You Don’t Need More Information.
You Need Better Application.
As a growth-minded coach, you’re constantly learning. You read books, study new ideas, and look for ways to serve your clients better. You care deeply about doing good work and growing your expertise. But over time, you’ve noticed a pattern start to form. You finish a book, feel inspired for a moment, and then move on without applying what you learned.
This creates a quiet frustration. You start to wonder why progress feels slower than it should. You may even think you should be further along by now. Coaching can also feel isolating. You are expected to guide others, yet you are working through your own challenges alone. Reading more books doesn’t solve that problem.
Read. Gather. Lead. was created to change how coaches learn and grow. Instead of consuming ideas in isolation, you join a peer advisory group of growth-minded coaches. Together, you focus on a small number of meaningful books each year. You don’t just read them. You discuss them, challenge them, and apply them to real situations in your business and with your clients.
Each month, you meet to turn ideas into action. Between meetings, you stay connected through a private community where you can ask questions, share insights, and get support. You are no longer relying only on your own perspective. You gain access to the experience and thinking of other committed coaches.
The result is steady, practical growth. You begin to apply what you learn with confidence. You make clearer decisions. You feel supported instead of isolated. Over time, you become a stronger coach with better results and deeper relationships. You are no longer just consuming information. You are using it to lead with clarity and help your clients succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Read. Gather. Lead. is a peer advisory experience, not a casual book discussion group.
We all benefit when everyone contributes to the conversation.
Business books give us shared language, but the real value comes from:
Thoughtful peer conversation
Multiple perspectives on real decisions
Principles and practices you can apply to your business
This membership empowers you to apply concepts from these books to your business, in collaboration with other value-driven leaders.
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You’ll never be expected to read an entire book each month. We focus on:
Selected chapters
Key concepts
A specific framework
You’re also welcome to listen to the audiobook instead of reading. The goal is to cover the shared material in whatever format is most comfortable for you.
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Each gathering includes:
A short, guided framework from a business book
Peer advisory discussion (members offer perspective and thoughtful questions)
Space to reflect, process, and decide on action item(s) before our next meeting
This is a facilitated, respectful conversation.
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Each book cycle is a four month commitment. The first meeting of the book is free and the three remaining is $179 per month.
You are not required to join multiple book cycles but if you purchase three book cycles in a 12-month period, you will receive admission to the upcoming Good Humans Growth Network GROW Main Conference.
Consistency matters in peer advisory spaces. Trust and shared wisdom grow over time and your presence contributes to the whole. It is encouraged that you join at least three book cycles per year.
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The Read. Gather. Lead. membership is built on trust, respect, and thoughtful conversation. Members often share real experiences, challenges, and decisions in a setting that invites openness.
Requiring a background check is one way we steward that trust.
This practice helps us
Protect the safety and dignity of the community
Create a space where members can participate openly and confidently
Uphold our commitment to integrity, care, and wise leadership
We believe strong communities are built not only on openness, but also on wisdom. This is one of the ways we honor both.
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This experience is designed for:
Professional coaches of small businesses - regardless of the industry.
Solo entrepreneurs or owners with small teams
Thoughtful leaders who value integrity and clarity
People seeking perspective, not hustle culture
If you’re actively leading and making real decisions, you’ll feel at home here.
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This may not be a good fit if you:
Want quick hacks or tactics only
Prefer being told exactly what to do
Aren’t open to discussion and reflection
Are unwilling to engage respectfully with peers
This space requires presence, curiosity, and care.
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No.
While the space is facilitated by a certified coach, Read. Gather. Lead. is not 1:1 coaching or consulting.
It’s a peer advisory environment where insight comes from:
Shared experience
Guided discussion
Collective wisdom
If you are interested in 1:1 coaching please visit www.SunstoneDebtSolutions.com
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Most members are:
Past the startup phase
Generating revenue
Making ongoing decisions about growth, focus, and sustainability
If you’re leading a business and carrying responsibility, you’ll benefit.
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Recordings of the book discussion will be available to all members. To respect the privacy and proprietary information of all of the business leaders, all recordings will stop once the book discussion is complete.
Live attendance is strongly encouraged, as the greatest value comes from being part of the conversation, not watching from the sidelines.
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All members will have access to a private Slack Workspace with multiple discussion channels.
Read. Gather. Lead. is part of the Good Humans Growth Network®.
