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HI,
I'M ERNEST.
I'm a coach, trainer, and practical philosopher dedicated to helping you develop the character it takes to live life at your best.
I've coached professionals at some of the world's most innovative organizations, working with companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, Slack, Reddit, Twitch, Blackboard, Unity, and many others.
My life's mission is to help people thrive in challenging times while making the world a better place. I believe that the clearest path to genuine happiness comes from working to excel in personal development while aiming for the betterment of the greater whole.
Simply put: we find out who we really are when we live well by doing good.
Austin Johnsen
HEAD OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
"Ernest was my coach while I was working at Twitch and scaling into the Head of Corporate Development role. We worked on switching from a more reactive, support role to identifying ways for me to take more of a leadership role and be more proactive. He did a great job helping me set goals, holding me accountable for those goals, and pushing me outside my comfort zone."
Mark Anelli
PRACTICE LEADER, FORMER NFL PRO
"Ernest is the ultimate consultant. He does not just look at one aspect of what you may think you need. He dives into he job with the intention of helping you become the best version of yourself. He will look at what you need professionally as well as what you need personally to grow and function to the best of your ability. If you have the pleasure to work with Ernesto you will gain the knowledge you need to grow, as well as a new friend."
Morgan Jones
SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING
"I've worked with Ernest over three different jobs and six years and it has been foundational in setting me up for success and navigating difficult career moments.
In one of the hardest moments of my career Ernest provided clarity and honesty that allowed me to move on from a role where I was not properly being supported. After helping me navigate a toxic situation and a job search I will never forget the precision advice he gave me when I was debating taking a new role. By cutting through my nerves and analysis paralysis Ernest helped me decide on a new role that was a huge springboard in my career going forward.
There have been countless examples of how Ernest has helped shape my approach or even language in specific situations that I still use years later."
Mike Minton
CHIEF MONETIZATION OFFICER
"When I was a new executive, Ernest helped me change my perspective from mostly focused on the team and execution to that of a strategic leader. Ernest is an outstanding and effective coach. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a coach to help in their career development."
Sanyu Kiruluta
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
"Having Ernest as a coach for the past few years has been transformational to me taking back control of my career. As a Black woman in technical leadership, there are additional challenges to face that I had oftentimes let wane rather than tackling them head on. Ernest’s knowledge of the workings in FAANG companies and insights into the drivers for personal success led me to ask deeper questions of myself in terms of what I wanted and make actionable plans to get there. He’s a great "accountabilibuddy", reminding me of my commitments without pushing too hard and, all-around, a great coach. I could not recommend him more highly!"
Simon Margolis
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, AI & MACHINE LEARNING
"Coaching with Ernest has been a truly transformative experience. I've gotten so much more than I could have ever expected. Ernest's experiences and valuable insights across a multitude of disciplines results in a holistic and powerful approach to coaching. I can't recommend him enough!"
Daphne Yamamoto
MANAGER
"I was a first-time manager at the time I worked with Ernest. His approachable style coupled with his ability to challenge me was exactly what I needed. I valued our time together and felt our one on one sessions provided the accountability I needed to push myself outside of my comfort zone. Ernest's supportive guidance and attentive listening helped me gain the confidence I needed to be an effective leader in the company while remaining true to my style."
Sean Wendt
HEAD OF REVENUE
"I highly recommend working with Ernest to level up in an authentic way. He helped me zoom out and focus on the most impactful opportunities in my role. Having regular coaching sessions gave me the frameworks to navigate projects more effectively with my counterparts and be a better listener to my team. I became a more polished leader after working with Ernest and continue to make his practices my own."
Andrea Pierotti
ATTORNEY
"Ernest helped me focus, visualize, and find tools to help me navigate a tricky career turning point. He remained calm and insightful, and led me to see the bigger picture while I was in the thick of trauma. As a result, I came out the other side feeling motivated and confident in my decision to start my own business. Thanks to Ernest’s assistance, it was the best career move I have ever made, and I have never looked back."
Scott Flynn
VICE PRESIDENT, R&D
"I had the pleasure of having Ernest at a critical point in the growth of my career. Having just moved into a more senior role, the advice and feedback Ernest gave exceeded my expectations. Over the course of our conversations I was able to share my experiences and challenges freely with him. He provided direct and pragmatic advice and examples of strategies to overcome challenges which I was able to quickly put in practice. For me the experience was also therapeutic – having the opportunity to vent and have a neutral voice listen was extremely helpful – often times enabling me to come to my own conclusions which I could then validate against Ernest's own experience and expertise. Looking back, the coaching sessions proved to be an accelerator helping me grow into my new role and enabling me to better cope with some of the unexpected challenges I had to take on."
Ben Hoover
SENIOR ADVISOR & PRACTICE LEADER, OWNER OF HOOVER VINEYARDS
"I have been working with Ernest as my business coach for the past several years, and I can attest that it has been nothing short of transformative. He has been a significant resource in helping me navigate common challenges faced by leaders in today’s complex business environment. His guidance has not only enhanced my professional skills, but also my mindset and approach to personal matters as well. Ernest has given me the tools needed to expand my growth as a leader within my organization and industry, in addition to providing the tools to achieve an enrichment in my personal relationships and overall well-being. I would strongly recommend Ernest for anyone looking to grow personally or professionally."
Daniel Gilman
RISK ADVISOR
"Ernest made an immediate positive impact on my life, personally and professionally. I previously operated with a high level of underlying stress; it didn’t take much to tip me over the edge.
I now operate with a much more comfortable, focused, and present frame of mind. My new frame of mind and baseline is allowing me to elevate myself professionally and personally, I can now run harder and longer without stress taking over. Ernest increased my thresholds the same way an endurance coach increases an athlete's endurance...greater comfort at rest and greater comfort under pressure."
Ben Daters
VICE PRESIDENT, SALES
"Working with Ernest as an executive coach was one of the best career decisions I've made. Ernest was instrumental in guiding me through core challenges that I was facing with workforce politics and toxic communication issues within the leadership team. With Ernest's help I was able to break through these obstacles and craft important narratives for myself that empowered creative thinking and up-leveled my executive presence."
Austin Johnsen
HEAD OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
"Ernest was my coach while I was working at Twitch and scaling into the Head of Corporate Development role. We worked on switching from a more reactive, support role to identifying ways for me to take more of a leadership role and be more proactive. He did a great job helping me set goals, holding me accountable for those goals, and pushing me outside my comfort zone."
Mark Anelli
PRACTICE LEADER, FORMER NFL PRO
"Ernest is the ultimate consultant. He does not just look at one aspect of what you may think you need. He dives into he job with the intention of helping you become the best version of yourself. He will look at what you need professionally as well as what you need personally to grow and function to the best of your ability. If you have the pleasure to work with Ernesto you will gain the knowledge you need to grow, as well as a new friend."
Morgan Jones
SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING
"I've worked with Ernest over three different jobs and six years and it has been foundational in setting me up for success and navigating difficult career moments.
In one of the hardest moments of my career Ernest provided clarity and honesty that allowed me to move on from a role where I was not properly being supported. After helping me navigate a toxic situation and a job search I will never forget the precision advice he gave me when I was debating taking a new role. By cutting through my nerves and analysis paralysis Ernest helped me decide on a new role that was a huge springboard in my career going forward.
There have been countless examples of how Ernest has helped shape my approach or even language in specific situations that I still use years later."
Mike Minton
CHIEF MONETIZATION OFFICER
"When I was a new executive, Ernest helped me change my perspective from mostly focused on the team and execution to that of a strategic leader. Ernest is an outstanding and effective coach. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a coach to help in their career development."
Sanyu Kiruluta
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
"Having Ernest as a coach for the past few years has been transformational to me taking back control of my career. As a Black woman in technical leadership, there are additional challenges to face that I had oftentimes let wane rather than tackling them head on. Ernest’s knowledge of the workings in FAANG companies and insights into the drivers for personal success led me to ask deeper questions of myself in terms of what I wanted and make actionable plans to get there. He’s a great "accountabilibuddy", reminding me of my commitments without pushing too hard and, all-around, a great coach. I could not recommend him more highly!"
Simon Margolis
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, AI & MACHINE LEARNING
"Coaching with Ernest has been a truly transformative experience. I've gotten so much more than I could have ever expected. Ernest's experiences and valuable insights across a multitude of disciplines results in a holistic and powerful approach to coaching. I can't recommend him enough!"
Daphne Yamamoto
MANAGER
"I was a first-time manager at the time I worked with Ernest. His approachable style coupled with his ability to challenge me was exactly what I needed. I valued our time together and felt our one on one sessions provided the accountability I needed to push myself outside of my comfort zone. Ernest's supportive guidance and attentive listening helped me gain the confidence I needed to be an effective leader in the company while remaining true to my style."
Sean Wendt
HEAD OF REVENUE
"I highly recommend working with Ernest to level up in an authentic way. He helped me zoom out and focus on the most impactful opportunities in my role. Having regular coaching sessions gave me the frameworks to navigate projects more effectively with my counterparts and be a better listener to my team. I became a more polished leader after working with Ernest and continue to make his practices my own."
Andrea Pierotti
ATTORNEY
"Ernest helped me focus, visualize, and find tools to help me navigate a tricky career turning point. He remained calm and insightful, and led me to see the bigger picture while I was in the thick of trauma. As a result, I came out the other side feeling motivated and confident in my decision to start my own business. Thanks to Ernest’s assistance, it was the best career move I have ever made, and I have never looked back."
Scott Flynn
VICE PRESIDENT, R&D
"I had the pleasure of having Ernest at a critical point in the growth of my career. Having just moved into a more senior role, the advice and feedback Ernest gave exceeded my expectations. Over the course of our conversations I was able to share my experiences and challenges freely with him. He provided direct and pragmatic advice and examples of strategies to overcome challenges which I was able to quickly put in practice. For me the experience was also therapeutic – having the opportunity to vent and have a neutral voice listen was extremely helpful – often times enabling me to come to my own conclusions which I could then validate against Ernest's own experience and expertise. Looking back, the coaching sessions proved to be an accelerator helping me grow into my new role and enabling me to better cope with some of the unexpected challenges I had to take on."
Ben Hoover
SENIOR ADVISOR & PRACTICE LEADER, OWNER OF HOOVER VINEYARDS
"I have been working with Ernest as my business coach for the past several years, and I can attest that it has been nothing short of transformative. He has been a significant resource in helping me navigate common challenges faced by leaders in today’s complex business environment. His guidance has not only enhanced my professional skills, but also my mindset and approach to personal matters as well. Ernest has given me the tools needed to expand my growth as a leader within my organization and industry, in addition to providing the tools to achieve an enrichment in my personal relationships and overall well-being. I would strongly recommend Ernest for anyone looking to grow personally or professionally."
Daniel Gilman
RISK ADVISOR
"Ernest made an immediate positive impact on my life, personally and professionally. I previously operated with a high level of underlying stress; it didn’t take much to tip me over the edge.
I now operate with a much more comfortable, focused, and present frame of mind. My new frame of mind and baseline is allowing me to elevate myself professionally and personally, I can now run harder and longer without stress taking over. Ernest increased my thresholds the same way an endurance coach increases an athlete's endurance...greater comfort at rest and greater comfort under pressure."
Ben Daters
VICE PRESIDENT, SALES
"Working with Ernest as an executive coach was one of the best career decisions I've made. Ernest was instrumental in guiding me through core challenges that I was facing with workforce politics and toxic communication issues within the leadership team. With Ernest's help I was able to break through these obstacles and craft important narratives for myself that empowered creative thinking and up-leveled my executive presence."
Austin Johnsen
HEAD OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
"Ernest was my coach while I was working at Twitch and scaling into the Head of Corporate Development role. We worked on switching from a more reactive, support role to identifying ways for me to take more of a leadership role and be more proactive. He did a great job helping me set goals, holding me accountable for those goals, and pushing me outside my comfort zone."
