Coach Shively
Football didn’t make me who I am, the people who led me did. Although it might shock the people who know me only as today’s…
Jeremy’s Leadership Philosophy
Leadership isn’t polished.
It’s practiced.
“Jeremy’s presentation was incredibly engaging and well-structured. The breakout groups and paper assessment encouraged meaningful reflection and participation, even from those who don’t typically speak up. The session moved at a great pace, there were no slow moments, and Jeremy struck a perfect balance between facilitating discussion and leading with insight. His receptive and approachable style made everyone feel comfortable contributing and learning.”
– Hope Ridley, Alpha Sigma Tau Gamma Xi Chapter President
Real leadership doesn’t live in handbooks, job titles, or perfectly curated bios. It lives in the moments you choose to show up, especially when you don’t feel ready.
Jeremy believes leadership is messy because people are messy. That’s not a weakness, it’s the work. Leadership isn’t about having the answers. It’s about having the courage to go first, the humility to learn out loud, and the heart to bring others with you.
Jeremy’s work is about closing the gap between talking about leadership and actually leading. Jeremy helps people take imperfect action, lead with purpose instead of performance, and build communities where belonging isn’t just a value, it’s the experience.
You don’t need polish to lead.
You don’t need a title to matter.
You don’t have to be finished to start.
Leadership begins the moment you decide to step in, own your impact, and try anyway. Start where you are. Lead as you are. We’ll grow the rest together.
The Blog
Trying Versus Doing
Trying got me here. Doing keeps me here. Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the power of “trying.” Maybe other leaders do…
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For years, I’ve been saying that college students aren’t being prepped to lead; they’re leading right now. They’re running student organizations. Managing million-dollar budgets. Holding…
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Coach Shively
Football didn’t make me who I am, the people who led me did. Although it might shock the people who know me only as today’s version of Jeremy, my earliest lessons in leadership and teamwork were learned on a football field. From ages eight to fifteen, football was my whole world. Yes, I played football.Yes,…
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START
For years, I’ve been saying that college students aren’t being prepped to lead; they’re leading right now. They’re running student organizations. Managing million-dollar budgets. Holding each other accountable. Balancing 40+ hour weeks filled with class, extracurriculars, work, studying, and (if they’re lucky) a social life. If college students wait to graduate to lead, like the…
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Unpaulished: The Podcast
Hosted by speaker and educator Jeremy Paul, Jeremy Unpaulished is a space for honest conversations at the intersection of leadership, community, belonging, and humanity. Each episode features a sit-down with people who self-identify as leaders to unpack the moments that shaped them: the wins, the missteps, the lessons learned, and the people who made the difference along the way.
Jeremy Paul | Speaker | Educator 