Meet Your Executive Agent Team

Barbara Goldman, PCC

President and Founder

A dynamic leader with over 30 years of expertise in recruiting and executive coaching, Barbara Goldman is a recognized force in talent acquisition and leadership development. Leveraging decades of hands-on experience, Barbara has transformed recruiting practices for Fortune 500 companies, built and sold a successful search firm, and coached organizations to achieve peak performance.

Recruiting & Executive Search
Barbara Goldman began her career in recruiting with a focus on executive search, contingency hiring, retained searches, and RPO strategies. As the architect behind innovative recruiting programs, Barbara has designed and implemented scalable recruiting processes, training programs, and talent acquisition strategies for some of the world’s largest corporations.

Notably, Barbara Goldman pioneered High Touch Recruiting, an approach that transforms recruiters into high-performing headhunters. Her creative vision extended to producing television and radio broadcasts and infomercials aimed at talent attraction and engagement.

Today, Barbara continues to coach recruiting firms, helping them scale operations, drive revenue, and optimize performance.

Executive Leadership Coaching
Since 2017, Barbara Goldman has empowered leaders and teams through customized coaching solutions. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC)—an elite designation held by fewer than 5% of coaches worldwide—Barbara brings validated expertise in leadership development and high-performance strategies.

Specializing in onboarding, outplacement services, and leadership acceleration, Barbara delivers impactful programs, including The Leadership Academy and The Exit Plan. These frameworks enable executives and organizations to navigate transitions, enhance productivity, and build resilience.

Certifications & Credentials

• PCC - Professional Certified Coach (ICF) 
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• CELC - Certified Executive Leadership Coach
• CAC - Certified Addiction Coach
• CCC - Certified Career Coach
• CLC - Certified Life Coach
• CPC - Certified Professional Coach
• Red Team Thinking Practitioner

Awards & Recognition

• Bespoke Quality Award – 2021 (EMCC Global)
• CREA Award – 2022 & 2023

Thought Leader and Innovator

In addition to coaching, Barbara Goldman is a sought-after speaker and advisor, inspiring audiences and organizations to  move forward. Her innovative thinking strategies for growth and adaptability, her commitment to excellence and transformative coaching continues to set industry benchmarks and elevate leaders worldwide.

Brandon Calhoun

Redefining Leadership Careers with the Executive-Agent Model

Brandon Calhoun is a seasoned executive advisor and career strategist who transforms how
senior leaders navigate career transitions.
Drawing on the Executive-Agent Model, Brandon redefines traditional approaches by guiding
executives through a proactive, consultative process that positions them for meaningful, high-value conversations. Rather than waiting for opportunities, his method helps leaders stand out in a crowded market, uncovering roles that align with their purpose, amplify their impact, and drive personal fulfillment.

As a West Point graduate, combat veteran, and former COO, Brandon combines military
precision, strategic insight, and deep empathy. His proven process provides clarity, confidence, and actionable steps to elevate leaders above the noise.

Personal Mission Statement:
I work with transformational leaders to navigate career crossroads, connecting their strengths
with opportunities that reflect their vision and build a lasting legacy of authentic leadership.

Core Services
Brandon equips senior executives with a personalized, results-driven approach:

Strategic Leadership Branding:

Craft a compelling narrative to position you as a
transformational leader in your industry.

Targeted Networking and Role Creation: Leverage proactive strategies to open doors
to leadership opportunities.

Personalized Career Blueprints:

Map a clear path to roles that align with your values, goals, and vision for impact.

Career Highlights Achievements
Executive Leadership Expertise:
As COO of a $50M construction services firm, led strategic realignment and growth initiatives, boosting operational efficiency and securing market expansion.
Spearheaded operational improvements at Gulfport Energy, achieving a 110% productivity increase and reducing costs by $1M per well. 

Strategic Vision and Results

Founded a boutique executive search firm, improving placement success rates by
55% through advanced evaluation frameworks.
Secured high-profile contracts with Fortune 500 companies, scaling services to
meet evolving client needs.
Recognized Thought Leader:
Developed the ACE Model (Alignment, Comprehensive, Empathetic),transforming recruitment into a strategic growth instrument.