The Calling of a Leader: Faith, Business, and Purpose With Tom Camacho

Tom Camacho is the Chair of C12, the nation’s leading peer advisory forum for Christian CEOs and business owners. He served as a US Army Officer and helicopter pilot during Operation Desert Storm before holding manufacturing and organizational development roles at General Electric. After transitioning into ministry, Tom served as a church planter, ordained pastor, and national leadership coach, developing Christ-centered leaders through coaching and writing. He is also the author of Mining for Gold: Developing Kingdom Leaders through Coaching.

In this episode…

Many business leaders struggle with balancing professional ambition and personal fulfillment. In high-stakes roles, it's easy to become the bottleneck, lose sight of purpose, or feel isolated at the top. How can leaders stay grounded, lead authentically, and integrate faith and values into their business?

After losing his son in a car accident, leadership coach and military veteran Tom Camacho leveraged his grief to lead with authenticity and encourage other leaders to build resilience. Faith-driven leaders should embrace their God-given identity, prioritize emotional connection, and delegate effectively. To integrate faith into the workplace, Tom recommends clearly communicating your organization’s values and approach to customers and employees while making faith-based elements voluntary and inclusive. 

In today’s Industry Edge episode, Danielle Neely sits down with Tom Camacho, Chair of C12, to discuss navigating faith and grief in the workplace through authentic leadership. Tom explains the importance of aligning leadership with faith, the value of peer accountability, and how to create a workplace culture rooted in care.