Solutions for the CEO

Start out strong - and never stop growing
Whether you’re just getting started or in your first few years as CEO, Reliance Leadership Strategies has a solution that will make all the difference:
FAST-100 is a program designed to assist CEOs in their first 100 days in the role. It’s designed to help you get up to speed FAST with a four-phase process of Fact-finding, Assessment, Strategy, and Transition.
ACE-123 helps CEOs who’ve been in their role less than three years to focus on maximizing long-term impact and leadership success. Our three-phase coaching process will Assess, Clarify, and Enhance - assess your progress so far, clarify your focus, and enhance your performance, powerbase, and influence at all levels.
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SUCCESS FOR THE NEW CEO
SUPPORT
FOR THE SEASONED CEO
Benjamin Franklin said: “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”
We help experienced executives keep up by reviewing and refreshing their leadership style and management practices to respond to change – both within their organization and outside it.
Internally, we’ll help you to successfully coach your team and inspire a high-performance culture.
Externally, you’ll be challenged to expand your influence by building strong connections not only with the Board of Directors but also through a solid network of professional relationships.
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CEO ROUNDTABLE
Get out of your bubble! Join a group of 8 to 12 of your peers from non-competing markets for a quarterly meeting to learn from one another in a confidential and solution-focused forum. Each meeting focuses on a timely strategic topic and features high-value input from a subject-matter expert. Contact us for the start date for the next CEO Roundtable series.
CONNECT WITH PEERS
HERE TO HELP
CUSTOM CONSULTATION
We’re here when you need us. Reliance Leadership Strategies can provide short-term assistance, coaching, 360-degree assessments, and consulting to support top leadership in tackling tough situations as they arise. We’ve had success in guiding organizations through uncertainty and near-constant change. Don't wait - reach out today.
“I worked at Peoples Advantage FCU for 8 years prior to becoming President/CEO. Despite my knowledge of the organization, culture and team, I knew there would be challenges though my transition. Working with Ken has provided me with tools and skills to help develop and coach my team so that we can work together and communicate more effectively. His guidance has helped me navigate operational setbacks, organizational change, and achieve strategic goals. I’d highly recommend Ken as an executive coach to any new or developing leader, as his knowledge and skills have been invaluable.”
Amanda Habansky, President/CEO, Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union
"Ken is a successful former CEO who possesses powerful coaching skills and is well-equipped with the tools and methods to help executives and leaders in the financial services field to quickly achieve strategic clarity. His style and approach make it easy for leaders to probe issues from various perspectives, explore different scenarios and possibilities, generate new insights, and get clear about how to move forward. I've observed his coaching first hand and highly recommend his work."
Andrew Neitlich, Founder, Center for Executive Coaching
"Ken is an astute strategic leader whose guidance helped me connect to my strategic thinking. Ken's expertise and ability to ask powerful and meaningful questions allowed insightful solutions to emerge from our coaching. His great humility and authenticity enable him to drive smooth conversation toward outstanding results."
Serge Ekedi, MBA, ACC, CEO of Yanas Consulting
"Ken is a strategic thinker who understands the nuances within an organization. His ability to ask questions clarifies direction and cultivates ownership. The skills Ken brings to the table are necessary and vital for the health of any organization."
Rick Martin, PhD, Dean of the College of Education, Calvary Chapel University
"It was immediately evident to me that Ken is a natural when it comes to his willingness to tackle complex leadership issues. His qualifications, experience, and performance as a coach will exceed your expectations."
Dorothy Mason, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer, Starmount Healthcare
"Ken is a great listener and can blend high level strategic thinking with a really personalized view. It is also clear he knows a lot about change processes. When blending all these skills together Ken offers great value to people and organizations."
Johan Fredlund, Regional Manager, Interim Consulting West, Aspia, Sweden
"I don't know many other professionals who can claim to have been in the shoes of his clients and who also has the processes, tools, and methods to help them solve their most pressing strategic and operational challenges effectively and efficiently. With Ken, you get more than a process. You also get his deep insights and ability to help you solve very complex problems and issues on the way to developing strategy and succeeding in your role. Ken brings humility and curiosity to his work in a way that removes obstacles and encourages meaningful conversations. If you want your organization to gain a strategic edge or want to improve performance in your team or organization, get in touch with Ken.
Colin Macleod, former CEO of the Channel Islands Co-operative Society