Client Reviews

”Reza changed my whole perspective on executive coaching! He has the ability to pull out issues and help you see situations in reality, since only then can you truly have an impact. Reza is a clear and direct communicator. He was able to see the emotional elements that were leading me to roadblocks in my career and guide me through them. I truly enjoyed my time working with Reza and would highly recommend him as a coach.

Angela NeufeldSenior Director, Biogen

”Having worked with Reza, I was very impressed by his depth of insights into the challenges of leadership, his intentional listening skills, and his pragmatic approach, honed from years of experience in the trenches of executive life. Reza focuses on your core competencies and helps you see your blind spots. He works on goals from the onset and drives toward that accomplishment. Above all, he is a confidant who earns and keeps your trust, for, without that, all advice is empty. I highly recommend Reza.

Ali DalloulAI Business Leader, Microsoft

”Reza has a remarkable ability to tune in to his client’s unique personalities and leadership challenges; he helped me identify my blind spots, behavioral patterns, self-limiting beliefs, and find practical approaches to help improve my behaviors and performance. I highly recommend Reza as an executive coach.

Dmitris ArgafiotisCIO, Novartis AG

”Elevated Talent (Reza) has been integral in assisting my management team at BC Assessment (ICI Lower Mainland Department) with leadership development and executive coaching. He has highlighted the value of addressing issues early on in the performance coaching cycle. His professionalism and depth of experience has been greatly appreciated by our team.

Edward ShumDirector, BC Assessment

”Working with Shane and Reza on the leadership development and executive coaching programs was truly a game-changer for me. The insights, strategies, and personalized approach provided by them were invaluable in helping me navigate complex leadership challenges and develop my skills further. The sessions were not only informative but also engaging and practical, making it easy to apply the concepts discussed directly into my day-to-day operations.

Overall, I highly recommend Elevated Talent to any organization looking to invest in their leadership development and executive coaching. Thank you!

Niko PapDeputy Assessor, BC Assessment

”I worked with Reza (Elevated Talent) for approximately one year. It was a great experience. We went through exercises (including a 360, Strengths Finder, etc.) that led to the preparation of a personal development plan. The whole process was very revealing and provided me with insights into blind spots. Along the way, Reza introduced me to many tools, techniques, and insightful conversations to help me navigate short, medium, and long term challenges.

David GionetDirector, Manufacturing Operations, Ideon Technologies

”Reza has worked with us for almost 5 years now and has helped us on a range of different projects from Executive Coaching and Leadership, staff engagement and culture surveys, feedback workshops, strategic planning days, senior leader retreats, staff coaching and leadership / management courses. He is a great facilitator and works extremely hard to ensure the outcomes match the business and leadership needs. He is an exceptional active listener and brings an authentic leadership style that shines a light on difficult conversations. I recommend him to everyone I know and will continue to do so!

Ruby EwensHead of HR, UBC Properties Trust

”Recently, our team experienced an exceptional Clifton Strengths session facilitated by Reza at Elevated Talent. His knowledge and engaging approach not only made the session highly informative but also deeply impactful, sparking valuable insights and discussions about our individual and collective strengths. This experience has significantly contributed to our team’s development and success. Impressed by the session’s value, we’ve recommended Elevated Talent to other departments and peers in the sector. We’re excited about further exploring the additional services and coaching they offer. A big thank you to the Elevated Talent team for their remarkable session and the positive change it has brought to our team!

Jennifer LynchSenior VP, Professional Services, BCREA

”Reza was an amazing facilitator for my team’s recent Clifton Strengths session. I tend to hate team-building activities, and he made it pleasurable. He created a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere.

Avigayil MorrisAssistant Manager, BCREA

”Reza led a very effective workshop using the CliftonStrengths and our team of 9 all agreed that we discovered deep insights into our own leadership qualities as well as those of our team members. He created an effective yet fun atmosphere. He also had us well prepared in advance through both prep sessions as well as the Clifton survey.

Michael WhiteAssociate, VP, UBC

”I highly recommend executive coaching with Reza for professionals seeking personal and professional growth. Reza’s coaching style is exceptional, as he combines a deep expertise in leadership development with a genuine passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. Through his insightful guidance and tailored approach, Reza creates a safe and supportive environment for executives to explore their strengths, challenges, and aspirations. His keen ability to ask powerful questions and provide constructive feedback empowers clients to gain self-awareness, enhance their leadership skills, and overcome obstacles. Reza’s wealth of experience working with diverse industries and his understanding of organizational dynamics further enrich his coaching sessions. With Reza as your executive coach, you can expect transformative results, increased confidence, and a clear path towards achieving your professional goals.

Jason KrottManager, Marine Ops, Port of Vancouver

”I had a wonderful coaching experience with Reza, and my time with him resulted in some meaningful changes in my personal and professional life. He is adept at quickly building trust to enable open, honest and thorough conversations. Reza possesses a unique ability to create a safe and trusting environment.
The atmosphere of trust allowed me to engage in deep self-reflection and honest conversation about my career aspirations and challenges. Reza listens intently and asks insightful questions that prompted me to think critically and gain clarity on my goals. I found our sessions to be well structured, ensuring we used our time for maximum impact. Reza ensured every session was personalized to my specific needs in the moment and aligned to the longer term goals I had set out with him. I strongly recommend Reza to anyone seeking a coach who combines thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and the ability to create a nurturing environment for growth.

Vicky WisemanFinance and Business Transformation Leader

”I didn’t know what executive coaching was when I started working with Reza. My firm sponsored the sessions and they were positioned as a way to better myself, which made justification easy even if I was somewhat skeptical. With our six-month program complete, I would recommend Reza to anyone looking to (and willing to) invest in themself.

Rather than coach, I called Reza my “actualization guide”. His thoughtful questions and tailored programming helped me get out of my own way and work towards a better version of myself. I feel the benefits in professional and personal settings alike – and feel empowered to carry forward the continuous improvement mindset we worked on together.

Michael PantilionePartner at LLR Partners

”Reza changed my life. I’ve never done any sort of coaching before, but Devoted was generous enough to offer me the opportunity. Over the course of our six months together, Reza and I truly went to the core of who I am as a human being. I’m generally an introspective person, but with Reza’s help, we called into question some bedrock assumptions upon which I have operated my whole life. In doing so, I made progress on every dimension. He helped me develop first a cognitive approach and then the practical tools I needed to catch the moments when I’m not the person I want to be and then to be better. I’m a better father and husband, a better teammate, a better leader — I feel transformed! I’m not all the way there, of course, but as I end this engagement with Reza, I’m grateful for all that he has done with me and honored to know such a warm, insightful person.

Neil W. WagleChief Medical Officer at Devoted Health

”I had the privilege of being coached by Reza for more than a year during the 2020-2022 window. I’ve also had the privilege before of working with another executive coach in a prior company, so I thought I had some sense of expectations, value, my role in it, etc.
Reza was an incredible coach in that he really met me where I was, personally and not just professionally (my prior experience). He pivoted to where we needed to go, balanced with where I wanted to focus. A perfect combination! Moreover, he really focused on giving me some new foundational tools to help me follow my sage self, vs. the saboteur-self; he helped me re-gain my confidence as a senior leader; and to realize that I can learn from any situation in which I find myself.

Reza also brought his own background – multi-cultural, former engineer, his own growth and practices — which meshed well with me, as someone who comes from a similar background, so I felt safe in our conversations and that we could truly understand each other.

If you are seeking out an executive coach for a finite period of time, or an ongoing facilitator of your own growth, once that benefits the whole self, I strongly recommend Reza Rahmani from The Boda Group!

Mary V. RuizTech CXO

”I had the great fortune to spend six months getting coached by Reza. This was my first coaching experience and Reza set a standard of excellence that will be hard to beat. He offered me resources and additional trainings that transformed my personal and professional perspectives, and delivered learnings that I use daily in life. Reza was exceptional at guiding me through my own thoughts/conversation to help me ultimately arrive at an insight or conclusion rather than him offering it outright; this process was a valuable part of my coaching with him. I emerged from my time with him with a better sense of purpose and perspective on my work and life, and equipped with stronger emotional intelligence and skills to effectively overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities. By the end, it also felt like I gained a friend in the process who was personally committed to my success. I recommend Reza with the utmost respect and enthusiasm — thanks for everything, Reza.

Nicholas MallosVice President, Ocean Plastics — Ocean Conservancy

”I worked with Reza Rahmani as a professional coach for four months and he absolutely enhanced both my professional career and personal life. Reza is professional, honest, skilled, kind and on point. I highly recommend Reza if you are looking for personal growth and change, you will not be disappointed.

Christine StanleyManager Human Resources

”Over a six month period, I found my experience working with Reza to be extremely valuable in helping to further develop my leadership skills within my technical field. Reza brought a lot of tools and resources that he was able to tailor based on my unique needs and desires for improvement and growth. Team coaching, emphasizing introspection as a leader and contributor, and identifying and working on my strengths and weaknesses to further my development were just a few things I found beneficial in our interaction. Reza provided me a new perspective on leadership and I am now better equipped to continue growth and development moving forward. Thank You, Reza!

Seth HahnBlue Origin Engines Design Office

”I had the pleasure to get coached by Reza for six months. From the very beginning I had the feeling that Reza is able to listen and immediately understand issues that I do have in my daily business and which were hindering my personal growth. Reza's Engineering background definitely helped to understand challenges and opportunities of a technical leader. During our coaching journey I’ve got very valuable input regarding topics like how to deal with volume, scaling as a leader, creating effective teams and how to use positive intelligence principles to get transformative impact as a leader and human being.

I can absolutely recommend Reza as a Business and Executive Coach and looking forward to our next engagement.

Andreas UrbanDirector Azure Application Innovation at Microsoft

”I find myself fortunate to have worked with Reza for a six-month executive coaching series. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to reflect deeply, understand oneself and grow purposefully, staying true to personal values. He spent a good amount of time figuring out my challenges and needs and introduced me to highly effective frameworks. He was always willing to get my inputs and adjust our approach flexibly. He connected with my partners at work and put together keen insights into my 360 development. His overall approach left an indelible impression on me!

Shireesh ThotaCorporate Vice President, Microsoft

”I just finished six months of executive coaching with Reza today. Reza was a terrific coach. He helped me understand and act on feedback I received from others, helping me to truly internalize this feedback and understand it better. He was a great and empathetic listener. He didn’t just focus on my professional goals, he focused on my whole self, my values, and what I wanted in life more generally. It’s not too dramatic to say this experience was life changing. I highly recommend Reza for executive coaching! Thank you, Reza!

Jennifer IvanAssociate General Counsel – Experiences and Devices

”I worked with Reza for six months, I truly value the time spent. I gained deep insights into my own professional strengths and focus areas for development. Reza was able to share insightful research and suggestions that were practical and immediately beneficial. I highly recommend Reza as an executive coach.

Rachel PhillipsInternational Tax Reporting

”Reza has been a trusted advisor and has a non–judgmental attitude. Through his guidance and coaching, I learned skills and lessons that have impacted both my professional and personal life. Reza is an engaged listener and made me realize who I am and what I needed. He pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me something new every time we meet.

Connie BechtolVolunteer; Retired Finance Director at Microsoft

”I recently had the opportunity to engage with Reza for a six-month executive coaching engagement. Thanks to his great guidance and coaching, I was able to make demonstrable and significant progress toward improving my own leadership skills and building stronger rapport with key stakeholders.
For me personally, Reza’s calm demeanor and pleasant personality coupled with his commitment to holding me accountable and helping me to help myself really worked well. He successfully paired several different recognized frameworks (360-degree reviews, emotional intelligence assessments, etc.) with some custom-designed ones to ensure that my specific, personalized coaching needs were being met.

If you are looking for a compassionate, energetic, and driven coach with an engineering mindset who is committed to helping you to grow, I would strongly recommend Reza.

Matt FleckensteinChief Product Officer @ Genius Sports | Product strategy

”I have known Reza for more than 14 years and had the pleasure of working with him both at Ballard Power Systems and AFCC. He has unique background of melding his engineering knowledge and coaching skills which means to not only to understand the technical executive as well as the business executive, he has a chameleon-like capability to adapt to the needs of his coaching clients. I have worked with Reza in coaching as well as a client. He is an excellent coach as well as was pivotal in developing a coaching program at AFCC that went on to win the ICF PRISM award. Further during the AFCC shutdown, he developed an outstanding workshop to help employees through the significant life transitions. I continue to use skills I learned from this workshop on a regular basis to this day. Reza is very dedicated, discreet, and trustworthy. I hope to get the chance to work more with him in the future.

Joy RobertsFuel Cell and Hydrogen Professional| Strategic Leader| Innovative Problem Solver | PChem, PMP, CPCC

”I have worked with Reza at AFCC for 5.5 years. Reza assisted HR on several projects during his time as a Research Engineer and Supply Development specialist.

In addition to his engineering skills, Reza is a natural when it comes to working and dealing with people. This combination of technical and people-related skills led to him being selected to move into HR in a Talent Acquisition role. Reza is a welcome addition to the HR team!

Glenn St OngeExecutive Coach | Senior HR Leader | CPCC, PCC, CPHR, SHRM-SCP

”Reza provides a unique combination of technical and commercial acumen with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. He is excellent to work with.

Mike Joyce, MBA, PMPCommercial and Operations Manager

”Reza is a very organized person whom has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. He works well in a cross-functional and dynamic environment. Reza will be a good addition to any team!

Joyce Yip (葉佩恩), P.Eng., MBA, FCG, Acc.Dir., PMP, ACCExperienced Cleantech Managing Director & Board Director, Technology Management, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Governance Professional