“I love Lee’s structured approach: he asks for permission, he always looks for a clarifying summary at the end of the call, and he always seeks an intention or desired outcome at the beginning of the call. These simple principles create a safe space to go deep with efficiency and consistency. Lee is performance-oriented, which I really resonated with. He seamlessly translates his experience coaching and being an elite athlete to being an elite performer and leader. Many coaches are amazing listeners but timidly let the client coast. Lee is a black belt listener, sure, but he’s confident asking the tough questions that need to be asked and seems to intuitively balance finding and expanding your edge with compassion and empathy.”

— Shane Heath, Founder/CEO, MUD/WTR

As a new VP, I was seeking guidance in leadership development and team dynamics. From the first session, Lee was able to distill the key issues and build a plan to go deeper to explore my challenges and opportunities. Lee was not only a consummate listener, but also an active participant in problem-solving, strategizing, and habit-building along the way.

Through his tailored strategies and his insightful feedback, I was able to gain deeper understanding of my own beliefs, biases, and behaviors. On the highest level, this clarity has helped me to articulate my purpose and claim my career goals. On the most tactical level, this clarity has allowed me to recognize my patterns and move to more effective behaviors, even when it isn’t always comfortable. Lee helps create actionable strategies that drive real results.

— Morgan Hawley Ford, Global Brand Strategy Executive

Lee and his team are fully integrated across our team, which means they can really dig in with us cross-functionally and coach solutions to the patterns we all share.

Lee is living his purpose, which invites his coaching clients to live theirs. I appreciate how direct Lee is without ever judging. He calls it as he sees it. He's not afraid of someone being hurt, lost, or confused because he is confident in his abilities to support them in navigating through it. That confidence is felt, which allows us to get into vulnerability and truth quicker and with less pain.

I have always deemed myself a big dreamer, yet my work with Lee has made me recognize moments where I'm still selling myself short. I own my worth in a different, more graceful way now.

— Jessica Rienerth, VP Business Operations, MUD\WTR

“When I first met Lee, I was facing one of the most challenging periods of my life. I’d just had my application to the GB team rejected for the 3rd year in a row. I had tendonitis in both my knees and was recovering from a hernia operation. I was at a really low point in my athletic career. Over the next 3 years, Lee rebuilt me both physically and mentally. I was selected for the GB national team, went on to win a European championship and traveled as part of Team GB for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Lee saw potential in me as both a human and an athlete. His empathetic listening and thoughtful questioning supported me in making better decisions at the toughest junctions of my life. Now I’m a silver medalist. In any other olympics I would have been a gold medalist, and I couldn’t have done it without Lee.”

— Ryan Owens, Olympic Silver Medalist, 2nd fastest team in History

“Lee is a fantastic coach and a pleasure to work with. His listening skills are incredible. I had the chance to see him lead a few workshops. He is able to create a safe and comfortable space for people to share and grow. His active listening skills combined with precise questioning helps him go beyond the surface to truly understand what you are struggling with and what it is holding you back. He also has the ability to keep you accountable by gently probing and pushing your limits and beliefs.”

— Myriam Glez, 2-time Olympian, Founder, Athletes Soul

“Lee is the best. I’ve had 10+ accumulated years of experience working with counseling and mentorship professionals throughout my adult life. Nobody brings such a balance of sharp focus, patience, and just enough challenge to push you to grow as a human and as a leader as Lee does. Throughout the process, he maintains connected with the human element: he models how working with and interacting with people, no matter what you’re accomplishing, benefits from a practice of self-awareness, honesty, and empathy. With his help, I’m a more influential leader, a better friend, and a better husband. I feel privileged to have discovered Lee, and two years in, I have no plans of looking elsewhere.”

— Gabriel Schine, Manager, Fuchsia at Google

“Graduate school doesn’t teach you the business of running a therapy practice. Hello limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, anxiety about being a good-enough therapist - it’s all there, and if you want to run a successful practice, you’ve got to address the barriers that get in the way. Lee gently challenged me to look at my boundaries, worthiness wounds, money insecurity, and the narratives I unconsciously held around running my business. Working with Lee is literally working with an Olympic-level Coach who sees the best in you and pushes you beyond your resistance. He offers a no-nonsense, directive, solution-focused approach with accountability and loving call-outs!”

— Sara, Founder and CEO, Empower Marriage and Family Therapy

“I really respond to Lee’s contemporary approach. Unlike the previous coaching I’ve had that tends to investigate and even get lost in interpreting the past, Lee and I always keep things rooted in the actionable present. What can we shift/ look at differently NOW to create the life I want looking forwards. It’s empowering.

Lee is someone who walks the talk and is clearly answering a call to serve. He has a way of maintaining a strong presence along with a sensitivity that allows you to open up and get vulnerable - where the magic happens. I feel like I have a fierce advocate in my corner, who truly wants the best for me and my company, and believes that together we can make it happen.”

— Chris Keener, Director of Media, MUD/WTR

“I love Lee! His direct and compassionate approach to coaching has driven me towards progress I didn’t think would be possible. No candy coating, no judgment, lots of care and love! I’m always grateful for the laughs and the safe space he provides me to be myself. Lee has been a guiding light for me through a lot of learning about myself and how to be an effective leader and human. I’ve recommended him throughout MUD\WTR and cannot recommend him enough! If you’re on the fence about working with Lee, just do the damn thing. You will thank yourself after your first session! :) ”

— Merissa Jones, Director Voice of Customer, MUD\WTR

“I have been working with Lee for over a year. To say my experience working with Lee has been life changing is an understatement. Lee’s coaching has allowed me to dig deep and work through every anchor holding me back personally and professionally. Lee’s approach creates an environment for tough conversations that bring out productive outcomes in a vulnerable setting. Not long ago I didn’t think I needed the services Lee offers. Today I can say I would not be the person I am without his coaching.”

— Abel de Loera, Division Sales Manager POOLCORP

“I have had the privilege of working with Lee for three years, and I can confidently say that his impact on my life has been truly transformative. He has dozens of years of experience in working with high performers, and it shows. He sets the right mix of toughness and kindness as well as ambition and humility. This helps his clients level up in those areas as well. Lee is a straight shooter and gets to the point. If you want to be treated like a high-performance athlete and you want to bring that kind of mindset to your professional career, If you are looking for a coach and partner that expects you to commit and to hold you accountable, if you are willing to work on yourself to perform at your best, Lee is the right choice.”

— Ingmar Jungnickel, Principal Investigator at Specialized Futures

“Lee is a top-notch coach, who I would highly recommend to any senior leadership team. When you get to know Lee, you see how big his heart is and know that as his client, he is always rooting for you. He is that unique and desirable combination of both compassion and challenge. He is particularly effective in working with CEOs and executive teams to create a strong culture. His ability to calmly hold different personality types and energies in one space while keeping the group moving forward is impressive. Lastly, he is deeply committed to his work and the craft of coaching, so anyone working with Lee will only continue to benefit from his own learning and growth journey.”

— Chris Rollins, The Ripple Effect Leader

“A challenge with being a seasoned professional in your space is getting too comfortable with your experience and patterns. You end up stunting your growth potential without realizing it. In working with Lee, he has challenged me to learn about myself, about how I communicate, and most importantly, how I listen. These are critical human skills - with implications that stretch well beyond a professional environment. The hardest part of selecting a coach is finding someone that can figure out *how to push you effectively* - with a strong emphasis on effectively - as my needs have changed over the course of my journey. Lee’s approach has evolved as my needs changed, and the growth hasn’t stopped. I’ve really enjoyed the journey and the learnings so far, and continue to look forward to working with him.”

— Brandon West, Sr Manager

“To call Lee a coach is not accurate enough of a descriptor as he is so much more. He has a way of meeting you where you are, holding up a mirror to highlight focus areas for exploration, investigation and growth. He has a firm but fair approach to his coaching and always wants the best for the people he is supporting. After years of knowing Lee, he is not just a coach but has proudly become my friend. I’m lucky to have him in my life. If you are looking to actually grow, you deserve it to yourself to reach out to Lee to start making the changes that you know you are capable of.”

— Derek Speer, Senior Manager

“I had terrible “imposter syndrome,” which would express itself when I would even think about anything related to marketing, such as; lead generation, self-promotion, and event promotion. Lee taught me to be much more confident and value the content and support I gave–he encouraged me to take on much bigger projects and not play so small. Now I am comfortable starting new ventures, and collaborations with other professionals, and no longer afraid of failure. Under Lee’s mentorship, you’ll see improvements to your business’s bottom line, and you will grow as a business owner. You will not only feel more confident, but you will be more in charge of your career as a result.”

— John Cheetham, Founder/Head coach, Tempo Endurance Coaching

“Lee is a world class coach and dynamic leader. You can’t not grow and learn in his presence. In my time working with Lee as a colleague, he quickly became a mentor for me and inspired me to have even more belief in myself. I have so much appreciation for his ability to give direct, impactful feedback and his courage to challenge comfort zones –– 10/10! ”

— Carianna Schellenger, PCC, Executive Coach

“Lee is an artful and effective coach whose secret power is empowering his clients to take accountability and action in their lives. Working with him has been a catalyst for personal growth and professional development. I highly recommend working with him.”

— Elizabeth Limbach, Director of Communications

“Working with Lee has been a life-changing experience for me. He is incredible at cultivating a space to speak freely about what I was experiencing as a leader and helping me identify places where I could grow and how to improve those skills. I always look forward to our sessions because I know I will be a better coach and leader afterward. Although not always easy or what I wanted to hear, Lee does a great job listening and speaking truthfully about what is happening.”

— Natalie Reagan (Morgan), Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball Program

“Compared to previous coaches, Lee is very astute at naming and describing the personality patterns of each of us on the leadership team, which has helped us all relate more effectively. Lee is very real and brings lots of authenticity to the work. He understands us deeply and leads with curiosity before sharing his insights. He has helped me to be more curious. To pause and take a deep breath before reacting. 

Working with Lee is well worth the time every week to keep you on track.  Even when you think you got it, a session with Lee gives you a deeper understanding and more choices regarding how you want to lead, show up, and relate—highly recommended!”

— Tim Koubek, Chief Revenue Officer, Sitetracker