In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Dave Schoof, a former counterintelligence expert turned master leadership coach. Dave’s unconventional path led from national security to the C-suite — where he now helps senior executives unlock meaning, clarity, and performance through deep mindset shifts.

This conversation goes beyond strategy — it's about who leaders become when the old ways stop working.

🧠 Why high-achieving leaders often feel restless despite “having it all”

🔁 The Peter Principle trap — and how to stop promoting people into misery

💡 The “disquiet at 3 a.m.” — and how it’s actually a gift

👥 How to build your own executive board of directors for honest feedback

🌊 Why thriving in change requires new internal operating systems

This episode is for leaders who are ready to grow through change — not just survive it.

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