CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:
“Zach is not your typical corporate coach – and that’s a good thing! From the get-go, he grabbed our team with a captivating personal story that helped our team immediately connect with him. His authenticity, vulnerability, and real-life experiences brought his coaching sessions to life, resulting in a highly engaging two-day training session for the senior leaders of our organization. We left energized and ready to deploy our new learnings internally – and the results have been compelling! We look forward to working with him again!”
Sara O'Dowd - VP Human Resources, PBI Gordon Companies
KEYNOTES, BREAKOUTS, AND WORKSHOPS TO
SADDLE YOUR OWN HORSE™
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
TOPICS TAILORED FOR YOUR UNIQUE AUDIENCE:
SADDLE UP! LEADERSHIP THAT STARTS WITH YOU
2X Saddle Bronc Riding Champion Zach Arend challenges executives, sales professionals, and change-makers to rethink what leadership demands in today’s world
Too often, even the most loyal, hardworking leaders fall into what Zach calls the “Good Soldier Dilemma” - caught in cycles of doing, fixing, and rescuing instead of truly leading.Through powerful storytelling and raw lessons from his years in competitive rodeo, Zach inspires audiences to saddle their own horse, step out of the grandstands, and lead from the arena—with radical responsibility, presence, and personal power.
- Break the Good Soldier Cycle: Spot the signs of overwork, quiet resignation, or frustration—and learn how to shift into leadership marked by clarity and courage.
- Reclaim Your Leadership Narrative: Uncover the hidden stories driving your stress, over-functioning, or self-doubt—and rewrite them in service of confidence, character, and clarity.
- Lead from the Arena: Learn to lead yourself first—so you can empower others, speak with influence, and create change that matters.
THE WILD RIDE: LIVING LIFE IN THE ARENA
What would change if you stopped sitting in the grandstands, and started leading from the arena of your own life?
In this powerful keynote, 2X Saddle Bronc Riding Champion turned leadership coach Zach Arend shares his hard-earned lessons from 8-second rides on the bronc to everyday leadership challenges in the office. This is not just a talk about leadership. It’s a call to get off autopilot, lean into discomfort, and ride with clarity and conviction.You’ll discover three transformational shifts that will help you stop drifting, start leading, and show up where it matters most...no matter how hard life bucks.
THE 3 SHIFTS:
- Eyes on the Bronc: Lead with vision. Focus on what’s possible, not just what’s wrong.
- Raise High & Lift: Let go of control. Lead with courage, character, and presence.
- Put People in the Arena: Stop rescuing. Start leading in a way that calls others to rise.
You won’t just leave inspired—you’ll leave changed. More committed. More present. More ready to lead from the arena. Get ready for a wild ride!
PUT PEOPLE IN THE ARENA: HOW TO LEAD TEAMS WHO STEP UP
If you want real engagement, don't lead from the grandstands - lead from the arena!
Great managers don’t just give direction—they coach, challenge, and champion their people. In this hands-on, high-impact session, Zach Arend helps leaders shift from problem-solving to people-developing. Straight from his Saddle Your Own Horse™ playbook, this experience equips leaders to build a culture where everyone shows up, steps up, and owns their role.Key Takeaways:
- Coach Over Control
Empower your team to engage with you—not lean on you—using simple, practical coaching techniques.- Feedback That Moves People
Deliver honest, actionable feedback that drives growth—not defensiveness.- Lead Through the Tough Stuff
Stay present and effective when things get hard—without losing your people (or yourself).
This session will challenge how you lead—and transform how your team shows up.
SEE ZACH IN ACTION
"We’ve done these types of workshops for five years and most of them have been fluff, this was NOT fluff!"
Michael, Director, Thayer County Hospital
