Leadership is Hard. Pretending it Isn't is Exhausting.
Right now, your team doesn't need more rah-rah. They need a leader who can stand in uncertainty without falling apart. I help executives build that capacity.
Meet Marc A. Pitman
Hi, I’m Marc A. Pitman
I’ve been coaching leaders for over 25 years — through the dot-com bust, the aftermath of 9/11, the 2008 crash, and COVID-19. Not from the sidelines. In real time, with real leaders making real decisions under real pressure.
What I’ve learned: the leaders who make it through aren’t the ones who pretend to have all the answers. They’re the ones who’ve done enough internal work to be honest about what they don’t know.
Most leadership coaching is aspirational. It assumes you just need better systems or stronger habits. But when your industry is disrupting, your board is panicking, or you’re managing a team that’s burned out, systems aren’t enough.
You need someone who’s seen leaders navigate this before. Someone who won’t give you toxic positivity when what you need is a clear-eyed assessment of what’s actually happening.
THREE WAYS I CAN HELP
CONCORD LEADERSHIP GROUP
Executive coaching and leadership development built on the Quadrant 3 Leadership framework. For CEOs, nonprofit executives, and organizational leaders who want a thinking partner — not a cheerleader. Learn more → https://concordleadershipgroup.com/FUNDRAISINGCOACH.COM
Coaching and training for nonprofit professionals who need to raise money without feeling like they’re begging. Plus capital campaign coaching for organizations ready to raise more than they’ve ever raised. Learn more → https://fundraisingcoach.com/
EWTS COACHING
Coaching and training built on Phil M. Jones’ Exactly What to Say® framework. Marc and Emily Pitman help leaders and coaches put practical communication principles into daily practice — in fundraising, in leadership conversations, and in the moments that matter most.
Learn more → https://ewtscoaching.com/
The Surprising Gift of Doubt
Use uncertainty to become the exceptional leader you are meant to be.
Leadership is hard. Doubt is normal. In fact, doubt can be a gift — when you know how to work with it.
This is the book I wrote after 25 years of coaching executives through crisis. It’s the Quadrant 3 Leadership framework in your hands.
Marc utilizes stories, research, and tools to help us take our leadership to the next level. He challenges leaders to engage in self-reflection to learn more about the stories we believe and the ways in which our life impacts our leadership style.
Marc is an AMAZING guy! The depth of his knowledge, humbleness, quirky humor, being present and personable will keep you coming back for more.
Not only was Marc an engaging presenter and a highlight of our event, he was so very easy to work with through all the planning stages. It made my role so much easier – and what more can you ask from your keynote? I’d work with Marc again in a heartbeat and hope I get to do so sooner rather than later.
I have benefitted from Marc's training and it helped me to recognize what style of leadership works best for me. If we can find what quadrant works best for us, it can transform us and our organizations' work. It did for me and my organization.
Marc's enthusiasm, inspiration and expert insight has motivated me to take on new life challenges and projects. I have appreciated his ability to ask the right questions and to provide thoughtful guidance on some of the toughest issues I have faced.
Work With MArc
Speaker
Have Marc speak at your conference or company wide meeting.
Emcee
Use Marc’s infectious enthusiasm to energize your event.
Executive Leadership Development
Improve leadership effectiveness, confidence and “soft skills.”
Nonprofit Leadership Development
Tailored guidance on improving your leadership ability for better results.