Clayton helps leaders show up with clarity, presence, and purpose—especially in moments that matter most. As a Senior Leadership Advisor at Nally Ventures, he draws on over 40 years of experience in executive leadership and organizational transformation to help others lead with confidence, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
Clayton’s journey began with decades of successfully leading teams across banking, wealth management, and nonprofit fundraising. But it was nine years ago, when he began facilitating leadership programs for BlessingWhite/GP Strategies, that he found his true calling: empowering leaders to grow from the inside out. Since then, he’s guided professionals from Fortune 50 companies and mission-driven organizations alike in building leadership practices that are both practical and deeply human.
Certified in EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360, and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, Clayton integrates brain-based leadership tools with mindful awareness. He supports leaders as they navigate high-stakes decisions, manage change, and build trust with their teams. His approach blends a growth mindset with self-awareness, helping clients take calculated risks, recover from setbacks, and lead with courage and resilience.
Clayton earned a certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership and continues to weave cutting-edge neuroscience into his work. He believes the best leaders are those who remain curious, grounded, and open to learning—no matter how experienced they are.
At the heart of Clayton’s coaching is a simple but powerful belief: Leadership is not about having all the answers but about being fully present, making intentional choices, and helping others do the same.