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Ken Gonyer
Certified Executive Coach
Strategic Leadership Coaching
for Senior Executives
Better decisions. Better conversations. Stronger leadership.
I help CEOs and senior leaders navigate the conversations, decisions, and leadership challenges that matter most – with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. Get started with a simple conversation.
– Ken Gonyer
Executive coaching • Leadership workshops • High-stakes communication
Leadership Gets Harder as the Stakes Get Higher
The higher you rise, the more complicated leadership becomes.
Your board wants results.
Your team wants clarity.
Your CFO challenges the plan.
Your COO thinks you’re moving too fast.
A key employee isn’t happy.
You need to make a difficult decision – and then communicate it.
These moments don’t require another leadership theory.
They require someone who can help you think clearly, see what you’re missing, and figure out what to say and do next.
I am a former CEO with years of experience advising CEOs, founders, and senior leaders as well as facilitating executive teams through strategic decisions.
Working together will yield huge benefits. As your Executive Coach, I’ll be your confidential sounding board, thinking partner, and communication expert. I’ll help you uncover communication gaps and leadership blind spots so you can lead with renewed impact.
Let’s Talk
If you’d like help in these areas, let’s talk. The free call is an opportunity to get to know each other, think together about what’s going on, and talk about what would actually help. If it makes sense, we can explore working together.
Featured Resources
I just finished creating my most valuable leadership tool yet:
“The Critical Conversation Coach” is everything I wish I had when preparing for difficult conversations as a leader.
A tough conversation coming? Don’t just hope it goes well. Plan it with this tool.
Click the image to access the tool.
As leaders rise, they gain authority but often lose visibility into the very issues that matter most.
This guide uncovers three hidden blind spots that weaken leadership, cloud judgment, and limit organizational performance.
Discover how to spot them early and address them before they impact your team and your results.
What Clients Say:
Ken helped me lead through change, align my team, and stay focused on strategic goals.
After stepping into the President/CEO role, I knew the transition would test both my leadership and communication. Ken helped me navigate operational setbacks, strengthen team alignment, and lead with greater clarity and confidence during a critical season.
President & CEO
Not-For-Profit Financial Institution
Petersburg, VA
Ken brings the rare combination of executive experience, strategic insight, and the ability to navigate complex leadership challenges.
Few advisors truly understand both the pressure leaders carry and how to guide them through high-stakes decisions. Ken creates space for honest conversations while bringing practical clarity, strategic thinking, and real-world leadership experience.
CEO
National Retail Trading Group
Manchester, United Kingdom
Ken helps leaders think clearly, communicate wisely, and move forward with confidence.
Ken listens deeply, asks the right questions, and brings a calm, steady presence to complex leadership challenges. Every conversation creates greater clarity, sharper thinking, and practical next steps.
Senior Ministry Leader
Houston, TX
Ken sharpened my strategic thinking and helped me approach leadership challenges with greater clarity.
Ken’s ability to ask thoughtful, strategic questions consistently led to clearer decisions and stronger leadership insight. His humility and authenticity created the kind of trust that allows real growth to happen.
Executive Director
Nonprofit Organization
Montreal, Canada
About Me
Contact Ken
Before becoming an executive coach, I spent years leading an organization as CEO.
I know what it’s like to make decisions when the answer isn’t obvious, to communicate when people are watching, and to carry responsibility that can’t simply be handed to someone else.
Today I help CEOs and senior leaders navigate those moments with greater clarity, confidence, and perspective.
Speaking
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