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What Julius Caesar can teach us about coaching
18th November 2025 by Paul Vanderbroeck, PhD
We remember Julius Caesar as one of the most effective leaders in history - a man of audacious vision, brilliant…
Paul Vanderbroeck, PhD, is a Swiss-Dutch historian, leadership scholar, executive coach, and author of new book “Lead Like Julius Caesar”, with over 20 years of experience working with senior leaders and high-potential professionals across diverse sectors. With both hands-on leadership experience having served as an HR Executive for 15 years, and extensive research credentials, including a sociological study of leadership in Ancient Rome, Paul bridges the gap between business and academia with rare depth and authority. He is also the author of two more business books: Leadership Strategies for Women (Springer, 2014) and The International Career Couple Handbook (Springtime Books, 2021).