Rooted in Robert Rathje's "why" to help others self-actualize their full potential, Optimyzed Growth Solutions was founded to help organizations and individuals reach peak performance, raise their standard of excellence, and realize their full potential.
Robert skillfully facilitates a transformative coaching experience that explores possibilities, builds habits of excellence, and delivers optimal results in Leadership, Performance, Career, and/or Life. Leveraging his own peak performance practices and experiences, Robert consistently translates concepts into practical strategies and impactful actions.
Robert masterfully delivers highly actionable training and keynote solutions for organizations, leaders, teams, and individual contributors. Topics include (but are not limited to) feedback, coaching, accountability, effective communication, change management, team collaboration, conflict resolution, employee development, productivity, and other leadership or performance-related topics.
Robert collaboratively partners with clients to drive, design, and deploy holistic end-to-end solutions that achieve positive outcomes for profit, people, and performance. Leveraging his diverse experiences in strategic and operational Human Resources, Robert consistently translates solutions into meaningful results.
"Robert is a leadership trainer and executive coach of the highest caliber. He dedicates himself to helping individuals unlock their full potential—professionally and personally. Through his work, he has guided countless people in their career and leadership development, helping them to envision and achieve goals they never thought possible."
"Robert delivers high-quality, impactful training experiences that consistently resonate with participants. His presentation style is thought-provoking, engaging, and inclusive — guiding each group through a meaningful and collaborative learning journey. Robert’s approach to training is not only effective but transformational — leaving a lasting impact on those he works with."
"I highly recommend Robert, whom I have partnered with over the past year on multiple projects and programs. In this work, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills as a facilitator, with a natural ability to command a room and engage participants through energy, clarity, and humor."
"Beyond facilitation, Robert is a proven leader and exceptional coach. He adapts seamlessly to the needs of each audience, creating learning environments that feel customized while still achieving the intended outcomes. He consistently helps participants connect the content to their own roles and understand how to apply it in meaningful ways."
"Robert is a pleasure to work with—thoughtful, responsive, and full of strong ideas. He is a trusted partner in my work, and I recommend him without hesitation."