Raido Kivikangur

Lead with calm clarity

How CTOs cut through competing priorities, decide fast (even with incomplete information), and lead with calm confidence.

When your mind never really goes quiet, you need a trusted thinking partner, not more information.

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Format: 10 weeks · up to 7 × 90-min sessions · flexible cadence + between-session phone & written support

The problem

Juggle too many priorities with no clear hierarchy.

Lose momentum in endless decision loops.

Feel pressure to deliver with limited resources.

Question whether the team can truly own delegated responsibility.

Push against cultural resistance to change.

Struggle to create psychological safety - engagement stalls.

The promise

Get fast, reliable clarity on what matters, decide in hours (not weeks), align stakeholders, and lead calmly under pressure.

What you get

10-week executive partnership (1:1) - flexible cadence that fits your schedule: typically up to 7 × 90-min sessions, plus between-session phone & written support. Sessions can range from a quick call to a full 90-minute coaching session – which means you make measurable progress while still in the program.

45-minute decision clarity session (week 1) - so you get an immediate win on your top issue - which means you start the partnership with momentum and confidence.

A quiet mind and a clear picture – we reduce mental noise so you can see what matters, what doesn’t, and what you already know but can’t access under pressure.

Decision confidence – so the decision “clicks” into place and you stop circling it for weeks.

On-demand focus - so the agenda adapts to your real-world fires - which means every session is relevant and impactful.

Final 3-6 month game plan - so you maintain momentum long after the partnership ends - which means sustained results without ongoing dependency.

Fit safeguard – after week 1, if it’s clearly not the right fit, we stop. You keep the progress and only pay for the work done.

Note: Between-session support is for quick alignment and decision nudges, not consulting deliverables or full project work.

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Why this works

Built from real executive coaching across high-pressure environments.

Designed for speed - frameworks you can use the same day.

Partnership, not a course - you bring the topics, we solve them.

Raido Kivikangur speaking at a bookstore event on clear decisions and follow-through
Raido Kivikangur, author of The Art of Setting Goals, in a live bookstore conversation on clear decisions and follow-through.

Seen, heard, and trusted

Leaders bring me chaos. They leave with calm, a plan, and the confidence to execute.

“We cut noise in one session and shipped the decision the next day.”

Leaders on working with Raido

“Raido’s leadership training improved our team’s performance and decision-making effectiveness measurably. His strategies are tailored to real business objectives - not generic theory.”

- Taavi Toom, Bioenergy Expert & Transformative Leader

“With just weeks before our charity project deadline, Raido stepped in, aligned our team’s strengths, set clear goals, and drove us to the best result we’ve ever had.”

- Katre Jõgevest, Logistics Manager

“I work with top coaches worldwide. Few match Raido’s ability to create transformative change so quickly.”

- Joshua T. Beglan, Creator of the World’s Mayor Experience OmniMedia Platform

“Raido sets ambitious goals and sees them through with unwavering consistency. His clarity and drive inspire everyone to think bigger and deliver more.”

- Riia Sillave, CEO, HHLA TK Estonia AS

“Raido asks the tough questions leaders need to grow. His rare combination of experience and trustworthiness makes him an invaluable partner.”

- Annika Pajupuu, Marketing & Sales Executive

Raido Kivikangur

About Raido

Former senior executive (CTO and programme leader) in high-pressure, regulated environments.

Works with CEOs, VPs, and technical leaders across industries.

Specializes in clarity under pressure and team engagement (psych safety).

“In my coaching, I’m known for being the calm in the chaos. Leaders tell me they leave each conversation feeling lighter, clearer, and more confident.”

Common questions

How is this different from a course?
This is a 1:1 partnership, not a generic programme. We work on the real topics already on your table, in real time. Depending on where the bottleneck is, we go either “outside” (priorities, decisions, stakeholders, execution) or “inside” (pressure, inner noise, clarity, leadership presence). A course is designed for a group and follows a fixed curriculum. This is tailored work: no modules, no homework, no theory for theory’s sake, just clarity, committed decisions, and measurable progress on what matters most right now.
I’m busy. How much time does this take?
We keep it flexible. Over 10 weeks we typically meet up to 7 times for deeper 90-minute sessions, and we can also use shorter calls in between when you need a fast decision nudge. Designed for speed and real-life execution, not homework.
What if it’s not a fit?
After week 1, if it’s clearly not the right fit, we stop. You keep the progress and only pay for the work done.
Is it confidential?
Yes, absolutely. Confidentiality is one of the core pillars of our work. Everything we discuss stays between us, and I regularly work with leaders and industries where confidentiality is critical. If needed, we can also sign an NDA.
Will this work outside of engineering?
Yes. While many of my clients come from engineering and technical leadership, the work itself is not industry-specific. The core challenges are the same across functions: high-stakes decisions, competing priorities, stakeholder alignment, difficult conversations, and keeping execution moving without burning yourself out. We focus on clarity under pressure, decision confidence, and creating a calm, reliable way of leading that holds in real life. The topics can be strategic, operational, people-related, or all of the above. The only requirement is that you carry responsibility and you want a confidential thinking partner to cut through the noise and move forward.

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