Robert Tignor
Leadership and career coach in Richmond, Virginia
| Rate | $120 to $150 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentConflict and difficult conversationsExecutive presence and communicationAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Career changeJob searchResume and LinkedInInterview coachingNew grads and studentsLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Managers, Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | ACC Certified; Certified Master Practitioner, Myers Briggs Type Inventory; Franklin Covey Certified Instructor, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People; MBA, Averett University; Certified Practitioner, EQi 2.0 and 360 Instruments; Certified Practitioner, Thomas Kilmann Instrument |
Robert Tignor is a leadership and career coach in Richmond, Virginia. He helps new leaders, small business owners and job seekers. Before coaching, he held leadership roles in operations management, training and development, and human resources. He runs a private practice in Midlothian, Virginia. His main focus areas are communication, conflict management and career management, from first jobs to mid-career changes. He is certified to give several assessments, including the MBTI and EQi 2.0.
What Robert helps with
Robert works with people who are moving from doing the work to leading others. He also helps people who feel stuck in their career choices or job search.
- Moving from doing the work to managing people
- Communication at work
- Conflict management
- Choosing a career path
- Changing careers
- Getting better job search results
- First jobs and mid-career moves
- Building on personal strengths
Who Robert works with
Robert works with new leaders and small business owners who struggle with people management. He also coaches people at different career stages, including first jobs, mid-career and career changes. His private practice serves a broad range of clients.
How Robert works
Robert uses a solution-focused, collaborative style. He mixes coaching techniques with assignments to build a program shaped around each client. He also uses assessments in his work, including the MBTI, Thomas Kilmann Instrument, EQi 2.0 and 360 tools. He offers Franklin Covey programs such as Seven Habits, FOCUS and Speed of Trust.
Background and qualifications
Robert has held leadership roles in operations management, training and development, and human resources. He now runs a private coaching practice in Midlothian, Virginia. He holds an MBA from Averett University, a BA in Psychology and a BS in Secondary Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is ACC certified and finished the Graduate Core Essentials Program at Coach U. He is a Franklin Covey certified instructor and a certified Master Practitioner of the MBTI.
Robert Tignor pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
- Seven Habits, FOCUS and Speed of Trust programs
Robert Tignor reviews
The CoachVouch take
He combines a background in HR and training with certification in several assessments, including the MBTI, EQi 2.0 and 360 tools.
Best for new managers and small business owners who need to shift from doing the work to leading people.
Robert's rate sits within the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $238 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Robert Tignor charge?
Robert Tignor's rate is $120 to $150 per hour.
What does Robert Tignor help with?
Robert Tignor helps with moving from doing the work to managing people, communication at work, conflict management and choosing a career path.
Is Robert Tignor certified?
Robert Tignor lists: ACC Certified; Certified Master Practitioner, Myers Briggs Type Inventory; Franklin Covey Certified Instructor, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People; MBA, Averett University; Certified Practitioner, EQi 2.0 and 360 Instruments; Certified Practitioner, Thomas Kilmann Instrument.
Which assessments does Robert Tignor use?
He is certified in the MBTI, Thomas Kilmann Instrument, Klein Group Instrument and EQi 2.0 and 360 tools.
How do I contact Robert Tignor?
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