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Real stories from the founders, teams and organizations we have guided to a stronger tribe and a clearer purpose.
Case studies
Radco: communication and trust at every level
Radco struggled with poor communication among leaders and a lack of trust in new appointments. Company values were known but not understood outside the C-suite. GBLP improved communication across all levels. Senior leaders began trusting new leaders, and the values became ingrained and visible in the team's actions.
Atlas Advisors: aligned effort, shared vision
Atlas's team worked hard, but because their efforts were not aligned the team kept falling short. GBLP built trust at every level by equipping leaders with the tools to earn it. Alignment took hold, communication improved, and the team united around a shared vision.
Growing leadership internally
We were hired by the senior leadership team of a $50M a year business to coach a select group of junior managers identified for promotion as the company grew to $100M in annual revenue. These managers lacked confidence and had poor communication with their teams and leadership. We helped them find their confidence, create a plan for themselves and their teams, and build trust in their people's ability to do the job.
Creating flow in the team
We worked with the leadership team of this small business for a couple of years. The transformation of the team to be more effective in communication and more caring in approach enabled them to grow revenue by 30% over those two years.
Building confidence
A newly promoted SVP in a large corporation was not sure how to be an effective leader for his team and meet the expectations of the people who promoted him. We established his workday routine, moved him forward with intention, and built a plan for him and his team to grow in efficiency and effectiveness.
USA Rugby Men's Eagles
USA Rugby hired us to develop and run a team-building camp for the Men's Eagles as their final training event before the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Three days of rigorous and fun events built around team building and their first four World Cup opponents.
A plan to double to $50M
We have worked with this small business several times over the years. The founder had a vision for a legacy business with an aggressive five-year goal. We built that plan by establishing the company's mission and values and ultimately the plan for the business to double to $50M in annual revenue.
Clarity at the cusp of geometric growth
We began working with this founder as his business was about to close business-changing and life-changing contracts. We helped him find clarity in his approach to geometric growth and in what steps to take next.
Manage your life
A senior manager in a mid-size business was struggling to keep up with family time, personal time and work. We helped him break the cycle of passing negativity to others and create clarity so he could manage every category of his life without feeling one was falling behind.
Building confidence and creating clarity
New to her industry and just starting a remote job at a small business, she was not sure what she wanted or whether the job fit. We helped her create a vision of success and a plan to reach it. She went from shy and unsure to moving forward in life to achieve what she wanted.
Clarity for startups
We have worked with several startup founders to develop the clarity needed to get their businesses off the ground: the origin of the business, its purpose, and how their efforts would fulfill it.
200+ service members into the next adventure
We have guided more than 200 active duty service members transitioning to their post-military life and career. Different backgrounds, different paths, same desired outcome: what is my new identity and purpose in life?
A tribe of veteran business leaders
We run a tribe of veteran business leaders to support veteran business growth. The secret to its success is the common desire among all members to help each other have more success. The tribe meets regularly to help each member overcome obstacles.
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Reviews
What clients say about working with Otis
Otis McGregor has been an exceptional coach throughout my transition from the military. I had the privilege of benefiting from Otis's invaluable mentorship, which played a pivotal role in helping me uncover and pursue my post-military career aspirations. Otis possesses a profound understanding of the challenges veterans face during their transition to civilian life. His skillful approach to asking insightful questions and actively listening facilitated my journey to gaining clarity on my strengths and passions, ultimately paving the way for a successful post-military career plan. I wholeheartedly recommend Otis McGregor and the Commit Foundation to any veteran seeking guidance.
Otis is a masterful coach that really helps shape your thought process. Otis and I had 5 phone calls together and his approach was immensely helpful as I transition from the Army. He gives great real-life examples and evidence-based recommendations that put you on a path to success. He also gives you "homework" to do in between calls so that you have actionable steps to improve. One of the best things about his approach is that he lets you guide the conversations. I cannot recommend Otis enough to anybody, not just veterans, if you are going through major life change and you just want someone to help you work through the stressors of it.
Otis managed to help me unearth a lot of very action provoking thoughts about my desired vector. Most of this centered on creating systems of intrinsic evaluation and methods of practical application after a comprehensive internal audit. He helped me understand the lines between obstacles and opportunities when considering the wins and losses that I encounter and had to remain objective in each individual challenge. If you're looking for a good guide and a great coach, Otis is where I would place my bet.
Otis is a fantastic coach. I had the good fortune to be paired with him through The Commit Foundation. Otis and I had 6 phone calls, where he masterfully guided me through elements of my transition. Otis was encouraging, insightful, and always ready with an appropriate philosophical quote ("When the student is ready, the teacher appears"). He would be a fantastic coach to any transitioning service member.
Otis has been a fantastic coach and mentor. I gained a great deal from our conversations. His experience leaving the military, as well as finding the job that suits him best, was a great road map for my future.
Otis has been my coach through the Commit Foundation for several months and I could not recommend him enough. I am transitioning out of the military after 20 years and had many questions about it. Otis helped answer any questions I had from employment opportunities to healthcare options as a veteran. When I first scheduled with Otis to be my coach I was skeptical of what a coach could offer me but I am glad I did. Otis helped keep me focused and on track through our talks. Thank you Otis.
Otis McGregor redefined my expectations of what a personal life coach could offer. His collaboration with the Commit Foundation has notably set a benchmark in coaching, especially for transitioning service members looking to rediscover their purpose post-service. Otis possesses an uncanny ability to connect on a deeply personal level, demonstrating an understanding that feels tailored to the individual's experiences and aspirations. His patience, wisdom, and motivational techniques have helped me to not only identify my goals but to achieve them in a manner that I had previously thought unattainable. For service members at a crossroads, Otis is more than a coach; he's a beacon of hope.
I'll start by saying Otis is the best "Corporate Training" I've ever had. During our time together we worked on improving me as an individual, a husband and father, and a company leader. By building me up from self to work I've become more attentive at home and a more effective leader at work. Otis' approach is easy going and affirming. My bi-weekly assignments were attainable, effective and allowed for incremental success. Success that was noticed by my manager while coaching was in progress. By the end of our time together it was evident that he had "taught me to fish". I was looking for self-improvement, improved confidence, and a better understanding of strategy and planning. All three were achieved. Thank you Otis! Mission accomplished.
I highly recommend seeking Otis McGregor's guidance. During our discussions on a variety of life challenges, Otis never simply told me what to do. Instead, he worked with me to uncover solutions through thoughtful questions and open dialogue, allowing us to reach conclusions together. His wealth of knowledge and collaborative approach make him a tremendous asset to anyone seeking guidance.
Program participants on GBLP and the Steel Men Tribe
I never really considered myself a leader. I now know that is not the case. Camden and Otis introduced me to so many layers of leadership that I hadn't considered, and coming out of it I know that I am a way better leader than I was coming in.
Otis is a wonderful human being and a leader who can help any organization with its operations. He guides, he doesn't dictate.
It can be lonely at the top. The Steel Men Tribe is a rare community where you can be among true peers: open, non-judgmental, and always bringing value and perspective to help you grow, personally and professionally.
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