“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of the arts.”
--- Henry David Thoreau
The Art of Great Leadership: Purpose. Culture. Performance.
Leadership is more than strategy and results. It is modeled behavior. Every word spoken and every reaction displayed shapes the culture of your organization and the "quality of the day" for those you lead. I create a confidential space where leaders uncover what truly drives them, how they do their best work, and how they show up under pressure. From there, we align purpose, performance, and the whole person, so they lead with clarity, conviction, and real impact.
You are here because you are ready to lead with greater intention.
Whether you are an Executive in Transition or a Senior Leader scaling your impact, my coaching provides the foundational work necessary to lead with integrity and curiosity.
The Coaching Experience:
Clarity in Transition: Hone your vision as you step fully into new levels of responsibility.
Operationalized Values: Align your personal purpose with organizational strategy for results that endure.
Empowered Culture: Move from management to stewardship, creating spaces where others can do their best work.
From CEO to Coach
I’m Raphaela Platow, an executive coach for senior leaders navigating complexity and cultural change. After 20+ years as a CEO of large organizations, I understand the weight and isolation of top leadership, fraught board dynamics, and the pressure to aligning purpose with results. I learned that lasting impact stems less from plans or targets than from the quality of presence and consistency I brought to teams. My deep passion now is to support leaders’ human, messy growth—combining CEO experience with focused inquiry to help you bridge from where you are to the leader you’re meant to be.
Master Your Next Chapter. Transition is the ultimate test of leadership. Whether you are stepping into a new role or redefining your current one, don’t navigate the complexity alone. Together, let’s sharpen your perspective and accelerate your impact.
About
Raphaela is a top senior leader and Executive Coach with the distinctive ability to help leaders and organizations move through complexity with clarity and purpose. Having led major institutions and worked closely with boards, civic, corporate, governmental leaders and creative innovators, she is known for getting to the core of what holds back people and systems, and for guiding thoughtful, decisive action.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience and deep cross-cultural perspective, Raphaela brings sharp insight into human behavior, organizational dynamics, creative thinking, and strategic decision-making. Her ability to engage both head and heart has made her a trusted partner to leaders navigating growth and change.
Her work as a CEO has been often featured in national media outlets, including: The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Art in America, Artforum, Hyperallergic, Die Presse (Vienna), Der Standard (Vienna); Sueddeutsche Zeitung (Germany); Fohla de S.Paulo; O Estado de S. Paulo.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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1:1 Executive & Leadership Coaching
Engaging with executives and leaders in confidential, one-to-one partnerships to sharpen effectiveness, navigate complexity, and align performance with purpose so as to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
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CEO Peer Advisory Groups
Working primarily with and through Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, supporting leaders in the Greater Cincinnati region to be their best, at work and in their lives.
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Artists & Creative Leaders Coaching
Helping artists, arts leaders, and innovators manage authentic careers by balancing creative vision with professional leadership.
Book your preliminary consult now
Schedule your appointment with Raphaela today and experience the highest standard of personalized support. She is committed to your journey to extraordinary leadership.
About our company
R. Platow Coaching partners with executive leaders to drive organizational excellence, bridging the gap between vision and execution through evidence-based coaching practices. The work is built on a foundation of continuous learning and evolution—ensuring that as the global landscape shifts, your leadership remains a competitive advantage.
Using proven coaching methodologies and a steadfast commitment to leadership excellence, R. Platow Coaching provides organizations with the strategic coaching they need to scale with precision and impact. Rather than simply moving forward, you’ll move with clarity and purpose.