Meet Eric Lindsay, the passion-driven owner and coach behind Aptitude Leadership Coaching. His journey into leadership and coaching began in high school when he stumbled upon the powerful CliftonStrengths assessment. That moment changed his life completely, igniting a quest for clarity, courage, and confidence. It was a personal struggle, one that left him feeling lost and directionless at times, longing for guidance that would help him achieve his goals and dream bigger.

Throughout college, Eric took what he learned and became a mentor to younger students, helping them navigate their own strengths. He took his experiences further, deepening his expertise while working within a strengths-based organization and eventually creating leadership programs at Duke University’s prestigious Fuqua School of Business.

With over 15 years of experience honing his craft and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach credential, Eric is on a mission to help early and mid-career professionals like you create and achieve your goals. He knows firsthand how debilitating it can be to lack clarity and direction, especially during the formative years of your career. That passion is what sets Aptitude Leadership Coaching apart.

Through science-backed assessments and intentional coaching, Eric helps you uncover your unique strengths and values, facilitating alignment in your personal and professional life. Clients who engage with his coaching have reported tangible breakthroughs, discovering renewed hope and success not just in their careers, but in their overall quality of life. Small and medium-sized businesses around the world—yes, even Fortune 500 companies—are turning to strengths-based programming, thanks to the type of work Eric is a part of, and the transformation that it creates.

Getting started with Aptitude Leadership Coaching couldn’t be simpler:

1) Book a Discovery Call.

2) Engage in a personalized assessment of your strengths.

3) Complete a follow up coaching call with a powerful guided exercise where you’ll discover and organize your values.

4) Embark on a coaching journey tailored to your aspirations.

You deserve clarity, direction, and a roadmap to realize your full potential—with Eric as your trusted guide every step of the way.

  • Working with Eric was transformative. He helped me break through barriers, understand my strengths, and overcome being the bottleneck in my business. By our fourth session, I had a new perspective on growth and felt unstoppable. Eric empowers you to tackle any challenge by leveraging your strengths. Trust the process—you won’t regret it. Coach Eric is the real deal!

    Mike G. - CEO

  • What really set Eric apart was his openness. He shared personal anecdotes about how he leveraged strengths similar to mine, which made the lessons far more relatable and actionable. After each session, he provided tailored action steps; executing these has led to visible improvement in my capabilities and a noticeable boost in my confidence.

    Manvitha P. - Business Analyst

  • I loved working with Eric! He really dug deep and helped me identify the multifaceted value my strengths brought me. He also helped shed light on ways my strengths could potentially become blind spots. It was a wonderful process to take the time to be introspective and explore the role my strengths play in my life with Eric. I am grateful for his coaching.

    Sharzad A. - Value Engineer

  • Receiving leadership coaching from Eric was truly life-changing. Before, I had a vague sense of my leadership qualities but didn’t know how to apply them. Eric helped me gain a deep understanding of my unique strengths and how to use them effectively. I’m incredibly grateful for this transformative experience.

    Tony B. - MBA Candidate