What clients say
Voices from the Work
Coaching, Forum retreats, and the work in between. These are the people who did the work.
Endorsements
Trusted by leaders in YPO and EO
"Robert has a unique gift in his ability to easily relate to people and create the type of environment of trust where true openness and learning occurs. He brings a sense of humor, a true sensitivity rooted in personal experience and a caring approach that make him a great coach."
Sean Magennis
President and Chief Operating Officer
Young Presidents' Organization
"Robert has a unique way of listening, framing the situation, stretching the mind, respecting the experience, and challenging my conclusions. He has walked the walk — as an entrepreneur, father, husband and friend. His supportive, non-judgmental touch allows me to be more comfortable, creating a space for breakdowns leading to my breakthroughs."
James F. Kenefick
Managing Partner, Working Excellence
Former Chair, YPO International Corporate Social Responsibility
Executive Coaching
Entrepreneurs and professionals, in their own words
"Robert is that rare combination of business coach and healer in one. His way of listening helped my insights and awareness unfold, enabling change and growth in my personal life as well."
Susan Gottlieb, CIM
Vice-President, Associate Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor
RBC Dominion Securities
"As a CEO, life can be very lonesome and the day-to-day responsibility of running a business can be overwhelming. One of the best business decisions I have ever made was to enlist the help of Robert Pal. Rob is the ideal sounding board — astute, with business acumen that cuts through the clutter and provides sound, actionable solutions. I highly recommend Rob Pal time, and time, and time again."
Shawna Page
Founder & CEO
"With Robert's unique perspective I'm able to view situations with greater awareness and come up with alternative responses. My time with him transforms and shifts my paradigm. I leave every session with greater clarity, recharged, and ready to take action."
Aubrey Winfield
President
"Robert has provided me with the tools and coaching support to dramatically increase my confidence, self-esteem, and productivity — not to mention growing my small business."
Mike Crum
Principal, Crum Group
"I consistently get glowing feedback from patients I refer to Robert. They praise his understanding, insight, and ability to help them channel their efforts in a successful and consistent direction. He is caring, compassionate, committed, and goal-oriented."
Dr. Mayer Hoffer
Psychiatrist, ADHD Specialist
"Rob is the ideal sounding board. His business acumen allows him to cut through the clutter of a problem and provide sound, actionable solutions. He holds me accountable, which is an invaluable motivator to get things done."
Julie Grant
Chicago, Illinois
"Working with Robert has undoubtedly had a positive impact on my business. His strategic, out-of-the-box way of looking at things brings fresh perspective and has been extremely valuable in making key business decisions."
Steven Page
President and Founder, Stalco Inc.
"I'm amazed with my results and couldn't be happier. It's like my whole world changed for the better."
Jacqui Wilton
Whitby, Ontario
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ADHD Executive Coaching
Entrepreneurs and professionals, in their own words
"He has helped me go beyond who I ever thought I could be and for this, I will be forever grateful."
Sarah Griffiths
Toronto, Ontario
"He's easy to talk to and genuinely feels invested in my personal success. He's guided me from being constantly overwhelmed to being on the path to consistent control and balance."
Ben Trig
Calgary, Alberta
"My mental clarity, my focus, my success in business, and my positive outlook on life have improved tremendously since working with Robert."
Andrew K.
Toronto
"His ability to find a creative approach to almost any issue gave me an enormous amount of confidence and the ability to start creative problem-solving on my own."
Bob Johnson
Retired Lawyer and Former Managing Partner
San Francisco, CA
"He was often able to identify traits of mine as strengths that I initially felt were weaknesses. The sessions were enlightening."
Divyan Panchal
Toronto, Ontario
"Incorporating mindfulness into all aspects of my life has helped me be more aware in the challenging moments."
Dr. Peter Roman
Boston, MA
"He helped me get out of the rut I was in and find clarity in where I want to go in life. A newfound confidence I didn't know was so readily accessible."
JJ Smolack
"His coaching went beyond executive functioning challenges. He helped me gain clarity on hiring new team members and reconnect with a lost client."
Angela Stephens
CEO, A. Stephens & Associates
Co-founder, RE-Focus: The Creative Office
"I've finally been able to take control of my ADHD. I'm able to function and remain productive without the aid of medication."
Marc R.
New York, NY
Self-Leadership Retreat
What Forum members take away
"Life-changing. Robert teaches you how to get through adversity through mindfulness and self-awareness."
Alan J. Yacoubian
Managing Partner
Johnson, Yacoubian & Paysse
"I was guided to be really honest with myself — to get to that obvious truth. It was so enlightening and a great bonding experience for our Forum."
Irfaan Lalani
Chief Executive Officer, Vibe Restaurants
YPO Dallas Forum
"Transformational and masterfully presented and coached."
Robin D. Hafitz
Sanctum Forum
"Definitely the best retreat facilitation this Forum has had."
Christopher Reade
EO New Orleans
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