Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with executive coach, author, and woodturner Chip Scholz.

With nearly 30 years of experience working with leaders and organizations, Chip has guided people through transition, uncertainty, and Growth. Over time, he’s come to understand that the most defining moments in life don’t arrive with fanfare—they happen quietly, in everyday conversations, unexpected turns, and even in the simple act of shaping wood.

Describing himself as “a man with a lathe, a pocketknife, and a few stories,” Chip blends leadership insight with craftsmanship, offering a grounded and thoughtful perspective on what truly matters.

In this interview, we explore:

• Leadership beyond titles and recognition
• Navigating change and uncertainty
• The connection between craftsmanship and personal growth
• Lessons from decades in business, Coaching, and public affairs
• Finding identity and meaning in everyday life

🌐 Learn more about Chip:

http://scholzandassociates.com/

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Joe Dimino Podcaster/Artist

Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.