The CEO Whisperer | Author of ‘The Defining Chapter’ (Wiley, Q4 2026) | Founder of WCL21 & World Class Leaders Show
Top 1% Executive Coach & Speaker
I know what it feels like to lead under extreme pressure.
At 36, while running a complex international business, I lost confidence and saw results slip. That experience forced me to rethink how I led and it reshaped everything I do today.
Over the past 20+ years I’ve built a truly global career across management consulting and the energy sector, serving as a CEO and senior executive in seven countries. I’ve led multi-billion-dollar operations, built teams across cultures, and navigated transformation in volatile markets.
Those years taught me two enduring lessons:
Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely.
The boldest goals demand clarity and a trusted partner.
I now dedicate my work to helping CEOs and their executive teams succeed in their most pivotal moments.
Through CEO Transformation Labs private, high-impact engagements I help leaders:
Clarify their mandate and align with their board.
Set sharp priorities and de-risk defining decisions.
Build a leadership identity and narrative that inspires their organizations.
My role is more than coaching. I combine strategy, whiteboarding, and selective coaching in a pragmatic, results-first approach that speaks the language of boards, markets and employees.
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I extend this mission through:
WCL21, the new hub for CEOs to meet, get inspired, and learn together
The World-Class Leaders Show, my top-ranked podcast featuring deep conversations with global CEOs and thinkers.
LinkedIn, where I am one of the most followed leadership voices, sharing actionable insights with a worldwide executive audience.
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President, Gutier
I feel so fortunate to have found Andrea Petrone. Throughout the years, I’ve enjoyed reading his newsletters, listened to his podcasts and read his LinkedIn posts related to leadership. Recently, I had the privilege of scheduling a session with him, and he exceeded all my expectations. He listened intently and was able to give me actionable advice. I enjoyed working with him and look forward to working with him in the future. I highly recommend booking his services.
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Experienced Dental Professional
I had a great experience with Andrea, as I have recently started a Presidency role for a membership organisation, and I wanted to get some guidance on strategic leadership and succession planning...
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Founder at Bench
Andrea made me at ease from the first session. He has a wonderful ability to coach me and work issues from several angles, maintain patience and strategic direction throughout, as well as...
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Head of ICT Multicloud
Lavorare con Andrea per me è stato molto importante, direi fondamentale, non vuole insegnare e non ha la presunzione di farlo. Per me è stato importante in tanti aspetti: concentrarsi sull’obiettivo, analizzare....
Chief Legal Officer
I started working with Andrea to enhance my communications skills and found the coaching process with him so very useful.
Each session with Andrea would entail just the right amount of inward and outward exploration, awareness building and skills development. Andrea is a great listener and was able to tailor the coaching process to maximise the results.
By enabling me to better know myself and what surrounds me Andrea helped me enrich my tool box to communicate more effectively and intentionally in any occasion.
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Connector & Speaker
His work ethic, follow up and training as well as the challenging and actionable assignments, made me focus on my business goals. With his guidance and coaching I created the positioning...
Whether you’re stepping into a new CEO role, driving a major transformation, or reinventing your leadership for sustained growth, I can help you turn high-stakes moments into lasting success.
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