Max Klau

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ABOUT MAX KLAU

I’m Dr. Max Klau—author, coach, developmental psychologist, and founder of the Center for Courageous Wholeness. My life’s work sits at the intersection of inner development and systems change. I help individuals and organizations serve others, confront their shadows, and scale inner development.After two decades designing transformational leadership development programs at City Year and the New Politics Leadership Academy, I’ve refined an approach that views leadership as a Dual Journey of both inner and outer change. This integrated focus on impact and inner development is essential to respond meaningfully to this moment of unprecedented change and uncertainty. My new book, Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: How to Do It and Why It Matters- explains this methodology that is rooted in humility, purpose, and the courage to do the inner work.At the Center, we offer coaching, retreats, keynotes, and organizational consulting—all built around one core truth: inner and outer change are too interconnected to separate.I partner with values-driven leaders, teams, and communities ready to grow, serve, and lead with wholeness. Whether you’re navigating a personal crossroads, leading a team through uncertainty, or trying to embed purpose into a large system—I’m here to help guide that journey.Let’s talk if you\'re interested in:Keynotes on courageous leadership, shadow work, or servant leadership at scaleCoaching or retreats centered on personal growth and purposeOrganizational development rooted in values, systems thinking, and wholeness