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You don't have to lead resilience alone.

You run crisis management, business continuity, IT disaster recovery, or security. You’re expected to guide executives, shape strategy, and deliver results, usually without a peer in the building who does what you do.

I coach the people who lead this work. Some need an hour on one hard problem. Some need a trusted voice on call. Some want a partner for the next stage of their career.

Find the Right Coaching Option

What I hear from resilience leaders

“I don’t have enough time and hands.”

“Managing it from the middle, and unless you have a solid champion that’s really gonna own it, it was hard.”

“Great job reporting the risk. But we need to do something about it.”

“We need to build cases for cybersecurity recovery.”

The pattern is the same almost every time. The leader is working harder than ever and not making forward progress. They’re too close to the problem, or they already know the answer and can’t get anyone to act on it.

Why coaching works

An outside view. Sometimes you’re too close to the problem to see it. If you’re treating it as a duck and it’s really a rabbit, every action step that follows is wrong.

Validation and weight. Long before I was a consultant, I was a junior leader who couldn’t get buy-in on steps I knew were critical. When the same ideas came from an outside consultant, my leaders listened. An outside voice still carries that weight.

A partner before the boom. The best time to have an expert in your corner is before the crisis, not during it. When a crisis does hit, you already have someone who knows your organization.

Self-reliance is indispensable if you’re lost in the woods or you have a flat tire. When it comes to moving your program forward, going alone is seldom the best course of action.

Three ways to work with me

1:1 Coaching Call

For: one specific problem that needs a clear answer now. A board briefing next week, an audit finding, a stalled decision, a new role.

What it is: a 60-minute private call on Zoom, with an intake form so I come prepared. Backed by a money-back guarantee.

Investment: $500, one hour.

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Private Backchannel with Bryan

For: leaders who want a trusted voice on call. You’re working a live incident, testing a message before it reaches the boardroom, or facing a decision you want to pressure-test.

What it is: a private Slack channel with me, with responses within business hours (often faster) and ad hoc voice or video check-ins when needed.

Investment: $3,000 for 6 months, or $5,000 for 12 months.

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Private Coaching

For: experienced resilience leaders ready to lead at a higher level. You want more influence with executives, a strategy for your program and your career, and someone to hold you to it.

What it is: a 90-minute strategy session, then biweekly 60-minute calls, with unlimited email and Slack support between sessions. Application required.

Investment: starts at $3,000/month, with a minimum commitment of 3 months.

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Not sure which fits? Contact us and we’ll help you decide.

How coaching works

Every coaching relationship follows the same Proven Process we use with client programs.

Diagnose. Where you are, where you’re stuck, and where you want to go, in your program and your career.

Design. A focused plan for the problem, the role, or the next stage.

Deliver. Direct advice you can act on, from a call, a Slack thread, or a standing series of sessions.

Evolve. Your goals change. The coaching changes with them.

Coaching in practice

A newly promoted Global Crisis Management Leader at a leading European travel services firm stepped into a high-stakes role during a time of industry disruption. Over a year of one-on-one coaching, we worked on strategic thinking, decision-making under pressure, and communication with executive stakeholders, using real scenarios and a personalized development plan. The leader built credibility with the executive team and global stakeholders in the new role.

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“Bryan’s guidance has provided clear, actionable insights, and his expertise has been invaluable in navigating complex challenges.”

Jennifer M., VP, Enterprise Resilience (Private Backchannel client)

Why work with me

I’ve spent more than 30 years in crisis management, business continuity, and security. Before founding Bryghtpath in 2014, I spent two decades at Target, where I led global crisis management, business continuity, and intelligence.

MBCP, MBCI, and CISSP
Founder and CEO of Bryghtpath, which has worked with 41 Fortune 500 clients
Practitioner first: I’ve sat in your seat, briefed the executives, and run the response

I’m direct, and I won’t waste your time. You’ll get honest advice you can act on, not theory.

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Frequently asked questions

Which coaching option is right for me?

Start with the problem. One clear problem with a deadline: the 1:1 Coaching Call. A trusted voice on call for the next six or twelve months: the Private Backchannel. A deliberate push on your influence, your program, and your career: Private Coaching.

Do you coach people who are new to the field?

Private Coaching is built for experienced resilience leaders, not new professionals just entering the field. If you’re earlier in your career, the 1:1 Coaching Call is the best place to start.

Is coaching confidential?

Yes. Everything you share stays between us. The backchannel runs in a private channel within Bryghtpath’s secure Slack workspace.

Is the 1:1 call a sales call?

No. It’s a working session on your problem. If you don’t walk away with clear, actionable value, you get your money back.

Can I start with one call and move to Private Coaching later?

Yes. Many leaders start with a single call. If the work calls for a longer relationship, we’ll talk about it then.

Whatever you’re leading through, you don’t have to do it alone

A stalled program, a bigger role, or a crisis on the horizon: tell me where you are, and I’ll tell you which option fits.

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