Chief Family Officer with Dave Inglis

Ellen Boeder, psychotherapist and co-founder of The Relationship School, breaks down what shared leadership actually looks like in intimate partnerships—and why it's more complex than most couples realize. Drawing from decades of work with couples and her own marriage to co-founder Jason Gaddis, Ellen reveals the nuanced skills required to move beyond traditional power dynamics toward true collabo...

Michael Perry, CEO of Maple, shares his unfiltered perspective on the intersection of ambitious leadership and intentional parenting. In this raw conversation, Michael explores how becoming a father fundamentally shifted what he's "greedy" for - moving from chasing professional accolades to savoring fleeting moments with his 6 and 3-year-old sons. We dive deep into Michael's phil...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Ashley Chang, CEO of Sundays, just 10 days before she welcomed her first child. Ashley shares insights from working with hundreds of ambitious families as they navigate the intersection of career success and family life. You'll discover: Why most families are still operating on "Windows 95" systems while facing modern pressures The two levels wher...

In this episode, Dave introduces a powerful visual metaphor that has transformed how he navigates difficult moments - both as a parent and a professional. The Daisy Method offers a more compassionate approach to our inevitable departures from centeredness and provides practical strategies for returning more quickly. We all have moments when patience dissolves and our best self temporarily vanishes...

In this insightful episode, Dave Inglis introduces the concept of "The Scaffolding Trap" – a pattern where leaders invest tremendous energy building elaborate systems around problems rather than addressing their foundations. Drawing from his experience coaching executives and couples, Dave reveals how our most conscientious efforts can sometimes serve as sophisticated avoidance strategie...

In this episode, Dave explores a powerful insight for leaders feeling stuck despite their best efforts: sometimes the issue isn't how you're playing the game, but which game you've chosen to play. Through the story of a high-achieving mortgage broker who transformed his life by changing where he played rather than how he approached his work, Dave reveals the importance of questioning o...

In this episode, Dave shares a transformative experience from his recent solitude retreat in Mallorca, Spain. While hiking the iconic GR-221 trail, a moment of frustration became a powerful lesson in self-trust. Dave explores how we habitually outsource our trust to external sources—apps, experts, advisors—and the profound cost of this pattern in our leadership, creativity, and personal growth. Da...

In this episode, Dave explores the delicate art of helping others move through denial—and recognizing it in ourselves. Starting with a personal story about his daughter's academic struggles after their family's move to Spain, Dave reveals how his initial frustration transformed into a profound insight about human change. You'll discover the crucial difference between creating tension b...

In this episode, Dave shares insights from Las Fallas, Valencia's ancient festival where magnificent sculptures are meticulously created only to be ceremonially burned. Drawing parallels between this ritual and our modern lives, Dave explores how we've abandoned ceremonial practices that help us process significant transitions. He argues that without intentional ceremonial containers, we r...

Why do we often neglect coaching our top performers? In this episode, Dave Inglis explores the counterintuitive truth that our highest achievers—whether team members or children—don't need less support, but a different kind of coaching altogether. Discover why leaders avoid coaching high performers (hint: it's not about them), what these stars actually need that they cannot provide themsel...

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story I've rarely told—an embarrassing encounter involving sushi, an inappropriate comment about penis skin, and an HR complaint that blindsided me completely. When a client recently struggled with addressing years of cultural dismissiveness from her in-laws, I knew it was time to reveal how a humbling incident from 2017 transformed my approach to difficu...

Your family operates on a hidden emotional economy where every interaction is either making deposits or withdrawals from your relationship bank accounts. Yet most of us never learned how to intentionally build emotional wealth that lasts generations. In this episode, Dave reveals how understanding the 10 core emotional needs transformed his own family life after a pivotal moment during Ironman tra...

In this episode, Dave breaks down the four distinct stages that families move through in their evolution: The Fractured Foundation, Masked Connection, Respectful Resonance, and the Regenerative Family. Through compelling client stories and research-backed insights, Dave explains how executives can identify their family's current stage and intentionally guide them toward becoming a truly regene...

Just like your phone needs regular updates to run smoothly, your family needs a clear operating system to thrive. In this episode, Dave breaks down the three essential components of an effective family operating system and explains how to move from constantly reacting to thoughtfully designing your family life.  You'll learn practical strategies for implementing regular check-ins, conducting e...

"What would your partner say is their number one complaint about you during conflict? It's a question that changed everything for Dave, and one that exposes a crucial blindspot for many executives. Here's the thing - leaders are trained to take control, find solutions, and be right. But the very qualities that make them exceptional at work often create unintentional harm at home. Whether it's doub...

Dave Inglis shares his journey from business founder to developing the concept of the Chief Family Officer. Through his own story of relationship breakdown and family reconciliation, Dave examines the five core challenges that prevent executives from creating thriving families: lack of shared vision, missing accountability, time scarcity, poor conflict repair, and waiting for partners to change. H...

In this debut episode, Dave Inglis introduces the Chief Family Officer podcast and shares why successful business leaders often struggle to bring their leadership home. Drawing from his experience as an executive coach and father of three, Dave reveals how the same principles that build thriving companies can transform family life—when applied intentionally. Learn why he created this podcast and h...