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Paul Warner

Facilitator and coach to rising-generation family members; works alongside his father, Jim Warner

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Episode 19 · 1 hr 3 min

Successfully Navigating Multi-Generational Family Dynamics

Governance is the sheet music and modelling is playing by ear. Jim and Paul Warner, father and son, on families where each generation waits.

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The Business Family Diagnostic · Relationships

If you won't discuss the elephant, you forfeit the right to complain.

Jim and Paul help families weigh whether to bring out what nobody says, and how to stay to finish the job. Would your family say difficult topics get raised and discussed rather than avoided?

One of the three Relationships statements. How true is it for your family?
“When there is a falling out, the people involved are able to repair it.”
See where you stand

Biography

Paul Warner is a seasoned facilitator and coach in professional, personal, and social sectors. He specializes in creating environments for small groups to openly share, build trust, establish deeper authentic connections, and navigate difficult topics through experiential retreats and tailored workshop trainings.

He is a sought-after retreat and workshop facilitator (leadership teams, family gatherings, YPO forums), providing guidance to groups looking to improve meeting ROI, establish deeper connections, address difficult issues and situations, and explore personal challenges.

Paul provides tailored one-on-one leadership coaching to help executives and leaders explore potential blind spots, navigate business or life transitions, and build on areas of excellence.

Paul also works with multi-generational family businesses seeking to establish open communication among generations, gain clarity on and anchor family legacy and values, explore ways to empower all family members, and forge enduring relationships within the family. He leads young adult retreats, focusing on navigating change, self-discovery, and leadership development. He also coaches young adults seeking clarity on their life purpose, mission, and vision, and guides them to become grounded adults, taking full responsibility for their lives.

Paul is a graduate of the University of Miami, where he earned a B.A. in Communications and Psychology. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

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