Meet Dr. William Attaway

The Leadership Expert 7-Figure Agency Owners Trust to Scale with Confidence

Scaling a 7-figure agency isn’t just about more clients; it’s about building a leadership team that drives growth without everything depending on you. That’s where Dr. William Attaway comes in. As a trusted executive coach for agency owners, he helps CEOs develop high-performing leaders, remove bottlenecks, and scale sustainably, without burnout.

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A Top 1.5% Podcast Worldwide for Agency Owners Who Lead & Scale

Host of the Catalytic Leadership™ Podcast

Dr. William Attaway is the host of the Catalytic Leadership™ Podcast, the go-to show for 7-figure agency owners ready to lead stronger, scale smarter, and build a thriving business. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide, the podcast features elite agency CEOs and industry leaders sharing proven strategies for sustainable growth, leadership mastery, and next-level success.

With a global audience of high-performing business leaders, Dr. Attaway delivers high-impact, actionable insights to help agency owners break through plateaus and achieve their biggest goals.

The Go-To Expert for 7-Figure Agency Owners Ready to Scale

Scaling a 7-figure agency isn’t just about revenue growth; it’s about stepping fully into your role as a CEO. To reach the next level, you need a team that can execute at the highest level without you being the bottleneck.

That’s where Dr. William Attaway comes in. As the founder of Catalytic Leadership™, he is the go-to executive coach for high-performing agency owners who want to break through growth ceilings, build powerhouse leadership teams, and create businesses that thrive, without running themselves into the ground.

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The Leader Behind the Leaders

Dr. William Attaway doesn’t just coach leadership; he lives it.

A devoted husband and father, he’s been married to his wife, Charlotte, for over 27 years, raising two incredible young adult daughters. His faith, family, and passion for growth drive his belief that true success isn’t just about scaling a business; it’s about leading with integrity and impact.

With a Ph.D. in Archaeology and Biblical backgrounds, and 30+ years of experience coaching high-performing entrepreneurs and agency owners, William helps leaders break through barriers, strengthen their mindset, and scale with confidence. A lifelong learner and avid reader, he’s always pushing himself and his clients to think bigger, lead stronger, and achieve more.

For William, leadership is a calling, and helping 7-figure entrepreneurs and agency owners reach their highest level is his mission.

The Catalytic Leadership™ Philosophy

Scaling a 7-figure agency isn’t just about bringing in more clients; it’s about building a leadership system that allows your business to grow without everything depending on you. The reality is, as your agency scales, so do the complexities of leadership, team dynamics, and decision-making. Without the right systems and leadership structures in place, growth can quickly lead to chaos.

That’s exactly what Dr. William Attaway helps agency owners solve. His Catalytic Leadership™ methodology is designed for high-performing leaders who know that working harder isn’t the answer. Instead, it’s about shifting into the CEO role your agency needs, developing a leadership team that can think, decide, and execute at the highest level, and creating a clear, scalable strategy that drives sustainable success.

Through a proven process, William helps agency owners eliminate bottlenecks, optimize decision-making, and empower their teams to lead with confidence. His coaching goes beyond tactics; it’s a complete leadership transformation that enables agency owners to step back from the day-to-day, trust their teams, and scale profitably without sacrificing their freedom, health, or personal life.

This isn’t just about growing an agency; it’s about building a business that thrives, whether you’re in the room or not.

Mindset Mastery for CEOs
Your agency will never outgrow your leadership. Dr. Attaway helps 7-figure entrepreneurs shift from operator to visionary CEO, rewiring how they think, decide, and lead at scale to unlock next-level success.

Building a High-Performing Leadership Team
Scaling isn’t about working harder; it’s about developing leaders within your agency who can think critically, make decisions, and execute with excellence, so the business runs at the highest level without relying on you.

Building a High-Performing Leadership Team
Scaling isn’t about working harder; it’s about developing leaders within your agency who can think critically, make decisions, and execute with excellence, so the business runs at the highest level without relying on you.

This isn’t just leadership coaching; it’s a proven system for leadership transformation.