Thomas Sicola is an accomplished executive leadership coach and business transformation specialist with over 25 years of experience in developing leaders, building high-performing teams, and driving strategic organizational change. He has established himself as a trusted advisor to business owners and corporate leaders seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness. Drawing from his diverse background, which includes service as a Submarine Officer in the United States Navy and roles such as Reactor Safety Inspector for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Tom brings a unique blend of military precision and corporate acumen to his leadership approach. During his tenure as Senior Director and VP at JLL from 2008 to 2022, he demonstrated exceptional ability in mentoring junior leaders, implementing structural improvements, and fostering a culture of excellence. In 2022, Tom transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding his own practice to focus more intensively on coaching high-achieving, coachable business owners and corporate leaders. His client engagements have produced significant outcomes, from saving struggling business locations to implementing accountability programs across various verticals for major corporations like JLL-Google and Oracle.
As a Certified Executive Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Trusted Leader® Facilitator, Tom specializes in helping leaders find their "Executive Voice," enhance productivity, and develop impactful management practices. Throughout his career, Tom has been recognized for his ability to transform organizational culture and drive business results. His expertise spans multiple domains, including leadership development, strategic planning, operational excellence, and business resilience. He holds multiple certifications, including Positive Intelligence® Licensed Coach, Trust Edge® Facilitator, The 6 Types of Working Genius®, and Navigational Conversations® complementing his academic achievements of an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.
Tom's leadership philosophy emphasizes the importance of mental fitness, positive intelligence, and effective communication. His work has consistently demonstrated that by focusing on these elements, organizations can achieve not only better business outcomes but also create more fulfilling and productive work environments. Whether he's facilitating leadership seminars, providing one-on-one coaching, or implementing strategic organizational changes, Tom remains committed to developing the next generation of business leaders and helping organizations reach their full potential.
Notable Client Achievements
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Coached an Account Executive, helping him work with a demanding, highly stressful global client to find satisfaction and calm as he led his team to successful KPI delivery.
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Provided leadership communications coaching to a team of new leaders, helping them shift from "problem-solving" to a "Coaching" mentality, yielding greater delegation, improved time management and prioritization, and increased efficiency while eliminating micromanagement.
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Led team coaching sessions to help a company's employees identify their strengths to better coordinate their efforts and capitalize on individual talents.