J. R. Flatter
Professional Certified Coach and Coach Educator @International Coaching Federation
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WORK HISTORY
Professional Certified Coach and Coach Educator @International Coaching Federation
As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and ICF Coach Educator, I am dedicated to advancing the practice of professional coaching and supporting individuals in achieving meaningful, sustainable growth. My work centers on helping clients gain clarity, elevate performance, strengthen leadership capability, and navigate personal and professional transitions with confidence and purpose.In my coaching practice, I partner with clients through a thought-provoking and creative process that honors the ICF Core Competencies and ethical standards. I support leaders, teams, and emerging professionals in identifying strengths, uncovering blind spots, and building strategies that lead to intentional action and long-term success.As an ICF Coach Educator, I design and deliver training programs that prepare aspiring coaches to develop mastery in the profession. I guide learners in building strong coaching foundations, understanding ICF standards, and cultivating the mindset, presence, and skills required to earn ICF credentials and serve clients effectively. I also mentor and assess coaching students, helping them refine their competencies and grow with integrity and confidence.Across all my work, I am committed to elevating the coaching profession, empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential, and fostering growth through curiosity, courage, and accountability.
EDUCATION
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science in Management, Manpower, Personnel, Training, & Analysis (MPTA)
University of Washington, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training
MECEP Scholarship
The George Washington University School of Business
Ph.D., Public Administration / Leadership Development
SKILLS
ABOUT J. R. FLATTER
I serve at the intersection of corporate governance, AI oversight, and leadership judgment.Directors today face a new category of oversight challenge.Artificial intelligence is becoming both a strategic asset and a systemic risk.My focus is board oversight. AI is changing how organizations make decisions, manage risk, and create value. That shift places new expectations on boards. Directors must oversee not only financial performance but also the systems that shape decisions across the enterprise.I focus on governance structures that support strong oversight. This includes director judgment, accountability systems, and the responsibilities reflected in Delaware-style governance and Caremark doctrine. AI is moving into the category of mission-critical risk for many organizations. Boards must understand both its strategic potential and its systemic risk.I also work as an executive leadership coach. Strong governance systems depend on leaders who think clearly, ask better questions, and maintain disciplined dialogue inside leadership teams and boardrooms. Technology does not replace judgment. It increases the need for it.My background includes more than two decades building and leading Flatter, Inc, where I served as Chairman and CEO. Before that I served 22.5 years as a United States Marine officer. Those experiences shaped how I think about leadership, accountability, and institutional resilience.I hold a Ph.D. in Executive Leadership Development and am an ICF Professional Certified Coach. I am also a graduate of the INSEAD International Directors Program.I am particularly interested in independent board service where governance, strategy, AI oversight, and leadership judgment intersect.
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