Ian Tonks
EOS Implementer for leadership teams in California and Nevada
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsLeadership developmentTeam performanceCEO and founder coachingAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths) |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Dana Point, California, United States |
| Credentials | MBA in Strategic Leadership; Predictive Index certification; Gallup Strengths certification; IATAN retreat facilitation certification; Expert EOS Implementer |
| Practice | Masterful Management |
Ian Tonks is an Expert EOS Implementer who helps leadership teams get aligned and run better businesses. He has led close to 1,000 EOS sessions and holds a 93.8% lifetime session rating. Before coaching, he spent 20+ years in senior leadership, including as CEO of a 650-employee firm. He also founded Masterful Management, a manager coaching program. He serves clients across Southern California, Northern California and Las Vegas.
What Ian helps with
Ian works with leadership teams that feel stuck or noisy and want clear priorities. He helps them build healthy culture and profit together.
- Getting leadership teams aligned
- Setting clear priorities and measuring progress
- Building accountability across a team
- Running better meetings
- Scaling an entrepreneurial company
- Reducing stress for business leaders
- Training frontline and mid-level managers
Who Ian works with
Ian works with entrepreneurial leaders and their leadership teams. Past clients include CEOs, founders, partners and integrators at firms in construction, marketing, wealth advice, aesthetics and more. He also trains frontline and mid-level managers through Masterful Management.
How Ian works
Ian uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, known as EOS, to guide leadership teams. He runs facilitated EOS sessions and focuses on simple tools without heavy theory or acronyms. He also offers Masterful Management, which pairs book-based learning with live leadership coaching. He adds tools such as Predictive Index and Gallup Strengths when they fit.
Background and qualifications
Ian spent more than 20 years in senior leadership, including as CEO of a 650-employee company. He also led multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns. He holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership and certifications in Predictive Index, Gallup Strengths and IATAN retreat facilitation. He has written several books on coaching, business development and faith. He co-founded Charipillar, a wellness-based fundraising platform with a goal of raising $1 billion for 10 charities by 2036.
Ian Tonks pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation sessions for leadership teams
- Masterful Management manager coaching program
- Keynotes and workshops
Ian Tonks reviews
The CoachVouch take
He has led close to 1,000 EOS sessions and previously ran a 650-employee company as CEO.
Best for entrepreneurial leadership teams that want clear priorities, accountability and a healthy culture.
Common questions
How much does Ian Tonks charge?
Coaching with Ian runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ian Tonks help with?
Ian Tonks helps with getting leadership teams aligned, setting clear priorities and measuring progress, building accountability across a team and running better meetings.
Is Ian Tonks certified?
Ian Tonks lists: MBA in Strategic Leadership; Predictive Index certification; Gallup Strengths certification; IATAN retreat facilitation certification; Expert EOS Implementer.
Does Ian Tonks give talks and workshops?
Yes. He gives keynotes and workshops for entrepreneurial leaders. Topics include The Entrepreneurial Operating System, How to Be a Great Boss and How to Lead World Class Meetings.
Where does Ian Tonks work with clients?
He serves clients from Southern California to Northern California and Las Vegas.
How do I contact Ian Tonks?
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