Dillan Taylor
CEO of Grindstone Coaching
TRUSTED THINKING PARTNER.
As Your Leadership Grows...Leadership Changes.
Growth brings opportunity—but it also brings greater complexity, heavier responsibility, and more difficult decisions.
I help founders, CEOs, and senior executives think more clearly so they can lead their organizations with greater confidence and become the leader their organization needs next.
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LEADERSHIP EVOLVES WITH GROWTH.
You’ve built the business. Now it’s time to build you.
As organizations grow, leadership becomes more demanding. Decisions carry greater weight, expectations increase, and the margin for error gets smaller. I partner with founders, CEOs, and senior executives to create the clarity, perspective, and accountability they need to lead their organizations with confidence.
35+ Years of Proven Leadership Excellence
3x Certified in Transformational Coaching
100s of Sessions Delivered with Lasting Impact
Clarity. Presence. Results That Stick.
Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating the space to ask better questions, make better decisions, and lead with greater intention.
As your trusted thinking partner, I bring decades of executive leadership experience, disciplined listening, and thoughtful challenge to every conversation—helping you see what others miss and move forward with clarity.
The result isn't just better decisions today. It's stronger leadership that compounds throughout your organization tomorrow.
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Case studies
Backed by Data and Driven by Purpose
We don’t just help leaders survive — we help them transform. Explore how our structured coaching frameworks turn high-pressure challenges into clear direction, confident action, and measurable success.
client
Chief Executive Officer, Professional Sports Medicine Service Consulting Firm
THE challenge
As the company continued to grow, the CEO found himself carrying more than he should. Decisions continued flowing through him, the leadership team looked to him for direction, and too much of the organization's momentum depended on his involvement. While everyone was working hard, it became increasingly difficult to build the shared ownership needed to lead the company into its next stage of growth.
Our Approach
Rather than trying to solve the CEO's challenges, I created a space where he could step back, think more clearly, and see where he had unintentionally become the center of too many decisions. Through powerful questions and honest conversations, he began leading differently. As his leadership shifted, the executive team began taking greater ownership, making stronger decisions, and becoming more aligned without relying on the CEO to carry everything himself.
Tangible Outcomes
The executive team became more aligned around where the company was headed.
Leaders began taking ownership of decisions instead of waiting for the CEO.
Leadership meetings shifted from updates and problem-solving to meaningful strategic conversations.
The CEO spent less time carrying everyone else's decisions and more time leading the business.
A stronger culture of shared leadership emerged across the executive team.
client
Owner & CEO, Business Performance Consulting Firm
THE challenge
As the business continued to grow, the owner found himself pulled in too many directions. The demands of running the business left little room to step back, think strategically, and focus on the decisions that would move the company forward. He knew the business had the potential to grow, but the day-to-day demands kept getting in the way.
Our Approach
Rather than focusing on doing more, we created the space to think more intentionally about where his time and energy would have the greatest impact. Through powerful questions and honest conversations, he gained greater clarity around what mattered most, made more intentional decisions, and began leading the business with a stronger long-term perspective instead of being consumed by daily demands.
Tangible Outcomes
Greater focus on the strategic work that would support long-term business growth.
Clearer direction around the company's positioning and future opportunities.
More intentional decisions that supported a scalable path for growth.
Less time reacting to daily demands and more time focused on high-impact leadership.
Greater confidence leading the business with a long-term perspective.
client
Owner & CEO, Operating Investment Company
THE challenge
As the company expanded, the owner found himself navigating complex partnership decisions, hiring challenges, and competing priorities that were limiting his ability to focus on long-term business growth and investment strategy.
Our Approach
Worked with the client to move beyond reacting to daily business demands by intentionally evaluating opportunities through the lens of long-term strategy. Coaching conversations focused on making difficult leadership decisions, strengthening accountability, delegating more effectively, and creating the capacity to focus on building the business rather than constantly operating within it.
Tangible Outcomes
Made confident leadership decisions regarding key business partnerships.
Developed a clearer strategy for sustainable business growth and long-term scalability.
Improved delegation through stronger hiring and onboarding processes.
Shifted focus from daily operational demands to higher-value strategic initiatives.
Created greater capacity to lead the business with intention rather than constant reaction.
client
Director, Telecommunications Industry
THE challenge
After more than a decade with the same organization, the client found himself facing a difficult leadership decision. A new opportunity offered professional growth, but accepting it meant leaving behind the familiarity, relationships, and identity he had built over many years. The question wasn't simply whether to take a new job—it was whether the decision aligned with the leader he wanted to become.
Our Approach
Rather than weighing the decision by titles, compensation, or external expectations, we created the space to explore what success truly meant to him. Through powerful questions and honest conversations, he gained greater clarity about his values, long-term vision, and the kind of leader he wanted to become. From that clarity, the right decision became evident.
Tangible Outcomes
Made the career decision with confidence because it aligned with his values and long-term vision.
Entered the new leadership role with greater clarity and purpose.
Navigated the transition while maintaining important professional relationships.
Developed leadership habits that supported more intentional communication and decision-making.
Built greater confidence by making decisions from conviction rather than fear.
client
Owner & CEO, Fractional Workforce Transformation Consultant
THE challenge
As an established workforce transformation consultant and business owner, the client was presented with new partnership opportunities while continuing to grow her own business. The challenge wasn't finding opportunities—it was discerning which ones truly aligned with her vision, values, and the future she wanted to build.
Our Approach
Rather than rushing toward the next opportunity, we created the space to step back and think more intentionally about what mattered most. Through powerful questions and honest conversations, she gained greater clarity about the kind of partnerships she wanted to pursue, the boundaries she needed to maintain, and how each decision supported her long-term vision for the business.
Tangible Outcomes
Approached partnership opportunities with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Made decisions based on long-term alignment rather than short-term opportunities.
Entered business conversations with clearer expectations and stronger boundaries.
Protected the vision for her consulting practice while remaining open to meaningful collaboration.
Developed a more intentional approach to evaluating future business opportunities.
client
Founder & CEO, Healthy Food & Workforce Empowerment Company
THE challenge
After relocating internationally to pursue a new leadership opportunity, the founder faced the challenge of leading her business from thousands of miles away. While the company continued to grow, staying deeply involved in daily operations made it difficult to build the leadership capacity needed for the business to thrive without her constant involvement.
Our Approach
Rather than focusing on managing the business from a distance, we created the space to think differently about leadership. Through powerful questions and honest conversations, she gained greater clarity about where she needed to let go, where others needed to step forward, and how to build a leadership team capable of carrying the business forward with confidence.
Tangible Outcomes
Shifted from managing daily operations to leading the business more strategically.
Empowered key leaders to take greater ownership and accountability for operational decisions.
Developed a thoughtful leadership transition plan to support the organization's future.
Created greater freedom to pursue a new executive career while maintaining long-term ownership of the business.
Built a stronger leadership culture that could sustain growth without depending on the founder's daily involvement.
YOUR NEXT LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP
Here’s What Shifts When You Work With Ken
Real leadership growth isn't about working harder. It's about thinking more clearly, leading more intentionally, and making the decisions that move both you and your organization forward.
Without a Trusted Thinking Partner
Decision fatigue and second-guessing
Carrying leadership challenges alone
Reacting instead of leading strategically
Misaligned leadership teams
Little time for strategic thinking
Working With a Trusted Thinking Partner Means:
Greater clarity in decisions
Increased leadership confidence
Better team alignment
More strategic thinking
Leadership that scales
BEYOND BETTER DECISIONS
You’re Already Successful. Let’s Make It Sustainable.
Sustainable leadership doesn't stop at work. It changes how you think, lead, communicate, and show up—both inside your organization and beyond it.
Better decisions under pressure
Greater clarity and renewed purpose
More presence at work and at home
Clear direction for continued growth
More energy. Less noise.
HOW WE BEGIN
Start With a Conversation. Discover If We're the Right Fit.
Every coaching relationship begins with a conversation. We'll discuss what you're looking for, answer your questions, and determine together whether working together is the right next step.
Schedule a conversation
Explore whether we're the right fit.
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Executive Coaching for Founders, CEOs & Senior Executives
Leadership becomes more demanding as organizations grow. I partner with founders, CEOs, and senior executives to provide the clarity, perspective, and accountability needed to lead with confidence through every stage of growth.
Executive Coaching
Think More Clearly. Lead More Confidently.
One-on-one coaching designed for founders, CEOs, and senior executives navigating complex decisions, organizational growth, executive isolation, and the demands of leading from the top.
Leadership Development
Build the Leader Your Organization Needs Next.
Strengthen executive presence, communication, decision-making, accountability, and leadership influence to help both you and your organization continue to grow.
ABOUT THE TOOLKIT
Frequently Asked Questions
How is executive coaching different from consulting?
Consultants provide answers based on their expertise. As your executive coach and trusted thinking partner, I help you think more clearly, challenge assumptions, and arrive at better decisions for yourself and your organization.
What happens during our first conversation?
Our first conversation is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll discuss your leadership challenges, answer your questions, and determine together whether working together is the right fit. If we both believe it's a good match, we'll discuss the next steps. There is no obligation or commitment during this conversation.
Who do you typically work with?
I primarily work with founders, CEOs, business owners, and senior executives who are leading growing organizations and navigating increasingly complex leadership challenges. They value having a trusted thinking partner who helps them gain clarity, make better decisions, and become the leader their organization needs next.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready for Your Next Leadership Conversation?
Every meaningful coaching relationship begins with a conversation. If you're looking for greater clarity, stronger leadership, and a trusted thinking partner, let's determine whether we're the right fit.