Executive Coach and Company Advisor
40+ years of combined board and leadership experience in healthcare and biotech
Proven experience in increasing organizational revenues by 400% Y-Y
International team leadership with success in directing 1000s of reports
Executive strategy and coaching for company scalability and expansion
Product innovation, product marketing and sales growth, supply-chain optimization
CEO presence as a renowned thought leader, speaker and mentor
Diversity and inclusion champion and active leader
of combined board and leadership experience in healthcare and biotech
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Billie Whitehurst
“I have the pleasure of working with Rod through his board service at Orchard Software. Rod is an effective advisor, actively participating in our strategy and advising on commercial efforts, leveraging his industry and operational experience. His vast experience and visionary leadership were incredibly helpful as we navigated chartered terrain in laboratory testing throughout the pandemic. His ties to the local community have helped us form new relationships to lever talent and build stronger relationships with neighboring universities. He has also been involved in our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, providing practical guidance that is driving meaningful results for our growing company.
Rod is a strategic thinker and a straight shooter whose constructive demeanor has significantly contributed to our board. I can personally count on him for honest feedback and his strategic viewpoint. I would recommend Rod for service on any corporate or nonprofit board.” -
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Craig Shimaski
Rod Cotton, you are an inspiration to me and to those who know you. I’m grateful for your support and encouragement in helping us to fulfill our mission and vision at Moleculera Biosciences!
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Shannon Nash
Rod Cotton, you make every room better when you’re in it and this was no exception. So grateful to be on this leadership and governance journey with you. The way you show up with insight, integrity, and intention continues to inspire. I’m even more grateful to count you on my personal board of advisors. Here’s to the continued climb.
Rod’s Strengths
Executive Leadership Development
Rod equips leaders with new tools and strategies to enhance their inherent leadership skills and become even more effective talent magnets and leaders people want to follow.
Internal Team Communication Optimization
Rod helps leaders find innovative ways to effectively communicate new ideas and ignite their team’s passion for the company’s mission and high-performance culture.
Thought Leadership Enhancement
Through targeted coaching sessions, Rod’s clients refine their skills and position themselves as respected thought leaders in their field who consistently operate within their zone of excellence.
Work-Life Balance Coaching
With 40+ years as a traveling corporate executive and now serving on multiple boards, Rod has learned the art of making time for what matters most — family, friends, the outdoors and personal growth. Having mastered work-life balance, he now shares his insights with fellow senior executives, guiding them on how to create balance in a way that truly fits their lifestyle.
Testimonials
Ann Murtlow
Chief Executive Officer at North Sound LLC
“I have had the pleasure of working with Rod during the last 8 years of his board service at United Way of Central Indiana (United Way). We served on United Way's Executive Committee together during a major shift in the organization's community impact and funding strategies. Rod was key to that process and to its successful execution. He has also been deeply involved in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts and served on the search committee when I was hired as the CEO of United Way.
Rod is a deep thinker, has a wonderfully constructive boardroom demeanor, and brings his vast professional experience as a senior executive as well as his lived experience to all he does. He commits and he delivers. He is one of my go-to people for advice and perspective. I can count on him for honest feedback and a strategic viewpoint. I would recommend Rod for service on any corporate or nonprofit board.”
Reasons to Engage Rod
Get Unstuck and Start Scaling
Amplify Your Communication Skills and Build Trust with Your Teams
Find Revenue Buckets and Optimize for Growth
Grow as a Leader and Earn Employee Engagement
