What happens when you're told you only have six months to live... three different times? In this inspiring episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed, Adrienne sits down with Tom LeNoble, executive coach, speaker, author, philanthropist, former Facebook executive, and CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence. Tom's journey spans leadership roles at MCI, Walmart.com, Palm, and Facebook's earliest days. Along the way, he faced life-threatening illnesses, survived metastatic cancer, and emerged with a powerful perspective on leadership, purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to live fully. From coaching executives and startup founders to creating philanthropic initiatives that change lives, Tom shares lessons learned from boardrooms, hospital rooms, and every stage in between. This conversation is packed with wisdom for business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to create a more meaningful life. → Being told you are dying changes the way you think about living. → Great leaders leave their offices and spend time with the people they lead. → Customer service begins by experiencing your business exactly as your customers do. → Every generation brings important societal changes that deserve attention, not criticism. → Philanthropy is not just writing checks. Sometimes it is as simple as showing kindness, listening, or helping someone feel seen. → The answers people seek are often already inside them. Coaching helps uncover them. ✔ Tom shares how he became one of Facebook's earliest employees and interviewed directly with a young Mark Zuckerberg. ✔ The story behind his award-winning memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels. ✔ How surviving multiple terminal diagnoses transformed his view of purpose and success. ✔ Why executives should spend time answering customer service calls. ✔ The powerful lesson that "living fully" is available to all of us right now. Tom LeNoble is an executive coach, keynote speaker, philanthropist, podcast host, and author. He has held senior leadership positions with MCI, Walmart.com, Palm, and Facebook, where he helped establish early customer operations. Today, he serves as CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and hosts the Opening Pathways podcast. Through his coaching, speaking, writing, and philanthropic work, Tom helps individuals and organizations discover clarity, purpose, resilience, and meaningful growth. Website: https://www.tomlenoble.com Opening Pathways Collective: https://www.openingpathwayscollective.com Podcast: Opening Pathways Book: My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels Host: Adrienne Barker, MAS Podcast: Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed For speaking, coaching, LinkedIn strategy, podcast guesting, and visibility services, connect with Adrienne Barker on LinkedIn or visit AdrienneBarker.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices