Talking to Howie (Being Clear for Us)

For Executive Coaches & Advisory Leads

Welcome! If you found your way to this page, chances are you reached out on LinkedIn or via email regarding executive coaching, mentorship, or advisory opportunities.

I appreciate you taking the time to connect. To save us both time and ensure any potential engagement is a good fit, I’ve put together this summary of who I am, how I operate, and what I am (and am not) open to.

Who I Am

My name is Howie Cohen. I am an advisor, consultant, Navy veteran (Damage Controlman, USS Mount Whitney LCC 20), and the author of the Sunday blog Cohenovate.com.

My core focus is helping organizations and leaders navigate complex operational, strategic, and problem-solving challenges. Because of my background, I frequently receive inquiries about executive coaching, peer network groups, and corporate advisory engagements.

What I Am Open To

  • Targeted Strategic Advisory: High-impact, short- to medium-term engagements focused on clear business, operational, or execution challenges.
  • Select Executive Coaching / Mentorship: Working with founders, executives, or leaders where there is a strong mutual alignment in goals, scope, and values.
  • Value-First Connections: Genuine conversations with experienced practitioners looking to collaborate on shared initiatives, research, or content.

What I Am NOT Looking For

To keep expectations transparent:

  • Generic / Cold Pitch Networks: Mass outreach invitations to join generic, paid, or commission-only coaching platforms or lead-generation funnels.
  • Unsolicited Multi-Level / Paid Network Memberships: Offers requiring paid buy-ins or upfront franchise/membership fees to access clients.
  • Off-the-Shelf Templates: Highly rigid or standardized coaching packages that don’t allow for tailored execution.

How to Work Together / Next Steps

If you’ve reviewed the above and believe there is a strong, tailored reason for us to collaborate or engage:

  1. Send a Direct Brief: Reach out via LinkedIn message with a clear 2–3 sentence summary of the opportunity, the specific problem to address, and why you believe my background aligns with it.
  2. Skip the Automated Pitch: Tailored, direct messages receive priority response.
  3. Schedule a Call: If there’s alignment, I will send over a link to book a brief introductory conversation.

Thank you again for stopping by and respecting the process!

For everyone else

  • If you are an “employer or executive recruiter” I am not working a corporate job anymore so, the only way I’d work with you is through a contract which would be short term and outcome focused.
  • If you are a PE <– nope
  • If you are an advisory, consultancy or other, we can talk (Rates are commercial)

Like it, love, leave it or embrace it, being clear helps us both!