Bob Cavnar

Bob Cavnar

Transition Coach, Mentor, Advisor

Houston, Texas, United States

Guiding Clients Through Meaningful Change

Leadership Coaching, Transition Coaching

40+ yr(s)
Work Experience
Book Session

Discovery Session (FREE)

Zoom Zoom
30 Minutes
This complimentary session is a chance for us to explore whether we’re a good fit. Coaching is a powerful, personal process—and the chemistry between coach and client is essential. We’ll...
About Me
I spent four decades in the corner office as Chairman, President, CEO, COO, and CFO across energy and technology, along with 30 years of nonprofit board work in governance, development, and finance. I know what it costs to lead at that level, and I know what it feels like when the title goes away.

Now I coach and facilitate for senior leaders and professionals navigating the transitions nobody prepares you for: unexpected career shifts, retirement, reinvention, and the deeper question of who you are when you're no longer the person with all the answers. I work with clients across the United States and internationally, one on one and in groups. My work is grounded in real experience, deep listening, and a long personal practice of mindfulness and Zen. I don't sell frameworks. I bring what I've learned the hard way.

I hold an ICF ACC credential and EMCC EIA Practitioner accreditation, and completed the Professional Coaching Program at Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders. I am Faculty in Residence at Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, and hold their master certification in Transitional Intelligence. I serve on the boards of The Woodstock Foundation, Space Center Houston, and on boards across public and private companies, private enterprises, and foundations throughout my career.



My Focus Areas include
LeadershipPersonal EffectivenessTeamPersonal Development
I have worked with clients at the following levels
BoardC SuiteLeaderEmerging Leader
40+ years – Corporate Executive Leadership (Chairman, President, CEO, COO, CFO) 

Founder – Independent Leadership & Transition Coaching Practice

Board Member and Advisor – Multiple Non-Profit and For-Profit Boards

  • ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
  • EMCC Global Individual Accreditation - Practitioner 
  • Certified TQ Master Coach
  • CoachRICE, Rice University – Professional Coaching Program, 2024
  • EQI 2.0, EQI 360 Certified
  • Southern Methodist University - MBA 1987
  • Harvard Business School – Program for Management Development (PMD) 1985
  • Eastern Michigan University - BS 1977



ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Rice University Doerr Institute Professional Coaching Program
Transitional Intelligence (TQ) certification
Emotional Intelligence (EQ-I 2.0, EQ-360) certification
DISC Certification