Rob Followell

Leadership Trainer

Rob Followell

Executive Coach

Rob Followell is an experienced leadership trainer, executive coach, mentor, speaker, and DISC® assessment provider who has spent more than 25 years helping organizations develop confident, capable leaders. As a former hospital CEO and senior healthcare executive, Rob brings real-world leadership experience into every training session, equipping leaders with practical tools they can immediately apply to improve performance, strengthen teams, and lead with greater confidence.

Known for his engaging and interactive facilitation style, Rob’s particular genius is using real-life stories and examples to translate complex leadership concepts into practical, easy-to-understand strategies. Participants leave his sessions with actionable insights they can implement right away, making learning relevant, memorable, and impactful.

Leadership Training Topics

Below are some of the high-impact leadership training topics Rob facilitates. Every program is fully customized to your organization’s goals, leadership challenges, and desired outcomes, ensuring a learning experience that is relevant, practical, and impactful.

Core Leadership Foundations

Purpose
Purposeful Leadership
Values-Based Leadership
Leadership Situations and Styles
Mastering Choices
Focus
Strategic Thinking / Strategic Planning
Executing – The Key to Consistent Performance

Communication & Influence

Improving Communication
Effective Public Speaking
The Art of Delivering Feedback
Navigating Disagreements
The Art of Difficult Conversations
3 Levels of Listening
Engaging the Team

Team & Culture Building

Trust: Building, Maintaining, and Restoring
Cultivating Culture
Creating Psychological Safety
Developing a Winning Team
Collaborating with Others
Building Your Bench / Mentoring
Coaching Skills as a Leader
Accountability

Emotional Intelligence & Growth

Developing Emotional Intelligence
Developing Self-Discipline
Developing Your Six Intellectual Faculties
Learning; Not Failing (Growth Mindset)
Building Resiliency – Managing Stress

Leading People & Performance

Developing Emotional Intelligence
Developing Self-Discipline
Developing Your Six Intellectual Faculties
Learning; Not Failing (Growth Mindset)
Building Resiliency – Managing Stress

Don’t see what you need?

Rob can customize training programs to address your organization’s unique goals, challenges, and leadership needs. If you’re looking for a topic that’s not listed above, he’ll work with you to design a tailored learning experience that delivers the outcomes you’re seeking.

What Participants Say

Organizations consistently praise Rob for delivering engaging, practical, and highly relevant leadership training that creates immediate value. Participants appreciate his ability to simplify complex leadership concepts, encourage meaningful discussions, and provide actionable tools they can apply in their roles from day one.

“Today’s session was AWESOME and very much needed. I think every supervisor and director should have this as a must-have course early in their career to assist them with learning their team and being effective communicators and leaders.”

“I am new to my county and am dealing with a personality conflict between a supervisor and case manager. I will be utilizing some of the tools I learned today during our scheduled meeting tomorrow to address these conflict issues.”

“Great presentation. I will use the information professionally and personally. The presenter did a great job, was very knowledgeable about the topic. Very personable as well… Thank you for the topics you’ve brought forth. All have been very helpful!”

Our Process

Every organization faces unique leadership challenges. That’s why we take the time to understand your goals, culture, and desired outcomes before designing a training experience tailored to your needs.

Schedule a Free Consultation

We start with a conversation to understand your organization’s goals, leadership challenges, audience, and desired outcomes. Together, we’ll define what success looks like and identify the areas where leadership development can make the greatest impact.

Receive a Customized Proposal

Based on what we learn, we design a tailored training solution and provide a customized proposal outlining recommended topics, learning objectives, delivery format, and program structure aligned with your organization’s goals.

Collaborate with Your Trainer

Before the training is delivered, you’ll work directly with your trainer to refine the program and ensure it aligns with your emerging needs, audience preferences, and desired outcomes. Together, you’ll review the agenda, discuss priorities, and tailor the learning experience.

Deliver an Engaging Experience

Whether delivered in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, our training programs are highly interactive, practical, and focused on real-world application. Participants leave with tools and strategies they can immediately apply in their roles.

Measure Success & Support Growth

Leadership development is an ongoing journey. Following the training, we gather feedback, review outcomes, and provide recommendations to help your leaders continue growing. Our goal is to support lasting behavior change and long-term organizational success.