach is not just about imparting knowledge but also about fostering a deeper understanding and empathy towards diverse perspectives, making him an invaluable asset in any professional or personal development setting.”
Todd Palmer — executive coach, founder of Extraordinary Advisors, and author of the Amazon-bestselling From Suck to Success — has shared his approach to leadership, founder burnout, and turning a business around on these podcasts and shows.
with Govindh Jayaraman
The problem is never what you think it is — finding the real issue beneath the presenting one.
Listen / Watchwith Andrew Warner
Building Extraordinary Advisors and coaching leaders through hard realities.
Listen / Watchwith Josh Elledge
Why an entrepreneur alone is an entrepreneur at risk.
Listen / Watchwith Scott MacKenzie
Growing your business through Authenticity, Transparency, and Vulnerability.
Listen / Watchwith Marcel Schwantes
Why the growth a leader needs is usually on the other side of the conversation they're avoiding.
Listen / Watchwith Penny Pullan
Going from near-bankruptcy to coaching CEOs — the inner work that turns a business around.
Listen / WatchA video conversation on the From Suck to Success framework for entrepreneurs.
Listen / WatchAs a founder, work and life are one in the same. As an entrepreneur and father Todd knows this all too well. Meet with Todd to learn how his personal experience and coaching style can help you design a life that can be turned from a dream to a reality. We look forward to learning more about you and your business!
"Todd does a good job of understanding the business side and pulling that in conjunction with the personal side, with the family side—because relationships transcend all sides. That’s why he sits pretty high on the seat, closest to the head of the table, in the Chris Carsten cabinet."
Read Todd's latest tips on building connection through psychological safety.
The most hyper-responsible leaders I know are often failing the people closest to them — not from lack of love, but from misplaced priority. Here's what I learned about protecting what matters most, and why your marriage might be the most important leadership development you're ignoring.
At MIT, researchers studying dementia prevention found that the single best thing aging adults could do for their brain health was learn something genuinely difficult. The same principle applies to your leadership. Here's why executive coaching is important — and why the discomfort is the point.
An executive coach helps you see what you can't see about yourself — the patterns, blind spots, and beliefs that are quietly running your business. Here's what that looks like in real sessions with real entrepreneurs.