Peter D. Schwartz
CEO Coach, Author & Speaker
years guiding leaders and teams
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About Peter D. Schwartz
Peter understands that mastery at the CEO level requires continual development of both the “inner” and “outer” games.
After a successful career in business, in 2005 Peter became a Vistage CEO Coach, known as Vistage Chair. Vistage is the leading worldwide CEO Coaching and leadership development organization with over 45,000 members and 1,350 Chairs worldwide. Now a Master Chair and four-time “Star Award” winner, Peter is also the Best Practice Chair for the DC / Baltimore market. In 2016, Peter was selected by his peers to receive the “Vistage Chair of the Year” award.
In 2020, Peter received the “Don Cope Memorial Award”, the highest honor a Vistage Chair can receive. It acknowledges the Vistage Chair who has made the greatest lasting contribution to the Vistage mission in word and deed. The recipient is selected fromthe highest performing nominees worldwide.Peter is also a sought-after speaker on Leadership Development.
“It’s not enough for me to stay current, I stay at the leading edge of thinking in my field”
CEO Coaching and Development
Peter has a leadership coaching certificate from Georgetown University, and continues to hone his skills and knowledge in the field through other numerous certifications
Vistage Executive Leadership Program in collaboration with the Stanford Graduate School of Business
This year-long program focuses on strategic leadership, designing organizations for creativity and innovation, and the innovation playbook. Peter co-leads this program for qualified Vistage members on the East Coast.
The Leadership Circle 360 / Development System
The only comprehensive model that integrates the fragmented field of leadership development; that is business-relevant.
Immunity to Change | Adult Development
Peter spent a year in a “deep dive” with Harvard professors Robert Keegan and Lisa Lahey and their highly regarded Immunity To Change program.
What Sets Peter Apart
Depth of Real-World Experience
With decades across industries — including life sciences, banking, technology, construction, and government contracting — Peter brings a nuanced understanding of business growth, complexity, and human dynamics.
Master-Level Vistage Chair Leadership
As a Vistage Master Chair and multi-award-winning coach, Peter has guided hundreds of CEOs through high-stakes decisions and long-term growth challenges — consistently achieving measurable results.
Integration of Strategy and Inner Game
Peter helps leaders connect strategy and execution (the outer game) with mental and emotional growth (the inner game) — bridging business performance with personal mastery. His clients learn to make decisions faster, with greater clarity and confidence.
Trusted by High-Performing CEOs
From Washington, DC to Charleston, SC, Peter is the trusted advisor for leaders who value candor, growth, and accountability. His coaching relationships often evolve into long-term partnerships built on trust and results.
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Success Beneath the Surface Podcast guest
Leadership Radio
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