This is what client success looks like.

Real stories from senior tech leaders. Names, roles, and the outcomes they're proud of.

Marc Sosa
Robert's support helped obtain a CIO role at a Fortune 500 company.
Marc Sosa, SVP & CIOMission Technologies, Huntington-Ingalls

I've worked with executives from the following companies

Accenture
AGC of America
Anchor Construction
Atlassian
Capital One
Charles Schwab
Google
Guidehouse
HII
InfoCap
Juvare
Maximus
Nudj Health
Palo Alto Networks
PwC
Serco
Tesla
Xerox
Robert doesn't pull punches. He says what needs to be said, and that's exactly what I needed. Through our work together, I gained the clarity, confidence, and strategic mindset that helped me step into and succeed in an executive leadership role, first as COO and now CEO!
Joel Kordyak
Joel Kordyak, Chief Executive OfficerVertocall
I don't think I could have cracked the code and gotten the VP role without the insights from your material. It was the one single driver that helped me crack it!
Anand Padmanabhan
Anand Padmanabhan, Vice President Information TechnologyFISERV
Robert has been a pivotal force in my journey as a CEO. His strategic foresight and tailored coaching have not only refined my executive skills but also helped me to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry with greater impact and innovation. His approach has been a catalyst for both personal and professional growth.
Yuri Sudhakar
Yuri Sudhakar, CEO
Before I was promoted to CEO, I thought leadership was entirely about execution. Now I understand it's about presence, vision, and empowering others to succeed. The experience turned out to be the most powerful personal growth experience I've had in years. That shift from tactical to strategic leadership finally clicked! That shift changed how I show up in every room! I would recommend Robert to any leader who's serious about real lasting change!
Jeff Shoaf
Jeff Shoaf, CEOAGC of America
Robert is a highly recommended leadership development coach and advisor with over 30 years of experience in companies of all levels. He excels in providing valuable insights on technology and executive communications and his ability to manage and transform complex teams into efficient units is exemplary. Robert is an exceptional resource for individuals and organizations aiming to achieve leadership excellence and operational success.
Chris Sullivan
Chris Sullivan, CIO
Bob has a very rare ability to quickly parse a situation and provide insight and counsel to executives in difficult and stressful situations. He also applies this “super power” to guide executives through their career paths, optimizing and maximizing achievement of their professional goals.
Garrett Smiley, PhD
Garrett Smiley, PhD, CISO
Enrique Jenkins
One insight from Robert completely changed how I presented to the board. It helped me nail my interview and get the Anaconda role!
Enrique Jenkins, CIOAnaconda
Robert understands the industry, the challenges of executives, and how to deal with various personalities in the space. His ability to ask the right questions, make me think through other considerations, and view situations from a different perspective was transformational. The process made me a better executive and a better person.
Bob Amani
Bob Amani, CTO
I was truly fortunate to have Robert as a career coach during a critical juncture in my professional life when I was feeling stuck. Not only did he help me see my situation from a new perspective, but he also helped me gain confidence and clarity, which enabled me to create a plan of action and take decisive steps towards my goals and career objectives.
Jose Jimenez
Jose Jimenez, SA Director
Robert expertly guided me through identifying and understanding my blind spots — which can be difficult to find on your own. With his help, I've significantly enhanced my executive presence and leadership skills, and I now have a clear and actionable plan for the next stage of my career.
Sanjib Banerjee
Sanjib Banerjee, SVP
I've experienced so many benefits working with Robert. The three biggest benefits I've achieved are becoming much more action-oriented, understanding my own behavior, and understanding my natural tendencies and how to align them with my goals. By working with Robert, I've learned to view setbacks as opportunities, reset my mindset in dealing with adversity, and forge a tangible path forward.
Edward Gordon
Edward Gordon, President
Robert has a way of seeing your potential even when you don't fully see it yet — and he encourages you to step into it with clarity and purpose. I came for professional development, but what I gained was confidence, clarity, and a sense of inner peace I didn't know I was missing.
Jason Hall
Jason Hall, CISO
The biggest thing that exceeded my expectations about working with Robert was how quickly I was able to see progress in my professional career. He set me up for success by building my confidence, improving my conversations with leadership, and helping me develop my team.
Diane Van Leunen
Diane Van Leunen, VP for Marketing
The one single biggest thing that exceeded my expectations about working with Robert is basically how quickly very slight changes that I've learned in how to communicate with others has led to dramatic improvements in reaching my own business goals.
Chris Hummer
Chris Hummer, Entrepreneur
Robert has a wealth of experience. He has a strong business background. Most of us who come to coaching are here to gain insight or to strengthen our business acumen and that's something that you can get from him.
Wanda Matthews
Wanda Matthews, Senior Manager
The great thing about Robert is that he's amassed all this knowledge throughout his career, but he doesn't present like an oracle sent to bring wisdom down from the mountaintop. He's just a very personable, empathetic guy, who also happens to be extremely smart and experienced. He's also got a great sense of humor.
E. Scott Menter
E. Scott Menter, COO
Jeff Cangialosi
Oh my God Bob, my new role is a combination of everything I wanted all in one. Now, the best part, it's fully remote, it's nearly a 40% increase in salary, great leadership. I'm so excited to share this with you, because I know you helped me get to where I am now.
Jeff Cangialosi, Managing DirectorThe Frank Group

In their own words

Hear the stories straight from the source.

Marc SosaSVP & CIO
Enrique JenkinsCIO, Anaconda
Anand PadmanabhanVP IT, FISERV
Joel KordyakCEO, Vertocall

Recent results

Short outcomes from coaching sessions in the last year.

Working with you helped me realize I didn't need to be in every meeting. That gave me back 12 hours a week—and my brain.

You helped me stop firefighting and start building leadership capacity. My directors have stepped up.

You helped me say no to $300K of tooling that we weren't ready for. That alone saved our budget.

Because of your coaching we hit our project goal in half the time—and nobody burned out.

You helped me shift the mindset on goals—from punishment to pride. That's a culture shift I didn't think was possible.

You showed me how to reclaim my calendar. Now I've got 10+ hours back each week and space to think.

That discomfort conversation? It changed my entire outlook. Now I run toward the hard stuff.

That alignment session we did gave me language to lead. I finally feel like a CEO, not just a founder.

You helped me turn chaos into rhythm. That's how we aligned pipeline, messaging, and goals.

It was your coaching that pushed me to quantify the vision. SMART goals aren't just a buzzword now—they're how we operate.

You helped me face the fear of setting bold goals. That alone raised the bar across the whole team.

Your coaching gave me permission to coach my team instead of micromanaging them. That's the shift.

That conversation about my daughter changed me. It helped me see I didn't want to lead like that anymore.

Your coaching shifted how I think about leadership. I'm no longer chasing every detail.

When you told me 'permission is leadership,' it rewired something in me. I use that line weekly now.

Since we started working together, I've stopped reacting and started leading. That's been a game-changer.

I used to solve everything myself. Since coaching, I've built a team that steps up without me having to hover.

You've helped me build the muscle of emotional regulation. It's showing up at work and at home.

Coaching helped me zoom out. I stopped chasing tactics and started building sustainable strategy.

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