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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

Podcast cover for ReLearning Leadership: episode 64, “Leading AI Adoption,” with three host portraits on green and white background
By Tracey Wilson • September 23, 2026
What happens after AI's early wins? Pete Behrens and two leaders driving AI adoption discuss moving from faster tasks to redesigned work.
Aircraft cockpit above clouds with peaks ahead. Flying by instruments, not sight.
By Tracey Wilson • September 9, 2026
Pete Behrens joins Doug Thorp to unpack what instrument-rated pilots know that most leaders don't — and why waiting for clarity is the wrong move in uncertain times.
Teaching the Catalyst Conversation framework at a leadership communication workshop in Zurich.
By Tracey Wilson • July 16, 2026
Why do experienced leaders struggle with difficult conversations? Discover the 6 communication traps and the Catalyst Conversations™ approach to fix them.
Featured in IndustryWeek: “Changing Supply Chains Need Adaptive Leaders” with a man in a blue blazer.
By Pete Behrens • June 11, 2026
Pete Behrens argues in Industry Week that the supply chain leadership gap isn't a technology problem — and that closing it starts with an honest look at your culture.
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By Tracey Wilson • May 7, 2026
When procurement can't keep pace with delivery, organizations lose more than time. Learn why the model is broken and what leaders can do.
A group of people standing together on a ridge at sunset with arms raised, symbolizing shared achiev
By Tracey Wilson • April 28, 2026
What does effective leadership look like today? It starts inside, extends to others, and keeps moving — even without certainty.
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By Tracey Wilson • April 15, 2026
Most leaders live in the messy middle. Learn what it costs, how to name it, and how to lead others through uncertainty and transition.
Lightning storm over a city skyline at dusk, representing crisis and disruption in leadership.
By Tracey Wilson • April 14, 2026
Most leaders are trained for clear skies or crisis. Pete Behrens on why the fog between those two is now the permanent landscape — and how to lead through it.

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