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Carl Blanz
Facilitator, Coach and Partner to leaders who are building a Deliberately Developing Organization
Carl Blanz is a coach, facilitator, and the owner of Growing Edge Facilitation.1 With a 35-year career in the hospitality industry, he has transitioned from "command and control" management positions to focusing on facilitative leadership.1 Carl's passion lies in working with leaders, managers, and teams to help them realize their highest contribution and impact in life.1
As a coach and facilitator, Carl provides effective tools, processes, and guidance to leaders who want to maximize their potential.1 His approach is rooted in the belief that everyone has leadership potential and desires to contribute meaningfully.1
Growing Edge Facilitation, founded by Patrick O'Brien in 1998, currently operates with two primary coaches: Carl Blanz and Michelle Nordhougen.1 The company's vision is to ensure that all who accept leadership responsibilities have access to greater knowledge and tools for development.1
Carl's expertise in leadership development has been recognized, and he has authored an eBook that shares his personal story and business lessons learned from helping distressed businesses improve revenue, employee engagement, and company culture.2