Welcome! I’m Lantz Howard.
I was living a divided life.
As an executive pastor, I’d bought into the lie that it wasn’t safe to talk about my own struggles. So I built a version of myself that looked calm and put-together — the “nice guy” — while underneath I was frustrated, disconnected, and terrified of being found out as a fraud.
It took a painful wilderness season to see the truth: I could stay stuck in that void, or face what I’d been avoiding and start leading with courage — in my marriage, my work, everywhere.
That’s the work I do now. I help high-performing leaders align their identity, their marriage, and their calling, so they can lead from a sound mind instead of a performance.
As the host of the Whole Hearted Leadership podcas
Lantz has conducted hundreds of live interviews with leaders doing the inner work of outward success.
John Delony – Mental Health Expert
Henry Cloud – Boundaries / CEO Leader
John Eldredge – Wild At Heart
Patrick Lencioni – Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Brent Beshore – Permanent Equity
Greg Massey – CEO First United
Garrett Unclebach – Former Navy Seal
Chris Deleenher – The Quiet Drift
Donna Winship – Live Fearless
Jim Murphy – Inner Excellence
Mark Moore – Core52
Carolina Leaf – Help in a Hurry
John Ortberg – Author
Mike Beckham – Simple Modern
Jeff Schulte – Tin Man
Jon Tyson – Pastor and Author
Professional Training
Exclusive frameworks and toolkits for your success.
Coaching Since 2003
I have been coaching for over 20 years. I can clearly recall being 13, reading Coach Phil Jackson’s book, Sacred Hoops, and being captivated by a deeper process of coaching. That path led me to coach basketball, golf, teens, and adults.
ASK LANTZ ANYTHINGWho I Work With
My clients are C-suite executives, professional athletes, creators, and business owners — people who are done tolerating fear, anxiety, anger, and lack of clarity in their own lives, and ready to do something about it.
We have one goal: transformation. That means scheduled, tough conversations — on purpose, on a regular rhythm — because accountability is the only path to real change. You tell the truth about your story: the beliefs and emotions driving your behavior right now. I listen, ask the questions that help you dig deeper, and guide the process. Together, we turn insight into specific, actionable steps.
You were built for more than a half-hearted life. I come alongside you to help you reach it.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation
Catalyst Coach with Identity Exchange
iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram Professional
Coaching the Whole Person Trained
Advanced Training in Spiritual Direction
Advanced Training on Enneagram
Birkman Independent Consultant
WinShape Marriage Adventure Leader
Prepare and Enrich Facilitator
DNA-Based Health Coach
Outside of Coaching
I’m usually training for my next Spartan race or planning an adventure, surfing or hiking with my wife, Jessica, and our four daughters. We live in Denison, TX. I’m currently writing my first book — on building a passionate marriage and a strong business without losing your soul.