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Brad Swanson

Golden, Colorado, USA

Brad Swanson is a leadership and organizational coach who guides organizations to achieve sustainably better results with Catalyst-level leadership and Lean-Agile practices.

He honed his own leadership skills as an executive in the consulting and software industries. Since 2009, Brad has been a trusted coach and consultant for large and small companies in North America, Europe, and Asia, guiding them to optimize their leadership practices and product delivery practices.

Brad enjoys trail running, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, camping, and travel.

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Learn More About Brad

Brad's specializes in coaching leadership teams to improve operational effectiveness. He has experience working within the following areas, and would welcome additional clients in:

Software, Technology & IT
Data Infrastructure
Media, Creative
Professional Services (Law, Consulting, etc.)
Retail, eCommerce
Telecommunications
Aerospace
Healthcare

As the founder of Agility 11, Brad guides organizations to deliver better products faster & more predictably and adapt to rapid change.

Brad earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Denver and MS in Computer Science from the University of Colorado-Denver.

Additionally, Brad holds the following licenses and certifications: Certified Leadership Agility® 360 Coach; Certified Agile Leader® 2; ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching; Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC); Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®); Scrum Alliance Certified Team Coach™

Speaking Engagements

Brad is a frequent speaker at industry events, both online and on-stage.

In 2024, he presented at both the Mile High Agile event in Denver and Global Scrum Gathering New Orleans.

He has been featured on the Agile Mentors and Relearning Leadership podcasts as well as the Scrum Alliance webinar, Advancing Leadership Agility: Agile Leadership Styles.

Connect with Brad

Articles, Podcasts & More Featuring this ALJ Guide

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Haunted Leadership: Scary Stories of Trust, Empowerment, and Culture Gone Awry

By Agile Leadership Journey • October 24, 2024

Welcome to a collection of bone-chilling stories that reveal what happens when vision fails, trust crumbles, and empowerment becomes a mere shadow of what it should be.

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Mastering Influence: 9 Ways to Be More Persuasive

By Brad Swanson • September 25, 2024

Elevate your leadership skills by mastering the art of influence. These proven research-based strategies will boost your ability to persuade and collaborate across all levels of business.

‘Agile Focal Point’ Podcast Features ALJ Guides

By Agile Leadership Journey • December 7, 2023

Agile Focal Point podcast host Mike Leber and his fellow Agile Leadership Journey Guides Brad Swanson and Allen Jellas had a wide-ranging discussion on a recent episode.

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What We're Reading: Your Brain at Work by Dr. David Rock

By ALJ Community • September 11, 2023

Your Brain at Work looks at how our brains work (and sometimes don’t) in the context of the modern workplace.

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ALJ Guide Brad Swanson on How Agile Leadership Changes Work Culture

By Betsy Piland • June 6, 2023

Most leaders agree on the importance of culture, but surprisingly few actually devote serious attention to shaping workplace culture. Why? What role should culture play in business success? In a new article for Talent Culture , ALJ Guide Brad Swanson explored these questions and offered insights on how agile leadership can help shape successful organizations.

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43: Influence without Authority

By Relearning Leadership Podcast • March 23, 2023

Brad Swanson, Agile Leadership Journey Guide and organizational systems coach, shares his insights on how leaders can better impact change through influence “without pushing the command button.”