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.
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.
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.
Professional Expertise That Drives Success
At ACLHQ, we are committed to helping individuals discover their unique strengths, overcome challenges, and grow into compassionate, effective leaders.
Let’s Work Together
Explore Our Programs
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Character & Leadership Workshops
Designed for schools, educators, and teams.
Leadership Development for Students
Tailored programs that teach students how to lead with empathy and integrity.
Custom Workshops
We create personalized workshops for corporate teams, athletic programs, and educational leaders, built to meet the unique needs of your group.
Hear From Our Leaders
Testimonials
Hundreds of amazing leaders have trusted
ACL to empower their organizations.
Kari Hoffman – Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wright State University
“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!”
Brian Foos – Head Football Coach
Capital University
“Coach Olds does a great job of encouraging interactive activities while providing opportunities to have
members get to know each other. We started our football season with Coach Olds so we can become a
team through impactful interaction with each other. Thank you Coach Olds!”
Paul Taylor – Lead Pastor
Rivers Crossing Church
“When it comes to leadership and building teams, Andy Olds is a master. With decades of leadership
experience, and more importantly, consistency in character and values, Andy will add value to your team.
His Leadership Workshop was a blast for our team!”
Learn to Lead
Leadership is a muscle, ACLHQ is your trainer!
Through our workshops and courses, we help individuals break through the “Twin Thieves” of fear—fear of failure and fear of judgment—to discover their true potential as leaders.