In this inspiring episode, Rick Burris sits down with master coach and founder of The Coaching Group Inc., Karl Pister, to explore a 35+ year journey through behavioral science, counseling, and high-impact executive coaching—especially within the complex, ever-changing world of healthcare.From early lessons in grief therapy to helping hospital executives lead through crisis, Karl shares candid insights about leadership, faith, generational change, and why deep learning still matters in a fast-paced world. He opens up about how spiritual nudges shaped his business, the unexpected pivot into healthcare coaching, and what it truly means to sharpen the saw.Whether you're a coach, executive, or curious leader, Karl’s wisdom will help you reflect on your own path and inspire you to keep growing.🔑 In This Episode:The leap from clinical counseling to business coachingWhy healthcare needs value-driven leadership now more than everNavigating multigenerational dynamics in today’s workplaceWhat 32,000+ hours of listening taught Karl about human behaviorInvesting in personal growth — even when the ROI isn’t obvious🔗 Connect with Karl Pister:🌐 Website: https://www.coachinggroupinc.com/🎧 Podcast: https://podcast.coachinggroupinc.com/📩 Contact The Refinery PodcastEmail: [email protected]: https://www.leadersfuel.comJoin the conversation: #TheRefineryPodcast🔔 Don’t forget to follow, share, and subscribe to The Refinery Podcast wherever you listen!