Executive Coaching That Closes the Gap Between Good Leaders and Great Ones
Dr. Rick Goodman works one on one with executives and senior leaders to identify strengths, close performance gaps, and build the leadership habits that drive lasting results for themselves and their organizations.
The Best Leaders in the World All Have One Thing in Common — They Have a Coach
Seeking out an executive coach is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the clearest indicators of a leader who is serious about performing at the highest level. The leaders who grow fastest are the ones who invest in their own development with the same discipline they bring to their business.
Dr. Rick Goodman is an executive coach with over 30 years of experience working with CEOs, senior executives, and high-potential leaders across corporate, healthcare, and association environments. As an executive coach, Rick helps leaders identify their specific strengths, close the gaps that are limiting their effectiveness, and build the daily disciplines that separate good leaders from exceptional ones.
Every coaching engagement is tailored to the individual. Rick does not run leaders through a generic program. He works directly with you to understand where you are, where you want to go, and what is standing in the way.
Why High-Performing Leaders Still Hit Ceilings
Most leaders who seek out an executive coach are not struggling. They are succeeding — and they know they are leaving performance on the table. The challenges that limit good leaders are rarely technical. They are behavioral: communication patterns that create friction, blind spots that erode trust, and the gap between the leader they are and the leader their organization needs them to be.
An executive coach does not run your business for you. Rick works alongside you — providing the outside perspective, the candid feedback, and the practical frameworks that help you perform at a level you cannot reach alone.
What Executive Coaching With Dr. Rick Covers
🔍 Leadership Strengths and Blind Spots
Identify the specific strengths driving your effectiveness and the blind spots that are limiting your impact — with a concrete plan to address both.
💬 Communication and Influence
Build the communication skills that drive clarity, reduce conflict, and give you the influence to move people and organizations in the direction you need.
✅ Accountability and Execution
Develop the personal accountability systems and execution habits that ensure your priorities get done — even when competing demands are pulling in every direction.
👥 Developing Other Leaders
Learn how to identify, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders on your team — so your impact multiplies beyond what you can do individually.
🆕 Conflict Management
Build the skills to navigate difficult conversations, manage team conflict constructively, and maintain performance standards without damaging relationships.
📈 Performance Under Pressure
Develop the mental frameworks and daily disciplines that keep you performing at your highest level when stakes are high and conditions are not ideal.
The Executive Coaching Process
Discovery Session
A focused conversation to understand your current situation, your goals, and the specific leadership challenges you want to address through coaching.
Assessment
Personality and leadership style assessments that provide objective data on your strengths, communication patterns, and the areas with the highest development potential.
Coaching Sessions
Regular one on one sessions built around your specific goals — combining direct feedback, practical frameworks, and accountability to drive consistent progress.
Ongoing Accountability
Between-session check-ins and accountability structures that ensure the work done in coaching sessions translates into real behavior change on the job.
Who Works With Dr. Rick as an Executive Coach
CEOs and Senior Executives
Leaders at the top of their organizations who want an outside perspective, a trusted sounding board, and the accountability to keep growing at the pace their role demands.
High-Potential Leaders
Emerging leaders being developed for greater responsibility who need to accelerate their growth and close the gaps between their current performance and next-level expectations.
Leaders in Transition
Executives stepping into new roles, navigating organizational change, or leading through significant business challenges who need focused support to perform at their best.
Healthcare Executives
Physician leaders, hospital administrators, and healthcare executives who need to build the leadership skills that drive culture, retention, and performance in high-stakes environments.
Results From Leaders Who Have Worked With Dr. Rick
"Working with Rick Goodman has been a truly rewarding experience. His collaborative spirit, strategic mindset, and ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity make him an exceptional partner."
Interpublic Group
"You helped our sales team develop a new area of business that reached $80 million in sales in its first year. You are on your game and you crushed it."
Managing Director, Franklin Templeton Investments
"Dr. Rick Goodman is a dynamic speaker with a strong understanding of leadership and communication. His sessions delivered clear, actionable insights that resonated with both onsite and corporate teams."
Executive Director, North Central Florida Apartment Association
What Leaders Ask Before Starting Executive Coaching
How is executive coaching different from consulting?
How long does a coaching engagement last?
Is coaching done in person or virtually?
What assessments are used?
Can coaching be combined with a keynote or consulting engagement?
How do we get started?
Ready to Perform at the Next Level?
If you are serious about your own growth as a leader, let's have a direct conversation about what executive coaching with Dr. Rick could produce for you and your organization.