Trying to control everything is exhausting.

There is a better way.

Are you starting to dread the job you used to love? Is your stress affecting others around you? Is your stress affecting your own health?

When just “working harder” no longer works, Influence Coaching helps you develop a new operating system to manage stress, resolve conflict, correct burnout, and achieve the impact you want. If you're ready to lead with purpose, balance your career with your personal life, and create a lasting legacy, let’s get started.

Influence Coaching will help you lead well without exhausting yourself.

Ready to get started?

Tell us about your leadership challenges and the new results you want.

We will consult with you and recommend solutions. You choose the solution that works best for you.

Experience leading well without the exhaustion and overwhelm.

  • COACHING

    For those who are ready to do the real work required to make lasting changes. Stan’s 1:1 and group programs create transformational results.

  • WORKSHOPS

    For businesses that want lively training programs and content that sticks with their people.

  • CONSULTING

    For when you need specific answers to specific challenges. Stan provides consulting both online and in person. Stan’s consulting services provide great value for quick solutions.

  • KEYNOTES

    For groups who want an engaging speaker with an inspiring message as well as audience participation.

How We Make a Difference

  • "In just a single session, Stan was able to pinpoint the root cause of stressors that are impacting my personal life and provide an actionable tactic that fits in my extremely busy lifestyle."

    Diana Assad, COO Presidio Graduate School

  • "Dr. Stan Ward has been an incredible resource to me as a consultant to work through significant business and personal transitions as well as strategic management and growth initiatives!"

    Joshua Ungerecht, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at JRW Investments; Managing Partner of ExchangeRight Real Estate and Telos Capital

  • "Stan's insight and practical steps helped me see my career in a whole new light."

    Josh Berger, CEO River's Edge Counseling and Wellness

  • "I enthusiastically recommend the services of Dr. Stan Ward. We have used Dr. Ward to transform our executives into impact leaders who in-turn build top-performing teams who reach beyond their comfort zones to consistently deliver extraordinary results."

    James Mulato, President, Astronics Test Systems, Inc

  • "Dr. Ward doesn’t coach you on how to 'become' a great leader. He coaches you how to embrace and acknowledge the leader you are and provides useful strategies for honing your skills and applying them in real-world situations."

    Cher Ofstedhal, CEO Trinity Youth Services

  • "Stan coached me on how to turn my graduate capstone project into a viable consulting model."

    Phyllis Sarkaria, Author, Speaker, and Executive Coach

  • “My management skills have sharpened and I look at all situations in life differently. My coworkers have noticed a big change as well as my family.”

    Stacey Smoak, Accounting Controller at Tony-T Automotive Group

  • Stan has done a tremendous job over the years coaching so many of my young executives. Thank you, Stan!”

    Robert Peltier, Owner, Peltier Enterprises 

  • “Before working with Dr. Ward, we had a lot of stress related to our business. Stan’s coaching served us well as we went through a huge season of personal growth.”

    Evan and Madison Tate, Owners of ET Construction and Twin Pines Hemp Company

  • “Before working with Dr. Ward, I thought I needed a career change, but that wasn't the real issue. He helped me realize that I was burned out, and we put measures in place to address it. After working together, my perspective has changed. I have more energy, and I'm happier. As a result of these changes I'm now more present in life in general, especially relationships, and I'm taking more control in my role at work.”

    Liam Driscoll, Engineer

Start experiencing more results with less exhaustion.