Grant R. | Leland

Grant R.

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Trusted Coach to 100+ Google Leaders | 10+ years in Tech | IO Psychologist

Studied at Northwestern University

Worked at Google

Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC

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Grant's Coaching Offerings

Discover a Career Path

Find clarity in your career direction and make actionable goals.

Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching

Advance your Career

Advance your career with expert guidance and a plan to achieve your goals.

Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching

Career Development Start-to-Finish

Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.

Starting at $2,45010h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .

Grant also coaches for Leadership Coaching and Master’s Programs. View all.

Grant’s free events & group classes

Beyond the Career Plan: Agile Mindsets & Strategies for Modern Work

Sat, Jun 28 from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM UTC

From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Overcoming Limiting Career Beliefs

Sat, Jul 19 from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM UTC

Grant’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Director

100+ people coached for Career Coaching

Grant has helped clients get into these companies:

Just landed your dream job or joined your dream company? Maybe you've already been there a while and you're feeling stuck or unsure about what's next? Join me on a coaching journey to learn and apply career strategies that can help you make the most of your career. I'm a certified leadership coach with an expertise in the science of adult learning and organizational change. For 10 years at Google, I accelerated learning and performance for thousands of employees at scale and instituted cultural practices to spur novel innovations like self-driving cars. I've also coached over 100 leaders in 1:1 sessions, helping them navigate transitions, overcome limiting beliefs, define values, clarify vision, and more. I can help you improve your well-being, elevate your performance, and craft your next steps -- whether that's getting promoted, changing roles or companies, or making your current role work better for you! Interested in working with me? Let's connect!

Grant can help with:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

Career Planning

Professional Networking

Personal Branding

Networking Strategy

Salary Negotiation

Job Search Strategies

Grant also coaches for Leadership Coaching and Master’s Programs. View all.

About Grant

For 15 years, I've designed and facilitated development experiences: from teaching life skills in Nicaragua, to institutionalizing continuous learning practices at Alphabet's moonshot factory, spurring novel innovations like self-driving cars. While at Google, I was fortunate to lead and support multiple global, strategic initiatives to accelerate employee learning and performance, drive organizational efficiency, and fuel the company's success. I also coached 100+ Google leaders on career-related topics, developed and facilitated custom workshops with teams across Alphabet, and advised external start-ups focused on sustainability and social impact. In my current role at Pure Storage, I'm ensuring Pure's leaders are equipped to grow talent, drive performance, and lead with impact. In addition to my day job, my passion project is coaching professionals and helping them develop their careers and leadership capabilities. Outside of work, I'm a dedicated husband, proud dad of two adorable boys, and a committed Christian. I'm a big Survivor fan, and I am rediscovering my love for Lego as I build with my kids.

Why do I coach?

When I received an offer to work at Google, I collapsed on the floor. Not a heart attack; just pure elation. All the hard work and sacrifice had paid off. I had "arrived." Or so I thought. I rode the high for a time, getting to lead some very significant work, but eventually I couldn't shake the feeling of wanting "more." I thought promotions and role changes would help. They did, for a while. Yet, the feeling kept creeping back. Was I just being ungrateful? Google was consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the world. I had my "dream job," at my "dream company," but I didn't feel satisfied. What was I missing? I was about to call it quits after seven years, when I discovered coaching. Something clicked. As a former teacher, I quickly recognized the value of reflection, self discovery, personalized learning, and appreciative inquiry -- all elements of coaching. Importantly, I realized that I hadn't been the only one struggling in their dream job. Many of the talented leaders I coached at Google had imposter syndrome, felt stuck in their careers, were frustrated by getting passed up for opportunities, and/or were searching for more meaning. Through their dedicated work, our coaching sessions helped them shift their mindsets, let go of limiting beliefs, and find clarity. Coaching my valued clients also helped me by tapping into my deeper desire to connect with and help others grow. One of the best parts? It didn't require changing roles or companies. I stayed at Google for three more years and had some of the most meaningful moments in my career. Why do I coach? Helping others find greater meaning at work and in their lives has helped me find more meaning in mine. If my story resonates, let's connect! You might be just a few tweaks away from your dream job and a happier life.