
About Paul Takisaki
Unlocking Your Leadership Fire
I turn potential into performance, empowering executives to lead with clarity, confidence, and heart. Over 20 years in a Fortune 50 telecom leader, I've transformed markets, built unmatched cultures, and mentored dozens to exceed their dreams. My coaching unlocks your edge to rise, not just climb.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
My results reflect my leadership:
Won all 14 roles I applied for, leaping from frontline manager to Senior Director, leading 185 people across 7 states in sales and operations.
Turned three underperforming territories (Mid-West, Pacific Northwest and Southwest) to #1, breaking PNW's sales records for 19 consecutive months and earning the annual President's Cabinet (top 1%) four times.
As Associate Vice President, led a national technical sales team, launching Fixed Wireless Access—the company's fastest-growing product in history.
Built a customer success team from the ground up, hiring a diverse team of 35 that cut churn by 50%, protecting $53M in revenue, while creating the company's best culture with 100% perfect customer survey scores and 2,000 rep hours saved monthly.
Restructured organizations, streamlined processes, and designed a quota model adopted enterprise-wide, still in use 7+ years later, while growing subscribers 22% ($200M in revenue) in 2 years.
Started at the frontlines and rose to report to the CRO after 12 promotions and 6 relocations.
Mentored dozens to senior roles, many achieving what they once thought impossible.
THE PAUL EFFECT
I didn't just lead teams. I changed them.
After 20 years at Verizon, I earned 12 promotions, multiple President's Cabinet awards, and the trust of senior leaders—from the CRO to VPs across the business.
This 3-minute highlight reel—from a longer farewell video—shows how I built trust, culture, and performance that lasts.
What Peers Say
"Paul's leadership was pivotal in growing our business. He translates data into strategies that drive results."
— Vice President, Fortune 50 telecom leader
"Paul saw potential in me I didn't know I had. His energy pushed our teams to heights we didn't think attainable."
— Senior Director, Fortune 50 telecom leader
"Paul's compassion and focus on strengths made me feel truly seen, guiding me with heart and clarity."
— Senior Director, Fortune 50 telecom leader
MY STORY
I started leading 12 people, far from the C-suite. Winning 14 job offers, I defied expectations. In Seattle, I turned a failing territory to #1, breaking records for 19 consecutive months. I repeated this in Phoenix and a third market, being awarded President's Cabinet in each one.
Nationally, I launched a record-breaking product and built a 35-person team with a culture so strong they loved their jobs and earned perfect customer scores. After 20 years and 12 promotions, I left to empower leaders full-time, driven by a passion for legacy and impact. Now, I coach executives to find their fire, handle interviews with confidence, and deliver transformative results, using tools that fueled my rise.
Now, I coach executives to find their fire, using tools that fueled my rise.
MY PHILOSOPHY
Leadership starts with love—seeing people as they are and believing in who they can become. My coaching uses 100+ proprietary tools, playbooks, and frameworks, tailored to your strengths that I developed over 2 decades. I challenge you to own your path, strategize with precision, and lead with heart—because growth happens when you're empowered, not managed.
Strengths-First
Amplify what makes you exceptional.
Heart-Led Strategy
Blend emotional intelligence with tactical execution.
No Excuses
Own your journey; I'll help you pave it.
Relentless Belief
I'll see your potential, even when you don't.
THE HUMAN SIDE
Outside coaching, I'm a dad of three, juggling parenthood's chaos with faith, dry wit, and strong coffee. From school drop-offs to quiet evenings, I'm driven by purpose and the people I love.
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