Shawn Yates
Executive coach for technology and R&D leaders in Cumming, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Engineers |
| Based in | Cumming, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | Co-Active Coach; Agile Coach; Lego Serious Play Facilitator; SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
Shawn Yates is an executive and leadership coach for technology and R&D leaders. He works with people at every level, from new college grads to senior executives and entrepreneurs. He has coached for 15 years and worked 25 years in research and development. His past roles include engineer, VP of engineering and director of Agile coaching. He is based in Cumming, Georgia. He also runs ClueControl, a company that makes escape room games and software.
What Shawn helps with
Shawn helps technology leaders grow their leadership skills and build strong teams. He works with clients on goals, action plans and steady progress.
- Increasing strategic focus
- Building a high performing team
- Managing up and across
- Building leadership skills
- Adopting an Agile mindset
Who Shawn works with
Shawn coaches leaders in the technology space, especially R&D leaders. His clients range from new college grads to senior executives and entrepreneurs. They include technology executives and leaders who want to grow their teams and their own skills.
How Shawn works
Shawn starts by looking at where you are now and where you want to go next. Together you set goals, build an action plan and create forward momentum. He acts as a confidential sounding board for your ideas and thoughts. He is open about obstacles but puts more focus on your potential. Sessions can also cover family, health and spirituality if you want them included.
Background and qualifications
Shawn has worked 25 years in research and development. His roles include engineer, engineering manager, VP of engineering, project manager, Agile coach and director of Agile coaching. He has coached R&D leaders for 15 years. He is a Co-Active Coach, an Agile Coach, a Lego Serious Play Facilitator and a SAFe Program Consultant. He also runs ClueControl, where he makes games and software for escape rooms.
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The CoachVouch take
A 25 year R&D veteran who has held roles from engineer to VP of engineering before coaching tech leaders.
Best for technology and R&D leaders who want to build stronger teams and grow their leadership skills.
Common questions
How much does Shawn Yates charge?
Coaching with Shawn runs $225 to $300 an hour. Message Shawn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shawn Yates help with?
Shawn Yates helps with increasing strategic focus, building a high performing team, managing up and across and building leadership skills.
Is Shawn Yates certified?
Shawn Yates lists: Co-Active Coach; Agile Coach; Lego Serious Play Facilitator; SAFe Program Consultant (SPC).
Does Shawn Yates coach early-career people?
Yes. He coaches R&D leaders of all levels, from new college grads to senior executives and entrepreneurs.
Can coaching with Shawn cover more than work?
Yes. His focus is leadership development and team building. He can also include family, health, spirituality and other parts of your life.
How do I contact Shawn Yates?
Send Shawn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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