BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) alumnus Rob Kalwarowsky ’10 discussed how to “Be a Better Leader” on The Nice Guys of Business podcast.
A native of Ottawa, Ontario, and a graduate of Merivale High School, Kalwarowsky is a world-renowned executive coach and speaker renowned for transforming leaders through mindset shifts, influence strategies and research-backed leadership techniques. His authored works address toxic leadership and enhancing organizational engagement.
A 2010 MIT graduate a Kalwarowsky earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management from MIT and was a three-time Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) and Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-Academic/Scholar-Athlete honoree. He also competed on Canada’s U18 National Water Polo Team, reflecting his foundation in high performance and discipline.
In 2023, he delivered a TEDx talk in Kumamoto, Japan—How to Handle a Bad Boss—which has surpassed 300,000 views globally.
Kalwarowsky co-hosts The Leadership Launchpad Project, consistently ranked among Canada’s top leadership podcasts. He has appeared on over 400 podcasts, where his views on leadership, culture, and workplace transformation have reached audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, Japan and beyond.
He was named a Top 100 Most Dynamic Leader by Exeleon Magazine and continues to influence organizational culture through keynote speaking, coaching and advisory work. His client roster includes Fortune 500 executives, C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes who seek measurable, sustainable leadership growth. He is dedicated to helping organizations build cultures of accountability, psychological safety, and high performance.
His work extends beyond individual coaching to broader organizational change initiatives, including culture transformation programs, leadership team development and psychological safety assessments. Kalwarowsky partners with organizations to design and implement strategies that drive employee engagement, reduce turnover and improve overall performance.
