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# Tom LeNoble

Tom LeNoble is CEO of Opening Pathways Collective and a confidential advisor to founders, executives, nonprofit leaders, business owners and professionals navigating meaningful leadership moments. He is an international speaker, coach and philanthropist. His career spans Fortune 500 companies including MCI (now Verizon), Walmart.com, Palm (later HP) and Facebook (now Meta), as well as several high-growth startups. He is also CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and a leadership coach with the Miller Center at Santa Clara University, mentoring leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. He is the bestselling author of the award-winning memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels and of Morning Ground, an inspirational daily guide, and the creator and host of the Opening Pathways podcast, where he shares stories and insights on leadership, resilience and reinvention. Having survived multiple life-threatening diagnoses, he lives by his conviction: "I'm Still Here!"

**CEO, Opening Pathways Collective** at Opening Pathways Collective

## Books

- [My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels](/book/my-life-in-business-suits-hospital-gowns-and-high-heels)

## Coverage

- [undefined](/article/how-to-reinvent-yourself) - Business, 2026-10-11