J. Victor McGuire, Ph.D., CPCC
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Executive Coach
With 35 years as a strategic partner in leadership development, J. Victor McGuire, Ph.D. supports organizations and leaders to elevate their talent for extraordinary growth and outcomes. Victor is exceptional at guiding individuals to understand their personal and professional strengths and leading them to achieve their fullest potential. His experience partnering with organizations to support their talent ranges from high-tech to manufacturing, international retail companies, and Fortune 100 businesses including highly recognized brands in several industries.
Victor was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study history, politics, and educational systems in South Africa. His expertise includes supporting organizations to develop and support their BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Talent to greater levels of success. His clients range from C-suite executives to emerging leaders across all industries.
In addition to leading Coach Like Leadership experience, Victor is also the founder of the non-profit organization, Coaching for Everyone, focused on offering coach training to unrepresentative populations. He is a Certified Professional Co-active coach and is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach.
I coach because it’s deeply woven into who I am—my story, my values, and my mission. Growing up in a boys’ school after leaving home at 11, I had a collection of individuals who guided and supported me. Their belief in me shaped my understanding of the power of mentorship, leadership.
My professional journey, from a classroom teacher to head of school, university professor, and now as a coach and leader, reflects my commitment to fostering growth.
For me, coaching is about democratizing access to opportunity, which is why I’ve dedicated myself to initiatives like Coaching For Everyone. It’s also about legacy—helping individuals and organizations redefine their impact, whether through Coach Like Leadership, my work with businesses and non-profits, or transformational projects like Second Wind.
Ultimately, I coach because I am inspired by forward-thinking learners and by the possibility of unlocking untapped potential in others.
Are YOU who we’re looking for?
Coaching For Everyone is seeking ICF-certified coaches who are available to provide pro-bono services to our richly-diverse set of clients, twice per month (two hours total) for three months. ICF credentials must be current.