Russell Raath

Russell Raath

Your biggest
ambition enthusiast

I’ve led global teams, run a consulting business, and done the corporate thing. And I’ve set a world record. But nothing inspires me more than exploring our individual and collective ambition.

About Russell

I’ve worked in consulting and in industry, owning outcomes and supporting teams to achieve more.

My work has taken me around the world, from a Big 4 consultancy in New York to two global banks, and the President of a boutique consulting business.

I now run my own firm.

I had an insight and an epiphany a few years ago whilst conducting research with a renowned Harvard Business School professor: the power of Ambition in an organizational context was intriguing, and I set out to decode how to unlock the power of Ambition and help leaders and teams build Ambition as their competitive advantage.

After extensive research over a number of years, it turns out that ambition is so much more than a dream or a vision.

It can be compelling, energizing, and daunting.

It has the power to be remarkably contagious.

And it also carries a dark side that many leaders fail to navigate.

Understanding Ambition is what led me to setting a world record - being the first person to swim the frigid Atlantic ocean in nothing but a speedo - and doing it backstroke.

Today I spend 100% of my time helping teams and consultants achieve their ambitions.

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Your ambition is not dreaming or hoping. It is also not whatever you call your vision. Ambition is what turns what could be into what must be.

For bold leaders and teams

Your team needs to match your ambition.

I work with leaders to run outstanding team summits that deliver growth, at speed.

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For solo consultants

Grow your consulting business.

I work with ambitious consultants who want to expand their impact, and create a business they love.

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