Testimonials
“Working with Ranah has been one of the highest-ROI investments I’ve made in my own leadership. He’s helped me meaningfully “move the needle” on how I show up as a CEO. Our sessions have been a mix of strategic thinking and practical coaching on how to navigate growth, scale, and people. In fact, I take many of my leadership learnings and share them with other leaders in my company so they are empowered.Ranah's also been very helpful in giving me ideas to optimize my time and impact. He's been my best accountability coach. The ripple effects of my sessions with Ranah are clear - I was able to unlock more of my time to focus on the areas that matter most and help my team perform at a higher level. I recommend Ranah wholeheartedly to any founder or executive who is serious about leveling up their leadership."
“Ranah is a creative pleasure to work with. He is experienced, smart, thoughtful, and kind, making him an invaluable asset to startup founders and business leaders. I highly recommend Ranah for the exceptional skills and presence he brings to his work with others.”
"My years working on a team with Ranah has been incredibly enriching, creative and enjoyable. His style blends deep wisdom with practical insights, creating a supportive environment for visioning, transformation and manifestation. Ranah has the talent for unpacking the many dimensions of any situation, the challenges and potential opportunities. He’s thoughtful, empathic, good-humored and exceptionally skilled at providing clear, actionable guidance. I highly recommend Ranah for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and personal development.”
"Working with Ranah has been incredibly valuable from both a company building and personal development perspective.
He's helped me navigate everything from fundraising, team dynamics, managing personal stress, and big strategic decisions (not to mention has taught me tons about the value of mindfulness and meditation).
Through his style of both intentional questioning and advice from his experience in the trenches (and knowing when each is the most valuable), he helps me move faster, uncover clearer insights, and get back to action in a way I couldn't on my own.
I've always found Ranah to be incredibly thoughtful and intentional, and stemming from a combination of his genuine curiosity and true desire to help, I often find myself uncovering things about myself that I never could have uncovered on my own.
I've worked with other coaches in the past, and having someone who has actually been in the seat of the founder/CEO and navigated the journey from start to exit completely changes the experience of coaching for the better.
If you're looking for a coach that “gets it”, Ranah is your guy!"
“Ranah has been a pivotal resource in my leadership journey. His ability to listen, understand, and provide tailored guidance is truly remarkable. He creates a space where I feel supported yet challenged to think differently and approach problems from new angles. Through our sessions, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how to lead with intention, manage through uncertainty, and align my actions with the bigger picture. Ranah’s advice is not just theoretical; it’s practical, actionable, and directly applicable to the complexities of running a company. His coaching has had a profound impact on how I approach decision-making and has empowered me to lead with greater confidence and clarity. I highly recommend Ranah to any leader looking to grow and make meaningful progress in their personal and professional life.”
“Ranah has an exceptional ability to navigate the complexities of business and leadership, drawing from his rich experience in running companies. He has a unique way of finding parallels from other companies, offering fresh, insightful perspectives. Ranah helps put all options on the table, even those that are challenging to consider at first, which has helped broaden my own decision-making process. Additionally, his insights into working relationship dynamics from an outsider perspective have been super useful in creating more clarity and understanding. Ranah's guidance is a true asset for anyone looking to enhance their strategic thinking in the business world.”
“For any founder, entrepreneur or leader wanting to accelerate their business or personal growth, Ranah is an invaluable thought partner, guide and coach. Ranah brings a rare mix of warmth, wisdom and deep operational experience to every interaction. The ease, clarity and insights that emerge are transformative.”
“Ranah is, without a doubt, one of the most honorable and thoughtful people that I have ever met. He excels in active listening, prioritizing understanding over merely responding—a skill of immense value. His unyielding curiosity has driven him to deeper understandings of what motivates people and what drives organizational success, and I have benefitted personally from his sage counsel.”
“Working with Coach Ranah Edelin over just 3 sessions made a real impact during a time of major transition in my career. He helped me push beyond my comfort zone and embrace the idea of re-anchoring while giving myself a 15% buffer period to stretch and grow, all while tuning into my own inner compass. Ranah provides the kind of guidance that stays with you long after the session ends. His style is humble, real, and steady…always grounding me in my core traits so I can continue to grow without losing my voice. He is a constant reminder to keep moving forward, and I am truly grateful for the clarity he brought."
"Ranah has an incredible gift in making teams more effective. He helped our executive leadership team in improving our dynamics, collaboration and communication. He truly listens to others-—making them feel safe, seen and understood. He guides individuals to reflect on their responsibility to themselves and others and speaks truths in a kind, accessible manner. I am inspired by his approach to leadership and feel more confident in my own leadership as a result of the actionable resources and next steps we left his session with. It's incredible to see the development of our team and his lasting impact months after our last meeting with him.”
"As a first-time founder, working with Ranah has been invaluable. He has guided me through an emotionally challenging co-founder breakup, provided clear strategies for high-stakes negotiations, and helped us streamline internal processes. Ranah deeply understands the founder experience. His unique blend of empathy and sharp strategic insight brings clear, practical advice to tackle even the most complex situations. I’m excited to continue learning under his guidance and grow into the best leader I can be."
"Ranah worked with a small team of us on strengthening our communication and ability to strategize together. Ranah's prep work - both in 1:1 sessions and advanced readings/videos - was extremely helpful and I could see the ways he used that prep to inform his work with us. He navigated challenging conversations with ease and a lot of generosity for everyone involved. I was skeptical on the utility of a one day session but I was shocked by how far we came and I know that was due in very large part to Ranah's guidance and expertise. Cannot recommend him enough!"
"Working with Ranah has been an incredible experience, helping me to unlock capabilities and achieve goals that I have been striving toward for years. His sensitivity to the intellectual, emotional, and physical elements of being a successful person are at the core of his practice and the support that he gives to you as a client."
"Based on what I learned in the ELD program, Mr. Ranah Edelin tailored his coaching to my specific circumstances. He is a warm and principled coach whose advice is exceptionally precise because it reflects a clear understanding of each person’s situation and role. In my case, he thoughtfully considered Japan’s cultural context, which differs from that of the United States, and provided a wide range of guidance. As a result, I gained numerous practical insights on how to lead my team."
“Working with Ranah has had a significant impact on my performance at work and overall well-being. Ranah is a thoughtful, caring, and inspiring coach. The best part of working with Ranah is that he asks insightful questions that lead you to identify the solution to your critical questions and then he guides you to create a tactical path forward to achieve your desired outcome. The sessions with Ranah feel natural, like I am talking to a friend, which has helped me open up more and increase the effectiveness of the sessions. I highly recommend Ranah to anyone looking for an excellent coach who leverages prior experience as a founder with care and empathy to help clients answer their toughest questions and guide them to where they want to go.”
"Ranah has a gift to closely listen and a remarkable ability to ask exactly the right questions to elicit deep self-reflection. He strikes a unique balance of careful listening with sharing his wealth of experience and ideas. Ranah has enabled me to profoundly connect to my purpose and passion, and then challenged and supported me to translate this understanding into significant, tangible outcomes."