Executive Coaching
Step out of the weeds, think bigger, and move forward with clarity.
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THE EXECUTION CHALLENGE
It’s not a knowing problem.
It’s a doing problem.
Countless leaders (and teams) operate far below their performance potential. Despite having sharp technical skills, top degrees, and industry-seasoned experience, they are overwhelmed with busywork, frustrated by ineffective meetings, and struggling to manage priorities and expectations.
89 DAYS PER YEAR
Time spent on tasks that create volume—and not value.
And they can’t see a way around it.
Traditional training stops before it sticks.
Most training programs—and your leaders and teams—are missing what it takes to level up.
Active Implementation
Many trainings provide valuable knowledge but leave activation and integration up to the learner.
Real-world Context
Insights that don’t correlate with on-the-job situations are quickly forgotten in the rush of daily work.
Timely Follow-up
Without strategic follow-up, teams default to the status quo—and meaningful change is lost.
Over 75% of new information is forgotten unless it’s intentionally integrated and applied within six days.
If you’ve ever been frustrated or disappointed by corporate training, conferences, and workshops that don’t have true staying power, it’s not a delivery issue. It’s an application problem.
Get coaching and performance training
Customized and integrated with your unique teams, goals, and challenges.
Great companies capture the full potential of their people. They inspire and equip their teams to set boundaries on their time, so they can claim their seat at the table, bring their best ideas, communicate effectively, and drive decisions that move the business forward.
Our bespoke engagements can help both leaders and teams work harder and smarter.
Manage time to focus on high-impact work
Express an opinion with confidence – even with execs
Communicate clearly at the right level for the audience
Organize and lead productive, outcome-oriented meetings
Spot disagreements and navigate them effectively
Push back appropriately on cross-functional requests
“Rusty is a trusted thought partner. The way he tapped into the foundational layer of my life & leadership style was like rocket fuel for achieving my goals. I embraced the idea that the only thing I needed to change was me.”
—Matt Groetelaars, Chief of Staff to CRO, Twilio
“Rusty introduced me to a completely different mindset. Rusty’s comprehensive approach helped me define what I wanted and how to make it happen.”
—Josh Kraut, Head of Transactions & Data Science, Shopify
Meet Rusty Gaillard.
High-impact performance consultant and leadership development coach.
After working in corporate America for 25 years, including as the Director of Worldwide Finance at Apple in the hyper-growth after the iPhone, I stepped away from a successful career with one goal in mind: To help companies, leaders, and teams achieve their best.
I believe big tech needs more high-caliber, principled, and bold leaders. The kind of leaders (and teams) willing to think differently, act independently, and lead by design—not default.
The work isn’t always easy. But it always pays off for your teams, your people, and the families they represent.
“My professional growth and development has skyrocketed under Rusty’s guidance. Whether I come to him with a very specific question or we work on envisioning where I want to be next, he's given thoughtful advice, consideration, and exercises that advance me.
Rusty has a natural way of letting you be who you are now, but guiding you to that next level of who you want to be.”
—Jennifer Yates, Founder & CXO of Roux
Goodbye, hesitation, and overwhelm.
Hello, company-wide acceleration.
Hard work takes you far. But smart work — the kind that pairs critical skills, a clear direction, and the courage to share your boldest ideas — transforms your organization into a powerful industry player.
Sound like an initiative worth investing in? Grab a spot on my calendar to talk about your growth goals.