Randy Coats | San Antonio, TX
Executive Leadership, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Career & Role Transitions, Workplace Culture, Strategy
Executive Coach / Facilitator
Randy Coats
Executive Coach
Dr. Randy Coats is an accomplished executive coach and leader in San Antonio, TX, with over 35 years of experience across the military, government, and business sectors. His career spans three continents and five countries, and he is known for empowering leaders and teams to achieve clarity, growth, and positive change. After a distinguished career as a military officer and executive, Dr. Coats now dedicates himself full-time to coaching, consulting, and speaking on leadership, strategy, and organizational culture. In addition to executive coaching in San Antonio, TX, Randy provides virtual coaching across all U.S. time zones and globally if feasible.
Coaching Philosophy
Listen to understand. Ask powerful questions. Visualize and achieve opportunities.
Randy’s coaching philosophy is rooted in deep, empathetic listening and the art of powerful questioning to unlock new possibilities and drive meaningful, sustained change. Drawing on decades of global leadership and a uniquely diverse background—from rural beginnings to senior executive and military roles—I partner with clients to foster self-awareness, clarify challenges, and co-create actionable strategies for success. By combining humility, cultural sensitivity, and proven coaching tools, I empower executives from all backgrounds to envision bold futures, build authentic relationships, and achieve transformative results in an ever-evolving international landscape.
Results Achieved
A financial planning firm was struggling with performance and workplace culture issues. Randy coached an associate to achieve success within months as a new partner. For the team, he crafted and led a six-month coaching program to rebuild trust, strengthen defenses against destructive behaviors, improve processes and reimagine hiring processes. Culture improved (“It’s fun to come to work again”) and the firm met annual financial goals in seven months. According to the CEO, Randy’s efforts were key to the company enjoying its most productive/profitable year ever.
“Over a 12-month period, Randy deftly guided me as I transitioned from a Senior Leadership to an Executive position. He patiently listened, asked thought-provoking questions, and provided targeted support. I give Dr. Coats my highest endorsement and will forever value the journey we took during a significant change in my work responsibilities.”
– VP of US Air Force Programs; Defense Industry
Areas Of Coaching Expertise
- Executive Leadership
- Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
- Career & Role Transitions
- Workplace Culture
- Strategy
Levels Coached
- Executive / VP
- Senior Director / Director
- Senior Military (Colonel, General)
- Ivy League Head of College
- High Potential Employees
Education, Certifications & Awards
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Doctorate (DBA), Strategy & Innovation
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MS, Administration
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ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
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Sr Professional Human Resources-SPHR
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EQi-2.0/360 Certified Coach
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Top 15 Coaches in San Antonio (2025)
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Professional Experience
- Chief of Staff to Deputy Commander, US Forces in the Republic of Korea
- Civilian Executive Director of Futures & Analysis at HQ overseeing workforce development for 500,000
- Military Commander (IT, Cyberspace)
Functional Experience
- Strategy & Strategic Planning
- Human Resources
- Futures & Forecasting
- Learning & Development
Industry Experience
- Military
- Technology
- IT
- Finance
- Education/Academia
- Entrepreneurship
Languages & International Experience
- Lived in Canada, Germany, Turkey, and South Korea, and worked with international colleagues in each country
- US military representative to international working groups with members from: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and United Kingdom; France and Germany
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