"Finally―a leadership book that courageously integrates the inner journey of consciousness with real-world skill-building... This work beautifully aligns with what I deeply believer: True leadership effectiveness is inseparable from the leader's internal growth and developmental maturity...It is a groundbreaking resource that will resonate profoundly with those ready to evolve, transform, and lead consciously."

― Bob Anderson, Creator of the Leadership Circle, and Coauthor of Mastering Leadership and Scaling Leadership

“At Vistage, we’ve seen time and again that the most profound leadership transformations don’t happen in isolation—they happen in community. That’s what makes The Leadership Journeyman so powerful. Peter Schwartz, an award-winning Vistage Chair, captures the essence of what makes peer groups extraordinary: the courage to be real, the wisdom of shared experience, and the growth that only comes when leaders are willing to challenge—and be challenged.

This isn’t just a book about leadership skills. It’s about the deep, inner and outer work of becoming a more conscious, integrated, and effective leader. Drawing on the most current research, the insights of adult development theory, and over twenty years leading CEO peer advisory groups, Peter Schwartz shows us that true leadership is as much about who we are becoming as it is about what we are achieving.

For anyone who has ever sat at a peer group table and felt the spark of transformation, this book puts language to that experience—and expands it into a journey. It’s a must read for leaders who want to walk that path with greater clarity, authenticity, and purpose.”

—Sam Reese, CEO, Vistage Worldwide

“In The Leadership Journeyman, CEO coach Peter Schwartz intertwines wisdom from two decades of executive leadership coaching with the transformative lessons he encountered on his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Drawing powerful parallels between leadership and pilgrimage, Schwartz challenges readers to embrace imperfection, let go of outdated success strategies, and evolve into more authentic, adaptive leaders. A must read for current and future leaders, this book is both a mirror and a map for navigating the complexities of leadership with clarity, courage, and heart.”

—Gordon J. Bernhardt, CFP®, Strategic Advisor, Principal at Modera Wealth Management, LLC

“This book reflects the very journey our executive team took with Peter, grounded in The Leadership Circle 360, deepened by Vistage peer group insight, and guided by the kind of clarity that only comes through real reflection. Like the Camino, it’s not a quick fix—it’s a path. And for leaders ready to walk it, this book is the perfect guide.”

—David W. Pijor, Chairman and CEO, FVCBank

“Peter Schwartz accompanies you through The Leadership Journeyman as he has done in person with hundreds of executives on their leadership walk. Intertwined with his personal story of transformation along the Camino de Santiago, he marks the path with practical tools and insights. I found myself enjoying, absorbing, and sinking into its richness as I walked slowly through this book, versus a race to the end.”

—Deborah Fell, Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders

“Peter Schwartz combines his leadership experience, his CEO coaching abilities, and his personal touch with the incredible journey of walking the Camino De Santiago to highlight all the analogies of everyday life and the leadership journey he helps so many different people take. Peter has been instrumental in my leadership development as I continue to quote or reference guidance he has provided. The Leadership Journeyman is an excellent way to absorb a career’s worth of experience in just one book.”

—Matthew Dean, Managing Partner, Scare the Bear Capital

“Pete has been my coach for fifteen years. During that time, he’s helped me navigate multiple economic crises and a pandemic; he’s helped me define my leadership values; and he’s held me accountable as my company created new services and grew. With The Leadership Journeyman, you won’t need coaching for a decade to gain Pete’s wisdom, guidance, and insights. You’ll appreciate what I call Pete-isms, and find his advice practical and highly effective. I wish you good luck in your business and leadership journey.”

—Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker, Matrix Group International, Inc.

“We all aspire to live a life of purpose and impact. This book provides the framework for each of us to reach higher. I will be a better leader because of it, and so will you.”

—Todd Hauptli, CEO, American Association of Airport Executives