Experience transformative growth and success with Sales and Leadership Coach Ricky Powell. Ricky is passionate about helping sales teams and leaders maximize their growth by elevating their existing tools and techniques and providing additional success methods to ensure positive results.
Ricky’s journey began as a prodigious child actor, working alongside many Hollywood luminaries. With a passion for storytelling, he graduated from CSUN with a degree in film and television and then ventured behind the camera. Ricky spent five formative years in post-production on the iconic TV series, The Golden Girls, before joining NBC, where he dedicated an impressive 25 years to bringing every network comedy, drama, and reality show to life.
At NBC, Ricky served as a vital link between external producers and multiple internal teams, skillfully bridging gaps and ensuring seamless collaboration and flawless on-air execution. Recognized for his exceptional communication and leadership abilities, he played a pivotal role in establishing Imagination@NBCUniversal Toastmasters, serving multiple terms as the club’s esteemed president. Ricky’s commitment to personal growth led him to achieve the prestigious designation of DTM, the highest honor in the Toastmasters curriculum.
Additionally, Ricky penned a compelling book, Happiness Rocks: A Powerful Blueprint to Master the Art of Lifelong Happiness, resonating with readers worldwide. The book’s success earned him the privilege of hosting an exclusive book signing at the renowned Beverly Hills Hotel.
Following his departure from the network, Ricky embarked on an exciting journey as an accomplished author, captivating speaker, astute corporate trainer, and empowering executive coach. His expertise spans an array of subjects including advanced sales strategies, leadership development, time management, effective communication, dynamic presentations, conflict resolution, positive psychology, and neurolinguistic programming.
Ricky is devoted to equipping employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs with transformative tools and coaching sessions that foster support, engagement, productivity, and positivity. By unlocking their fullest potential, he propels them towards unparalleled professional and personal success and happiness. As a result, companies and organizations benefit from heightened sales, productivity, profitability, and reduced turnover.
Ricky’s exceptional roster of satisfied clients includes distinguished entities such as the US Navy, US Senate, Cushman & Wakefield, Raytheon, One West Bank, Oracle, Amtrak, NBC Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount, United Talent Agency, HBO, and many more. Their success stories bear testament to his profound impact and unwavering commitment to their growth.
Ricky resides in the city of Thousand Oaks, California with his wife of 31 years, Jenna, and their two children, Emma and Jack.
