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Thomas Knoll
I unburden founders and leaders
Thomas Knoll is the Founder and Principal Coach at Your Second Call, a coaching service aimed at helping leaders navigate significant transitions and challenges. He describes himself as a six-time founder with two successful exits and extensive experience, claiming to have faced around 1,000 failures throughout his career. His coaching approach focuses on creating a safe space for leaders to confront their fears and improve their decision-making, communication, and overall leadership effectiveness.12
Knoll emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying thoughts and emotions that influence leadership behavior, such as self-doubt and stress, rather than merely offering conventional leadership tips. His clients have likened his coaching experience to a transformative journey, akin to the effects of psychedelics without the need for substances.13
He is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has been actively involved in various entrepreneurial initiatives, including participation in mentorship programs like Techstars Atlanta, which supports diverse entrepreneurs.24
