Executive Leadership Coaching | Career Coaching for Leaders
At Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting, we empower values-driven leaders to take control of their careers, refine their leadership skills, and create meaningful impact in their organizations and beyond.
Whether you’re navigating your next career move, strengthening your executive presence, or striving to align your work with your personal values, we guide you every step of the way. From securing your next leadership position to thriving as a high-impact executive, our coaching is designed to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and be more in control of your career.
You are the most important leader in your life.
Are you ready to stop reacting to your career and start leading it with purpose?
Take the first step toward a fearless and fulfilling career. Start a conversation to learn more about how we can help. Schedule a time to chat.
Transform Your Leadership Career with Expert Career Coaching
Are you ready to elevate your leadership impact and accelerate your executive career growth? As a trusted leadership development coach and career strategist, Dr. Benjamin Ritter helps ambitious leaders create meaningful careers aligned with their values and vision. Stop reacting to your career. Start leading it.
Who We Help
We specialize in coaching values-driven senior leaders and executives who are ready to:
Advance to higher executive positions.
Develop a compelling leadership presence.
Create meaningful impact within their organizations.
Navigate complex career transitions with clarity and confidence.
Land their ideal job or next leadership role.
Build influential professional networks.
Enhance their executive communication and leadership skills.
Leadership Development and Career Transformation: The Challenge
You’re successful, but success doesn’t feel like enough anymore. You may be facing challenges like:
Uncertainty about your next strategic career move.
Difficulty articulating your unique leadership value proposition.
Lack of clarity around your authentic leadership style.
Struggling to stand out in a competitive executive landscape.
Desiring to make a deeper impact but feeling unsure how to execute.
The Solution: Strategic Leadership Career Coaching
At Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting, we've developed proven frameworks that transform uncertain leaders into confident executives. Our proprietary methodologies—The LIVE System© and The Three C's of Self-Leadership©—provide the structure and support you need to achieve breakthrough results. Our executive coaching process spans every aspect of your leadership career journey:
Executive Brand Development
Define your authentic leadership style.
Build a compelling executive presence that sets you apart.
Craft a powerful personal brand to attract top opportunities.
Strategic Career Planning
Gain clarity on your professional vision and long-term goals.
Identify and pursue high-impact career opportunities.
Develop a tailored roadmap for executive advancement.
Leadership Skill Enhancement
Strengthen advanced leadership competencies.
Master executive communication to influence effectively.
Build and lead high-performance teams.
Navigate organizational dynamics and politics with confidence.
Career Implementation Strategy
Execute your career advancement plan with precision.
Leverage professional networks to create opportunities.
Secure executive roles that align with your vision and goals.
Your Next Chapter Starts Now
Every morning, you face a choice. Will today be another day of...
Questioning if you're on the right path?
Wondering if you're living up to your potential?
Letting opportunities pass because you're not ready?
Watching others advance while you stay stuck?
Or will today be the day you choose to…
Lead your career with clarity and purpose.
Make decisions with unwavering confidence.
Create the executive impact you know you’re capable of.
Build a legacy that you’re proud of.
The Cost of Waiting
Think back to where you were a year ago. What’s changed? What hasn’t? Now fast forward to one year from today. Will you still be:
Feeling uncertain about your next move?
Struggling to articulate your unique leadership value?
Missing out on opportunities that align with your vision and potential?
Wondering "what if?"
Or will you:
Lead with clarity and purpose.
Make confident decisions and seize opportunities.
Create a meaningful impact as an executive leader.
Build a legacy you’re proud to leave behind.
The difference between these two futures often comes down to one decision: the decision to stop going it alone.
Take the First Step
Your journey to extraordinary and fearless leadership begins with a single conversation. Schedule a call today to:
Map out where you are and where you want to go.
Identify what’s holding you back.
Determine if we’re the right partners for your journey.
Don’t let another year pass wondering what could be different. Your next chapter begins here. Schedule a time to chat
Meet your Coach - Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Dr. Benjamin Ritter, author of the award-winning, Amazon Best-Seller, Becoming Fearless, and founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting is driven to make a positive social impact in the world by coaching and guiding others through the systems he created to solve his own pain. He became a coach because he doesn’t want anyone else to lose out on the time that he lost out on when he was living a life that wasn’t for himself.
Ben is a leadership, career, and executive coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, Senior Talent Management Consultant, international speaker, author, podcast host, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining greater meaning at work and in life. He has coached leaders at all levels including CEO, COO, CMO, CSO, and SVP, VP, Executive Directors, and Managers across multiple industries and geographic regions including North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe within organizations varied in scale, from over 50 to over 250,000 employees.
He has personally coached over 500 leaders with a strong focus on senior level executives, coaching them to define their career vision, understand and embed executive presence, develop leadership skills, and create data-driven change in their teams and organizations. His coaching spans multiple industries including Advertising, Aerospace, Architecture, Construction, CPG, Ecommerce, Finance, Healthcare, Human Resources, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Physical Therapy, Private Equity, Public Sector (including City and Federal Government), Real Estate, Technology, and Wellness.
In addition to LFY Consulting Ben has served in executive level leadership positions as the Head of Talent Development in the Life Sciences industry and the Manager of Business Operations in Healthcare. He has also created partnerships across the globe as an executive, leadership and career coach with some of the most well-known organizations and is consistently sought after for his thought-leadership.
He personally has a passion for small business founders and volunteers as a leadership and career coach for minority owned companies.
Ben has an EdD in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, ranked #1 nationally, an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management, and an MPH in Health Policy Administration from University of Illinois at Chicago, and a BA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago.
He is certified in Hogan Assessments, and experienced in multiple selection and development assessments such as 360 vendors, MBTI, DiSC, Predictive Index, Tilt360, Watson-Glaser WGT-2, and Ravens, and more.
Our Experience Spans Industry and Geography
You’re in trusted hands. We’ve coached over 500 global leaders across industries at major companies such as:
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Hear From Our Clients:
Leadership Executive Coaching: “I always admired leaders who could walk into a room and instantly command attention, but I didn’t think that was something I could ever achieve. Working with Dr. Benjamin Ritter completely shifted my mindset. Through his coaching, I developed a level of executive presence I never thought possible. Ben taught me how to communicate with confidence and clarity, whether I’m presenting to a boardroom or having one-on-one conversations with stakeholders. What really stood out to me was how he helped me understand the power of my own voice. I learned how to tailor my communication style to different audiences and deliver messages in a way that resonates. Ben also gave me tools to manage my body language and nonverbal cues, which have made a huge difference in how others perceive me. Now, I don’t just feel like I’m participating in conversations, I feel like I’m leading them.”
Career Coaching: “After six months of applying to countless jobs and not getting a single interview, I was completely demoralized. That’s when I decided to work with Dr. Benjamin Ritter, and I’m so glad I did. Ben took the time to dissect my entire approach. from how I was presenting myself on paper to how I was networking. He helped me revamp my resume, refine my LinkedIn profile, and create a strategy for connecting with the right people. I can’t believe the difference his coaching made. Within a month, I had several interviews lined up, and I’m happy to say I’ve accepted a position in an amazing company. Ben’s advice isn’t cookie-cutter. It’s tailored to who you are and where you want to go, and that’s what makes it so effective.”
Leadership Executive Coaching: “As a leader, I always thought I was doing okay, but I knew deep down there was room for growth. That’s why I decided to work with Dr. Benjamin Ritter, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career. Ben helped me develop core leadership skills like coaching, delegation, empathy, and giving meaningful feedback. He doesn’t just focus on theory, he provides actionable strategies that you can start implementing right away. For example, I used to struggle with delegating tasks because I thought I had to do everything myself. Ben helped me see how empowering my team could create better outcomes for everyone. One of the biggest takeaways was learning how to lead with empathy and connect with my team on a deeper level. Since working with Ben, I’ve noticed a huge improvement in how my team responds to me, and it’s been incredible to see them thrive under my leadership.”
Career Coaching: “Interviews used to feel like the most nerve-wracking experience for me. I’d freeze up, stumble over my words, and leave feeling like I’d blown my chance. Working with Dr. Benjamin Ritter gave me the confidence I desperately needed. He showed me how to tell my story in a way that felt authentic and natural while also showcasing my strengths. What stood out the most was how he helped me shift my mindset. Instead of seeing interviews as an interrogation, I started approaching them as conversations where I could share my value. Now, I actually look forward to interviews because I feel prepared and confident walking into the room. Together I was able to get one job offer and currently in two other final stages. If you struggle with self-doubt and acing interviews like I did, Ben’s coaching is a game-changer.”
Leadership Executive Coaching: “I was experiencing extremely difficult business climate challenges and personnel issues within the office I manage (50+ people, contractors and employees). I was no longer happy with the work I was doing and the direction of the business. I started working with Ben to find a way to make my current role as manageable as possible, while I figured out what's next for my career (either elsewhere in my current company or a new one.) Through our work together, in just a few months, I was able to adapt my current role at my company to a role that more closely aligned with my interests, identified a potential new business line for the company, and reduced much of the stress and anxiety I was feeling on an almost daily basis.”
Career Coaching: “I’ve always wanted to work in a role that truly aligned with my values, but I couldn’t figure out how to pinpoint what I actually needed from my career. Working with Dr. Benjamin Ritter completely changed that. Through his coaching, I learned to uncover my core values and understand how they could translate into a meaningful career. Ben didn’t just help me figure out what I wanted, he helped me identify roles that would allow me to thrive personally and professionally. His process was so eye-opening; it felt like I finally had permission to pursue what really mattered to me. Now, I’m in a role where I feel fulfilled every day because it’s aligned with my passions and strengths. It’s such a great feeling to wake up excited about the work I’m doing.”
Leadership Executive Coaching: “Ben’s program is so powerful in its simplicity. However, that does not make it easy. Ben challenges you to determine what you want for yourself and why, then helps keep you accountable for the hard work it will take to get there. Like everything in life, you get out of it what you put in, but Ben is there to guide and push you. In less than 6 months, I was able to find satisfaction and reduce anxiety in my role as a leader that had become almost untenable, in a work environment with so much adversity and toxicity. I not only improved my personal situation, but I believe I built a better team and work environment for them. Ultimately, I was also not only able to determine what I truly wanted next in my career, but I found a new opportunity I was excited about! By putting in manageable bits of work each week, I made incredible improvements in my work and life satisfaction.”
Career Coaching: “When I reached out to Dr. Benjamin Ritter, I felt stuck in my career. My resume was outdated, my LinkedIn profile was uninspiring, and I had no idea how to position myself for the roles I really wanted. The market was silent and I wasn’t getting the interviews I thought I was meant for. Ben does the work for you and the rebranding process was thorough yet seamless, and within days of updating my profile and starting to apply, I began getting interview requests. I couldn’t believe how quickly things turned around! Not only that, we were able to target ideal companies and I’ve started getting interviews and building relationships at my dream roles. The future is bright!”
Leadership Executive Coaching: “My experience with Ben was transformative. I started working with him with a clear focus on the professional aspect of my life, but the personal growth was unexpected and significant that resulted in breaking down one of my larger still lingering mistaken beliefs. My goal was to address my own barriers head on which required me to be completely transparent which was possible because he listened with compassion and interest which created a safe space. He took all the components of our conversations to turn them into actionable tasks that helped address both my professional goals and personal beliefs. I have better clarity of who I have been and where I want to go”
Career Coaching: “Choosing Ben as my career coach turned out to be one of the best investments I've made in my adult life. His knowledge and experience in navigating the career and job search process is second to none. On top of that, Ben genuinely cares about you and your objectives, and he was tremendously supportive every step of the way. I cannot speak highly enough of Ben and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable career coach.”
Leadership Executive Coaching: “One of my biggest challenges was managing up and effectively communicating with executives, as well as navigating conflict resolution within my team. Dr. Ritter's coaching provided me with the tools to frame my ideas strategically and build stronger relationships with leadership while also equipping me with techniques to handle challenging conversations. As a result, I feel more in control of my career trajectory, my confidence became solid, and my team and manager both noticed the positive change. Overall, I’m now close to a new promotion and a highly engaged and productive team.”
Are you ready to create greater meaning at work and in life?