Kirk Dando

Kirk Dando is a leadership and business growth expert, executive coach, and keynote speaker known among clients as the Company Whisperer. As founder and CEO of Dando Advisors, Dando draws on experience as COO and CFO of a company that achieved more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Following the sale of that company, he began advising boards and business leaders, focusing on supporting executives facing challenges related to rapid growth and organizational change.

With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Dando has worked with more than 17,000 executives on business growth, organizational maturity, acceleration, and stability. His clients include Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs of the Year and "Best CEO" award winners. Dando specializes in helping executives predict and prepare for common business pitfalls, addressing the challenges that often arise from a company’s own success. He has spent thousands of hours with CEOs and leadership teams, identifying recurring patterns in growth-related issues across industries.

Dando is the author of the national bestselling book "Predictive Leadership: Avoiding the 12 Critical Mistakes that Derail Growth Hungry Companies." In the book, he outlines the "12 Warning Signs of Success" and provides strategies for leaders to anticipate and avoid these challenges at every stage of growth. The book explores practical approaches used by top-performing companies and offers a roadmap for effective leadership.

Dando has appeared on media outlets including Fox Business, Bloomberg, and WSJ Television. He is also the host of the podcast "For You Leaders," available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Dando continues to work with a select group of leaders and organizations, providing partnership, investment, and mentorship. His background in executive leadership, business growth strategy, and practical frameworks positions him as a recognized voice in leadership development and organizational growth.