AUTHOR · SPEAKER · LEADERSHIP EXPERT
Leadership That Shapes Results—and Life
NEW RELEASE
When a Stop Gets Your Attention
Leadership That Becomes a Life. A Life That Becomes a Legacy.
Some stops we choose. Others choose us. A setback, a transition, a loss, or even a success can interrupt our momentum and invite us to reconsider what matters most.
Through personal stories and practical insights, Jim Petersen, PhD explores how these moments can help us see differently, live with greater purpose, deepen our relationships, and invest in the lives of others.
Because what gets your attention can change your direction.
THE PHILOSOPHY
The Petersen Philosophy
Character
The foundation. Integrity, resilience, and the courage to lead when it matters most.
The Spirit to Soar
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Your ability to connect, communicate, and bring out the best in your team.
Who Let the Dogs Lead?
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Thinking clearly, sorting through noise, and making the call when uncertainty strikes.
The Facts Don't Matter
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Resilience, happiness, and the perspective to find forward momentum in any season.
The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow
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The Arc of the Work
From Leading Yourself … to Leading Others … to Coaching at the Highest Level.
WHY JIM
Proven Leadership. Real-World Results.
- U.S. Naval Academy Graduate
- Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve (Ret.)
- Hall of Fame — The American College of Financial Services
- Former Chair of Leadership, The American College
- Led and developed over 1,000 advisors and leaders
- CEO & Founder, Diversified Professional Coaching
- President, Professional Business Coaches Alliance
Decades of leadership experience—applied in the real world, not just theory.
IN THE MEDIA
Jim on Podcasts
Conversations on leadership, coaching and building a business around what you know.
The Principal Podcast
Building a Firm Around Deep Expertise
Jim talks with Guillaume Jouvencel about turning four decades of professional expertise into a services business. Also on Spotify.
The Jeff Crilley Show
From Submarine Officer to Leadership Author
Jim discusses his 22-year Navy career, the Petersen Leadership Model, and why optimism is a leadership principle—not just a personality trait.
Sing Second Podcast
Leadership, Resilience & the Petersen Model
Jim shares the principles behind the Petersen Leadership Model and what decades of military and executive experience taught him about leading well.
WATCH
Jim on Tremendous Leadership
Dr. Tracey Jones of Tremendous Leadership talks with Jim about each of his books.
The Facts Don't Matter
How to stay sane when truth feels optional
The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow
Finding happiness at life's stops along the way
Who Let the Dogs Lead?
Leadership lessons from the pack