About Rhett
In my 20+ year career serving local government and public safety as a mid-level leader, working with leaders, line staff, cross functional teams and service providers, often being in the one finding creative ways to shift them from “stuck” to success, by staying above politics, focusing on the value each stakeholder brings to the relationship, helping people at all levels to hear each other, find a common purpose and collaborate to achieve exceptional results.
Together, we brought tangible benefit to communities, some of whom were systemically underserved. Success always came down to the quality of relationships between the people involved. Yes, the technology needed to be appropriate, high quality, and implemented correctly, and the services needed to be thoughtfully designed, but the power to truly make a difference has always been in the human operating system- the relationship. Clarity of purpose and the ability of the leadership to respond rather than react was, inevitably, the deciding factor. Everyone has a leader within and it’s both my job and my privilege to help you find, support and access that leader, so you can always be at your best.
I believe this is true, regardless of the field of endeavor and it’s work I believe in.
As a coach, I am here to help you define and design your own personal growth. I am committed to the journey of being human, I offer a blend of empathy, ethical integrity, and strategic thinking to support you in navigating life’s complexities with confidence and clarity.
Whether you're seeking personal coaching to explore deeper personal fulfillment, or a strategic partner to help you chart a course for your future, I provide a safe, creative space for you to deepen your self-discovery and define specific, measurable, actionable, relevant and time-bound goals to move you forward toward your goals.
My values include:
Curiosity • Clarity • Compassion • Integrity • Anti-racism Justice • Equity • Diversity • Inclusion • Care • Adventure Growth • Self-determination • Courage • Safety • Service Sustainability • Synergy • Fun • Transformation
What People Are Saying
“Coaching means different things to everyone and I never really thought of it as a tool I'd want and use. Rhett does what he does best, bringing out the best in people and sparking their own thoughts and energy to fuel progress. He combines honest reflection with gentle humor and compassion to empower those he coaches to embrace their own strengths and examine their opportunities. Many thanks!”
— Melanie Purcell
“As a finance professional who has very little experience in the world of IT, Rhett was able to take my thoughts and ideas and not only work them into a plan that is still paying dividends to my organization to this day, but also helped me understand the technical aspects of what I was imagining. Rhett has a can-do attitude, he’s personable, and is able to take any idea, no matter how big or small, and make it into a success. He is easy to talk to, easy to get along with, and an asset to whoever he works with.”
— Trevor Atashkarian, Deputy Finance Director, City of Mill Valley