Paul M. Carlson
​Stand Firm. Lead Well. Move Forward.
Author. Speaker. Leadership Coach. Helping leaders build clarity, conviction, and direction when the ground feels uncertain.
Welcome
Why I Do This Work
If you are here, chances are you are standing in an in-between place. A season of change. A season of rebuilding. A season where the ground does not feel as steady as it once did.
I have lived through those seasons more than once. The work I do now was shaped by moments that stripped away what was noisy and left only what was true.
What you will find here comes from lived experience, not theory. Not hype. Just the clarity that grows from falling down, standing back up, and learning where your feet were meant to stand.
Whether you are leading a team, a family, a business or simply trying to lead yourself well through change, you are welcome here.
How I Serve
Through writing, speaking, and coaching, I help people find clarity, conviction, and solid ground in real life and work.
Words Written From the Ground Up
Paul Carlson writes about leadership, faith, and identity from lived experience, not theory. His work explores what it means to stand firm when life shifts, leadership gets heavy, and clarity feels just out of reach. These stories and reflections form the foundation of his books and ongoing work.
Practical Coaching for Real Life and Work
From leadership and sales coaching to personal development, Paul Carlson works with individuals and teams ready to grow with intention. His approach is grounded, practical, and shaped by real experience helping people align who they are with how they lead and work.