Mike Barnes

Leadership isn't just what I've taught—it's what I've lived.

After 38 years serving as a Chief Revenue Officer and servant leader, I transitioned into executive coaching to help leaders become more authentic, emotionally intelligent, and purpose-driven. As a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach®, certified life coach, and bestselling author of Hardwired to the Heart: Authentic Servant Leadership, I've spent my career helping people discover that leadership begins with how we serve others.

I love conversations that move beyond leadership theory into practical application. Whether we're discussing building trust, creating healthy workplace cultures, leading through change, coaching for growth, or balancing accountability with compassion, I aim to leave listeners with actionable ideas they can immediately put into practice.

My interviews are conversational, story-driven, and grounded in real executive experience—the successes, failures, lessons, and moments that shaped my belief that the most effective leaders lead from the heart.

If your audience wants to become better leaders, stronger communicators, and more intentional human beings, I'll bring practical insights, authentic stories, and encouragement they can use long after the episode ends.