Founder and CEO
Sal Silvester is an industry thought-leader, innovator and internationally sought-after Executive Coach and Team Acceleration Coach.
He is a blogger, keynote speaker and author of four books: The Deeply Human Workplace (Amazon international best seller), Ignite! The 4 Essential Rules for Emerging Leaders (#1 on Amazon’s Movers & Shakerslist); Unite! The 4 Mindset Shifts for Senior Leaders (Amazon international best seller), and a collaboration with Marshall Goldsmith entitled Stakeholder Centered Coaching: Maximizing Your Impact as a Coach.
Working with teams and leaders is Sal’s passion. As an Executive Team Consultant and Leadership Coach, his unique perspective has been nurtured through his experience over the past 25 years as an Army officer, executive at Accenture, and founder of 5.12 Solutions. He is also the Founder and CEO of Coachmetrix, a technology / SAAS platform for executive coaches. He is a graduate of the US Army Ranger and Airborne schools and has led and managed teams in the desert of Kuwait, the mountains of Turkey, and in the offices of many clients.

5.12 Solutions has put together a team of leadership consultants and executive coaches that can rise to any challenge.
From Fortune 500 companies to startups, our team has done it all.
Does your business need stronger leaders, more cohesive teams and an agile leadership bench? Look no further.
No matter what leadership challenge you are facing, there’s someone at 5.12 who can help take your organization to the next level.
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Christine is a highly accomplished and ICF certified executive coach and business consultant, with 25 years of executive leadership in the corporate arena.


Stephanie is a skilled coach, thought partner and facilitator, combining feedback from stakeholders with a holistic, science-based approach.


With a strong foundation in Emotional Intelligence, Maria specializes in fostering self- awareness and emotional resilience among executives and teams.



Reggie’s coaching approach is grounded in deeply listening to clients to meet them where they are, evoking self-awareness within clients.
Barry re-energizes organizations by helping key leaders leverage the connection between personal leadership and improved team performance. He provides world class facilitation, executive coaching and results-based training services.

Gayle oversees the coordination, scheduling, and communication that keep our coaching and leadership programs on track. From initial planning to final delivery, her detail-oriented approach, proactive mindset, and commitment to client success ensure a seamless experience every step of the way.