Robert Neal

About Robert Neal

Ben is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and strategic advisor with over 25 years of leadership experience in operations, engineering, and organizational transformation roles across multiple industries. He has worked extensively in unionized environments, which has given him a unique ability to balance organizational goals with employee engagement while driving measurable results.As a business coach and advisor, Ben helps leaders at all levels build the skills and confidence they need to navigate complex challenges, inspire high-performing teams, and achieve long-term success. He works with professionals preparing for leadership roles, those seeking to advance within their organizations, and executives managing organizational change.Ben’s extensive leadership background allows him to bring both practical expertise and a coaching mindset to his clients. Whether you are looking to strengthen your leadership presence, improve communication and emotional intelligence, or explore the next step in your career, he is passionate about helping you grow, lead with purpose, and reach your goals.Ben helps his clients- Build confidence and self-awareness for effective leadership- Enhance emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills- Develop leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams- Navigate challenges in unionized environments- Improve communication and conflict resolution- Support career advancement and role transitions- Align leadership and career goals with values- Strengthen strategic thinking and goal-setting- Foster work-life balance and resilience- Guide leaders through organizational change.Let’s work together to solve what matters most to you. Use the “schedule a free discovery call” link in the top header to book an appointment with me.

Experience

1. Business Coach

   Activate 180

   Apr 2025 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

Education

• BetterUp

  Certificate, Coaching Foundations

• Yale University

  Certificate, The Science of Well Being

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Corporate Sponsored Coach Training

  Certified Coach - ICF Level 2, Professional Coaching

Skills

• Kaizen
• Automotive
• People Development
• Lean Transformation
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Leadership Development
• Hvac
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Rapid Prototyping
• Workshop Facilitation
• Change Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Coaching
• Social Skills
• Team Building
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership