Zach Arend

Two-time rodeo champion turned executive coach - Zach Arend helps leaders take personal responsibility and thrive.

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Zach is not your typical corporate coach – and that’s a good thing! From the get-go, he grabbed our team with a captivating personal story that helped our team immediately connect with him. His authenticity, vulnerability, and real-life experiences brought his coaching sessions to life, resulting in a highly engaging two-day training session for the senior leaders of our organization. We left energized and ready to deploy our new learnings internally – and the results have been compelling. We look forward to working with him again!

Sara O'Dowd, VP Human Resources

PBI Gordon Companies

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Why you should book Zach Arend for your next event

Zach Arend empowers leaders to take ownership and drive real results.
As a two-time rodeo champion, Zach knows how to master high-pressure challenges.
He provides a bold, no-nonsense approach to leadership growth.

Zach wakes up daily inspired to help organizations thrive by guiding them to Saddle Their Own Horse™. His unique abilities to see people’s greatness and guide them with straight-talking truth inspire growth-oriented leaders to achieve their vision and re-engage with the lost art of leadership.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Zach Arend: Raise it High & Lift! Selling with Influence & Presence

Are you caught in the activity trap, struggling to convert efforts into results? Do your salespeople need to improve their understanding and address prospects' real needs? Discover the power of genuine influence to propel action and create urgency around your company's value proposition.

Equip your team with performance tools to navigate the inner workings of sales success.
Implement simple yet impactful strategies for more meaningful sales conversations.
Learn practical communication techniques to accelerate prospects through the sales funnel.

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Keynote by Zach Arend: The Wild Ride: Living in the Arena

In his signature keynote, Zach reveals the three critical approaches to living and leading in the arena of our own lives, why we need this more now than ever, and practical steps for you to be the ultimate leader of your life.

Zach will share his journey from small-town kid to 2x Saddle Bronc Champion and how that has shaped the leadership and life philosophy he now teaches to his clients. Be prepared to change how you think about your role as a leader. It's time you put yourself back in the arena. It's going to be a wild ride!

Clarity in Complexity: Navigate complexities with clarity by prioritizing what truly matters.
Embrace Radical Responsibility: Take the reins of your life, take hold, and shape your future.
Unleash Growth Potential: Embrace life's challenges and stay in the arena of your life.

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Keynote by Zach Arend: Leading in the Arena: Championing Yourself and Your Team

Great managers are exceptional coaches. The 70% growth stems from real-world challenges rather than formal training or mentoring. To champion your team effectively, mastering a coaching approach is essential. Learn how to empower your team to excel through proven coaching techniques, embracing the ethos of Saddle Your Own Horse.

Discover a powerful self-awareness tool identifying barriers to leadership effectiveness and success.
Improve confidence in delivering feedback without creating defensiveness in others.
Gain indispensable tools to navigate stress, boost impact, and excel in your professional growth.

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Keynote by Zach Arend: Saddle Up! A Modern Leadership Solution

In today's dynamic landscape, burnout and disengagement plague workplaces. Yet, the core issue often isn't burnout but boredom, stifling untapped potential. To thrive, organizations must foster a culture of ownership and collaboration. Introducing Saddle Your Own Horse, a paradigm shift in leadership that champions engagement and fulfillment.

Equip leaders with vital skills: communication, coaching, and genuine leadership.
Break communication barriers, fostering alignment and commitment for exceptional outcomes.
Empower leaders to shift from rescuing to leading, igniting employee potential and organizational growth.

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Customer Reviews

Sara O'Dowd, VP Human Resources PBI Gordon Companies

We’ve done these types of workshops for five years, and most have been fluff; this was NOT fluff!

Michael, Director Thayer County Hospital

Zach assisted us to kick off our company’s leader development program and it was met with great success. He created an environment where people engaged, took personal ownership of current challenges, and learned practical communication tools to create the culture we want. I’d recommend him to any executive leadership team who wants to raise the level of responsibility in the business.

Ben Hagedorn, CEO WarehouseQuote

Zach Arend's 'Saddle Up!' keynote was packed with cutting-edge, push-you-to-your-leadership potential mantras that I was eager to take back to my team. Gone are the days of playing it safe; it's time to welcome the opportunity to make a difference. With vivid storytelling and high energy to boot, Zach dares leaders to demand more of their teams...why? Because when you demand more of yourself, you can't help but bring others into the arena with you.

Taylor Kaschke, MBA Murphy and Tilly

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Own Your Leadership Journey

Keynote Speaker Zach Arend is a leadership expert, TEDx speaker, and former VP of Sales who specializes in helping organizations cultivate fearless, high-impact leaders. With a unique background as a two-time Saddle Bronc Riding Champion and a key player in scaling a company from $30M to $300M, Zach brings powerful insights on leadership, ownership, and peak performance to the stage.

Zach’s Saddle Your Own Horse™ methodology empowers leaders to take full responsibility for their success, embrace bold action, and reignite their passion for leadership. Having trained thousands of executives, sales professionals, and leadership teams, he blends compelling storytelling, real-world business insights, and straight-talking truth to create keynotes that drive lasting transformation.

His keynotes challenge conventional thinking and equip organizations with actionable strategies to build stronger leaders, more engaged teams, and a culture of accountability.

Whether speaking to executive teams or high-performing professionals, Zach delivers a dynamic, inspiring experience that leaves audiences ready to take the reins and lead with confidence.

Book Zach Arend for your event and give your team the tools and mindset to overcome challenges, take ownership, and achieve breakthrough success.