Elliott Tobias
Coaching and Consulting Experience
Elliott brings broad business experience built across more than 30 years as a corporate executive to his Executive Coach role with Robert Gregory Partners. He has coached high potentials as well as leaders at all management levels, from vice presidents to C-suite officers, primarily for Fortune 500 brands in banking, manufacturing, credit services, finance, IT and healthcare. He has a strong track record for developing teams, leaders and functions to achieve the highest performance.
Elliott is adept at helping clients learn to successfully navigate organizational dynamics and optimize the environment in which they are working. He coaches leaders to increase their awareness of and develop their own styles and strengths. He is at his best partnering with driven leaders who are prepared to move past good, to great. He is certified in The Hogan Assessment System, DISC, and is a Predictive Index analyst.
Business and Career Background
Elliott honed his coaching skills in the business world. At Express, Inc., he was a member of the executive leadership team behind the company’s private equity buyout and ensuing IPO. He helped create a successful e-commerce business and also attracted, developed and retained industry-leading talent. He previously was a key HR executive at L Brands, launching the company’s first shared-services talent acquisition function, a critical element of the business operating system.
Before starting his coaching practice, Elliott led HR at Quantum Health, a privately held coordinated healthcare services provider. As a member of the executive team, he leveraged his experience to help the business grow by 50% in 18 months. He is credited with significantly improving employee engagement, helping the company earn recognition as a Best Place to Work in Central Ohio. Earlier in his career, he spent fifteen years in HR at Macy’s, building experience in talent management, executive compensation and change management.
Education and Affiliations
Elliott earned his B.S. in business administration from Emmanuel College in Boston and his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He serves on the HR Committee for the United Way of Central Ohio.

Based In:
Columbus, OH
Naples, FL
Primary Markets Served:
US Midwest, US Southeast, US East
For Information Contact:
Andrea Sherman
Coaching Operations Manager
Office: 614.389.3670
Mobile: 740.704.7331
[email protected]