Bobby S.

Bobby is a PCC-certified leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including 8 years in engineering leadership roles. He partners with thoughtful, high-performing leaders to help them navigate complexity, reclaim clarity, and lead with greater presence and purpose. His coaching blends practical insight with deep listening, drawing on mindfulness, values-based leadership, and systems thinking. Clients appreciate his grounded, supportive style and ability to create immediate value. Bobby’s mission is to help leaders grow from the inside out—cultivating resilience, authenticity, and impact in both their personal and professional spheres.

Education & Certifications

B.A. Psychology, University of California, San Diego
Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
Certified Professional Coach, iPEC Coaching
COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist, iPEC Coaching
Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, iPEC Coaching
EQ-i2.0 and EQ360 Emotional Intelligence Assessments, MHS
Insights Discovery Licensed Practitioner, Insights
C Programming Certificate, University of California, San Diego

Professional Experience

Learn about Bobby S. professional history.

Manager of System Integration and Test, Sansay Inc.
Manager of Technical Services, Sansay Inc.
Director of System Engineering and Technical Support, NetSapiens Inc.
System Integration and Test Engineer, Nuera Communications Inc.

Functional Experience

Accounting Administrative Customer Succcess Engineering Information Technology Research & Development Risk, Quality Assurance

Industry Experience

Technology Telecommunications

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Communication Company Culture Emotional Intelligence Role Transition Work-Life-Integration

Primary Professionals Coached

Employees at Tech Companies Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions First Time Founders in Growing Companies Founders and C Level Executives International Client Base Leaders in Multinational Companies New Managers at High Growth Startups VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Bobby Sparks is a grounded, insightful, and pragmatic coach who creates a safe, focused space for leaders to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and reconnect with what matters most. With a calm presence and a deep understanding of leadership in technical environments, Bobby helps clients slow down, find clarity amidst complexity, and move forward with renewed confidence and strategic intent. His coaching draws on mindfulness, systems thinking, and values-based leadership, offering a balance of deep listening, powerful questions, and practical frameworks that drive meaningful progress.

“Working with Bobby helped me rediscover my leadership voice during a time of burnout and doubt. He has a way of cutting through the noise while still making you feel deeply seen and supported.”

“Bobby doesn’t just ask great questions—he listens in a way that makes you think differently about yourself and your role. Every session left me clearer, calmer, and more focused on what really mattered.”

Clients have described Bobby as calm, insightful, grounded, and deeply present. They often highlight his ability to listen without judgment, ask powerful questions, and create a safe, focused space for reflection and growth. He’s also described as intuitive, pragmatic, emotionally intelligent, and able to gently challenge clients toward meaningful change.