Tee Barnett Coaching
All Testimonials
– General Testimonials
– Effective Altruism Community Testimonials
Broadcaster, Speaker and Poker Champion
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" As someone who typically prefers to solve everything by herself, I was hesitant to try coaching initially. I am so glad that Tee changed my mind; working with him has transformed not only my working habits, but shifted my relationship to productivity itself. He is extraordinarily insightful and easy to talk to, and I highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with their work and motivation. "
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Former Partner @ SOSV & former Partner and Managing Director at Food-X
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" I strongly believe that Tee's style of coaching is valuable across disciplines.
My time working with Tee was valuable in such unexpected ways. Having known him in a professional, but not in a coaching context, I expected a different experience. Ultimately, the conversations... helped me crystalize some of the noise in my own head about the direction I want the next phase of my career to take....The guidance and feedback that Tee shared helped me uncover some things I already knew about how to best structure my work and personal lives to create the circumstances that allow me to do that work in a way that works for me."
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Chief of Staff @ Centre for Long-Term Resilience
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" Working with Tee has been hugely helpful in challenging and changing thought patterns that were holding me back from operating at my highest level. Tee is excellent at quickly getting to the root of a problem, and offering models, perspectives and tools to help resolve them - all within one session. I've been impressed by the range of topics he's able to provide acute insights on. He is also a great communicator and fun to work with! I highly recommend trying out coaching with Tee."
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Epistomology Lead @ Conjecture Research
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" The reason I keep going back to sessions with Tee is that he consistently highlights false dichotomies and unnecessary constraints that I put on my thinking, and that limit my options.
This does not always lead to amazing changes, but it is a key element of positive change that Tee can provide reliably."
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Owner & Digital Marketing Consultant @ 8M Marketing
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" Tee is the smartest coach I’ve ever worked with. With just one coaching session I solved the problem I had for the first 2 years of running my business, namely alternating between working myself to death/burning out/boring out/getting back to overwork.
I like to think of Tee as a brain engineer that will help you solve the bugs in your thinking/mindset, and also give you tools that you can use yourself on a daily basis to improve your thinking and your life.
I recommend Tee to any person who wants to radically improve his/her life though better introspection and thinking. "
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Software Engineer @ Abnormal Security, formerly @ Google
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" Through his careful listening, lines of questioning, and thoughtful examples drawn from his experience, I've developed more clarity about what I want in life. He's teased out the blockers that prevent me from getting stuff done, such as lingering narratives and fears, and identified models I can mold to unblock myself in other situations. If you're a motivated and self-aware person that is seeking more clarity (even if you're early on in your career), self-improvement, and want to face reality with a coach who'll tell you like it is, then I highly recommend Tee."
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– Independent Researcher
Oxford, UK
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" I think it's not an exaggeration to say Tee is the best coach/debugger I've had. Highly recommended!
Tee is attentive, perceptive and wicked smart. He's also deeply kind, and his nonjudgemental approach gives coaching sessions a feeling of open space to really go into what matters to you. From only one or two sessions, I got concrete benefits that I still use regularly almost a year later.
Specifically, Tee changed the way I think about personal problem-solving: I used to ruminate and get stuck looping between two contradictory thoughts/feelings, and because Tee showed me a way to navigate them...I now find it very easy to make progress and un-stick myself.
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– Maura Taylor
Recruitment Manager @ Open Philanthropy Project
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" Working with Tee has been helpful and impactful for me, even more than I had expected. I've thought of myself as someone who takes a critical eye to my own assumptions, yet Tee quickly identifies narratives I've still been unknowingly working under (particularly about my own interests, interactions with others, perceived abilities, etc.).
It's remarkable the extent to which just recognizing a narrative's existence opens up a wider array of options; while working with Tee I've ended up changing my behavior in a number of concrete ways to great effect because of this. I suspect many people would benefit from this kind of insight in coaching--even, and perhaps especially, people who consider themselves decisive as leaders. "
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– Tim Fist
Former Head of Strategy @ Fathom Radiant
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" Tee has helped me to think strategically about how to become more awesome. In a thoughtful and caring way, he's taught me metacognitive tools that have helped me navigate relationships, avoid procrastination, and increase my motivation. "
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– Maximilian Schons
Chief Medical Officer @ Eon Systems, Former CMO @ Alvea
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" I love that Tee embodies how to relentlessly pursue the best results even when it means pushing both of us out of our comfort zones. In combination with his mature mental models and unusually nuanced way of articulating them he helped me to step up personally and also within my capacity as a leader. "
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– 1x decacorn & 1x unicorn startup founder and CEO
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" Tee is quite the coach to have in your corner. Rather than coming in with preconceived notions about what's right or wrong to do in business (which many folks do), Tee's unique approach helps deconstruct your own thoughts and weed out your own cognitive dissonance. He helps you realize the answers to your own problems in a way that creates internal consistency and alignment. Not to say that "business-wise" mentors can't play a good role. But, I believe what Tee brings is something unique that CEOs need to operate at the highest levels."
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– Staff member @ Open Philanthropy Project
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" Working with Tee has been transformative for both my personal and professional development. Tee's coaching has the unique combination of helping identify the root causes of challenges as well as providing actionable tools and strategies specifically tailored to my needs. As a new manager, I've gained clarity and confidence in my leadership role, learned how to navigate complex decisions and situations, and cultivated a mindset that allows me to thrive. His expertise and empathy have been a huge help in this transition! "
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– Adrià Garriga-Alonso
NN interpretability researcher @ Redwood Research
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" Sessions with Tee are intense. He has shown me many ways to think about my own goals and behaviour, and it's already helped me be more the person I want to be. "
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– Anemone Franz
Former Medical Consultant @ Alvea
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" Coaching sessions with Tee have become an important addition to my support structure. Tee has helped me in various areas - from minor adjustments to increase productivity to helping me navigate important decisions or emotional support in stressful situations. " ​
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– Mikee Mercado
Systems Specialist @ Impact Ops
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" Tee's Coaching has been instrumental in improving both my personal and professional life. I successfully transitioned to a new organization, streamlined my schedule and work habits, and achieved a better work-life balance. This has allowed me to spend more quality time with my children. "
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– Shrestha Rath
Researcher @ Effective Ventures
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" Tee has been an extremely thoughtful and empathetic coach. His absence of pre-conceived notions has helped me focus on important things I value and struggle with, more easily."
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CEO @ Sparkwave
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" I've found Tee to be an insightful and effective coach. In addition to being empathetic and bringing a helpful analytical perspective, he is good at uncovering opportunities for improvements and helping me see challenges in a new light. "
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Chief Executive @ Centre for Long-Term Resilience
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" I am really benefitting from Tee's coaching. Tee is an attentive and perceptive listener, and has a range of insights, tools and further reading that he can deploy to help you think differently about a specific challenge you're facing. It's early days, but it's already had a noticeable impact on how I think about my day-to-day role as a leader of a non-profit. I highly recommend Tee as a coach. "
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– Elise Weimholt,
Founder & CTO @ FloVision Solutions
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" Tee has given me the tools to channel the immense pressure and stress from running a startup into a work environment that is not only sustainable, but one that I am excited to experience daily. Tee’s approach is wholistic and has allowed me to completely reframe how I value my time and the emotional labor of being a leader. I cannot recommend Tee enough for anyone who is trying to “unstick” themselves while continuing the work they love. "
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CEO & Co-Founder @ Cultivated Biosciences
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" Tee is amazing. Sessions with him allow me to crystallize my ideas, explore solution spaces and be accountable for them. Additionally his very good understanding of psychology, organizational psychology and startups gives him the ground knowledge to deliver great value most coaches do not have"
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London Program Coordinator @ ML Alignment & Theory Scholars (MATS)
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" As a coach and manager myself, I went to Tee to learn from and be humbled by the Coach of Coaches. I didn't need more than that to be content with the coaching I'd receive from Tee - but we've gone so much further beyond. Tee has patiently and gently reshaped my relationship with my work, with myself, even through one of the busiest, most stressful, and most reactive periods of my career. Looking back at it all I'm honestly baffled at how he does it "
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– Andre Casal,
Founder & Software Engineer @ andrecasal.com
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" Tee’s a cross between a psychologist, a philosopher, an epistemologist and a friend and, in my search for someone that could help me understand myself and the world, after several psychologists and coaches, Tee shines bright.
I honestly don’t know what to prioritize. Everything me and Tee talked about is so important...Tee is a catalyst for error-correcting your self-knowledge and in the process you’ll figure out which beliefs are true, which ones are holding you back, which ones are relevant and which ones, even if true, don’t matter all that much.
...now I enjoy a very deeply meaningful set of friends with which I go out every weekend and my romantic relationships...have dramatically improved...
Tee [also] helped me to understand how to think about my professional path and create a fully integrated plan.
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– Jane Street Capital employee
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" Tee pointed me to my main source of pain and anxiety. He used language that felt right, and paid attention to the memories' somatic effects. He focuses on fostering independence, and goes out of his way to ensure that clients feel comfortable. "​
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Effective Altruism Community Testimonials
CEO @ Impact Academy
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"As CEO of a new organization, I have found Tee's coaching very valuable for navigating thorny issues that arise and finding my leadership style. He is skilled at moving our sessions forward while still letting me guide the direction. Also, Tee adeptly switches between discussing personal and professional matters, allowing for a more holistic coaching experience. His coaching has equipped me with new tools and perspectives as an individual and a leader. I'm grateful for the progress we've made together."
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Co-founder & CEO @ Fortify Health
" Tee Barnett Coaching has been really helpful for me across a range of areas, from the practical to the theoretical. We've explored areas from the meaning of intelligence, to the role of a CEO, to building operational systems, to impostor syndrome. I leave each session with a whole lot of new insights, and an option to innovate and improve in my professional life. Tee creates an environment that is approachable, curious, and completely non-judgmental, and balances the roles of supporting, suggesting, and listening exceptionally well. "
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Postdoctoral Associate @ The Center for Population-Level Bioethics, Rutgers University
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" Tee is a kind and thoughtful coach. He was careful in asking questions that would help both of us to understand how I perceive situations and how misperceptions are limiting my ability to do good work and have meaningful relationships. He was generous enough to go into some difficult issues and did so with care and compassion. The coaching has helped me to identify mental and behavioural patterns that are holding me back, and provided me with some strategies to correct these."
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Chief Experience Officer @ Generation Pledge
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" My sessions with Tee have helped me to unpack professional and personal blocks that felt too difficult to sift through on my own. Tee asks thoughtful and clear questions that help me sort through facts and stories and get to the core of what I really want. Together, we have been able to develop language and framing that helps me to gain a deeper understanding of my emotional and rational reactions, and then develop personalised strategies to enhance my performance in the future.
I can feel myself gaining confidence and resilience in handling potential set-backs, learning more about myself and improving my ability to communicate my needs with others."
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– Founding member of the Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign & healthcare executive
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" Tee has an extraordinary combination of skills and is so well-suited to this work: he is a curious, empathetic, firm, and thoughtful coach. I feel very lucky to have worked with him this winter, and look forward to seeking his counsel in the years to come.
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The coaching benefits have been real and valuable, and I would say they have so far impacted habits and mental patterns which are hard to precisely assess in terms of value..."
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Executive Director @ Giving What We Can
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"My coaching experience with Tee was excellent. His guidance and questioning helped me to make meaningful changes in the way I work, and the way I think.
I think it's especially good for people to have structured external input at a leadership level."
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Founder @ Anti-Entropy
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" The work with Tee is incredibly valuable in coaching me through strategic and complicated situations. It is tough running an organization, it is amazing to have someone to work through things with. "
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Biosecurity Researcher @ Open Philanthropy Project
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" Tee provided me with a number of novel tools and models for understanding my motivation and thought processes. "
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Co-founder @ Suvita
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" Tee nudged me to consider new ways to approach several areas of my work- interaction with colleagues, thinking strategically on hiring and letting go, and fundraising. I can already see my changed approach paying dividends. Tee is brilliant at listening deeply and providing appropriate mental models to understand yourself and your approaches. "
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Events @ Centre for Effective Altruism
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" Working with Tee has been an extremely valuable and insightful experience. He has asked questions I would not have considered on my own - which has helped me probe deeper into my mind, uncovering beliefs I would have not otherwise been aware of, and processing through them. Tee has offered practical systems and solutions, such as root-cause analysis and meta-thinking to assist me in solving problems.
Tee is very personable, with a knack for organically nudging conversation in the right directions. He has a unique ability to navigate thought-spaces to obtain precise insights - using them to formulate actionable solutions."
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People and Culture Manager @ Rethink Priorities
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" Working with Tee has been very beneficial for several reasons. First, it allowed me to refocus my attention on high-level issues/considerations, which is helpful when developing a team strategy and goals.
Second, I learned some new transferrable skills (e.g., how to think more strategically, how to provide better arguments to support my ideas and/or convenience others about my approach to a problem/situation etc.).
Last but not least, exchanging ideas with Tee and hearing his perspective on different topics contributed to the generation of new, tangible ideas that I am hoping to utilize at my work.
In summary, working with Tee allowed me to gain a better and more holistic understanding of my strengths and limitations, which I believe will allow me to have a higher impact in my current role. Many thanks for the pieces of advice and sharing your thoughts with me!
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Founder & Director, Happier Lives Institute
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" I found this really useful: each week I came with a different problem and, after discussing it with Tee, left with a clearer plan and a lighter soul. "
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Executive Director @ Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
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" Tee's an exceptional coach...I would strongly recommend Tee as a coach and hope that more folks will have the ability to work with Tee (regardless of financial means).
I'd consider Tee's coaching to be beneficial to all leaders in the EA community and outside of it.
Tee has been in a similar situation and can provide concrete, practical advice. I leave each session motivated to increase efficiency and grow our impact.
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Chairperson @
Czech Association for Effective Altruism
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" I've had a number of profound breakthroughs during our sessions. These were crucial shifts that I was able to make regarding my workflow and I'm already seeing results from it.
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I'm very happy with the progress I made while working with Tee. His style is very open and flexible so our sessions were centered around what was relevant for me at that time. Tee made insightful suggestions and observations and was a good sounding board for my thinking process. "
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President @ Nonlinear Fund
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" Tee is one of the most emotionally wise people I've ever met. Just being around him makes you feel more calm and confident.
He has a way of cutting to the heart of an issue in a compassionate and empowering way.
He makes you want to be more productive while also feeling happy with how you are in the moment and not having to always be self-improving or doing better. He gives you this feeling of being enough and that things are OK.
He does an amazing job of skillfully using a wide array of psychological techniques without you even noticing them. And then he does the best part for an EA - he explains what he was doing so you can understand it - and yourself - better.
Tee is a fantastic coach. I highly recommend him if you want to be happier and more productive."
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