With a background as a mergers and acquisitions investment banker and as a professionally-trained and certified executive coach, Peter mentors, challenges and motivates his colleagues and clients. If you are a C-suite Executive or Senior Investment … Request a Session with Peter
My Clients
My work centers on Senior Investment Professionals (Investment Bankers, Private Equity Professionals and Asset and Hedge Fund Managers), and C-Suite Executives and their high-potential direct reports.
I coach senior executives on many issues and challenges including but not limited to: leadership effectiveness, leadership development, improving work/life balance, enhancing emotional intelligence, career development and transition and communication and relationship skills.
I work on a confidential basis with senior executives who have already achieved a high degree of career success. After an initial two hour face-to-face session, focused on sharing of backgrounds, identifying issues and goal setting, phone or in-person one hour coaching sessions take place three to four times per month.
Client Work
As the coaching progresses, the length and frequency of the calls is subject to change. I am available by phone or email between scheduled calls for particularly challenging or stressful situations.
At the client’s option, I may administer a 360° peer review such as The Leadership Circle™ Profile or a full qualitative 360° peer review as a foundation and starting point for coaching. A typical coaching engagement may last six months or longer, with a three-month minimum commitment.
The best way to understand how I work and how I can help you is to contact me for a complimentary 1.5 hour deep coaching session.
The Value of Coaching
In a 2008 Price Waterhouse Coopers study of 2,165 coaching clients in 64 countries, coaching was found to provide a nearly 3.5X median return on investment for client organizations. Among the highlights of the study were:
– 80% of coaching clients reported positive changes in work performance, communication skills, interpersonal skills and relationships;
– 82.7% of the surveyed coaching clients reported that they were "very satisfied" with their results; and
– 96.2% of the surveyed clients would repeat coaching under the same circumstances.
If your firm is considering incorporating executive coaching into your human capital development strategy, please contact me with any questions.
Executive Coaching Services
I offer one-on-one executive coaching services for: C-Suite Executives and their High Potential Direct Reports. Senior Investment Professionals (Investment Bankers, Private Equity Professionals, Hedge Fund and Asset Managers) After an initial two hour face-to-face session, focused on sharing of backgrounds, identifying issues and goal setting, phone or in-person one hour coaching sessions take place three to four times per month. As … Read more about Peter's services
Jeff McDermott, Founder and CEO of Greentech Capital Advisors, etc.
“I think Wellington said, ‘You cannot fight a two-front war.’ Yet that is what most high performing executives are asked to do – to launch fierce and intensive campaigns and build businesses to take market share from competitors, while also creating successful relationships, families and communities. What often happens is failure on both fronts, as the unrelenting strain impacts health, happiness and productivity. When this happens, the executive, the company and the family and friends suffer. Peter Feer understands the demands of 21st century business, and the importance of sustainable well-being for individuals. He listens, asks the right questions, and helps executives forge agreements with themselves that enable them to find the necessary balance and harmony between the personal and the professional. At Greentech, we built a high-performance professional services culture from the ground up, in the cut throat world of investment banking. Peter was an invaluable resource to my Partners, my Officers and me as we navigated the heavy water. Having Peter as a thoughtful and 100% confidential resource to help us sort through professional / personal issues and build balance and resilience was essential to our success.”
Jeff McDermott
Founder and CEO of Greentech Capital Advisors
Former Joint Global Head of Investment Banking at UBS
35 Year Investment Banker
Peter Feer
2020-08-07T03:29:45+00:00
Jeff McDermott
Founder and CEO of Greentech Capital Advisors
Former Joint Global Head of Investment Banking at UBS
35 Year Investment Banker
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/jeff-mcdermott-founder-and-ceo-of-greentech-capital-advisors-etc/
PJ Deschenes, Partner – Greentech Capital Advisors
“Before I started working with Peter, I thought of an executive coach as a resource that I might try out to “fix a few things” over the course of a couple of sessions. Since I started working with Peter a year ago, I wonder why I didn’t have regular coaching sessions in the past. He has a fantastic combination of coaching experience, authenticity, understanding of executive effectiveness, and experience in investment banking and finance. His skill and insight create a relationship in which Peter appropriately pushes me further in each conversation. I come away from our sessions challenged, motivated and focused. Additionally, he attends to the full scope, including family, health, and habits; which in turn enhances my energy and clarity towards addressing my professional goals and ambitions. Further, as Peter has worked with several of my colleagues, we have developed a dialogue on ideas from our respective sessions, and enjoy a “network effect” from common coaching and encouraging of one another. In all, Peter’s work with me and several of my colleagues has increased our professional effectiveness both individually, and as a firm.”
PJ Deschenes, Partner - Greentech Capital Advisors
Peter Feer
2019-10-29T01:54:40+00:00
PJ Deschenes, Partner - Greentech Capital Advisors
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/pj-deschenes-partner-greentech-capital-advisors/
Beckett Fabbie, Greentech Capital Advisors
"Peter has been a valuable resource not only to my employees but to myself, personally and professionally. Peter approaches coaching holistically by examining all aspects of life with his clients. This innovative approach helps clients explore their daily motivations and long term objectives. Peter truly takes the time to get to know his clients and gently pushes them to expect more from themselves and their future; holding them accountable for their own success. He is skilled in dealing with sensitive issues while retaining the utmost sense of confidentiality. Peter speaks a language which senior business leaders can relate to and understand, making him an integral aspect of our human capital strategy."
Beckett Fabbie, Chief Human Resources Officer and Co-CAO
Greentech Capital Advisors, New York, NY
Peter Feer
2020-01-31T04:39:05+00:00
Beckett Fabbie, Chief Human Resources Officer and Co-CAO
Greentech Capital Advisors, New York, NY
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/beckett-fabbie-greentech-capital-advisors/
(anonymous) Greentech Capital Advisors
“I highly recommend Peter as an executive coach. Since we began working together over a year ago I have become more engaged, focused, and productive. He has helped me refine my communication style and has been instrumental in making me a more balanced, consistent leader overall. His distinguished career not only lends credibility to his approach, but also enables him to provide highly practical, relevant advice. Perhaps most importantly, Peter has pushed me to articulate and remain committed to my personal values and career goals, providing an important long-term perspective that can otherwise get too easily lost in the day-to-day.”
Anonymous
Peter Feer
2020-08-13T17:21:14+00:00
Anonymous
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/anonymous-greentech-capital-advisors/
Andrew Fascia, Chief Financial Officer Greentech Capital Advisors, New York, NY
"Since working with Peter I have made advancements in my professional and personal life that I was unaware were even a possibility. The value added comes from both uncovering the possibilities and then working through strategies to achieve them. Peter has an incredibly deep knowledge base which makes this possible. His genuine personality and impressive professional experience both in finance and coaching sets him apart and makes working with him enjoyable and highly effective. In addition, what started as a one-on-one engagement where Peter helped me achieve balance in my advancing career and growing family, evolved into a Company-wide engagement which includes all Officers and Partners. Working with Peter has added tremendous value to both myself and our Company."
Andrew Fascia, Chief Financial Officer
Greentech Capital Advisors, New York, NY
Peter Feer
2019-12-18T00:09:02+00:00
Andrew Fascia, Chief Financial Officer
Greentech Capital Advisors, New York, NY
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/andrew-fascia-chief-financial-officer-greentech-capital-advisors-new-york-ny/
Rick Weil, Managing Director Mesirow Financial, Chicago, IL
“Peter is a superb executive coach. I worked with Peter for over a year during both ‘business as usual’ and Covid-constrained circumstances. I recommend him to anyone in the financial sector who seeks to elevate their game and improve themselves. In my conversations with him, he helped me ‘dig’ to explore how, both personally and professionally, I see myself, what I do well and what I need to work on to dramatically improve. The conversations were a great blend of honesty and encouragement as well as being challenging and rigorous. Peter helped me address my stress level and insecurities in a positive and constructive way. He brought great perspective on my role, as he was an investment banker himself. He knew exactly what challenges I faced and helped me create actionable and sustainable solutions and strategies to navigate them. One exercise we worked through was “How do you show up?”, which helps with enhancing how I present myself to prospects and clients. After 20 years in the industry, it was helpful to re-evaluate and refresh my professional identity. In conclusion, I highly value the work that we accomplished together.”
Rick Weil, Managing Director
Mesirow Financial, Chicago, IL
Peter Feer
2020-12-10T17:58:03+00:00
Rick Weil, Managing Director
Mesirow Financial, Chicago, IL
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/rick-weil-managing-director-mesirow-financial-chicago-il/
Jon Kinning, EVP/COO, RK Mechanical, Inc., Denver, CO
“Peter is an outstanding executive and leadership coach. His coaching is a perfect blend of heart, insight and action. During the six-plus month period that I worked with Peter, he routinely exceeded my expectations. Not only did he help to uncover blind spots in my leadership behavior, he worked with me firmly and effectively to change negative behaviors.
“Several of my senior team members have noted the positive changes in my leadership since working with Peter. I highly recommend working with him to any high achiever who is committed to substantially improving their leadership and achieving their business and personal goals.”
“Several of my senior team members have noted the positive changes in my leadership since working with Peter. I highly recommend working with him to any high achiever who is committed to substantially improving their leadership and achieving their business and personal goals.”
Jon Kinning, EVP/COO, RK Mechanical, Inc., Denver, CO
Peter Feer
2016-02-16T06:10:09+00:00
Jon Kinning, EVP/COO, RK Mechanical, Inc., Denver, CO
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/jon-kinning-evpcoo-rk-mechanical-inc-denver-co/
Patrick Viguerie, Managing Partner, Innosight, Lexington, MA
"Peter is a fantastic executive coach. He has compelling insights into leadership effectiveness, a unique style that blends empathy and independence, and deep experience in professional services. My work with Peter has been a powerful catalyst in helping me set bolder aspirations, build support to achieve them, and follow through with real impact. Working with Peter has been a great investment."
Patrick Viguerie, President, Innosight LLC, a leading innovation consulting firm
Lexington, MA
Peter Feer
2017-01-04T03:42:50+00:00
Patrick Viguerie, President, Innosight LLC, a leading innovation consulting firm
Lexington, MA
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/president-boutique-strategy/
Jim Deters, Co-founder and CEO, Galvanize LLC – Denver, CO
“I worked with Peter for over a year and am pleased to highly recommend him as an executive coach to senior leaders in entrepreneurial organizations. Peter was uniquely helpful in helping me imagine and execute on a vision of my leadership that has been critical to the success of Galvanize in a complex, hyper-growth environment. He is the one guy I can always count on to tell me the naked truth about my leadership, in an impactful, non-judgmental and compassionate way. He has also helped me become a better father and husband. Since beginning work with Peter, we have chosen to hire him for additional engagements within our senior leadership team, with positive results."
Jim Deters, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Galvanize LLC
2015 Colorado BIZ Entrepreneur of the Year
Peter Feer
2016-11-06T23:26:03+00:00
Jim Deters, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Galvanize LLC
2015 Colorado BIZ Entrepreneur of the Year
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/jim-deters-co-founder-ceo-galvanize-llc-denver-co/
Stephen McGhee, Founder, Stephen McGhee Leadership, Inc.
“Peter is a rare and powerful combination of heart and head. He has a unique and successful career in the field of investment banking and at the same time has the heart of a true and powerful leader. Peter is the “real deal” and I highly recommend his integrity, follow through, solution orientation and pure love of life.”
Stephen McGhee, Founder, Stephen McGhee Leadership, Inc.
Peter Feer
2016-02-16T06:15:01+00:00
Stephen McGhee, Founder, Stephen McGhee Leadership, Inc.
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/stephen-mcghee-founder-stephen-mcghee-leadership-inc/
Russell Morris, VP Human Resources, The Conference Board
"Peter is a sharp, focused and well organized coach. Ours is not time wasted. His ears are finely tuned. He hears what I say even when I don't—or don't want to admit that I do. His straightforward but warm approach helps me stay on my path."
Russell Morris, VP, US Councils at The Conference Board
Peter Feer
2015-10-15T19:38:46+00:00
Russell Morris, VP, US Councils at The Conference Board
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/russell-morris-the-conference-board/
John Sanderson, Director of Conservation Science The Nature Conservancy, Colorado
“My six months of work with Peter were transformative. I expected to learn tools and techniques for leading my team. I did learn those things, but Peter’s primary focus was at a much more important level. Every time I approached Peter with a technical or strategic issue, he would re-frame the challenge from 'what will I do?' to 'how will I be?'
"I have brought a whole new intention to work that has made me more effective. In my recent annual review, my boss wrote, 'I am very impressed with what you have learned and incorporated into your day-to-day job from the coaching experience.'
"Throughout this experience Peter was thoughtful, compassionate, and kind. He also constantly challenged me to do better and took no excuses. Working with Peter made me a better leader and manager, and—I really didn’t expect this part—I am as happy as ever going to work."
"I have brought a whole new intention to work that has made me more effective. In my recent annual review, my boss wrote, 'I am very impressed with what you have learned and incorporated into your day-to-day job from the coaching experience.'
"Throughout this experience Peter was thoughtful, compassionate, and kind. He also constantly challenged me to do better and took no excuses. Working with Peter made me a better leader and manager, and—I really didn’t expect this part—I am as happy as ever going to work."
John Sanderson, Director, Center for Collaborative Conservation
Peter Feer
2016-02-16T06:20:44+00:00
John Sanderson, Director, Center for Collaborative Conservation
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/john-sanderson-director-of-conservation-science-the-nature-conservancy-colorado/
Former Director, BAML, Hong Kong and Former Hedge Fund Manager, Singapore
“Peter has a remarkable gift in seeing 'the big picture' and helping you unravel the areas of your life in which you are stuck. He is empathetic, compassionate, and deeply insightful. He can help you focus your life on areas that really matter to you, and work with you to attain your goals in a systematic and effective manner. His added perspective is both valuable and visionary – bringing with him a completely fresh understanding of your current situation. His positive outlook helped me through a tough career transitionary phase of my life and his challenges spurred me on to embark on a new venture that I would not previously have had the courage to consider. For that I am truly grateful.”
Former Director, BAML, Hong Kong and Former Hedge Fund Manager, Singapore
Peter Feer
2017-08-08T01:48:55+00:00
Former Director, BAML, Hong Kong and Former Hedge Fund Manager, Singapore
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/former-director-baml-hong-kong-former-hedge-fund-manager-singapore/
Vice Chairman, Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, New York, NY
"I absolutely recommend Peter as an executive coach. Originally I was introduced to Peter by my employer, who hired him to fine-tune certain aspects of my communication style. He was extremely effective in this regard. I was so impressed by Peter that subsequently I choose to continue to use him at my own expense in order to help me navigate other professional and even personal matters."
Vice Chairman, Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, New York, NY
Peter Feer
2016-03-23T04:02:20+00:00
Vice Chairman, Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, New York, NY
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/vice-chairman-bulge-bracket-investment-bank-new-york-ny/
Former Managing Director, BAML Investment Banking
"I found working with Peter to be incredibly helpful. He works with you to define objectives, creates discipline around considering the issues, asks probing, challenging questions and forces a game plan to achieve results.
“Peter exudes positive energy, he is upbeat, encouraging and a pleasure to work with."
“Peter exudes positive energy, he is upbeat, encouraging and a pleasure to work with."
Former Managing Director, BAML Investment Banking
Peter Feer
2015-10-14T18:24:12+00:00
Former Managing Director, BAML Investment Banking
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/former-managing-director-merrill-lynch-investment/
Partner, $1.7B Healthcare Venture Fund, New York, NY
“Peter was a huge help and support to me through a difficult career transition. In my new role, he continues to challenge my thinking, pushes me to set lofty business goals and coaches me on how to achieve them.
“His understanding of and insights into the complexities, demands and opportunities of my business and the challenging personalities frequently encountered has been invaluable to me as I establish new relationships.”
“His understanding of and insights into the complexities, demands and opportunities of my business and the challenging personalities frequently encountered has been invaluable to me as I establish new relationships.”
Partner, $1.7B Healthcare Venture Fund, New York, NY
Peter Feer
2015-10-14T22:17:01+00:00
Partner, $1.7B Healthcare Venture Fund, New York, NY
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/partner-new-york-area-healthcare-venture-fund/
Partner, Corporate Finance/M&A Law Firm
“Peter has helped me bring focus to my long-term career strategy, including identifying and working through both challenges and opportunities. His education, business experience and training make him an excellent executive coach with real world credibility.
“In addition to assisting my professional development, his coaching has enabled me to more effectively tackle the work/life balancing challenge that is endemic in business today.”
“In addition to assisting my professional development, his coaching has enabled me to more effectively tackle the work/life balancing challenge that is endemic in business today.”
Partner, Corporate Finance/M&A
Law Firm Denver, CO
Peter Feer
2015-10-14T22:18:05+00:00
Partner, Corporate Finance/M&A
Law Firm Denver, CO
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/partner-corporate-financema-law-firm/
Managing Director, Middle Market Private Equity Fund
“Peter helped me work through a career crisis. By using coaching techniques and assessment work, he helped me to efficiently diffuse the crisis and enabled me to think more productively about my career transition. This generated significant benefit for my firm and for me personally.
“Peter has significant domain expertise in the investment banking, private equity and hedge fund industries. We were able to move very quickly to the specifics of my career challenges. He did not need any background information about the structure of my industry and the career opportunities.”
“Peter has significant domain expertise in the investment banking, private equity and hedge fund industries. We were able to move very quickly to the specifics of my career challenges. He did not need any background information about the structure of my industry and the career opportunities.”
Managing Director, Middle Market Private Equity Fund
Peter Feer
2015-10-15T19:35:20+00:00
Managing Director, Middle Market Private Equity Fund
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/managing-director-middle-market-private-equity-fund/
Managing Partner, International Law Firm
"Peter is an invaluable resource because he asks the questions that help me to keep the issues with which I am constantly bombarded in perspective, which in turn allows me to focus on those most appropriate for my attention."
Managing Partner, International Law Firm, Denver, CO
Peter Feer
2015-10-15T19:45:16+00:00
Managing Partner, International Law Firm, Denver, CO
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/managing-partner-international-law-firm/
Managing Director – $10+B Private Equity Firm, San Francisco, CA
"Peter is an excellent executive coach who understand the life of the financial services executive, having been a senior investment banker for many years. He can contextualize his coaching for maximum effectiveness and it doesn’t take long to build rapport with him. I would highly recommend Peter for any financial professional seeking to work with an executive coach."
Managing Director – $10+B Private Equity Firm, San Francisco, CA
Peter Feer
2016-02-02T22:57:33+00:00
Managing Director – $10+B Private Equity Firm, San Francisco, CA
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/managing-director-san-francisco/
Managing Director – $40+ Billion Private Equity Firm, New England
"I have had a great experience working with Peter. He pushed me to go outside my comfort zone and made me accountable for my progress and achieving my goals. I feel energized after each meeting. He is enthusiastic in his approach and brings it every day. Deciding to work with Peter has been one of the best business decisions I ever made.”
Managing Director – $40+ Billion Private Equity Firm, New England
Peter Feer
2016-02-02T22:59:38+00:00
Managing Director – $40+ Billion Private Equity Firm, New England
https://peterfeer.com/testimonials/managing-director-new-england/
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Peter Feer
Meet Peter Feer
Peter Feer, former mergers and acquisitions investment banker, professionally-trained and certified executive coach, has always had a keen interest in recognizing and bringing out the best in friends, colleagues, clients and other professionals. After nearly twenty years of a rewarding investment banking career representing public and private clients in a wide variety of industries in over 50 M&A transactions, Peter took a mid-life pause … Read more about Peter Feer