You don’t need more advice. You need to hear yourself think. Every leader has a dozen people telling them what to do. Scott Barnett is the one who helps you figure out what you want to do, and then do it. Executive coaching for startup founders, business owners and sales leaders. Let's talk

Sound familiar?

  • You and your co-founder want different things, and nobody’s saying it out loud.
  • You were promoted for being great at the job. Now you manage the people who do it.
  • The deal was “in the bag” three weeks ago.
  • You’re working harder than ever and enjoying it less.
  • You have a big decision to make and no one neutral to talk it through with.

The higher you go, the fewer people you can be completely honest with. That’s what an executive coach is for.

What is executive coaching?

An executive coach is a thinking partner for leaders. You bring whatever is keeping you up at night and work through it with Scott. He doesn’t just hand you his playbook. He helps you see the situation clearly enough to know what you want to do.

The work happens on two levels at once: the Monday-morning problem, and the pattern underneath it. The deal that keeps slipping, and why you keep letting it. The hire you’re avoiding, and what’s really making you hesitate. Solving today’s problem matters. Understanding why it keeps showing up is what changes how you lead.

Why work with Scott

  • He’s been there. 35+ years in tech and 10+ startups, as a software engineer, product manager, sales executive and CEO. He’s been laid off, fired, and through a company that went under. Nothing you bring will shock him.
  • He’s trained to go deeper. Scott trained in Presence-Based Coaching, which looks at how you think, react and decide, not just what you do. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
  • Your answers, not his. He’ll share what he’s seen when it helps. The goal is a decision that fits you, not a copy of what worked for him.

How it works

  1. A free conversation. Thirty minutes to talk about what’s going on and whether coaching is a fit. No pitch.
  2. Regular sessions. Usually an hour every one to two weeks, on Zoom or in person around the Asbury Park area.
  3. You set the pace. There’s no minimum commitment. Most clients find real momentum over about six months.

In their words

Scott is my secret weapon

I was fortunate to begin working with Scott a few months ago and my only regret is that it didn’t happen sooner. His insight and feedback has already changed how I approach my work, and I’ve found his advice to be immediately applicable for both general sales strategy and deal-specific tactics. As an experienced leader and mentor, he’s helped me address my weaknesses & blind spots in a way that is simply not possible with a standard sales training program. Scott is my secret weapon.

Ben C.

If starting a company is like a storm, Scott is the lighthouse

Scott has the unique ability to break down complex problems into core elements, so that you can see the answer for yourself. My co-founder and I leave each session knowing where we need to go.

Mik T.

Scott helped me get rid of my “head trash”

Ironically, I began working with Scott right before being part of a layoff. Our coaching took a necessary turn to navigate my employment journey, made difficult by the economic downturn, cyclical nature of my industry, and my own ambiguity. Scott helped me get rid of my “head trash” and get clear and focus on my priorities and targets. He really listened and was like a mirror – reflecting back what I may have felt, but needed the constructive space to see and know it. He gave me space to chart my path forward, with direct and gentle guidance along the way. I have since landed a role at a great organization where I am already excelling and can refocus on my leadership and career goals.

Amelia M.

If you’re looking for a partner in your professional and personal growth, I highly recommend working with Scott.

Working with Scott as a coach has been one of the best business decisions I have made recently. His business knowledge and sales know-how are exceptional and I learn a lot in each of our coaching sessions. He is also a good listener and takes the time to really get to know his coaching clients so that his input is valuable and tailored to your individual needs. If you’re looking for a partner in your professional and personal growth, I highly recommend working with Scott.

Emily C

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