Rich McBride, Client Testimonials
'Rich McBride has been my coach since 2002.
I wanted to get to the next level in a highly competitive work environment.
While career advancement was important for me, better balance in my personal life was also important.
These goals may sound simple, though I was lost and needed the right coach.
Rich's approach to executive coaching is refreshing, motivating and encouraging.
Rich leads by example with wisdom that is steeped in his personal achievements, business acumen,
rich relationships and real-world experience.
His energy is infectious; his advice is smart, practical and actionable.
Today, in my role as CEO for an international brokerage firm, Rich is my trusted advisor and mentor.
The art of graceful wins and business success is only part of Rich's goal-set.
Rich also coaches me for personal growth and quality of life.
With Rich as my coach, I welcome the continuation of my journey in life and business.'
CEO & Partner, NYC, Financial Services
'In choosing my executive coach, I was looking for someone I could be comfortable talking to;
someone who wouldn't simply tell me what I already knew, but rather reveal what I had no idea was there.
Rich has a real knack for asking the right questions and assessing your situation from way behind the scenes.
With a natural ease, he was able to build on my strengths and increase my confidence, while adding subtle
but brilliant little tweaks to help bring me to a new level.
Every interaction with Rich is a fun, enjoyable, and insightful experience that I completely treasure.''
Chief Information Officer, Major NYC Museum
'Rich has been my executive coach for the last 2 years.
At the beginning, I was skeptical because I was not sure what executive coaching can offer.
Through a 360-degree review from my colleagues,
Rich helped me gain a more comprehensive view of how my colleagues saw my performance,
communication style,
strengths and weaknesses.
I was made aware of my blind spots, and areas where I need (and want) to improve.
In particular, Rich showed me specific ways to manage up,
so that I could be much better aligned
with my manager's priorities.
Rich is empathetic and tactful and would not hesitate to directly point out areas that I need to improve.
When there was uncertainty with my job last year due to company reorganization,
Rich was understanding and provided much-needed moral support.
His counseling has helped me see the hurdles of my job and life in a more balanced light.
With his help, my performance has exceeded expectation. I wish I had met Rich earlier in my career.'
Development Team Leader, Ph.D., Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical Company
I started working with Rich several years ago at the recommendation of colleagues.
The original goal was to help me with managing my emotions with interactions across the spectrum -
senior, junior, inside the firm, outside the firm - while identifying priorities to help me focus and avoid being,
or feeling, under pressure. Rich's approach to working with me was practical, reflected the facts of the situation,
and showed flexibility as relates to the solutions and approaches that would aid in my development.
Rich is unassuming, low key and patient, while being unafraid of providing direct and unvarnished feedback
when necessary. He has morphed his interactions with me to reflect our changing goals and issues,
and has become an important member of our HR effort as relates to developing our human capital throughout the firm.'
Partner, NYC Private Equity Firm
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