Matt Oess

Matt Oess is a leading executive coach and strategic advisor who brings both insight and bold strategies to help senior leaders and their teams reach their highest potential. Known for his assertive coaching style and his dedication to continuous improvement, Matt works with top executives to break down silos, foster cross-functional collaboration, and create the alignment essential to lasting success. “Matt’s program made massive strides for us,” said one CEO, highlighting his ability to reveal and resolve deeply ingrained misalignments.

Working with clients ranging from high-growth startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, Matt has a reputation for transforming leadership teams in record time. His clients span industries from technology to consumer goods and manufacturing, including senior executives at companies backed by Berkshire Hathaway and several SaaS firms. As a COO shared, Matt’s guidance brings “exceptional value and ROI to our entire leadership team.”

In addition to executive coaching, Matt’s expertise in sales, marketing, and demand generation has led to successful consulting engagements for major brands. His initiatives, like the global “Outcome Selling” program for GE, have modernized sales processes and enhanced pipeline accuracy, while his work with ZVerse contributed to a 200% revenue surge. His strategies are designed not only for immediate impact but to build a strong foundation for future growth.

Before his coaching and consulting career, Matt was a senior executive at Mitel, Cisco Systems, and Nortel Networks, leading strategic sales and development efforts. He started his career at General Motors/Delco Electronics, contributing to innovations such as XM satellite radio and OnStar. A Yale MBA with an engineering background, Matt applies this mix of technical and strategic knowledge to guide his clients toward sustainable success.