Who is Bill Reilly

Executive Strategy Coach | Leadership Advisor | Golf Performance Strategist
Serving Wake Forest, Raleigh, Durham, Cary & the greater RTP region

A Different Kind of Leadership Coach

I help leaders think clearer, make better decisions, and perform at a higher level — not in a boardroom, but on a private 370-yard strategy hole on my property in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

For over 20 years, I’ve worked with executives, sales leaders, product teams, founders, and high-performing professionals to unlock clarity and improve execution. My coaching blends business strategy, sports psychology, and on-course decision-making to create transformational experiences.

This is not traditional golf instruction.
This is leadership coaching elevated by the fairway.

My Story: From Silicon Valley to a Private Performance Lab

Before building this coaching practice, I spent nearly two decades in Silicon Valley, serving as a technology leader and strategist — most notably at Cisco Systems and later as a founder of my own technology startup.

Coaching has always been part of my DNA.
I coached sports teams, mentored emerging leaders, and built high-performing organizations throughout my career. My passion has always been developing people and helping them succeed.

When my family and I moved to Wake Forest, I discovered a long-neglected Par-4 hole hidden on our property. What started as a clearing project quickly became a leadership metaphor brought to life:

  • Strip away the noise

  • Rebuild the foundation

  • Create a space where clarity can thrive

  • Commit to the next right shot

Today, this private fairway is a performance environment where leaders experience breakthroughs that simply can’t happen in an office.

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A man in glasses, a gray blazer, and a black shirt stands outdoors with his arms crossed at night. The sky behind him is clear with stars and a bright moon or planet, partially covered by clouds.

My Coaching Philosophy

Leadership isn’t built by sitting still — it’s built in motion.

Golf exposes decision patterns, mental traps, emotional responses, and strategic tendencies. When leaders step onto the tee box, they reveal exactly how they lead:

  • How they assess risk

  • How they prepare for uncertainty

  • How they adapt after setbacks

  • How they communicate their intent

  • How they handle pressure

On the fairway, these patterns become visible — and coachable.

My job is to help you translate on-course decisions into real-world leadership behaviors that improve performance back at work.

Who I Work With

I coach leaders across Wake Forest, Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and RTP, including:

  • Sales Leaders

  • Product Leaders

  • Directors & VPs

  • CEOs, COOs, CTOs

  • Entrepreneurs & Founders

  • Small corporate teams

My clients come to me for clarity, confidence, improved decision-making, and leadership frameworks they can apply immediately.

What You Can Expect

A session with me is:

  • Private

  • Focused

  • Strategic

  • Insight-driven

  • Action-oriented

  • Designed for breakthrough thinking

Every experience ends with a clear action plan, whether you choose a single session or a long-term coaching program.

Why Leaders Choose This Experience

Because it combines:
✔ World-class business strategy
✔ Sports psychology
✔ On-course decision-making
✔ A private, distraction-free performance environment
✔ Leadership reflections grounded in real action

This is leadership coaching — felt, not just heard.

Ready to Work Together?

If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, make better decisions, and think more strategically, I’d love to connect.

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