PUBLIC PHILOSOPHER · ORTHODOX STOICISM
Through my work, I've helped millions of people understand and apply Stoic philosophy to their lives in order to overcome and move beyond their personal struggles and challenges. I can help you do the same.
The approach
Orthodox Philosophy. Practical Application.
Many contemporary expressions of Stoic philosophy are little more than attempts at co-opting ancient wisdom in order to sell productivity tools and/or a warped understanding of masculinity to lonely, or otherwise impressionable, (usually young) men. I view this as a great tragedy. Stoicism was never intended to help you get thirty hours of work done in a day, nor was it, particularly, a philosophy created for men alone. Instead, Stoicism was (and is) a philosophy focused singularly and wholly on the pursuit of an excellent moral character. My work is in helping individuals and business leaders learn how to walk the path of that pursuit.
PRIVATE & GROUP COACHING
Moving you forward.
Private coaching is a working relationship, not a course. Thoughout a three month engagement we will work together on the struggles and challenges specific to you and your life. Group (or cohort-based) coaching works to accomplish the same thing in a group setting. The primary difference between the two is price, time commitment, and that cohort-based coaching works through established themes as a group — as opposed to private coaching which is based on a dynamic curriculum written for one specific individual and which develops throughout the engagement as progress is made.
About coaching→Podcast
Practical Stoicism
Since 2022, the Practical Stoicism podcast has published weekly episodes about Stoic philosophy and its practice. Through this podcast, which has been downloaded more than 10M times and is listened to in more than 140 countries, millions have found an accessible gateway into the philosophy of Stoicism which provides honest and practical instruction on a millennia-old virtue ethics framework and guide for living both appropriately and well.
Listen→Keynotes
Keynotes That Inspire
I speak to conferences, leadership groups, and private corporate audiences about judgment, character, and how to decide well when the pressure is on and the tension could be cut with a knife. I deliver keynotes in a warm, and dare I say entertaining style which is guaranteed to change how those in the audience think about not just the way they think and choose, but what life is all about and why it matters more than anything else.
Speaking→Corporate ethics
Workshops for Teams & Leaders
Half-day onsite (or remote) sessions that build a Stoic ethical framework for your teams, departments, and/or leadership suite. Groups leave with a shared language for what good, ethical, and appropriate decisions look like and a confidence to take initiative and to be far less afraid of outcomes and far more concerned with the justness of their choices while making them.
Workshops→What people are saying
“I was a very anxious person when I first began working with Tanner. After the first month I found myself a lot less anxious. Stoicism isn't a cure for anxiety, but it is surely the best tool I've found for managing it. And Tanner has been the absolute best at teaching me how to use that tool."”
Carson P.
Executive
“I didn't know what to expect from mentoring with Tanner, but I'm incredibly glad I did it. The level of his personal involvement is hard to overstate. It's actually him you're working with, not like an AI chatbot. Not that I expected that, Tanner! Highly recommend this program!”
Rose K.
Private Pilot