Dillan Taylor
CEO of Grindstone Coaching
Leadership Changed My Life. Now I Help Leaders Navigate Theirs.
For more than four decades, I've served in leadership roles—from the United States Air Force to corporate executive leadership and now executive coaching. Those experiences taught me that leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking better questions, thinking more clearly, and helping others succeed. Today, I partner with founders, CEOs, and senior executives as a trusted thinking partner, helping them lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
From Air Force to Executive Coach
Leadership Isn't What I Did. It's Who I've Become.
My path to executive coaching wasn't a career change—it was the natural next chapter of a lifetime spent leading others. From serving in the United States Air Force to leading in the corporate world and now coaching founders, CEOs, and senior executives, I've learned that leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about helping people think more clearly, make better decisions, and become the leader their organization needs next. Today, I serve as a trusted thinking partner, helping leaders navigate complexity with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Certified Insight Coach
Institute of Insight Coaching
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Certified Heroic Coach
Heroic Public Benefit Corp
Certified Professional Coach
Institute of Insight Coaching
A Track Record of Trust and Impact
Experience. Insight. Lasting Leadership.
200+
coaching sessions delivered
3x
certified in professional coaching disciplines
90%+
of clients continue coaching beyond their initial engagement
35+ Years
in Senior Leadership positions
Clarity. Presence. Results That Stick.
Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating the clarity, perspective, and accountability to make better decisions.
As a trusted thinking partner, I help founders, CEOs, and senior executives navigate complexity with confidence, purpose, and greater intentionality.
Clients consistently describe gaining greater clarity, confidence, and direction early in the coaching relationship.
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You Don’t Have to Lead Alone
Every Great Leadership Journey Begins With a Conversation.
If you're ready for greater clarity, stronger leadership, and a trusted thinking partner, let's start with a conversation and discover whether we're the right fit.