“Everyone gets a call sign…”
Read what our program graduates have to say about Bespoke Compass.
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"I instinctively trust my gut.
Robert showed me that my sixth sense is exactly how I'm supposed to lead. The discovery wasn't to slow down and think more—it was to trust what I already know. The challenge is knowing when the situation calls for something other than instinct. That clarity lets me be water—embracing chaos instead of fighting it."
- Snapshot // Design, Market & Analytics -
“I walk toward what others run from.
Robert helped me see that my courage isn't recklessness; it's clarity. I don't charge in blind—I charge in because I've already calculated the risk and decided it's worth it. Having that language lets me own what I bring to the room instead of apologizing for it."
- Fearless // Consulting
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"I adapt to any environment.
Robert helped me see that my flexibility isn't a lack of identity; it's a leadership superpower. I read the room and become what it needs. The insight was learning when to hold my shape instead of shifting. That balance is everything."
- Chameleon // Insurance
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"I am what I am.
Robert helped me see that my straightforward authenticity is the leadership trait people trust most. I don't pretend to be something I'm not. The work was learning that my directness can overwhelm people who aren't ready for it. Naming it gives me the pause I needed."
- Popeye // Finance
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"I outmaneuver with limited resources.
Robert helped me understand that my ability to win against the odds isn't luck; it's how I'm wired. I see angles others miss. The discovery was that my tactical brilliance can leave people behind if I don't bring them along. That awareness made me more effective."
- Desert Fox // Consultant
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"My callsign comes from the guy in 'A Message for Garcia' who just gets the job done.
Robert helped me see that I'm self-motivated, self-directed, and self-reliant. Give me clear expectations and the right tools, and I will predictably succeed. The insight was realizing I'm often bewildered by people who lack that drive—and that's a limit I need to manage."
- Rowan // Banking -
"I see what could be and I build it.
Robert helped me understand that my instinct to create and construct is my leadership gift. I don't wait for perfect conditions; I start building. The work was learning that not every situation needs me to build something new. Sometimes the situation calls for maintenance, not construction."
- Bob the Builder // Contruction
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"I shape things into what they're meant to become.
Robert helped me see that I take raw material and craft it into something functional and beautiful. My instinct is to build things that last. The discovery was that my patience with the craft isn't always what people need—sometimes they need quick fixes, not masterpieces."
- Carpenter // Non-profit
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"I'm on the hunt the moment I walk in the room.
But Robert helped me see I'm actually a White Buffalo too: reserved and aggressive at the same time. People don't expect the apex predator mindset behind my composed exterior. I bring things into focus like a photographer—I don't move until I have the shot. That unusual combination is my differential."
- Hunter // Finance
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"I'm always pushing to be first.
Robert helped me understand that my drive for excellence isn't ego; it's how I'm wired. I set the standard others follow. The work was learning that being on top page means nothing if nobody follows me there. Leadership requires bringing people with you."
-Top Page // Finance
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"My callsign is taken from the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.
Robert helped me see that I instinctively find broken pieces and reimagine them into something precious. I don't pretend things aren't broken—I acknowledge the brokenness and weave molten positivity through the cracks. It's not Pollyanna; it's alchemy. People following me have to accept that broken pieces can't stay broken."
- Kintsugi // Executive Coaching & Speaking
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"When crisis hits, I'm the weapon they reach for.
I arrived in February; COVID arrived in March. They needed a Battle Axe. Robert helped me see that my drive for structural integrity isn't inflexibility—it's exactly what chaos requires. Having the words made a big difference. I stopped apologizing for demanding the right thing be done."
- Battle Axe // Graduate Medical Education
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"I make things happen for the people I protect.
Robert helped me see that my blend of authority and empathy is how I build loyalty that lasts. I'm spiritual but structured. The work was understanding that not everyone wants a Godmother's protection—some people need to fail on their own. That awareness changed how I show up."
- Godmother // Healthcare
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"I bring fire to people who need light.
Robert helped me see that my instinct to illuminate and transform is my leadership gift. I'm genuine and purposeful, always pushing for growth. The discovery was that not everyone is ready for fire—some will get burned. Managing that is the real work."
- Prometheus // Banking -
"I lead through intellect and service.
Robert helped me understand that my contemplative, mission-driven approach isn't passive leadership—it's deliberate and intentional. I think deeply before acting, and when I act, it's for something larger than myself. The work was learning that not every moment calls for deep reflection; sometimes the situation needs action first."
- Jesuit // Finance
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"I'm independent and loyal to a fault.
I don't want anyone telling me what to do, but once I'm committed, I'm in for life. Robert helped me see that my fierce loyalty is both my strength and my limit. The work is choosing who earns that loyalty wisely—because once given, I don't take it back."
- Carolina Dog // Real Estate
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"I carry loads far beyond my size.
Robert helped me see that my ability to shoulder massive responsibility isn't martyrdom; it's instinct. I just keep moving, keep carrying. The discovery was that my strength in carrying can prevent others from developing their own strength. That awareness changes how I delegate."
- Ant //Banking -
"People underestimate me.
They see the softness and miss the strength underneath. Robert helped me see that my approachability is the cover for my capability. I disarm people with warmth before I demonstrate my power. The work is ensuring people eventually see bothsides—and take me seriously."
- Fluffy // Banking -
"I lead by showing, not telling.
Robert helped me see that my instinct to model excellence is how I inspire others. I don't ask people to do what I won't do myself. The discovery was that my standards can exhaust people who aren't built the same way. Learning to adjust expectations was the breakthrough."
- Exemplar // Finance -
"I carry the family forward.
Robert helped me see that my instinct to protect and provide for everyone around me is my leadership core. I value respect and responsibility above everything. The work was learning that my forceful, impatient style can push people away when I'm trying to draw them in."
- Patriarch // Banking -
"I just keep pulling.
Robert helped me see that my relentless work ethic isn't just discipline; it's how I lead. I don't stop until it's done. The discovery was that my pace can break people who try to keep up. Learning to let others rest while I keep moving was the adjustment I needed."
- Workhorse // Banking -
"I show up, fix everything, and leave things better than I found them.
Robert helped me see that my blend of humility and service is how I lead. I make the impossible look effortless. The work was recognizing that I can be too controlling and can't say no—that's the shadow side of always having the answer."
- Mary Poppins // Banking -
"I see the design before the building exists.
Robert helped me understand that my ability to architect solutions is my leadership gift. I map everything out before I move. The discovery was that not everyone can read blueprints—sometimes I need to build a model first so people can see what I see."
- Blueprint // Engineering -
"My integrity is absolute.
Robert helped me see that my commitment to truth isn't just moral; it's strategic. People trust me because they know I'll never spin them. The work was learning that radical honesty can feel like cruelty to people who aren't ready for it. Timing matters."
- Honest Abe // Consultant -
"I craft with care.
Robert helped me see that my attention to detail isn't perfectionism for its own sake; it's how I create value. I don't rush quality. The discovery was that my standards for craftsmanship can frustrate people who just need things done. Learning when 'good enough' serves better was the adjustment."
- Artisan // Insurance -
"I always come back.
Robert helped me see that my resilience isn't just surviving setbacks; it's my leadership superpower. I absorb impact and spring forward. The discovery was that my ability to bounce can make others feel inadequate when they're still processing. I needed to learn to stay down with them sometimes."
- Bounce // Banking -
"I play at the highest level with grace under pressure.
Robert helped me see that my composure and competitive excellence are inseparable. I don't just want to win; I want to win beautifully. The work was understanding that not every match needs championship intensity. Sometimes the situation calls for a practice set."
= Wimbledon // Finance -
"I scan every room for who to protect and what threatens them.
Robert helped me see that I instinctively put myself between risk and my people. That's my secret service DNA. The discovery was that not everyone wants to be a 'protectee'—some people want to protect themselves. I have to stop selecting people for protection who didn't ask for it."
- Bodyguard // Small Business -
"I sacrifice strategically to win.
Robert helped me see that my ability to think several moves ahead is my leadership gift. I'm willing to give up something valuable now for a bigger win later. The work was recognizing that my chess-master thinking can make people feel like pawns. They need to feel like partners, not pieces."
- Queen’s Gambit // Banking -
"I lead from the front with moral clarity.
Robert helped me see that my instinct to defend what's right isn't naive idealism; it's what makes people follow me. I carry the shield so others don't have to. The work was learning that sometimes the best leadership isn't charging into battle—it's knowing when to stand down."
- Captain America // Banking -
"I command with accountability and authority.
Robert helped me see that my need for clear lines of responsibility isn't bureaucracy; it's how I create order out of chaos. I take ownership of my territory completely. The discovery was learning that my command style works best with people who respect authority—and not everyone does."
- Centurion // Small Business -
"I'm the one people look to when decisions have to be made.
Robert helped me see that my natural authority isn't imposed; it's earned through competence and presence. I take the seat at the head of the table because someone has to. The work was learning to share that seat when the situation calls for collective leadership."
- Chief // Insurance -
"I work in the shadows to protect what matters.
Robert helped me see that my quiet intensity is my leadership style. I don't need recognition; I need results. The work was recognizing that my silence can read as disengagement. Sometimes people need to see me stepping into the light to know I'm with them."
- Dark Knight // Banking -
"I drop into chaos and establish order.
Robert helped me see that my ability to enter hostile territory and take command is my instinctive response. I don't wait for conditions to be perfect; I jump. The discovery was that my rapid deployment can leave people behind who need more time to prepare. Pacing matters."
- Paratrooper // Technology -
"I strip everything down to what's essential.
Robert helped me see that my discipline and focus on fundamentals isn't boring; it's how I build things that last. I don't need luxury; I need function. The discovery was that my minimalism can feel like deprivation to people who need more richness. Learning to add where it serves was the work."
- Spartan // Law -
"I always feel the pull to fly higher.
Robert helped me see that my blue-collar roots are what keep my ambition grounded. For me, the sky is never the limit—but I use where I came from to stop me from flying beyond what's sustainable. Balance is always the key to my success. Pulling me back to earth doesn't help; it just disables my ambition."
- Icarus // Banking -
"I instinctively bring lightness through humor and positivity.
I'm the natural painkiller in the room. But Robert showed me something crucial: Patch Adams is a doctor first. The clown nose only works because the lab coat is on underneath. I had to put the lab coat on—own my credentials as the U.S. Soccer Team's mindset coach—before I could lighten the load for anyone."
- Patch Adams // Sports Performance -
"I grow things rather than produce them.
Robert helped me see that my focus isn't on output; it's on development. Everything in my world either grows or becomes a garden ornament. The discovery was that my intentionality can look like arrogance and my presence can feel intimidating—until people realize I'm devoted to their growth. That awareness changed everything."
- Gardner // Real Estate -
"I find peace when I'm in the fight.
Robert helped me see that living on the edge isn't recklessness; it's where I recalibrate and refresh. I'm a boat that doesn't have a harbor—and I'm comfortable with what stares back when I look into the abyss. The work was helping others understand what animates me without exhausting them."
- Red Cross // Small Business -
"I take the oblique approach to any situation.
Robert helped me see that my creative viewpoint masks a dogged determination to hit the target, no matter what I must cut through to get there. A unique perspective married to ruthless follow-through—that's my differential. The work was learning that my fear of not progressing fast enough transmits as pressure to everyone around me."
- Odd Job // Author -
"I compete at the highest level and expect the same from everyone around me.
Robert helped me see that my bias toward success and strength isn't arrogance; it's how I'm wired. I need optimism and speed to thrive. The discovery was learning to assess success over a lifetime rather than through situational losses. That shift let me be satisfied with the man in the mirror."
- Olympian // Finance -
"it's not just about the big picture; the pieces matter too.
Robert helped me see that I'm delighted to put the pieces together—but my puzzles are better than most. The work was recognizing that when someone breaks my puzzle by not taking responsibility, I react to criticism by becoming an advocate. Now I advocate for myself as fiercely as I advocate for everyone else."
- Puzzle Master // Education -
"I rise from the ashes and help others do the same.
Robert helped me see that my values of strength and discipline aren't harsh; they're how I empower people prepared to change. I need challenge and autonomy to thrive. The discovery was that being too direct and too aggressive—my imperfections—only work when people know I'm cultivating a safe space for everyone. Myself included."
- Phoenix // Fitness & Sports Performance -
"I cut through to what matters with precision and care.
Robert helped me see that my relational and caring nature isn't weakness; it's how I build trust before I operate. I need authenticity and intensity to do my best work. The discovery was accepting my actual leadership style so I could stay motivated despite empathy fatigue. Naming it gave me permission to protect my energy."
- Surgeon // Hospitality