Robert Carpenter
Executive coach · Williston, TN · virtual
"You had a better idea. It worked. But running it is a different job." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching Founder-led businesses, typically $1.5M to $20M |
Coaching the leader and the business they’re leading · Structured working partnership · Focus on leadership under pressure, communication clarity, and business direction · Agenda shaped by leader and business needs | on request |
| Fractional COO Operating Partnership Founder-led businesses, typically $1.5M to $20M |
Diagnosis using Six P Surfacer diagnostic · Operating partnership tailored to founder and stage · Installing leadership rhythm and accountability infrastructure · Rebuilding operating priorities · Helping founder transition to team leadership | on request |
| Advisory Services Founders or leadership teams with a specific need not requiring ongoing engagement |
Defined scope and timeline · One concrete outcome · Operational, communication-focused, or leadership-development work · Project starts with working scope conversation · Project begins when 'done' is defined | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 38 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- One call to find the work and decide fit · Diagnosis (for fractional COO) · Engagement shape defined by diagnosis and needs · Coaching or operating partnership work · Defined scope and timeline for advisory projects
- Assessments
- Six P Surfacer diagnostic (Purpose, People, Process, Performance, Promotion, Profitability)
- Before coaching
- Founder, Event rental and production (4 years); COO, Commercial real estate property management (18 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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