Ray is a true professional in his space. One of the best Executive Coaches out there.

Michael Webb – Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer, Nutrien Corporation

What is it like to work
with a master like Ray?

Inspiring you to overcome
Empowering you to succeed

Personal lives and life in organizations are full of challenges, setbacks, crises and obstacles. The result often is pain, stress, uncertainty and fear. In these times, a trusted advisor, and personal mentor who can provide the inspiration, the motivation and powerful action strategies to overcome, be successful, and accomplish what needs to be done, is critical. Ray Williams can provide the expert assistance to help you get where you want to be with confidence and power.

A Commitment to Leadership

Ray with Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark

"I've really appreciated working with you on the Board and Executive Committee, and valued your advice and guidance." — Robin Sylvester, CEO, Vancouver Port Authority, Chair, Vancouver Board of Trade

"On behalf of the team, we all really enjoyed the opportunity to benefit from your experience. You made a profound impact on the team.." — Ron Hensel, Regional Project Director, The Westin Hotels and Resorts

“Ray has been instrumental in my leadership growth.. I have learned a ton about myself and how to lead people and situations that have different views/ personalities. Ray would be a huge asset to anyone who wants to move to the next step in their career.” — Mike Peebles, Vice-President, Anthem Properties

Ray with "Man in Motion" Rick Hansen and VBT Chair Ken Martin

Ray has been a CEO, Senior HR Executive in both the public and private sectors, and a Director on a several public and private boards. In addition, he has provided leadership training seminars, and courses at universities and colleges, for corporations and business entrepreneurs for decades, focusing on the principles of effective leadership and leadership behaviors. Ray is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Financial Post

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Results & Guarantees

Ray’s individual clients report amazing results. They willingly give testimonials about:

Their relationships having been positively transformed;
Successfully achieving their goals and aspirations;
Achieving an inner sense of peace and calm;
Gaining clarity about their life’s purpose;
Making a significant contribution to their community or society;

Raising their level of self-awareness;
Managing and regulating their emotions more effectively;
Living more mindfully in the present;
Increasing their emotional intelligence.

Ray is so confident in his strategies for transformation, he provides a money-back guarantee to clients.

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Living a Mindful Life

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Ray’s Books

Incredibly well researched, as with everything Ray writes, Eye of the Storm provides a detailed overview of the crisis that some leaders and organizations are experiencing where the focus is on ego driven, externally focused goals. Ray outlines the solution –a mindful way of being (vs doing) that nurtures an inside-out approach to being intentional, and ethical in order to create a win-win situation for the leader, their family, their team, the organization and beyond. – Tana Heminsley

Ray Williams brings over 35 years of leadership experience as an educator, CEO, HR Executive, Management Consultant and Leadership Trainer. Ray now Owner and President of Ray Williams Associates, a private company based in Vancouver, B.C., providing personal and executive mentoring and professional speaking services to clients internationally. He is also known as one of Canada’s top CEO Coaches.

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