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Pete Behrens

Louisville, Colorado, United States

Pete Behrens is a globally recognized leadership coach, consultant, and in-demand speaker. As the founder and CEO of Agile Leadership Journey, he has built a curriculum and global community dedicated to building better leaders.


Pete has led agile transformations for dozens of Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations, improving organizational health and performance through education and coaching. His ultimate goal is to show leaders that shifts in mindsets, behaviors, and culture are an asset – not a liability.


An influential speaker, Pete has shared his insights at various global conferences and hosts the Relearning Leadership podcast, where he engages with industry experts and leaders to explore the evolving landscape of leadership and organizational development.

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Pete has experience working within the following areas, and would welcome additional clients in:


  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
  • Industrials 
  • Information Technology/Data Infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • Non-profits
  • Professional Services
  • Public Service
  • Retail/eCommerce
  • Start-ups
  • Telecommunications
  • Transport & Logistics

Pete is available to support entry-, mid-, senior-, and C-suite-level leaders, senior leadership teams, department/division teams, and organization-wide groups, small businesses, large corporate entities, start-ups, and nonprofits.


Pete earned his BA from Luther College and BS from Washington University.


Language(s): English

Speaking Engagements

In addition to building the global Agile Leadership Journey community of Guides, Pete Behrens is a world-renowned speaker, leadership coach, and expert in agility and change.


With decades of experience and a track record that matches his message, Pete brings a unique blend of inspirational stories with practical strategies to every stage.

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Articles, Podcasts & More Featuring this ALJ Guide

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By Tracey Wilson January 31, 2026
Discover five practical ways people managers can keep teams grounded and moving forward when uncertainty becomes the norm in this SmartBrief article by Pete Behrens.
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By Pete Behrens January 29, 2026
Watch Pete Behrens explain why business agility depends on leadership agility—and how leaders at any level can shape culture without waiting for permission from the top.
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By Pete Behrens January 29, 2026
Watch Pete Behrens at Agile Austin share hard-won leadership lessons from his journey, revealing why the biggest challenges leaders face aren't problems to solve—they're tensions to manage.
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By Betsy Piland January 7, 2026
An excerpt from Pete Behrens' Into the Fog explores why competing priorities overwhelm leaders—and how better decision-making processes create clarity without burnout.
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By Agile Leadership Journey December 18, 2025
Reflection isn’t a break from leadership—it’s how leaders stay human. Learn practical reflection tools to navigate uncertainty, presence, and intent in the fog.
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By Betsy Piland December 11, 2025
In Inc. Magazine, Pete Behrens shares why clarity, connection, trust, and courage have become non-negotiables for modern leadership.
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By Pete Behrens November 19, 2025
Build organizational resilience beyond firefighting. Senior leaders: strengthen capacity, align teams, and drive sustainable performance under pressure.
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By Pete Behrens November 5, 2025
Pete Behrens shares the story behind Into the Fog, exploring how uncertainty, community, and courage shape authentic, human-centered leadership.

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