Grant R. | Leland

Grant R.

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Ex-Google Career Coach | Northwestern & BYU Alum

Studied at Northwestern University

Worked at Google

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Usually responds within 3 hours

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Grant's Coaching Offerings

Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package

Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more

Starting at $6,50020h+ of coaching

Common App + FREE BYU Application and Essay Guidance

Expert help on the Common App + FREE BYU essays and application support

$4,99915h–25h of coaching

Write Powerful College Essays

Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays

Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching

Custom hourly

Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .

Grant’s College Qualifications

Coaches professionally

10+ people coached for College

Hi there! Welcome to my profile! I know what it takes to get into top schools and excel once you get there. I graduated Magna Cum Laude (top 5%) from BYU (BS Business Management) and with a perfect 4.0 GPA from Northwestern University (MS Learning and Organizational Change). I also know how to transition strong academic performance to strong work performance, having spent my whole career at top-tier companies like Google and Pure Storage. I have coached 100+ high achieving professionals, helping them achieve their career goals. Knowing what it looks like to succeed on the "other side" of college makes me uniquely positioned to help you approach your college journey with the end in mind. Whether you're aiming for a top university, seeking clarity about school selection, or looking for help to make the most of your college experience, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and make your college dreams a reality!

Grant can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Grant also coaches for Leadership Coaching, Career 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.