
I’m Chester. I’m a speaker, writer, podcaster and coach.
Once upon a time there was a guy who wanted to help you make your difference…Your story is important. You’re writing it right now. Let me help you communicate it.
I’ve found my purpose! It’s making my difference helping other people make theirs. If you need a speaker, a writer or coach, to help promote you in your purpose or to help you be your best– I’m your guy!
Speaking
LEADERSHIP & More Does your group need encouragement, motivation, or tips for professional growth or ideas for learning or leading? Maybe you just like a great story with a meaningful message. I can help you tell the story you’re dying to tell, or I can share some of my own stories tailored for any event to meet your group’s needs. I’ve presented from Appalachia to Africa, and would be thrilled to share with you or your group. Everything I do is to help YOU or YOUR company make your difference. Why? Because you’re awesome and the world is better when we all live our purpose!


LISTEN
Leaderbyte Stories Podcast
Wanna hear some great stories from amazing people? How about learning some awesome tips for leading and learning from people making their own impact in the world? In bite-sized conversations, we’re making unique connections between leadership, learning, and life through the power of story. On the podcast, I share stories of incredible people and highlight what they’re doing to make a difference. Come listen and learn about their lives and their leadership. I promise you’ll come away with thought-provoking ideas and inspiration for your own life!
Like To Read? I Got You Covered.
My Book
I wrote a book. It’s called, Purple People Leader: How to Protect Unity, Release Politics, and Lead Everyone. Now more than ever we need to know how to balance personal beliefs with protecting personal and professional relationships. Nobody holds the corner market on respect or common decency. Let’s talk about it. Hint: Purple is an acronym. PURPLE: Protect unity, release politics, lead everyone. See what I did there? Anyway, we can’t make our difference when we’re distracted from our purpose. Read. It.

Consistency for the Win: A Year into Weightloss Transformation & the Quest for No Regrets
One year has passed since I stayed up literally in tears worrying about dying. I had stepped on the scale and weighed almost 300 pounds. To be clear, the process or idea of dying is uncomfortable but doesn’t scare me in the sense of eternity. My faith is strong in...
Wanna Read Some of MY stories?
Check out my blog
THE GOAD POST!
Let’s Stay Connected on Purpose
My Vibe?
If you want to get a feel for my writing and speaking vibe, maybe check out my articles on Huffington Post here. Or my writing on, Edutopia, The Good Men Project, Learning Ally and lots of other places. Of course you can check out my Blog, THE GOAD POST where you can read original articles and thoughts, or listen to some Leaderbyte Stories podcast episodes. Or follow me on social media. I’m just a guy who likes to have fun telling stories of people finding their purpose and helping you change your world. I make my difference helping you make yours. What are you doing that you need to share with the world?