Bobby Hulme-Lippert
""Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive." -Howard Thurman"
About Me:
I'm a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and creative writer.
I believe in the gift of a great question, the unique power of stories, and that moving forward is more about the pull than the push - but both matter.
- I'm keenly interested in helping people (re)discover their sense of joy, creativity, and unique leadership voice in a time when such things are easily tamped down, lost, or undervalued.
- I find the intersection of AI and the uniquely human qualities of care, wisdom, awe, and courage to be not only fascinating but centrally important to the times we are in.
- I take great joy in creating spaces where surprising and seemingly opposite groups discover a new sense of connection and even mutuality.
Formerly, I was a high school English teacher, a US Army Chaplain, and a long-time pastor of congregations in Atlanta, GA, Richmond VA, and the greater Austin, TX area. Last year I published my first book, Small Stories about Big Things. There, I help people discover how some of the most important insights around calling, belonging, and leadership can be found in the everyday stories unfolding around us all of the time.
My wife, two young boys, and I now reside in Oak Park, IL.
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Topic Category:
Business, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture
Topic Sub-Category:
Books, Careers, Christianity, Entrepreneurship, Improv, Non-Profit, Relationships, Religion, Self-Improvement, Spirituality
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Your Qualifications:
I am a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and award-winning storyteller with two decades of experience leading diverse communities and organizations. I served as a U.S. Army Chaplain and as pastor of congregations in Georgia, Virginia, and Texas before founding BHL Coaching, where I help leaders and teams grow through fresh clarity, action-oriented courage, and creativity. I am also a keynote speaker on topics of human-centered leadership, the power of belonging, and storytelling for impact. I also lead workshops on vision, strategy, and storytelling.
I am the author of Small Stories about Big Things and recently served as a board member of the National Speakers Association (Austin chapter) and T-Werx Toastmasters (served as year as President of the chapter).
My work blends professional coaching, storytelling, and spiritual insight to inspire audiences toward meaningful growth in both work and life.