Octavius Gould

About Octavius Gould

I’m a proud girl-dad, former Vice President of Sales, and CEO of Octavius Gould Enterprises — a leadership development and executive coaching firm entering its 28th year.My work is centered on one mission:Elevating leaders so organizations rise with them.Over nearly three decades, I’ve partnered with enterprise organizations, senior leadership teams, and C-suite executives navigating growth, complexity, and inflection points. When performance stalls, culture drifts, or executive alignment weakens — I help leaders recalibrate, refocus, and perform at the level their role demands.I serve as a trusted advisor to leaders who understand that:• Titles do not guarantee influence.• Strategy without alignment fails.• Culture reflects leadership behavior.• Performance accelerates when self-awareness deepens.What I DoI coach senior leaders and high-potential talent to strengthen:• Executive presence & gravitas• Emotional intelligence under pressure• Strategic decision-making• Organizational alignment• Conflict navigation• Cross-functional influence• Cultural accountabilityMy methodology blends real-world business leadership, behavioral science, and 28 years of coaching executives through measurable growth and behavioral transformation.This is not motivational coaching.It is performance architecture.What Sets Me ApartMy leadership foundation began long before corporate boardrooms — on the athletic fields of New Jersey and later as a collegiate athlete. The resilience, discipline, mental toughness, and team-first mentality developed there continue to shape The Gould Standard™ today.I believe leadership is earned daily — through clarity, courage, and consistency.Clients describe my style as:Strategic. Direct. Empathetic. Transformative.I challenge leaders while equipping them. I create safety while driving accountability. I elevate performance without compromising humanity.Selected Speaking Engagements Boys & Girls Clubs of America — National Convention Boys & Girls Clubs of America — LeadershipNEXT Level Up Leadership Convention NABIP – South Jersey Chapter Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s Office Leadership SummitLet’s connect, if you are ready to:• Elevate your leadership bench strength• Strengthen executive alignment• Develop culture intentionally• Architect measurable leadership growth Elevated. Impact Amplified.

Experience

1. Podcast Host

   Octavius Gould Enterprises

   Nov 2021 — Present

   My weekly podcast features conversations with CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share insights on leadership, culture, and performance excellence. New episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Unified Communications
• Start-Ups
• Leadership Development
• Recruiting
• Sales Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Telecommunications
• Strategic Partnerships
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Ip Pbx
• Leadership
• Sales
• Training
• Management Consulting
• Voice Over Ip (Voip)
• Cloud Computing
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Talent Acquisition