Meet Zach
Zach's journey from the rodeo arena to the boardroom is packed with grit, growth, and the kind of no BS leadership wisdom we all need more of.
He’s spent the last 20 years helping entrepreneurs, executives, and sales pros "Saddle Their Own Horse" a modern leadership mindset built on clarity, confidence, and purpose.
If you’re ready for fresh ideas, real connection, and the kind of energy that’ll fuel your next big move, you’re going to love Zach.
Zach's professional achievements include:
- Former 2X Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
- Former VP of Sales for a $300 million logistics company
- TEDx Speaker 2024 - Saddle Your Own Horse™
- 20 years training thousands of sales pros, execs, and leadership teams
- Advised, coached, and facilitated 200+ leadership sessions
- Developed and led teams of 50+ sales professionals
- Professionally Trained Storyteller
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
- Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
WATCH ZACH'S TEDX TALK
"Zach delivered exactly what our leaders needed! His workshop was clear, practical and thought provoking.
He created a space that was engaging, where we could reflect on how we show up. I left with and fresh clarity on how to lead more authentically. Plus, he was a dream to work with! Professional, responsive, and throughout the whole process!"
- Dominique Pierce
Business Development & Marketing Manager
UNBRIDLED LEADERSHIP
A framework built on radical responsibility, clarity, and courageous action.
In today’s fast-paced, pressure-filled world, what teams need most aren’t more tactics - they need leaders who lead themselves first.
Unbridled Leadership™ is a practical, transformative framework that helps leaders break free from the “Good Soldier Dilemma” and reclaim their clarity, confidence, and power.
It’s built on three foundational pillars:
1 - SADDLE YOUR OWN HORSE
Lead from ownership, not obligation
Leadership begins when you stop reacting and start creating. This pillar is about radical responsibility and choosing how you show up, even when the stakes are high. It’s the shift from “have-to” to “want-to,” from pressure to purpose.
2 - EYES ON THE BRONC
Lead from vision, not fear
When chaos hits, most leaders default to fixing problems. But real progress comes from focusing on the outcomes you want to create. This pillar is about anchoring to possibility and letting your vision drive bold, decisive action.
3 - RAISE IT HIGH AND LIFT
Lead from character, not control
The best leaders don’t carry everyone - they call people forward. This pillar is about creating environments where others rise to the occasion. It’s about trust, challenge, and building a culture where everyone Saddles their own Horse and plays full out.
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Unbridled Leadership isn’t about adding more to your plate, it’s about returning to the kind of leader you were meant to be.
The one who leads with vision, clarity, and courage. If you're ready to spark real change in your organization, it starts with a conversation.
BOOK ZACH NOW
"When you demand more of yourself, you naturally elevate those around you, and Zach makes that crystal clear.
I received bold, actionable insights that pushed me, and my leadership mindset, to the next level.
I left feeling ready to lead with courage and purpose.”
— Taylor Kaschke, MBA
Promotional & Media Manager, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
