Transformative Leadership Coach and HR Expert
From Boardrooms to Strategic Partnerships
Gerald C. Cauley spent two decades in the executive chair, managing HR for thousands of employees across Fortune 500 companies. Now he guides organizations and leaders through their most critical transitions with the wisdom that only comes from lived experience.
THE CORPORATE JOURNEY
From Executive Chair to Strategic Partner
Gerald spent two decades navigating the complexities of Fortune 500 HR leadership, from managing workforce reductions at global pharmaceutical companies to leading talent strategy for major media organizations. He's sat in the boardroom during restructuring decisions, balanced regulatory compliance with business objectives, and guided executive teams through cultural transformations.
The experience taught him that most organizational transitions fail not from poor strategy, but from the disconnect between boardroom decisions and their human impact. Leaders needed someone who understood both perspectives, the business pressure and the people consequences.
In 2022, Gerald made the strategic decision to bring that rare combination of executive experience and human insight directly to organizations facing their most challenging transitions.
THE TRANSITION
Why Gerald Left the Corporate World
In 2022, Gerald made a strategic decision: take everything he'd learned about managing large-scale workforce changes and offer it directly to organizations facing their most challenging transitions.
The catalyst: Watching companies struggle with layoffs, restructuring, and leadership transitions without someone who truly understood both the business pressures and the human stakes involved.
The opportunity: Most outplacement and transition services are provided by vendors who've never actually sat in the executive chair during a reduction, never had to balance board pressure with employee trust, never experienced the weight of decisions that affect hundreds of careers.
Gerald had lived all of it. Now he could help others navigate it.
WHY GERALD
He's Actually Lived Your Challenges
Two Decades of Executive HR Leadership: Gerald led HR for thousands of employees across Fortune 500 companies. He managed workforce reductions, global reorganizations, and the impossible pressures you face daily, not from a textbook, but from the executive chair.
Strategic MBE Advantage: Gerald's NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise status streamlines your supplier diversity requirements while delivering world-class coaching and transition support.
End-to-End Solution: Most providers specialize in one area, forcing you to coordinate multiple vendors. Gerald provides seamless support from boardroom strategy through individual career transitions, all from someone who understands every level of your organization.
CREDENTIALS THAT MATTER
Professional Certifications:
International Coach Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Columbia University - Certified Executive Coach
Harvard Medical School - Health & Wellness: Sustainable Nutrition Planning
Board Certified Coach (BCC) - Center for Credentialing & Education
Leadership Circle Profile™ and Benchmarks® 360 Assessment Practitioner
NMSDC - Minority Business Enterprise Certification
Education:
Master of Science, Human Resources Management - The New School for Social Research
Bachelor of Science, Marketing - Rutgers University
READY TO WORK TOGETHER?
Whether your organization is planning workforce changes, developing executive talent, or navigating complex transitions, Gerald brings the rare combination of strategic thinking and operational experience your situation demands.
Schedule a confidential Executive Strategy Session to discuss:
Your specific challenges and timeline
How Gerald's integrated approach addresses both business and human needs
Customized strategies for your organization's unique situation