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#1 Executive Coach: Leadership Lessons from Coaching the World’s Best CEOs | Marshall Goldsmith | Motivation | E39
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- May 11, 2026
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Marshall Goldsmith didn’t set out to become the world’s top executive coach; he discovered it. As a young man eager to learn, he volunteered to serve coffee and assist with tasks just to be in the same room as his mentor. When a speaking opportunity arose, Marshall was asked to lead a session with no prior experience. To his surprise, he succeeded, and the client requested him again, ultimately launching his career in coaching. In this episode, Marshall Goldsmith joins Tim Storey to discuss the importance of self-awareness, the value of servant leadership, and how true success comes from evolving your mindset and letting go of ego. Marshall Goldsmith has coached more top CEOs than anyone in the world. With over 4 million books sold and decades of experience, Marshall focuses on helping successful people achieve greater fulfillment, alignment, and impact. In this episode, Tim and Marshall discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:37) Learning Through Service and Mentorship (08:58) Discovery vs. Decision in Life (13:57) What Got You Here Won’t Get You There (19:01) Why Successful People Should Still Lose (22:32) Marshall’s Free AI Coaching Bot (25:19) Where Most Leaders Go Wrong (27:12) The Cure to the Great Western Disease (32:22) The Retirement Myth and New Assignments (33:52) Life Advice From Your 95-Year-Old Self Marshall Goldsmith is the world’s leading executive coach and a bestselling author whose work has transformed leaders across the globe. He has coached more top CEOs than anyone in the world and is known for his groundbreaking book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. With over 4 million books sold and decades of experience, Marshall focuses on helping successful people achieve greater fulfillment, alignment, and impact. Resources Mentioned: Marshall Goldsmith AI:…