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Client Success Stories: Testimonials
Discover how Tech Leadership Solutions has helped transform careers, develop leadership skills, and create balanced lives. Our clients' stories speak to the power of personalized coaching and actionable strategies.
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What our clients have to say…
Jeff Shoaf, CEO
"What makes me happiest about working with Robert is that I found him really easy to relate to, really easy to talk to, and really easy to respect. He knows what he's talking about. This isn't a job he comes to lightly. He is 100% invested in my success every time we talk."
Yuri Sudhakar, CEO
"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."
Chris Sullivan, CIO
"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."
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Why our Clients Choose Us
Bob Amani, CIO
"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."
Jose Jimenez, SA Director
"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. Anyone looking for a trusted advisor in his career journey should definitely consider Robert."
Marc Sosa, SVP and CIO
"His experiences, and advice have provided significant value into my own trajectory or career trajectory. In fact, it’s Robert’s support that has helped me to recently obtain a CIO role at a Fortune 500 company."
Garrett Smiley, PHD, CISO
"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."
Results…
“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.”
March 4, 2025
“You helped me stop firefighting and start building leadership capacity. My directors have stepped up.”
February 18, 2025
“You helped me say no to $300K of tooling that we weren’t ready for. That alone saved our budget.”
February 20, 2025
"Because of your coaching we hit our project goal in half the time—and nobody burned out.”
April 8, 2025
“You helped me shift the mindset on goals—from punishment to pride. That’s a culture shift I didn’t think was possible.”
December 6, 2024
“You showed me how to reclaim my calendar. Now I’ve got 10+ hours back each week and space to think.”
April 18, 2025
“That discomfort conversation? It changed my entire outlook. Now I run toward the hard stuff.”
March 3, 2025
“That alignment session we did gave me language to lead. I finally feel like a CEO, not just a founder.”
March 3, 2025
“You helped me turn chaos into rhythm. That’s how we aligned pipeline, messaging, and goals.”
March 10, 2025
“It was your coaching that pushed me to quantify the vision. SMART goals aren’t just a buzzword now—they’re how we operate.”
August 9, 2024
“You helped me face the fear of setting bold goals. That alone raised the bar across the whole team.”
March 10, 2025
“Your coaching gave me permission to coach my team instead of micromanaging them. That’s the shift.”
April 4, 2025
“That conversation about my daughter changed me. It helped me see I didn’t want to lead like that anymore.”
March 7, 2025
“Your coaching shifted how I think about leadership. I’m no longer chasing every detail.”
April 14, 205
“When you told me ‘permission is leadership,’ it rewired something in me. I use that line weekly now.”
January 10, 2025
“Since we started working together, I’ve stopped reacting and started leading. That’s been a game-changer.”
April 1, 2025
“I used to solve everything myself. Since coaching, I’ve built a team that steps up without me having to hover.”
February 6, 2025
“You’ve helped me build the muscle of emotional regulation. It’s showing up at work and at home.”
January 17, 2025
“Coaching helped me zoom out. I stopped chasing tactics and started building sustainable strategy.”
March 18, 2025
Video Testimonials
Marc Sosa, SVP and CIO
"His experiences, and advice have provided significant value into my own trajectory or career trajectory. In fact, it’s Robert’s support that has helped me to recently obtain a CIO role at a Fortune 500 company."
Diane Van Leunen, VP for Marketing
"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."
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What our clients have to say…
Sanjib Banerjee, SVP
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Robert as my career coach, and the experience has been transformative. Robert expertly guided me through identifying and understanding my blind spots - which can be difficult to find on your own. He provided me with deep and insightful evaluations that were both enlightening and empowering. With Robert's help, I've significantly enhanced my executive presence and leadership skills. I now have a clear and actionable plan that positions me for success in the next stage of my career."
Chief Information Officer
"His calm and balanced leadership style helped us resolve heated debates over technology strategy and direction. He also coached some of our top executives to expand their leadership capacity and helped me navigate my own transition. I strongly recommend Robert to organizations looking to make positive lasting change."
Chief Technology Officer
"As a new executive to the firm, Robert helped me steer my transition and make a strong entry into the organization. He had a major impact on my team's top strategic initiatives and helped us architect solutions and sales strategies on a number of important deals. His insights, strong leadership and versatility have helped us move the needle!"
Edward Gordon, President
"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."
Video Testimonials
Wanda Matthews, Senior Manager
"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."
Chris Hummer, Entrepreneur
"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."
What our clients have to say…
Sreerupa Sangupta, Workforce Planning Leader
"My spouse was Robert's client and in the first few weeks I could see a shift in his energy; and over a period of time over the months, I've noticed how much he has been calmer. Robert was such a blessing. Robert taught him to let go of tendencies to overachieve and to self-doubt – which enabled him to relax into a calm and confident presence."
VP for Business Development
"Working with Robert as my coach was one of the better decisions I've ever made. With Robert's help, I made incredible progress with a few key areas where I was stuck. After working with Robert, I feel more powerful, hopeful, happy, content, and purposeful."
Vice President
"After 6 months of coaching with Robert, I have made significant shifts in how I operate in my executive role. My new leadership mindset is enabling me and my organization to successfully deliver on the company's most important digital transformation initiatives."
E. Scott Menter, COO
"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."
Jeffery Cangialosi, Project and Sales Manager
"What surprised me the most was his ability to dig deep, really fast, and get to the core of the challenges that I had and allowing me to come to the resolution that I needed."
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Transformational Results: Client Success Stories
Our proven coaching methodology delivers measurable, enduring impact across essential leadership dimensions. Discover how our clients have revolutionized their professional trajectories and personal lives.
Leadership Development
Evolve from respected technical expert to visionary strategic leader with enhanced team-building and management capabilities
95%+
Increase in Inspirational Leadership
90%+
Increase in Initiative
90%+
Improvement in Teamwork and Collaboration
Executive Presence
Cultivate decisive decision-making abilities and amplify your leadership influence throughout every level of your organization
95%+
Accurate Self-View Improvement
90%+
Boost in Self-Confidence
85%+
Advancement in Influence and Conflict Management
Strategic Career Growth
Accelerate your professional advancement while maintaining essential work-life harmony and deepening personal fulfillment
90%+
Increase in Achievement Growth
85%+
Enhancement in Service Orientation
85%+
Adaptability in navigating new roles or transitions
Mindset Transformation
Rediscover your authentic leadership voice to overcome self-imposed limitations and drive meaningful, sustainable change
95%+
Growth in Optimism
90%+
Emotional Self-Control Improvement
80%+
Increase in Change Catalyst Capabilities
Every client partnership begins with targeted, in-depth assessment and culminates in measurable, documented transformation across multiple dimensions of leadership effectiveness.