Ann Arbor, Michigan · Since the 1980s
Make informed,confident decisionsabout what comes next.
Whether you are considering a career move, leading a team, navigating conflict or planning a family business transition, Rob helps you see the situation clearly and move forward with purpose.
- 10
- books written
- 200+
- family businesses helped
- 2
- clients named Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year
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In a client's words
“Rob was instrumental in helping our family navigate the transition of our business from the fourth to fifth generation. Through group sessions and individual coaching, he provided invaluable guidance and insight in a friendly but straight forward manner. Utilizing Rob's Michigan Model, we built a strong foundation for our new executive leadership team centered on collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and results. His leadership has made a lasting impact on me, our family and our business.”
The film room
All talks and recapsHear Rob explain ideas in his own warm, practical style, then decide whether his approach feels right for you.
“I strive to make a difference, one conversation at a time.”
The book
Self-Aware: A Guide for Success in Work and Life
Best practices from 45+ years as a psychologist, social entrepreneur and professor on emotional intelligence.
Programs
Rob's programs
Next Steps
For individuals weighing what comes next in work and life, with time to think it through and decide with confidence.
Learn more →Groups for Men
Small groups where men talk honestly about work, health, relationships and the years ahead.
Learn more →LeadersConnect
Monthly networking events and leadership round tables for the community, including Detroit and Non-Profit chapters.
Learn more →Just-in-Time Advisory Board
An advisory board built around a small company's needs, drawn from Rob's network of experts and meeting four times a year.
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Dr. Rob Pasick, Ann Arbor, Michigan
01 — Who is Dr. Rob Pasick?
A Harvard-educated psychologist and a Michigan-trained executive coach.
Rob has helped hundreds of private sector and non-profit leaders, educators, government officials and healthcare professionals reach their optimal level of performance. He teaches at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and has served as a consultant to the University of Michigan football team.
He has written ten books, resulting in appearances on Oprah, The Today Show and National Public Radio. With solemn respect and humility he served as an advisor to companies who lost employees in New York City after 9/11, and provided services to the President of Rwanda following that country's period of genocide.
Read more about Rob02 — The method
Understand what matters. Make a confident decision. Then make the change last.
Rob listens first. Together, you clarify the real issue, consider your options and decide on a practical way forward. Clear goals and specific measures help you know whether the work is making a difference.
- First
Understand the issue, the choices in front of you and what may be getting in the way.
- Second
Choose a direction with confidence and put it into practice.
- Third
Leave with a written plan for making the change last.
03 — Family business
Who will lead your company into the future?
Over 200 family businesses have been successfully helped with Rob's services. From small businesses like Joe's Feed Store to large family businesses like Ford Motor Company, Rob has helped owners resolve conflicts, overcome sibling rivalry and produce successful succession plans.
Family business consulting04 — Community
Founder and president of LeadersConnect.
LeadersConnect provides monthly networking events and leadership round tables to the community, alongside LeadersConnect Detroit and LeadersConnect Non-Profit.
Inside LeadersConnectServices
Four ways to work together
Executive Coaching
For anyone carrying leadership responsibility, from a first-time manager to a CEO. Rob helps you clarify the real issue, make a confident decision and build a plan that lasts.
Read more →02Conflict Resolution
When two people or an entire team feel stuck, Rob helps everyone understand what is getting in the way, consider the bigger picture and agree on a constructive path forward.
Read more →03Family Business Consulting
For families making business decisions that affect both work and home. Rob helps clarify roles, resolve conflict and make thoughtful succession plans with confidence.
Read more →04Career Coaching
For individuals and couples considering what comes next. The Career Check Up helps you understand your options and make an informed decision using Rob's "Career Sweet Spot" model.
Read more →Try it now
Are you in the right place?
Rob helps individuals and couples consider their options and make informed, confident career decisions. His Career Check Up begins with four questions. Answer them here to bring greater clarity to your first conversation.
Career Check Up
Find your career sweet spot
In Rob's words
50 Years and Counting
This past year I celebrated 50 years of being a clinical psychologist. Helping people grow, lead effectively, and find clarity in their personal and professional lives is not just my job — it’s what I truly enjoy.
A note from Rob
How to stay positive
- Less complaining.
- More curiosity.
- More courage.
- More gratitude.
- Give more praise.
In their words
"Rob's expertise as an executive coach has been highly valuable to me and our organization over the past several years. His approach is straightforward, practical, and effective. Rob's depth of knowledge is remarkable."
"Rob is incredibly generous with his talents and insights. I especially appreciate his gift and passion for connecting people who can help each other and learn from each other. He has the broadest network of anyone I know."
"Executive coaching with Dr. Rob has helped me gain insights on my passions and joy. Through job changes and promotions, his mentoring helped me to strike and maintain life/work balance."
Ready to feel more confident about what comes next?
You do not need to have everything figured out. Tell Rob what you are considering, what feels stuck or what decision is in front of you. He answers personally.