Testimonials

These testimonials will give you a good sense of what it is like to work with me:

“Our conversations were frequently the most thoughtful and thought-inspiring ones of my week. He got me to see day-to-day work problems on a different dimension and to think much bigger about my career and my potential. He had an enormous impact on my confidence and gave me the hope and belief that, yes, I can make the improvements needed. Thanks to Gray, I've become a stronger, more empathetic leader and have achieved promotions and growth that I never thought possible.”

“When I was tasked with building a new zero-to-one growth team, I knew without hesitation I wanted Gray as my executive coach. During the time we've worked together, I went from having an idea for a team to a fully-fledged org with processes and systems in place and, far more importantly, the team is driving disproportionate results. Gray has helped me see how to gain the support of others, build stronger relationships with my leadership, and refine my approach to people management. Having Gray as my coach has helped me feel confident that I'm working on the right things with the right people in the right way. Thanks to Gray’s support, I feel better than I ever have and I'm on a trajectory to do some of the biggest things in my career.”

“Before working with Gray, I was feeling stuck in my career. I was always told I had high potential, yet I was frustrated because I could never seem to break through. The feedback I received from others was on a wavelength that I didn’t understand. Gray explained that wavelength to me in a safe way, making it clear where my behaviors were holding me back. He also put a sharp focus on the things I’m good at, which had an enormous impact on my confidence and gave me the hope and belief that, yes, I can make the improvements needed.

"Working with Gray is like playing one-on-one with Steph Curry. You know if you got to play with Steph you’d get exponentially better. The problem is most Steph Curry's don’t have time to play because they’re doing other things. Gray is like that but he’s willing to play; you can tell he actually loves it. He loves working with you and sparring ideas with you as you figure out the answers to your problems, and in the process he makes you exponentially better.”

“From the very beginning, Gray stood out as incredibly approachable and authentic, fostering a relationship built on trust and creating a safe space for open, honest conversations. 

Gray has a unique ability to soundboard on a wide range of topics—from organizational challenges to ambiguous interpersonal dynamics to evolving product strategy.  His soundboarding approach sharpens and solidifies ideas, and brings real clarity. We would bounce ideas back and forth, pressure-testing and refining them until they were well-developed, and then I would be ready to move forward with confidence. His collaborative approach didn’t just validate my thinking—it elevated it, resulting in stronger, more successful outcomes.

Gray was also exceptional at helping me understand different perspectives, especially in situations where I felt frustrated. By guiding me to see things through others' eyes, he increased my empathy and opened up new ways to solve problems. Gray’s guidance is never passive—he’s actively engaged, offering genuine support that helped me succeed and grow as a leader.

If you’re looking for a coach who will challenge your thinking, shift your perspective, and help you move forward with confidence, I highly recommend Gray.”

“Before working with Gray, I knew I had more to offer but wasn’t sure how to tap into that potential. I realized I needed to take more risks to grow, but figuring out where to start was challenging. Through our coaching, Gray helped me gain clarity on what truly drives me, motivating me to take purposeful action and embrace the risks needed to achieve my own version of success.

Gray has a unique way of challenging you to think deeply about what you really want and what drives you. He doesn’t just focus on surface-level issues; he gets to the core of who you are as a person. The visual he used of looking beyond the mountain really resonated with me—it was a true lightbulb moment. I used to focus only on the climb, but now I think about what could be on the other side, and that shift has been transformative.

Gray’s genuine curiosity and intense focus on understanding people make him stand out as a coach. He’s not just there to listen—he actively challenges you with the tough questions you may not want to answer but need to.

I highly recommend Gray as a coach. There’s so much potential within each of us, and finding someone like Gray who can help you mold that potential into something meaningful is truly a treasure.”

"Gray has a playful yet strategic ability to disregard the status quo, flipping convention upside down to find thoughtful but disruptive solutions to seemingly intractable problems. His out-of-the-box thinking helped me navigate many challenging situations and achieve critical business goals. Through our work together, I developed my own unique style and approach, which I confidently leverage today to tackle the hardest problems.”

Unlike others who encouraged me to hyper-fixate on improving my weaknesses, Gray advised me to focus on what I do really well and to seek opportunities where I could excel. Gray also helped me develop a deeper understanding of behavioral product management—how technology shapes user behavior, as evidenced through KPIs. This knowledge is now the core of everything I do.

“Gray's zone of genius is his ability to solve problems, together. He asks incisive questions to break things down and arrive confidently at the answer. He does this over a seemingly infinite range: from interpersonal to product to business to aspirational, it’s the same methodical approach. In addition to leadership coaching, Gray has direct expertise in the science of building products and driving massive business impact. You’re not going to find anyone else in the industry like that.”

“Gray isn’t ego driven and he isn’t a showboat. Until you work directly with him you may not realize just how incredibly smart he is; he is truly brilliant. On top of that, Gray is one of the most caring people I’ve ever come across in my career or life.”

“Gray was instrumental in helping me develop the tools and confidence needed to bring focus and clarity to the chaos of scaling a startup. He helped me identify which activities charge my battery and which drain it—something I now consider every single day. Gray's vision and product insight are unparalleled. His calm, soothing demeanor, combined with his ability to say exactly what you need to hear, makes him an invaluable sounding board and coach for any leader looking to scale.”

“Gray established a relationship of camaraderie and trust from the start. We talked about work, personal life, and relationships, going deep across several areas. Gray held a mirror up to me, making me acknowledge where I am and where I want to be. Through this work, some of the things I wanted to do quickly became self-evident. His confidence in me helped me rise to the challenge, often seeing and believing in my capability even before I did. He wasn’t afraid to challenge me and hold me accountable. Gray certainly knows his stuff! I have also come to admire how Gray leads by example, exhibiting bravery and living his life with intention, inspiring me to do the same.”

“There's no way I would be in this position if it weren't for Gray. I had the raw materials but I didn’t know how to succeed on my own. Gray helped me see the power of ensuring focus on what we're trying to accomplish, to not get distracted and overwhelmed with other people and other things that you have to do. And it's really easy to let that happen. And that's how people get output focused versus outcome focused. Gray made it so much easier, to the point that I actually feel there's a clear path to success and that's special.“

"Gray helped me understand how critical it is to be honest and direct, even when the message is hard to hear. While it's crucial to take time to bring people along and address their feelings, there's a real danger in softening the message to the point where its impact is lost. This shared understanding lays a powerful foundation, enabling us to move forward in alignment."

“Right from the beginning working with Gray he would say things that were super astute, and I always admired that. I would wonder, how did he come up with that? And then over time he helped me learn how to come up with things like that myself. And it’s funny because now when I say things, I know other people are wondering, how did I come up with that?”

“Gray helped me understand that there is no easy way out on some of this stuff. Gray challenged me several times, 'Do you want to sit at the grownups table today?' That’s what I needed to hear. That lack of maturity in how I dealt with things—Gray's coaching helped me grow past that.”

"One of the biggest realizations I gained from coaching with Gray is that, regardless of title or hierarchy, people are still people. Understanding what drives others and truly connecting with them not only leads to your own success but also elevates those around you. This shift in perspective has been invaluable.

Working with Gray has opened my eyes to the human element in leadership. I’ve learned that the path to success isn’t just about getting the job done—it’s also about forming connections with others on a deeper level.”

“Gray was Mr. Miyagi and I was Daniel LaRusso. Gray had me working on the fundamentals and doing the reps. And just like Daniel, I really wasn’t sure if it was going to work. But Mr. Miyagi knew what he was doing. When it came to game time, I had all the pieces I needed to succeed.”

“Gray's ability to simplify and clarify complex situations is incredible. He is able to quickly crystalize ideas that may have been swimming in my head for hours or days, bringing a level of clarity that is immensely valuable.”

“Gray knows his shit incredibly well. He shares his insights unflinchingly and with a directness that somehow leaves you feeling supported and more at peace."

"One of the most powerful things Gray worked on with me was controlling my reactions. He taught me to take a moment and think through how I wanted to proceed instead of responding with a stream of consciousness."

"I attribute the fact that I broke through the IC level completely to Gray's support. I would have likely been stuck where I was because of the way I was behaving.”

"I came off maybe a little more monotone or a little more robotic, less emotional, less empathetic than I felt. And my jokes didn't land as well sometimes. Gray helped me understand those pieces."

"Gray is really good at reflecting people's behaviors on them in a way that feels safe. I never felt attacked or defensive. Gray would just say, 'This is what you're doing,' and I would be like, 'Oh fuck, that's what I'm doing." 

"Gray helped highlight what I was good at. Others tend to be uncomfortable saying positive things. Gray gave me confidence and a foothold. I actually am good." 

"Gray helped me understand that I needed to change how people perceived me. Over time, focusing on fundamentals and repeated positive experiences shifted those impressions."

“Having Gray as my thought partner and my coach would take whatever I was doing and accelerate it 5x.”

“Gray talked to me so much about not caring about certain things, and that was huge. Letting things go and letting fires burn; and instead focusing on what matters the most."

“If you want to change your career, drive amazing results, or get unstuck, there is no one better to work with than Gray.”

"Gray taught me how to carry myself with executive presence.”

“Working with Gray put me on a path to being a rising star of the company.”