Rob

Blackledge

Executive Coach

Rob Blackledge is a human developer, executive coach, and thought leader focused on helping people become who they were made to be. His work sits at the intersection of truth, growth, and deep formation — blending honest disruption with warmth, humor, and care.

Rob is known for telling the truth without the fluff, while creating the safety people need to change. Clients often describe his style as both challenging and life-giving: direct, insightful, and unexpectedly joyful. He believes real transformation happens not through performance or tactics alone, but through alignment, clarity of identity, values, and purpose.

At Novus Global, Rob coaches leaders and executives, partners with organizations to create meaningful change, and helps generate work and opportunity for others. He is deeply committed to building community, developing leaders, and creating spaces where people grow together with intention.

Rob lives in Nashville with his wife Emily and their sons, where his work, faith, and relationships continue to shape his leadership.

coaching Expertise

Faith-Forward Development

Value-Work Alignment

Adventure

credentials

Meta Performance™ Certified Coach

MA in Professional Counseling, LPC-MHSP

Award-Winning Songwriter

Country Rock band Blackjack Billy

MVP of 5A Mississippi State All Star Game

Publications

Alumni Honored at ASCAP Country Music Awards

Blackjack Billy band

client testimonials
Ian Meeks Owner, Meeks Ballroom

Coaching with Rob has been next level! His voracious desire to push me and inspire me to think bigger, live deeper, and pursue my dreams that lie on the other side of fear has been life changing. He combines laser focus with calm leadership, fun yet insightful conversation, that lifts me out of simple day to day pursuits. I’m now more focused, making career moves that are benefiting me and my family, which in turn is creating a life we want to live.