Dillan Taylor
CEO of Grindstone Coaching
Clarity. Confidence. Leadership That Feels Right.
Unlock Your Next Level... Without Burning Out to Get There
Why Stay Stuck?
Ken Altenbach helps high-performing leaders cut through the noise, reconnect to their purpose, and lead with clarity - starting with a free coaching session.
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30+ Happy Clients
Trusted by high-performing professionals across industries
Clarity. Confidence. Leadership That Feels Right.
You’ve built the business. Now it’s time to build you.
Ken works with CEOs, executives, and high-achievers who are navigating pressure, isolation, and the question: What’s next?
35+ Years of Proven Leadership Excellence
3x Certified in Transformational Coaching
100s of Sessions Delivered with Lasting Impact
Clarity. Presence. Results That Stick.
Ken isn’t just another coach with a script - he brings real listening, military discipline, and a track record of helping leaders get unstuck fast.
Whether you’re navigating pressure, burnout, or a next chapter that hasn’t shown up yet, clients say the shift starts in session one.
85% of clients report breakthrough clarity within their first 2–3 sessions. Free sessions are full coaching.
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Why Stay Stuck?
Here’s What Shifts When You Work With Ken
Real change isn’t about more hustle. It’s about clarity, alignment, and powerful conversations that change everything.
Without Coaching
Decision fatigue & second-guessing
Burnout behind the scenes
Success with no fulfillment
Carrying the pressure alone
No time to reflect or reset
After Coaching With Ken
Clear thinking and calm confidence
Recharged energy and new personal rhythms
Success that actually feels meaningful
A trusted sounding board who gets it
Space to breathe, think, and lead powerfully
What Clients Walk Away With
You’re Already Successful. Let’s Make It Sustainable.
The outcomes aren’t just professional - they’re personal, too.
Improved decision-making under pressure
Emotional clarity and renewed purpose
More presence at home and with your team
Tangible next steps for growth and leadership
More energy, less noise
What Clients Walk Away With
Coaching That Starts With Service - Not a Sales Pitch
No pressure, no packages, no gimmicks. You start with a free coaching session, then decide for yourself if it’s a fit.
Schedule your free session
Get coached - for real. No pitch.
If this coaching works for you, fantastic. If not, we part ways amicably.
Coaching Built for Leaders at the Top — and Those on the Rise
Executive and leadership coaching that meets you where you are — no pitch, no fluff, just real results.
Executive Coaching
Lead with Clarity. Operate with Confidence.
One-on-one coaching for senior leaders and founders navigating high-stakes decisions, burnout, or the weight of leadership at the top.
Leadership Coaching
Lead with Purpose. Grow with Integrity.
Coaching for rising executives and team leaders ready to develop emotional clarity, influence, and the tools to lead more powerfully.
latest posts
Clarity Starts with the Right Conversation
Recent posts from Ken on leadership, growth, identity, and decision-making.
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When Leadership Feels Lonely: How a Coach Becomes Your Sounding Board
Leadership comes with pressure, expectations, and often - loneliness. This post explores why so many high-level leaders feel isolated, and how a trusted coach becomes the one person you don’t have to perform for.
How to Build Trust When You’re the One in Charge
Trust in leadership starts where performance ends. Ken helps executives lead with presence, not pressure.
Why Leaders Struggle Asking for Help (Even When They Need It Most)
Many leaders avoid asking for help because vulnerability feels like weakness, leaving them isolated and overwhelmed. Ken Altenbach’s coaching offers a confidential space for successful but stuck leaders to pause, reflect, and regain clarity without judgment or pressure.
still have questions
Let’s Clear a Few Things Up
Is this therapy?
No. Therapy unpacks your past. Coaching helps you create your future.
What’s a “free session”?
A free session is a no-obligation coaching conversation where you can experience my coaching style firsthand. It’s a chance to explore how coaching might help you, with absolutely no pressure to continue afterward.
What if I’m not sure this is for me?
The best way to find out is to schedule a call and experience a coaching session firsthand. After that, you can decide if it feels like the right fit for you - no pressure, just an honest chance to see how it works.
still have questions
Get Coached.
No Strings Attached.
Ken offers free, no-pressure sessions because he knows that doing the work speaks louder than selling the work.