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Robert Gramillano, an MBA graduate from DePaul University, has made a successful transition from a managerial/ consulting background in Information Technology. He is a Certified Empowerment Coach, a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach  of iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching) and a Certified NLP Master Practitioner. He also trained with CTI (Coaching Training Institute) and the Institute of HeartMath.

"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."  -Albert Schweitzer 

We are "Human Beings", not "Human Doings". Robert assists his clients in developing a practical plan aimed at changing the present "way of doing things" by exploring new avenues toward transformation. Showing clients how to derive strength from empathy and how to make a difference in people's lives. Bringing first hand experience in successfully dealing with, (at times stressful), transitions, conflicts and changes.

Robert works to motivate and inspire his clients in discovering and manifesting the powerful and centered "Human Being" living within; a "Being" who embraces change, lives passionately and realizes full human potential.

Known for being able to work successfully with clients and students from different countries, ages, ethnic and professional backgrounds, both at an individual level and in group/class format.

Skilled Public Motivational Speaker, Workshop Leader, Corporate Trainer and Life-long Learner.

Mission

I am a well-rounded professional seeking to make a difference in people’s lives by sharing experiences from a diverse, international career in academic and business settings and utilizing a creative and innovative approach to coaching, teaching, managing people, projects and resources. 

I see my clients not just as they are, but as the successful leaders they will become. I believe in them when they do not believe in themselves and even if no one else does. I am honest and engaging, courageous and compassionate.

I have a passion for life, keen intuition, strong spiritual awareness, and the ability to inspire. High-energy Certified Executive Coach, College Professor and Consultant.  Seven years of progressively growing expertise in coaching/teaching and fifteen years of managerial, corporate and consulting international experience.

Proven track record of making a difference in people’s lives, as evidenced by my clients/student’s feedback on how they feel inspired, motivated, energized with the changes they make and by how they specifically request my  services/classes.  


My Bio

Robert Gramillano has made a successful transition from a managerial, consulting background in Information Technology.

 He is an Executive Coach with a personal coaching practice (see:www.chicago-coach.com,) a corporate coaching partnership (see: www.interludecoaching.com) and teaches/facilitates graduate and undergraduate college courses in Leadership, Management, Marketing, Career Development and Coaching at several academic institutions downtown Chicago.

Robert applies creative and innovative approaches to coach and inspire people to live rich and fulfilling lives by exploring new avenues toward transformation.He seeks to make a difference in clients and student’s lives by sharing experiences from a diverse, international career in academic and business settings.

 Always learning, Robert is currently working on his dissertation for a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University (Formerly known as The Illinois School of Professional Psychology) in Chicago and also conducting experiential research in the field of Shamanism to offer a spiritual component in his work.

Author of the anthology book: "Success Simplified" where he has a chapter on:
"Coaching, Teaching and Healing: a Path to Success"

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Coaching is a very unique profession that utilizes the best of therapy, consulting, mentoring, and even friendship, to create a unique client-coach relationship. This relationship is a powerful alliance, a partnership of sorts, to help clients manage their lives, create more fulfillment, and live their dreams.