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Rory is an executive coach and expert facilitator who helps leaders, business owners, and their teams be more personally and professionally effective in times of change and transition. He offers 1:1 coaching, group coaching (in person and on Zoom), keynote speeches, and process facilitation for retreats, conferences, and targeted projects like leader development, strategic planning, change management, and healthy team culture.
Rory has been an executive leader in a nonprofit, a freelance videographer, a podcast host / producer, an independent singer-songwriter, and the cofounder of a leadership development consulting firm. He brings all of these experiences, plus an extensive library of tools and frameworks, to bear when working with other leaders.
After working as a Director at the 25th largest CPA firm in the US as a consultant to commercial construction and manufacturing companies, Rory bought a local retail garden center, South Pleasantburg Nursery, from its retiring longtime owner. He is now the day-to-day owner-operator, while maintaining a handful of individual and group coaching clients.
He is selective about which new client engagements he accepts, prioritizing keynote speaking and team / group coaching at this time, but is always happy to hear about an opportunity to partner.
SOME PAST CLIENTS
““I was hesitant to dive into being coached, and the only regret I have is that I didn’t do it sooner. Our first session was so productive that I immediately signed up my point-person at work and my wife. We all had a wonderful experience and I believe it is one of the most productive things I have done as a professional.””
““My time with Rory was beneficial in a variety of ways. One, the questions he asked me helped me really hone in on what I was feeling and what was holding me back. It was humbling to realize how much of my value I had tied up in what others thought of me. Also, he helped push me to establish clear goals and a path forward. So, it’s more than just a good conversation. You leave with deeper understanding of who you are, what you want, and how you want to get there.””
““After working with him briefly on a podcast and then registering for a leadership conference he led, I knew he could help me grow as a leader for my team. Our weekly sessions were energizing and brought me clarity about options I had to choose from and the best course of action to move forward. I grew in my confidence as a leader, and my team became stronger with open communication as a result. This was several years ago and I have moved into a new role and still use the tools I learned from Rory.””