What does it mean to lead with authenticity when life throws you the unthinkable? For this week's podcast guest, Andrew Stadelberger, founder of the award-winning consultancy d, that question has defined his journey.
At 15, Andrew lost his father on 9/11. That heartbreak could have closed him off. Instead, it ignited a drive to keep showing up, to keep saying “Yes, And”—a principle he learned through improv that became a philosophy for life and business.
From sitting inside a major newsroom on the night of the 2008 Presidential Election, to steering a global music licensing company, to launching his own agency from the ground up, Andrew has never stopped building. Player Coach was born from that spirit—an agency where leadership means rolling up your sleeves, working alongside your team, and never asking anyone to do what you wouldn’t do yourself.
In this deeply human and business-driven conversation, Andrew shares:
· How “Yes, And” fuels creativity, leadership, and problem-solving
· Why the Player Coach mindset is changing how teams grow and collaborate
· What it takes to leave behind the safety of a big brand and build your own
· The raw truth of entrepreneurship—the doubt, the hustle, and the breakthroughs
· Why authenticity is the most valuable currency in business today
Andrew’s story is both inspiring and instructive—a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about having the courage to create, adapt, and keep moving forward.
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