“In a room of CEOs, Cooper knows how to cut to the chase and talk about the most important thing in an accessible way. I’ve seen conversations get to a whole other level after he asks a question. He really understands people and groups.”
Cooper Westendarp
CEO and Senior Executive Advisor
To profoundly impact as many people as possible…
has been my professional mission since my first executive leadership role 20 years ago. Since then, as a repeat founder, CEO and COO, investor, student of cognitive development, and board director, I have both failed and succeeded.
Critically, under 1-1 guidance from one of the world’s premier coaches and within a trusted executive peer group that meets monthly, I have learned and adapted along the way. Reserving that dedicated time to reflect and develop has been one of the most powerful learning experiences of my life.
With a heart of service, advanced coaching and facilitation expertise, and a hunger for results, I welcome a conversation where I might offer you the same opportunity. Through our confidential, personal, and long-term relationship, my hope would be to help you also drive profound impact, in your business and beyond.
Cooper Westendarp
CEO, Reservoir Advisors
Impact
With my coaching and facilitation support, CEOs of high-growth companies and Managing Directors of investment firms have:
Created ~$20 billion in company value since the beginning of the COVID pandemic
Grown a company from 1,000 employees to 6,000 in 18 months
Grown a mid-sized org by 40% in 10 months while maintaining EBITA
Raised billions of dollars and invested the capital at a 15% average return over several years
Sold a private equity backed company to a publicly traded company for $238 million
Confronted and healed painful personal challenges inhibiting personal and professional advancement, leveraging psychology and neuroscience in their development
Transitioned and adapted successfully into new roles amid significant change
Resolved conflict productively while building self awareness, self management skills, and interpersonal EQ
Created company mission, vision and values to anchor organizational focus
Leveraged personal and company values to transform their personal leadership
Inspired mindset and cultural shifts in their teams and organizations
Bio
CEO & Co-Founder, Reservoir Advisors Inc., a NYC based executive advisory firm
Expertise: senior executive coaching, executive team development, conflict resolution, 360s, talent advisory amidst change, personal transformation, culture, org structure, mission/vision/values
Former COO/CFO and Co-Founder of successful mid-sized education startup
Former Associate at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital
Columbia Business School: Advanced Executive Coaching Certification
Columbia University: M.A. in Organizational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University: M.A. in Teaching
Wake Forest University: B.A. in English, with a Financial Accounting Concentration
DiSC Cognitive Behavior Assessment Suite: Wiley Authorized Partner
Outward Bound: Outdoor Leader Certification
Coaching Philosophy and Process
As a coach, I drive for the highest leverage, most foundational, and most attainable ways for high performing executives to grow and achieve results. I cultivate a high touch, confidential, and personal partnership with the cross-functional leaders with whom I work. A repeat founder and c-suite executive of a mid-sized startup myself, I bring credibility, empathy, and high-impact advice as needed. I leverage the world’s most tested, credible, and versatile coaching systems and tools, often including a peer interview 360 review, to help build self-awareness and refine goals.