Coach Lev, Certified FocalPoint Business & Executive Coach

10/30/2026

Some heavy breathing on this one but you get the point!

Ever get to the end of the day and feel like your brain is completely fried?

You might be experiencing decision fatigue.
As business owners and leaders, we're making decisions all day long. Employees, customers, finances, operations… even what's for dinner!

Every decision drains a little mental energy.

Here are 3 ways to protect your mental battery:
Build processes – Stop making the same decisions over and over.
Delegate decisions, not just tasks – Empower your team to make decisions without everything running through you.
Prioritize your top 3 priorities and tackle your most important work when your energy is highest.

Remember, you don't have to make every decision yourself.

Great leaders don't just manage their time. They protect their
mental energy.

Let's get after it!

10/25/2026

🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER!

After receiving more than 55 suggestions for my leadership walks, the name is official…

Leadership on the Move with Coach Lev!

A BIG thank-you to everyone who shared ideas, sent texts, and reached out. I appreciate all the creativity and support!

Congratulations to Heidi Lear from the New York area for submitting the winning name! Heidi, as promised, I owe you a couple of coaching sessions! 😉

Stay tuned for quick, practical leadership tips, real-world business lessons, and of course, a little humor along the way. Fair warning… the leadership advice is better than the dad jokes!

Let's get after it!

10/21/2026

HELP! I NEED YOUR CREATIVITY!

With a little kick start from some friends, clients and a nudge from watching my buddy Brent Kelly, I’m bringing back a series of short leadership videos while I’m out getting my steps in (Lord knows I need it! 😂).

Think quick, practical leadership tips you can actually apply, real-world business lessons and maybe a little humor along the way.

But before I get rolling, I need your help with one thing…

What should I call these leadership walks? (Be nice some of you and try not to use ChatGPT!)

Drop your suggestions in the comments! The more creative, the better. And who knows… your idea might become the official name and the winner will receive some FREE Business & Executive Coaching sessions.

Bonus points if it’s professional with just a little humor. 😉

Let’s get after it and thanks for your help!
— Coach Lev

10/14/2026

EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTNERSHIP!

I’m excited to share that I’m partnering with BetterCulture!

Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant, my belief that great businesses are built by great people, and great people are developed by great leaders.

After spending more than 20 years as a CEO, owning my own businesses and now working as a business and executive coach, I’ve seen firsthand how much leadership and workplace culture impact an organization’s success.

That’s one of the reasons this partnership is such a great fit. BetterCulture helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures, develop better leaders, engage employees, and connect culture to business results. Bottom line…Let’s Make the World a Better Place to Work!

Culture isn’t just about having happy employees. It’s about building an environment where people can thrive, leaders can lead, and businesses can perform at a higher level. And that doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intentional leadership, clear expectations, accountability, and a commitment to getting better every day.

Through this partnership, I’m excited to bring additional tools, resources, and leadership development opportunities to the organizations and leaders I work with.

My work with business owners, executives and emerging leaders through my FocalPoint Business Coaching franchise isn’t changing. I’ll continue helping leaders with strategy, leadership, accountability, and ex*****on. This partnership simply creates even more opportunities to do what I love, helping leaders become better, building stronger teams, and creating cultures where people and businesses thrive.

A special thank you to David Orrick and the BetterCulture team for the conversations, the opportunity, and the chance to be part of something that aligns so closely with my passion for leadership and culture.

I’m excited about what’s ahead! Better leaders. Stronger cultures. Better businesses.

Let’s go! Coach Lev

10/02/2026

Welcome to the 4th Quarter!

In sports, the best teams don't take their foot off the gas when they get tired. They dig deeper, stay disciplined, and find another gear when it matters most.

Business is no different.

Q4 is where the separation happens and you know my thoughts on SEPARATION SEASON!

While some business owners are already checking out, blaming the calendar, or saying, "We'll get after it in January," others are doubling down.
You don't need a new year to make a change. You need a decision, a plan, and the discipline to follow through.

The fourth quarter is your opportunity to build momentum, create separation, and prove to yourself and your team what you're capable of.

Don't coast into the finish line. ACCELERATE and FINISH STRONG!

Oh yeah...and GO BEARS!

09/29/2026

In leadership and life we hear a LOT about gratitude. Things like “What are you grateful for?” and having an attitude of gratitude.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a BIG believer in gratitude. But lately, I’ve been thinking about a different question that my mentor asked me:

What are you proud of?
Not the house. Not the car. Not the title. Not the number on the scoreboard.

What have YOU done that you're genuinely proud of?
Maybe it’s finally having a difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding.
Maybe it’s taking a risk and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Maybe it’s building a team you’re proud to lead.
Maybe it’s simply that you kept showing up when quitting would have been easier.

Sometimes we need to stop long enough to look back and say:
Man, "I’m proud of how far I’ve come.”

So here’s your challenge today:
Forget the gratitude list for a minute.

What are you proud of?

And if you’re struggling to come up with an answer, maybe that’s exactly where you need to start.

09/24/2026

99 DAYS

Including today we have exactly 99 days left in the year.

Here are a few things I have already started to hear from coaching clients:

"I'll get serious about this in January."
"We'll build the plan after the holidays."
"I'll have more time then."

January 1 doesn't magically make you more focused, organized, or disciplined.

If you arrive at January 1 doing the same things you're doing today, you'll probably get the same results.

YOU HAVE 99 DAYS! That's roughly 14 weeks.

A lot can happen when you stop waiting for the "perfect time" and start taking consistent action.

Where are you today?
Pick ONE number that matters:
Revenue., Clients, Leads, Intros...
Whatever moves the needle in your business.

Where do you want that number to be on December 31?
Be ambitious... but be honest.

What's ONE weekly action that can help close the gap?
Not 10 things, Not a 47-step strategic plan. ONE!

It's Separation Season!

09/21/2026

KEEP RIDING!

If everything feels easy and familiar, you may not be stretching yourself very much.

I’ve learned that some of the best growth happens when you’re outside your comfort zone and thinking…”What the heck did I sign up for?”

That’s where we learn, grow and discover what we’re capable of.

So, if you’re feeling a little uncomfortable right now, don’t automatically assume something is wrong.

You just might be growing!

09/12/2026

What happens to your business when you’re not in the room?

If the answer is…
"Everything falls apart." 😳 …we might have some work to do.

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is waiting too long to think about succession.

Succession planning isn't just about selling the business someday. It starts with building a business that doesn't need you for every decision, every problem and every fire drill.

Are you developing leaders?
Are your people capable of making decisions without calling you 17 times a day?
Do you have systems and processes that actually work without you?
Have you built a culture strong enough to continue without your fingerprints on everything?

Ownership can change with a signature, but real succession is built long before anyone signs the papers.

As leaders, our job isn't just to build a successful business, it's to build people who can help carry it forward.

And maybe the ultimate leadership test is this:
Can you take a 2 week vacation without your phone exploding?

Something to think about.

An introduction to the business life cycle that moves from learning into growth before reaching a point where the company must adapt. This article helps leaders recognize where they may be on the curve and why pressure can be an early sign that the business has outgrown its current model.

09/10/2026

WHO’S ON YOUR BUS?

Back in 2020, I facilitated a Leaders Are Readers book club, and one of the first books we tackled was The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon.

I’ve been thinking about that book a lot lately after several conversations with clients about “energy vampires” on their teams.

Every team has people who bring energy, elevate morale, create momentum and make customers want to come back.

And then there are those who drain the energy right out of the room.

As leaders, our job isn’t to simply tolerate it.

Care enough to help people change.

And care enough about the rest of your team and your culture to transform or remove the energy vampires when necessary.

Your culture is too important to leave to chance.

So take a look around…
Who’s on your bus?

And maybe more importantly:
What kind of energy are YOU bringing to the bus?