Max Pete
I help organizations stay human in a world that keeps telling them to automate.
A lot of people are using every AI tool available and quietly losing what made their work worth doing in the first place. This is for the ones who aren't willing to let that happen.
Sound familiar? I've been there too. I use AI every day to brainstorm, get my thoughts out, and move faster, but I've never let it speak for me or replace what makes me who I am. I'm committed to staying at the forefront of what's happening, and I'm just as committed to not losing myself in it. I know a lot of people feel the same way.
I've spent my whole life fighting to have a voice worth hearing, born with one hand and growing up in financial scarcity, always the person who had to prove I belonged before anyone would listen. Staying human has never been optional for me. I help organizations keep it that way, whether that's finding their voice, building real community, or figuring out who they are outside of the noise.
I've built and led communities for companies like Square, Sprout Social, and Creative Mornings. I recently bought my first home in South Philly with my wife. Big fan of dogs, coffee, and walkable cities.
I work with organizations who want to keep their teams human, and with individuals who are figuring out what that means for them personally. Most engagements start with a single workshop and grow from there. Either way, let's start with a real conversation.
Free tools I've built around the things I write and coach on.
"If you're building a community, talk to Max before you do anything else. He was a critical guide as I built The Escapee Collective and still is today. He shaved months off my learning curve. Highly recommend with no hesitation."
"I leave each coaching call with Max feeling a greater sense of clarity, focus, and calm. By applying his vast freelancing experience to my career, he helped me tap into my strengths and close a massive client just a few days after our first session."
"I'm so grateful that a former freelance network brought Max into my world. I learned more from him in an hour than I have anywhere else. He's an expert connector — and a trusted advisor."
"He led a much-needed overhaul of outdated nurture programs, including gamification, ranking systems, and member recognition, breathing new life into the community experience. He also reinvigorated new member onboarding, ensuring members felt welcomed, motivated, and engaged from day one."
"Max has a warm and friendly approach to coaching, like an angel on your shoulder, nudging you to do the things you say you want to do for yourself. He's encouraging and is flexible with the time he offers to support you."
I was born with one hand, and spent years trying to prove I was enough. Now I speak about it. Keynotes, panels, and workshops on belonging, disability, and what it takes to believe you're enough. Available virtually and in-person.
Past stages
I write about burnout, belonging, and what it means to be enough. For anyone who did everything right and still feels something is off.
If any of this resonated, reach out. Just a real conversation to see if working together makes sense.