Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
Hear what leaders have to say about working with Bob and the results they have achieved.
Leadership & Executive Coaching Successes
Productization at Apple Inc.
I didn’t ask for an executive coach. When “nominated” for this opportunity I was skeptical. However, I thought I would give it a shot, learn
COO, Non Profit Executive
Bob helped shed some light on several things during our coaching engagement. First, he helped me understand and sift through our team’s Tilt Assessment. This
CEO, Kidango
In previous roles, I was very comfortable with creating new ideas and then making those ideas happen. When I became Executive Director, I knew I
Facebook Director Testimonial
Bob consistently brings his “A” game to coaching. There’s tremendous pressure here in Silicon Valley on performance. As a leader, you need to find a
Worldwide Products & Programs Director, Apple
I come from a service engineering and production background. Pushing my team to hit deadlines is second nature to me, probably because of my military
Marketing Solutions Director at Facebook
Ten minutes into our first meeting I knew I made the right choice with Bob as my coach. His positive and energetic demeanor put me
Senior Engineering Manager, Apple
In Silicon Valley, we commonly talk about how elusive work/life balance can be. Burnout is real, and it’s a cycle that I tend to repeat.
The Linde Group
We hired Bob during a critical period in our corporate development. I have been working well with my business partner for close to 15 years.
Apple Family Works
Bob Bates masterfully facilitated a board’s strategic planning session for Apple Family Works, a nonprofit organization in Marin County. We chose Bob because we needed
Lieberman Productions
We hired Bob to create a customized presentation for our managers – material that would guide them on what it means to be a leader
Dow Jones Head of Enterprise Sales
Bob created an environment that encouraged me to participate and push beyond my comfort levels. Articulate and intelligent, Bob exemplified the link between knowing your
iXRenewables VP Finance & Commercial Operations
Bob and I focused primarily on executive presence: leading when you need to lead, grounding others around a goal, and knowing when to follow. Bob
SendGrid Academy Senior Director
I have been very fortunate to have had Bob as a leadership coach. He helped me not only achieve an inspiring vision for leading my
DWA Senior Vice President
I chose to work with Bob because I was ready to look inward, to honestly assess my capabilities, and identify areas for growth. Because of
Apple Senior Manager of New Product Operations
Bob brings a great balance of classic leadership fundamentals and holistic methodologies. Through his coaching I now view my interactions with others differently. I’m more
Boys and Girls Club Director
I knew that working with Bob was a phenomenal opportunity, one that would help me fine-tune how I communicate with others as my role expanded
Asia Pacific Director Customer Support
After working with Bob I have a deeper appreciation for the changes in today’s work environment and how it affects how we lead. Known as
High Tech Executive
After leaving a particularly intense job I purposefully took time off to explore some deep questions: what do I really want to do, what is
Facebook Marketing Executive
I chose to work with Bob because of his marketing background and down-to-earth approach. He really understands the fast-paced environment that accompanies high-tech marketing. Rather
Facebook Marketing Manager
As I was stepping into a cross-functional and highly visible project, I asked for a professional coach. Bob Bates came highly recommended by several trusted
Facebook Global Marketing Director
When you’re part of a complex organization, one with several layers of middle management, it’s easy to become a chameleon. In a culture where change