I worked with Russell over 6 months in an effort to support my transition into a new role/position at a time of great uncertainty. Russell has a unique ability to draw out from you what is already there through a process of discovery and introspection. He was able to help me reflect on my professional and personal journey to better understand my own inherent resiliency (and success) in the face of adversity and how best to apply the talent and ambition within to move forward in a positive and effective manner. To this day I use a number of tips, phrases, reminders and situational framing that I learned through my work with Russell over those 6 months, and this has had a lasting effect on my ability to lead and thrive.
CEO, advertising agency

I am so grateful for the time I spent coaching with Russell. His approach to coaching me at a time when I felt very “stuck” in my long career as a creative professional was truly enlightening. Russell assisted to me to discover and develop mental & visual tools that enabled me to get a clear picture of what I needed to do in times of being “stuck” in my career. For the better part of my career, things came relatively naturally and easily. While I worked hard, there wasn’t a “grind” to it and I had more resilience to challenges and setbacks. Russell’s coaching provided me with insight to know that being “stuck” and getting “un-stuck” is an ebb and flow that remains in constant flux. The work we did around viewing situations through many different lenses and making conscious choices are practices I continue to use today. He helped me revive the intuitive, creative business building approach that had catapulted my career early on. In many regards, I was reviving skills that had gone dormant and returning to the intuitive based approach that made my work feel effortless. His gentle demeanor and calm voice are ever present on a regular basis and for that I remain forever grateful. Thank you Russell for being a part of my success; “Sprezzatura”!
Commercial Photographer / Cinematographer

I was led to coaching by way of recommendation from senior management at my company with the goal of advancing my executive presence, self-confidence, and leadership development. Working with Russell was such a rewarding and enriching experience for which I know I have emerged a more capable leader. The single most important message Russell instilled from the beginning of our coaching was that we were there to hone my natural strengths and optimize them for my benefit; in contrast to trying to “fix” any weaknesses. By focusing on what was core to my success to date, Russell helped me harness and refine those traits to better navigate complex business interactions, handle adversity, give and receive feedback, and create better emotional and intellectual balance. The confidence I now carry thanks to Russell make me a more valuable asset to my company and equips me for future success in business and my personal endeavors.Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions - Insurance & Finance