Zachary A. Schaefer

Zach "Dr. Z" Schaefer is a leadership coach, consultant, and mediator, as well as a co-owner of The Post Sports Bar & Grill, a thriving sports bar chain based in St. Louis. With an impressive career spanning both academia and entrepreneurship, Dr. Z has dedicated himself to helping hundreds of organizations bridge the gap between strategy and execution by aligning people and business goals. 

As a thought leader, Dr. Z's insights have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, CNBC, and Fast Company. A retired tenured professor and certified mediator, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his clients, fostering both personal and organizational development that enables leaders to build cohesive, resilient teams. Dr. Z speaks extensively both domestically and internationally on leadership and organizational transformation.

Beyond consulting and coaching, he serves as Chief Culture Officer at The Post Sports Bar & Grill, where he applies his communication-centered philosophy to a team of over 160 employees. Driven by his mission to serve as an action catalyst through communication, Dr. Z's work consistently delivers impactful, sustainable results.