"I highly recommend Zach and his rare ability keep every single person fully engaged!
Zach’s keynote at the ATD Kansas City Fall Conference was exactly what we needed to kick off the day—energizing, inspiring, and refreshingly real. One of the messages that stuck with me most was about letting go of control and truly leaning in, a powerful reminder as I dedicated the day to personal growth. Thank you Zach!"
-Theresa Spilker
Manager, Learning and Development
TreviPay
WHY 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:
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Former 2X Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
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Former VP of Sales for a $300 million logistics company
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TEDx Speaker 2024 - Saddle Your Own Horse™
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20 years of training thousands of sales pros, leaders, and their executive teams
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Advised, coached, and facilitated 180+ leadership sessions
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Professionally Trained Storyteller
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Certified Professional Coach
It’s time to Saddle Up and lead in the arena.
Are you ready?
WATCH HIS TEDX
"Zach's message resonated so much that it inspired me to step outside of my comfort zone and apply for a challenging new position in my organization!
His keynote literally moved me forward in my profession!"
-Matthew Baker
Applications Learning Lead, Health IT Servies
The University of Kansas Health System
WHY NOW?
In today's fast-changing world, organizations don't need more managers—they need true leaders. Leaders who are ready to step into the arena, take ownership, and create the future they want to see. Saddle Up Leadership is built on the following three key pillars:
1 - SADDLE YOUR OWN HORSE
Real leadership begins when you stop reacting and start creating. This starts with taking personal responsibility. How you relate to challenges shapes everything. Saddle Your Own Horse™ teaches leaders to shift from reacting to creating, starting with how they show up every day.
2 - EYES ON THE BRONC
Clarity creates momentum. What do you really want to create? Eyes on the Bronc challenges leaders to lead from vision—not fear. Instead of reacting to the chaos, they anchor to the outcomes they want to create and let that vision guide bold, decisive action.
3 - RAISE HIGH & LIFT
The best leaders don't just manage—they create. Raise High & Lift is about leading from character not control, and elevating everyone around you. It’s about inspiring people to saddle their own horse, take ownership, and play full out—because leadership isn’t about rescuing people, it’s about calling them into their greatness.
"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
"This leadership training was truly next level, one of the best I’ve ever experienced!
I walked away feeling empowered and more confident than ever in my ability to lead and drive change!"
-Calley Malloy
Director of Program Development
Minds Matter LLC
