Discover what you are capable of
Unlock your leadership potential and drive meaningful impact
Discover what you are capable of
Unlock your leadership potential and drive meaningful impact
Meet William
Your Hidden Potential
You are an executive on the rise, ready to take on more responsibility and make a greater impact. You are ambitious and know you still have untapped potential to grow your leadership capabilities.
Whether you're a rising star or a seasoned executive, we can work together to explore your challenges, expand your perspective and presence, and be the leader you aspire to be.
My Background
As an executive in a Fortune 100 company, I led multiple teams in cross-functional initiatives. My passion for developing leaders who build loyal, high-performing teams was sparked by an experience of leading over 100 diverse volunteers (creative and technical) to present weekly multimedia productions at a church in New York City.
My broad experience in venture capital, technology, and corporate strategy in companies like New York Life, American Express, Oracle, PepsiCo, Accenture, startups, and non-profits, helps me to understand a wide range of leadership challenges as I help leaders grow from where they are to who they aspire to be.
As an ICF-trained* executive coach with real-world leadership experience, I work with companies and non-profits to unlock their leadership potential. I help them develop leaders who can foster a high-performing culture, execute strategy, and produce results.
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*I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with a Master of Arts in Executive Coaching from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. See my LinkedIn profile for more about me.
Services
Clients engage my executive coaching and consulting services to grow their leadership capabilities, improve the performance of their teams, and expand their impact.
I provide one-on-one coaching and team coaching/workshops and conduct assessments to help individuals and teams uncover insights into their leadership, emotional intelligence, and culture. For one-on-one coaching, I help leaders clarify a vision for their career and life, and develop a growth plan with specific goals they want to accomplish through their leadership in work and life.
Client Quotes
"I highly recommend William as an executive coach. He is warm, friendly, encouraging, and insightful. William’s ability to act as a sounding board to explore multiple perspectives has been especially valuable. He encourages me to explore the underlying emotional, relational, and philosophical underpinnings of my decisions, plans, and actions. While I am naturally introspective, he helps me delve even deeper, leading to greater self-awareness. William’s understanding of various environments and cultural settings allows him to quickly understand the context I’m facing. He provides helpful tools and resources that address my specific needs. The 360 review he facilitated was insightful, and it helped me capitalize on my strengths and identify key areas for growth. I happily recommend William to friends and colleagues seeking a skilled and insightful executive coach." - Ian M.
”As a coach, William excelled at asking questions that drilled down to the heart of my professional goals and expectations and quickly understood what my leadership was seeking from me... I immediately noticed the impact of William’s coaching, and my confidence soared. More than anyone I’ve ever worked with, William has set me up for success." - Mary G.
"It is with great pleasure that I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend William Mak as an extraordinary executive coach. I have had the distinct privilege of working closely with William over the past year, and his impact on my professional growth and the transformation of our organization has been nothing short of remarkable." - Reid W.
“William was instrumental in my decision to pursue another role within my company. His professional guidance and genuine concern for my career helped me make the right decision for myself and my family. I will forever be indebted.“ - Michael D.
"William is a thoughtful leader and mentor. He always had the unique insight to develop people and put them in positions to succeed... I strongly recommended William for his coaching abilities and experience in fostering a leadership mindset." - Ishtiaq A.
”I’ve had the pleasure of working with William and have always noticed that William has a high level of emotional intelligence and strategic thinking that can’t be taught. It is through his personal and professional journey that he has continually perfected these skills. In meetings, you will always notice that William commands a presence that is welcoming and nonintrusive while strategically steering the conversations.“ - Jim C.