Your Team for Leadership Development With Unusual Depth

Executive coaching and leadership development with counseling-level depth — for Christian leaders and the teams they build.

One Practice, Integrated Support

Ryan C. Bailey & Associates brings senior-level executive coaching and Gospel-centered development under one roof — so you and the people closest to your leadership can access the right depth of support at every stage.

Ryan works directly with Christian executives, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders who are ready for coaching that integrates leadership strategy, personal growth, and practical wisdom — shaped by over 30 years of experience and a rare combination of business acumen and relational depth. Most leaders engage Ryan through one of his Strategic Programs, which provide the structure for lasting transformation.

Ryan's team — Becca, Claire, and Lucas — extends Gospel-centered coaching and counseling to individuals connected to the leaders in our practice, including spouses, rising professionals, and family members. Each brings Christ-centered depth and care to their work, and their investment levels reflect their stage of development within the practice.

Ryan C. Bailey | Founder & Executive Coach

Ryan coaches Christian executives, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders who want leadership development that reaches every arena — how they lead in consequential moments, how they steward their closest relationships, and how they walk with God. With over 30 years of experience and a rare combination of business training (NYU Stern) and theological depth (Gordon-Conwell, Ph.D. in Practical Theology in progress), Ryan integrates executive coaching, leadership strategy, and counseling-level insight into every engagement.

Every client receives detailed session notes, personalized next steps, and tailored growth questions between sessions. Leaders typically engage around their leadership responsibilities and strategic decisions, and as the work deepens, it naturally strengthens every arena — including the relationships that matter most.

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Meet Becca Elder | Christian Counselor & Life Coach for Women

Helping women grow in clarity, confidence, and connection — with God and in the relationships that matter most

Becca offers Gospel-centered counseling and life coaching for women who are ready to invest in their own growth — whether they're stepping into a new season professionally, strengthening key relationships, or growing deeper in how they receive and respond to God's love as the foundation for how they live. Becca brings honesty, empathy, and practical wisdom to every conversation.

Becca has a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Interpersonal Counseling and a minor in Biblical Studies from Covenant College, and a Master's in Social Work from Georgia State University. Her background in social work (foster care and adoption) and women's and youth ministry shapes her practical, Scripture-anchored approach.

Best fit: Christian women investing in personal growth, relational clarity, and a deeper walk with God — including women in leadership and women walking alongside leaders.

Meet Claire Kaufman | Christian Coach

Supporting women in personal and professional growth and transitions

Claire helps Christian women — including emerging leaders and women married to high-capacity professionals — step into their next season with clarity, confidence, and a deeply Christ-centered perspective. She works with women who want greater intentionality in how they steward their work, relationships, and family — so the next chapter is shaped by calling and conviction, not just momentum.

Claire is a graduate of Georgia State University and has focused her coaching on helping women connect their gifts, story, and season of life to the good works God has prepared for them. Her coaching emphasizes practical planning, steady accountability, and integrating faith into decisions about work, relationships, and daily life.

Best fit: Christian women seeking coaching (not counseling) around purpose, vocation, transitions, and sustainable, Gospel-rooted rhythms — at home and at work.

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Meet Lucas Kaufman | Christian Counselor

Helping men grow in how they lead, relate, and walk with God

Lucas provides biblical counseling for men who are ready to grow in how they lead, relate to others, and walk with God. He understands what it means for Christian men to steward real responsibility at work, at home, and in their church, and he helps them build a life that's grounded in the Gospel rather than discipline alone.

Lucas holds a degree in Psychology from the University of North Florida and is certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He helps men grow in applying Scripture to how they think, respond, and relate — in a way that is both honest and deeply hopeful.

Best fit: Christian men investing in personal growth, stronger relationships, and spiritual formation — including men who lead at work or church and men walking alongside high-capacity leaders.

Becca, Claire, and Lucas each bring Gospel-centered expertise to their clients. Their investment levels are structured to serve the individuals and families connected to the leaders in our practice.

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