Speaking & Executive Workshops | Peter D. Schwartz
Move Your Leadership Audience Beyond Strategy into Transformation
Speaking That Shifts How Leaders Think and Lead
Peter D. Schwartz delivers keynote talks and workshops that challenge conventional leadership thinking and expand what’s possible in today’s dynamic business environment.
Drawing from his experience as a CEO coach, Vistage Chair, and author of The Leadership Journeyman, Peter helps leaders see beyond day-to-day demands to master both the inner and outer game of leadership—balancing presence, decision quality, and organizational impact.
His sessions inspire senior leaders to pause, reflect, and realign around what truly drives sustainable performance.
Signature Speaking Topics
Each engagement is customized to the audience—whether it’s a keynote at a CEO summit, leadership off-site, industry conference, or executive retreat.
The Power of Presence: Navigating Complexity as a Leader
How a leader’s mindset and presence set the “weather” for their organization.
The Inner and Outer Game of Leadership
Based on Timothy Gallwey’s framework—how expanding inner capacity strengthens external impact.
The Leadership Journeyman: Lessons from the Camino de Santiago
Stories and frameworks from Peter’s upcoming book that connect personal growth to leadership resilience.
Leading Through Complexity: Building Creative Leadership Teams
Why adaptive thinking outperforms reactive management in volatile environments.
CEO Roundtable Insights: What Top Leaders Are Learning Now
Drawing from hundreds of Vistage peer advisory sessions, Peter shares real-world lessons from today’s most successful CEOs.
Why Event Planners and Organizations Choose Peter
30+ years of leadership and coaching experience across diverse industries.
Recognized Vistage Chair and award-winning CEO coach with a proven track record.
Delivers actionable insights that CEOs and teams can immediately apply.
Combines storytelling, psychology, and business strategy in an engaging, authentic style.
Peter’s audiences describe his talks as insightful, grounding, and transformative, with practical takeaways that shift how leaders think and act.
Peter D. Schwartz
CEO Coach • Author • Speaker
Meet Peter D. Schwartz
As a leadership coach and facilitator, Peter has spent over three decades helping CEOs and leadership teams thrive amid uncertainty. His work blends executive experience, psychological insight, and strategic depth, empowering leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and courage.
He’s been featured on Success Beneath the Surface and Profiles in Success, and his upcoming book, The Leadership Journeyman, explores the intersection of personal growth and professional leadership.
Based in Washington, DC and Charleston, SC, Peter brings his deep leadership insight to organizations nationwide.
Speaking Events FAQ
What topics does Peter speak about?
Peter speaks on leadership presence, navigating complexity, the inner and outer game of leadership.
Each keynote is customized to your audience and event goals — blending psychology, strategy, and storytelling to help leaders think differently and act decisively.
Where does Peter speak?
Peter delivers keynotes and leadership talks nationwide for CEO and executive audiences.
Who is Peter’s speaking audience?
Peter’s audiences include CEOs, founders, executive teams, and professional associations seeking to elevate leadership performance, deepen self-awareness, and navigate complexity with clarity and purpose.
Can Peter tailor his talk for my organization?
Absolutely. Each speaking engagement is customized to your organization’s objectives, culture, and audience. Whether it’s a leadership retreat, conference, or executive off-site, Peter designs every talk to deliver maximum relevance and immediate takeaways.
How can I book Peter for a speaking engagement?
You can request availability directly through Peter’s website or contact him at (703) 593-8502 or peter.schwartz@vistagechair.com He’ll coordinate personally to understand your audience, event goals, and logistics.
Bring Peter to Your Next Leadership Event
Transform your next meeting, conference, or off-site with a talk that helps leaders see differently—and lead differently.
Whether your focus is culture, complexity, or leadership growth, Peter’s message will leave your audience inspired and ready to act.
