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 find yourself in an in-between place. A season marked by uncertainty or transition. A quiet tension between where you have been and where you sense you are meant to go.
You may be carrying responsibility or leadership while quietly wondering what solid ground looks like now. This work exists because I have lived in that space myself.
I write, speak, and walk alongside others who are seeking clarity, conviction, and direction when the path ahead feels unclear. Not with formulas or quick answers, but with grounded reflection, lived experience, and steady forward movement.
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.