“I initially reached out to Rob and ACTIV365 because I was reaching a crossroads in my professional life. I had reached a point where my work life felt stagnant and I wanted something more fulfilling. I received coaching that helped me identify what types of new career paths I’d be most interested in... but also much, much more.

We didn’t just stick to a professional deep dive, even though that was the main help I thought I needed and was seeking. We discussed personal goals, hobbies, basically everything that makes me, me. What drives me, what brings me joy, what makes me tick. It didn’t feel like I was working with a coach, but more so with somebody who genuinely wanted the best for me and was equally invested in working towards improvements for myself.

On top of my professional road blocks, I was also quickly approaching new changes and challenges in my personal life. I was becoming a first time father and in the process of buying our first home and relocating to a new region. Through our talks that originally started about work life, I was able to pick up new tools and perspectives that not only made me more aware of my professional desires, but also made me a better friend, father, and husband.

Now, I’m working in a new role for a new company, that I am extremely happy in. I can honestly say that had I not worked with Rob, I probably would not have seen myself as a fit for the position I am currently in. I definitely would not have been aware that the position checked off so many boxes of things I was looking for in a potential new job. Luckily for me, I did work with Rob, and when I found this position I knew it was a perfect fit for me and I went after it with a tenacity and confidence that Rob helped unlock.

I’m a person that always puts others before myself, even if that is sometimes detrimental to my personal care or growth. One thing that Rob helped me realize, both personally and professionally, is that sometimes you need to focus and work on yourself to be able to take even better care of others in the future. That might be common sense to some, but I was always so focused on others that I never really considered it myself.

That said, I couldn’t recommend working with Rob and ACTIV365 enough. Whatever guidance or coaching you are looking for, I’m confident Rob is a person you should work with to help you find what you are looking for and then some. Take this opportunity to work on yourself, you won’t regret it.

Thank you, Rob!”

— Tylor H

“I hit 60 feeling very uncertain about how to approach my future. I had tried some counseling, but I still did not have a good grasp on what I wanted for my life in the years ahead. I decided to try a personal coach as I hoped it would offer me a more goal-oriented experience. This is what I was able to accomplish with coaching by Robert Banks. He is an excellent listener and he gives constructive feedback. He easily drew out of me what my concerns were, and with his help, I was able to concretely define the areas to focus on that would make me more secure about facing my future!

Rob is professional, has integrity and our coaching sessions were productive and helpful. I gained confidence that my life will continue to be fulfilling and Rob helped me to see that there are always new possibilities! I was able to let go of my trepidations and I am looking forward to my many years to come.

Thank you, Rob!”

— Ann A.

“Before working with Rob through his Activ365 business, I knew him as a client at Paper Moon Music. While Rob doesn’t study music and guitar with me, this is where we met, and we’ve had numerous informal interactions in the lobby over the years. For me, these interactions have always been positive, memorable, and deep: deep not necessarily in terms of subject matter, but just in the level of energy and sincerity that Rob chooses to interact with people.

Rob really is this person: a Life Coach, a motivator, a confidant, a friend. When he told me he was working towards incorporating and certifying his coaching gifts, I jumped at the opportunity to work with him.

I came to Rob with the intent to improve some of the structures and goals already in place in my life, and with his assistance, we were able to begin planning and developing these things to a higher degree, and add critically important things/processes that I was overlooking.

Rob has helped me refine and identify life values and goals and implement practical strategies to live these values and achieve these goals, all while maintaining a positive acknowledgement loop based on respect and appreciation of myself and those around me while developing the self.

Rob’s acute ability to connect with you will be instantly felt, and for me, being able to work with him in such a concentrated way has been a real blessing.”

— Nate W.

“Rob and I have worked on both interpersonal and professional topics and during each meeting his incredible ability to dig to the heart of the matter and uncover the true obstacles I am facing is awesome. I walk away from each session feeling more confident and self-assured than when I entered.”

— Lorraine R.

“Rob, was such an inspiration to me that when we started our sessions things started to develop faster than I thought. I worked with Rob for 30 days and in his calls, he would ask me specific questions that got me to think about what I truly wanted. I was able to see things in a clearer light and develop tools that I never knew I needed to succeed. He would, somehow some way, ask these questions that got me to get to the core of things that really pushed me to do what I needed to do. These core meanings were something that I never knew how to get to until I met him. Working with Rob was such a great pleasure and so meaningful to me that my life, even months after, has changed. I have learned to focus on what I want and stay there until it has come. I am truly thankful for our sessions and will forever cherish them.”

— Clarice C.

“Rob is an amazing Life Coach. Activ365 has helped to develop my self-awareness and emotional intelligence far beyond what I could have achieved through other modalities of self-improvement. This is not only because of Rob’s excellent aptitude for coaching, but it is because of who he is and who I have become under his guidance.

I have known Rob since he became a dental patient in my practice in 2010. We had an immediate connection, which we knew went beyond the usual courtesies of someone you see several times a year. I felt like we had been friends for a long time even though we had only known each other for a short while. I knew I wanted to hang out with him more. Now that I know him much better through his coaching me, I know that this is one of the qualities that makes Rob an amazing coach; the ability to connect to people.

The following are only some of Rob’s incomparable coaching attributes: humble, attentive, intelligent, compassionate, challenging, astute, funny, focused, meticulous, calming.

What I love about Rob’s coaching is his ability to remember minute details and subtleties in a conversation that we had a year ago (and, no, he wasn’t taking notes). He helps me set targets based on who I want to become (more than what I want). He holds me accountable to those targets without imparting guilt or shame. He challenges me by asking me questions which allow me to test what I have told him, and whether that is relevant to who I want to become or if it is just story getting in the way. He checks to see that I understand him, and he checks to see that he understands me.

At 51, one may think one knows oneself. When I allowed Robert Banks to be the mirror that I did not have the courage to hold up, my awareness of my own emotional intelligence and operating habits matured in a remarkable way. His affable and keenly intuitive coaching approach allows a shift in paradigm and a broadening of perspective that is simply not possible through a book or a seminar, no matter how effective the delivery. My favorite result of the coaching I received is the deeper understanding of “connection.” How we relate to people, places, experiences or targets has a massive impact on what we give and what we get, essentially the purpose of our life.”

— With Sincerest Gratitude, Mark G., DDS

"I cannot put a value on the investment towards ACTIV365 other than to say it has been one of the best I can remember in a long working career.  No training, no seminar, no other improvement effort can begin to compare with the value I have gained working with you.  I can think of no other way I could have come so far not only in growing and improving my business, but in finding and adding value in all the other aspects of my life.

I started by simply wanting to improve and grow my business.  I did more than that.  I improved and grew myself…in order to grow my business.  Being more organized, having a thoughtful plan that creates the path to growth and improvement, and being open to new possibilities that may not have even been in the initial plan are all part of what I discovered working with ACTIV365.  

I feel more confident about making change, in business, in my relationships, and in life in general.  Like any muscle, these changes and the process you use to make them grow and strengthen with use.  You have helped me build these new muscles with encouragement and accountability, helping me overcome the reluctance of inertia.  These muscles are now there to be used in every aspect of my life."

“The coaching focused on my basic challenge, and I got the help I needed to tailor a solution that all the standard cookie cutter options did not address. I got a solution to my primary stumbling block in a measured and thoughtful way after Rob observed the challenges. We implemented changes and adjusted accordingly!”

“I've known Robert to be a positive and encouraging person. When I was going through a major career change a few years ago, Robert really came through and offered expert advice and coaching as I navigated in the new space. He's been a big part of my success story - I've got him to thank for helping me see how my skills translated between careers and for being a huge shot in the arm when I had doubts.

Robert is exactly the kind of person I'd want in charge of transforming organizations, whether that be coaching, training, or mentoring for organizational change, leadership transition, mentoring teams, or anywhere an organization is in need of positive, supportive and effective change development.

Hire Robert - you won't be sorry!”

“Coaching is the most awesome thing I have invested my money in lately! My business has grown so much, so fast, I have felt like everything was out of control! Rob is helping bring balance to me by setting goals and teaching me how to achieve goals that I want to be the fundamental principles of my legacy and how my companies function. ... Hardest shit I’ve ever done! Absolutely been worth every minute, every ounce of effort, 110% of effort, definitely an opportunity to put your money where your mouth is!

Rob, you are the most genuine, honest, make-me-spell-it-out professional I’ve ever known! I’d be lost without you! The value you have brought into my life goes way beyond any ability to measure. You have changed my life forever! From the very beginning I knew you were going to push me so that I would create the outcomes that I wanted. You would only set up the framework like a master craftsman.

The outcomes that you have helped me formulate not only in my personal life but in my business have set me on a positive pathway for freedom and success! I could never thank you or praise you enough for believing in me, encouraging me and most of all empowering me to have the strength and ability all along to stand up straight and take and own the room and command the respect I so deserved. Thank you for all you have helped me accomplish! ... There’s more to do!”

— Wendy

“Rob has been a great inspiration to our family since the launch of his book, “Get Out of Your Own Way.” The book came to us at a challenging time when my oldest son was struggling with decisions about college and a path forward after high school. He felt lost and unsure of what he wanted to do and was overwhelmed by his indecision as he had always had school and sports as a steady in his life. Both my son and I read Rob’s book and recognized that he offered a great way of looking at life and how to make thoughtful goals and achieve them.

Following Rob’s book, my son was interested in learning more and having an opportunity to talk about things that were weighing him down. So, he decided to meet with Rob weekly over a month for his Goal Achievement Program (GAP). After the first week, my son came home with the biggest smile! His mood was lighter and happier! He said that he had talked about things that he liked and how he could set goals that incorporated growth and a path toward school and work.

Rob helped him see how he could make a plan and take things a step at a time. He helped my son by providing tools that he could use whenever he faced a challenge. At the same time, Rob also opened my son’s eyes to gratitude for the people and things in his life and how contributing to relationships ultimately benefits everyone.

Once my son completed the initial 3-week GAP program, he asked to continue weekly coaching with Rob. He then started making plans for school, work and ways that he could help at home. Rob helped my son transition from a very confused place to a path that offered structure and purpose. It ultimately lifted my son’s spirits, put him on a positive path forward and gave him the tools to work through challenging times.

I highly recommend Rob’s Goal Achievement Program and his individual Coaching for teenagers or anyone struggling with life challenges. Rob is an incredible listener and offers insightful guidance that immediately brings hope and a calm way of approaching decisions.

Thank you, Rob, for the profound impact you had in Nick’s life – and ultimately ours. We are truly grateful for you!”

Sincerely,

Bonnie

“I would highly recommend coaching with Rob! He is very open minded, intelligent and motivational. You can tell that he truly wants to get the best out of you and improve yourself.

Before getting into these coaching sessions, I felt stuck and didn’t have much motivation to conquer my goals. After every session, I gained more confidence and more will to better myself in any ways possible. I was struggling with procrastination and he gave me multiple methods to work on it and get on it right away. He helped me become more organized and stay on top of things. I developed a framework to help me complete goals that I have. He explained how having a framework will help you see yourself completing your goals and give me the confidence to know I’m on the right path and see the steps ahead of me.

He can help you with any aspects in life as he helped me with health goals, relationships, passions and my education goals. I’m so lucky that I had this opportunity because it really is changing me for the better!”

Thank you, Rob!

Nick

“Since working with Rob, it’s amazing the changes he has helped me bring about in my life. He is gentle and kind in his thinking and observations and through our partnership, he has helped me to open myself to broader goals in my life. I had become confined in my life and thinking. I now am considering different avenues for enjoyment. I am more aware of how some of my habits that I had formed are in need of help and with his coaching I have learned to conquer their control over me. I am in control of my life.

Robert has a way with words. He is very articulate. He is not leading – he helps one to consider ways to deal with goals not appreciated before. My time with him has been well spent.

I would recommend Robert as a life coach for anyone wishing guidance in attaining objectives in life, whether job-related or personal. He is thoughtful and considerate and I think kindness is also one of his great attributes.”

— Joanne D.