Grant R.

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Top-Rated Former Google Career Coach | HR Leader | Northwestern MS

Studied at Northwestern University

Worked at Google

Available Wednesday at 2:00 AM UTC

Usually responds within 2 hours

After 8 pm MT preferred (to make sure my young kids are fully asleep). Rescheduling or cancellation <24 hours out is still billed.

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Available Wednesday at 2:00 AM UTC

Usually responds within 2 hours

After 8 pm MT preferred (to make sure my young kids are fully asleep). Rescheduling or cancellation <24 hours out is still billed.

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Grant's Coaching Offerings

Discover a Career Path

Find clarity in your career direction and make actionable goals.

Starting at $3755h+ of coaching

Advance your Career

Advance your career with expert guidance and a plan to achieve your goals.

Starting at $3755h+ of coaching

Career Development Start-to-Finish

Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.

$1,26420h of coaching

Custom hourly · $79/hr

Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .

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Grant’s free events & group classes

From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Overcoming Limiting Career Beliefs

Thu, Sep 11 from 2:00 AM – 2:45 AM UTC

From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Overcoming Limiting Career Beliefs

Thu, Oct 9 from 2:00 AM – 2:45 AM UTC

Grant’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Director

100+ people coached for Career Coaching

Have you ever felt like you've achieved success, yet feel like something is missing? Maybe you're struggling with imposter syndrome, or you just feel stuck in a career that once excited you. You know you're searching for more purpose and meaning, but you're not sure how to get there. I've been there, and I have helped a lot of other people like you! I’ve spent over a decade working on the backend of high-performing tech organizations like Google and Pure Storage, designing the very systems that govern how people learn, grow, and succeed. I've also formally studied the science of adult learning and organizational change at Northwestern, so you can be confident that my coaching is grounded in a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in today's professional world. What truly fuels me is using that insight to help you advance your career, whether that's growing your impact in your current role, getting promoted, or transitioning to a new job, company, or industry. We’ll work together to understand what truly makes you tick, tap into what you already have, and find clarity on your next steps. As your coach, I show up as empathetic yet insightful. I will support and challenge you. I won't just give you advice; I'll help you find your own answers. We'll partner to reframe your limiting beliefs and craft a powerful personal narrative so you can build a career that truly resonates with your values. You might be just a few tweaks away from your dream job and a happier, more purposeful life. If this is resonating, let's connect. Book a free intro call, and we can get started!

Grant can help with:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

Career Planning

Professional Networking

Resume Review

Personal Branding

Networking Strategy

Freelancing

Leadership

Salary Negotiation

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration

Grant also coaches for Leadership Coaching, Master’s Programs, and College. View all.

About Grant

• Northwestern: MS Learning & Org Change, capstone research topic was workplace thriving, received graduate certificate (100+ hours training) in Organizational Leadership and Coaching • Coaching: Coached 100+ high-achieving leaders at Google, focused on career exploration, performance improvement, skill development, role transitions, and promotions • Facilitation: Led 25+ workshops at Alphabet, with focus on helping teams set strategy, navigate change, manage conflict, collaborate effectively, and build psychological safety and trust. • What I'm doing now: Based in Utah, HR leader at Pure Storage, a fast growing data services company with ~3B revenue and 6k employees. I'm responsible for executive (VP+) succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and end-to-end performance management for the whole company • Performance Management: Prior to joining Pure, worked on Google's global redesign of performance management, focusing on designing the philosophy, policies, and first-party software to support 30k managers as they made promotion decisions • Leadership & Organizational Development: Before performance management, worked at X, the moonshot factory, with focus on training managers and leaders on innovation mindsets to support novel breakthroughs like self-driving cars • HR Strategy and Operations: First 5 years at Google, worked in HR Operations scaling and improving Google's people programs, using six sigma methodology and implementing new software to drive efficiency and improve employee experience • Teaching: 3.5 years teaching Spanish to 18-25 year-olds in 6-9 weeks immersive, boot camp like training facility • Missionary Service: 2 years teaching Christian principles and life skills in Nicaragua, allowing me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds • Academic achievements | Graduated Magna Cum Laude from BYU and with 4.0 from Northwestern University • Interview Training | I was interview-trained with Google, helping me give high-quality mock interviews for tech companies • Family | Proud husband to my wife and dad to two young boys who keep me on my toes

Why do I coach?

When I received an offer to work at Google, I collapsed on the floor. Not a heart attack; just pure elation. All the hard work and sacrifice had paid off. I had "arrived." Or so I thought. I rode the high for a time, getting to lead some very significant work, but eventually I couldn't shake the feeling of wanting "more." I thought promotions and role changes would help. They did, for a while. Yet, the feeling kept creeping back. Was I just being ungrateful? Google was consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the world. I had my "dream job," at my "dream company," but I didn't feel satisfied. What was I missing? I was about to call it quits after seven years, when I discovered coaching. Something clicked. As a former teacher, I quickly recognized the value of reflection, self discovery, personalized learning, and appreciative inquiry -- all elements of coaching. Importantly, I realized that I hadn't been the only one struggling in their dream job. Many of the talented leaders I coached at Google had imposter syndrome, felt stuck in their careers, were frustrated by getting passed up for opportunities, and/or were searching for more meaning. Through their dedicated work, our coaching sessions helped them shift their mindsets, let go of limiting beliefs, and find clarity. Coaching my valued clients also helped me by tapping into my deeper desire to connect with and help others grow. One of the best parts? It didn't require changing roles or companies. I stayed at Google for three more years and had some of the most meaningful moments in my career. Why do I coach? Helping others find greater meaning at work and in their lives has helped me find more meaning in mine. If my story resonates, let's connect! You might be just a few tweaks away from your dream job and a happier life.