GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE + SEASONED + TRANSFORMATIVE

Welcome to Rise Above Executive Coaching, a VC Barnes & Associates company, where we empower leaders to reach their fullest potential in an ever-evolving business landscape. We understand that the scope of leadership is constantly being reshaped by a range of factors, and we are here to guide executives and teams through these transformative times. 

Our purpose is to help leaders, organizations, and teams build self-awareness and unlock leadership capabilities, enabling them to deliver high-impact performance.

Our core is centered around personalized one-on-one coaching, as we believe that individualized guidance is crucial in fostering authentic growth and transformation. With a global perspective gained through experience on a Public Board and extensive work with executives across diverse industries across the globe, we offer a unique vantage point that enriches our coaching services. 

EXECUTIVE COACHING + ASSESSMENT + ADVISORY

THE Rise Above EDGE

As an executive coach and leader, Victor’s 35-year career included more than a decade on executive leadership teams including a corporate C-Staff role reporting to the CEO. Currently serving on a public board as an independent director and audit committee member, Victor was previously a Division CFO at a Fortune 100 company.   We bring an extensive operational background and the hard-earned wisdom that only comes from deep experience dealing with barriers to success but rising above still. 

CREDENTIALS
MBA, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Member, International Coaching Federation
Executive Coaching Diploma, Emory Goizueta Business School

INFLECTION POINTS

Below is a snapshot of Victor’s career journey – each of these critical inflection points helped shape my career to become a seasoned business executive. 

Late Bloomer - half of career as individual contributor
Integrating a Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisition
Pivoting in an Industry Downturn
Restructuring Digital Transformation, Navigating Change in Political Headwinds
launching new products and packages
Multiple reps in “start-up” Mode with Teams, Markets, Org Structures and Business Models
Growing Share in A Mature Market
Late career Industry Change & joined a Corporate Board of Directors

The values we live by

Mindful

Curious

Authentic