Your lifetime playbook for success

The Academy for Character & Leadership inspires individuals to lead with integrity, collaborate with purpose, and make an impact that lasts a lifetime.

About the Academy

The Academy for Character & Leadership was born from the vision of Andy Olds, a leader and educator with over 36 years of experience. From a small farming community to becoming a Hall of Fame coach, Andy's journey taught him that leadership is not about status or title—it's about character.

Integrity

Leading with honesty and strong moral principles

Empathy

Understanding others and building meaningful connections

Collaboration

Achieving greatness by working together

Resilience

Embracing challenges and learning through adversity

Hear From Our Leaders

Hundreds of amazing leaders have trusted ACL to empower their organizations

I highly recommend Andy Olds! I have personally witnessed and participated in his training for over 10 years. He is a man of integrity, real world experience, and grit. He brings over 30 years of coaching and leadership experience to the table. His lessons are immediately applicable and have great impact on the organizations that hire him.

Jon Sanchez

CEO

Team Performance Institute

Andy personalized the activities to suit our values and made everyone feel at ease to participate. We were challenged by every event and saw our players' leadership abilities improve by the time we were done. It was well worth our time!

Kari Hoffman

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Wright State University

When it comes to leadership and building teams, Andy Olds is a master. With decades of leadership experience, and more importantly, competency in character and values, Andy will add value to your team. His Leadership Workshop was a blast for our team!

Paul Taylor

Lead Pastor

Rivers Crossing Church

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