Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis is a renowned executive coach and the founder of several influential initiatives in the coaching and leadership development space.

Experience and Background

Robert Ellis has nearly 30 years of experience working with global companies, including startups, mid-stage companies, Fortune 500 giants, and non-profits. He has guided leaders to enhance their impact at various stages of growth, helping them become better leaders, think strategically, create high-performing teams, foster future-friendly cultures, and deliver compelling presentations, including several high-profile IPO roadshows.145

Founding and Initiatives

• Futurosity: Ellis is the founder of Futurosity, an organization focused on executive coaching and leadership development.
• Coaching From Essence: He is also the founder of Coaching From Essence, a training program and community for executive and life coaches. This program emphasizes coaching from one's natural essence, helping coaches create a thriving practice by doing deep, impactful work with clients they care about.246

Teaching and Coaching Roles

• Ellis teaches leadership and coaches entrepreneurs at Singularity University and has developed the "Level UP" leadership curriculum for the Global Startup Program.
• He has taught courses at Stanford University, including "Facing Challenge, Navigating Change: Leadership and ‘The Hero’s Journey,’” which uses Joseph Campbell’s framework to explore leadership mindsets and skillsets.156

Approach and Philosophy

Ellis's coaching approach is centered on the idea that everyone has a natural way of being in the world that is valuable without effort. His "Coaching From Essence" method focuses on helping coaches and their clients work from their essence, removing obstacles to find their natural approach and create value effortlessly.46

Personal Journey

In recent years, Ellis has undergone significant personal and professional reevaluation, particularly following a stage four cancer diagnosis. This experience has intensified his focus on leading wholeheartedly and creating a lasting legacy through his work. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and deep personal connections in his coaching practice.3

Recognition

Ellis has been praised as “one of Silicon Valley’s best-kept secrets” for his impactful work with leaders and entrepreneurs. His book, Coaching From Essence: Create a Thriving Practice Doing Powerful Work With Clients You Love, has become an Amazon bestseller.146