Biography
Peter Glynn is an executive and leadership coach who brings over two decades of high-stakes leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to his coaching practice. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate with a degree in Systems Engineering, Peter began his career as a Naval Special Operations Officer (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) leader, he commanded joint-service teams through two combat deployments in Iraq, leading under pressure, managing risk, and training international military and law enforcement partners.
Peter’s leadership experience extends beyond the battlefield. Following his Naval service, he completed his Master’s Degree in Security Studies at Georgetown University which led him to serve as a senior intelligence analyst at the National Counterterrorism Center. Most recently, he led and managed strategic technical programs within the intelligence community where he directed multiple interdisciplinary teams aligned with national security priorities until his retirement from federal service.
Trained and certified as an executive coach through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership, Peter brings authenticity, empathy, and presence to his coaching relationships. He creates a grounded, nonjudgmental space where clients can unpack complexity, navigate change, and move toward meaningful, values-driven action. A multi-sport athlete and military officer, Peter understands the drive for performance, the weight of responsibility, and the importance of alignment between one’s inner and outer leadership. He excels at coaching clients facing decisions involving risk and navigating different stages of their lives and careers.
Peter is passionate about serving professionals across government, non-profits, law, healthcare, small business, and athletics—including attorneys, business owners, early career professionals, healthcare executives, sports executives, and athletes. His coaching is informed not only by his professional journey but also by his personal experience as a coaching client, having benefited tremendously himself.
Outside of coaching, Peter is a dedicated father, an avid cook, and someone who finds joy in building community and helping others thrive in moments of transition and growth. His mission is simple: to hold the weight for others to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.