Transforming Leaders & Forging Excellence
About Vanguard XXI
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Our Core Services
From the President
Dr. Anthony Randall
Welcome to Vanguard XXI!
My passionate calling in life is to transform and forge leaders of excellence with passion, purpose, and precision. Thank you for investing a few minutes of your time to explore how the Vanguard XXI Team may provide you and your team with world class leadership development and coaching.
Vanguard XXI by the Numbers
15,000
Leaders taught, trained, and coached through Vanguard XXI's proprietary Transformational Moral Leadership curriculum and Vanguard Way coaching model approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
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Fortune 100, 500, Small & Medium size businesses, professional and college sports teams, local and federal law enforcement, and universities who trust Vanguard XXI with leadership development and executive coaching for their leaders and teams.
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Vanguard Teammates each with over 25 years of corporate, military, non-profit, and higher education leadership development and coaching experience. Our coaches are ICF MCC, PCC, and ACC credentialed coaches with over 10,000 collective coaching client hours. We have served and worked in some of the most high performance executive C-Suite, military special operations, and professional sports teams in the world.
During my graduate program at an Ivy League university, I took two coaching courses. Neither held a candle to this course. By far the best instruction and learning experience I have had in continuing to develop my passion for developing and coaching leaders.
Jeff Paine - Executive Program Manager at Silverthread, Inc.
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BREAKING NEWS! Practicing Excellence recently won the International Impact Book Award winner for Social Change. It is also a Top #4 Amazon Best Seller.
PRACTICING EXCELLENCE: RESTORING CIVILITY, FAITH & TRUSTED LEADERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE
In this book, Dr. Randall calls for decisive action to teach and empower leaders of strong moral character to serve as trusted professionals in their communities, marketplaces, and the public square. By doing so, he aims to restore civility, faith, and trusted leadership by fostering a growth mindset, cultivating moral and ethical decision-making, and promoting emotionally intelligent leadership that enhances human flourishing.
Practicing Excellence calls on readers to take action and reflect deeply on the principles shared through personal stories, historical lessons, research, and practical advice, then actively implement these insights to lead a more excellent life.
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Blog Posts
Why Vanguard Starts With Identity in Leadership Coaching
Transform Leaders – Forge Excellence – Win We live in a society where people often celebrate rugged individualism, but transformation rarely happens in isolation. At Vanguard XXI, we’ve learned that transformational growth—personal, professional, and organizational—is accelerated when surrounded by the right people. That’s why we use the coaching tool, Intentional Circles Relationship Mapping Model —a strategic coaching tool designed to help leaders identify, cultivate, and activate the relationships that matter most for growth. Why Intentional Circles? We often ask people to reach courageous goals or navigate change without helping them assess who’s in their corner to accomplish them. The Relationship Mapping Model invites individuals to intentionally examine their support systems by asking: Who fuels your courage? Who stretches your thinking? Who holds you accountable to your highest potential? Rather than relying on default relationships, we coach leaders to design Intentional Circles —purpose-driven networks of trust, influence, and support that align with their vision. How It Works Through guided coaching sessions, our clients map out the people in their orbit—friends, coaches, mentors, peers, supervisors, partners—and categorize them according to role and impact. But it doesn’t stop there. We help leaders: ✅ Identify gaps in support or challenge ✅ Reframe toxic or energy-draining dynamics ✅ Strategically build new alliances ✅ Take ownership of how relationships shape their mindset and momentum The result? Greater creativity, clarity, and confidence. Impact That Scales We’ve seen this model transform leaders across the military, corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. Let us help you discover how Intentional Circles provide a roadmap to sustainable transformation. Again, growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens through intentional relationships. Let’s Build Your Circle Ready to elevate your impact and reimagine what’s possible through powerful connections? Let’s talk. 📩 Learn more at vanguardxxi.com #VanguardXXI #LeadershipDevelopment #ICFCoaching #Transformation #IntentionalCircles #CoachingCulture #RelationalLeadership
In today’s dynamic professional landscape, organizations and leaders are seeking morn just technical expertise—they want transformational influence. The Vanguard Professional Coaching Certification (VPCC) is our signature ICF (International Coaching Federation) Level 1 (ACC-path) coaching course, designed to empower leaders at any level to elevate their impact through professional coaching. What Is the VPCC? A foundational Leadership Development and ICF Level 1 coaching course offered in two formats: - 61-hour executive track - 80-hour comprehensive track, aligned with Army credentialing requirements Delivers the targeted 60 (or 80) coach education hours by aligning with the 8 Core Competencies outlined by the International Coaching Federation. Who Is It For? Designed for anyone committed to leadership growth—whether corporate leaders, HR professionals, military officers, coaches, consultants, or entrepreneurs. Ideal for those seeking to coach professionally or introduce coaching cultures within their organizations. What You’ll Gain ICF Credentialing Pathway The VPCC is an ICF Level 1, 80-hour program that meets the requirements for participants to pursue the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential and the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential. Comprehensive Coaching Training Learn and apply the Vanguard XXI 5-Step Coaching Model while mastering ICF Coaching Competencies and Ethical Standards to become a highly effective professional coach. Flexible Learning Format The course includes virtual and in-person instruction, making it accessible to professionals from different industries and locations. Holistic Leadership Development Participants grow as transformational leaders using David Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, ensuring deep learning through real-world experiences, reflection, and hands-on application. Mentor Coaching for ICF Credentialing Includes 10 hours of mentor coaching to refine coaching techniques and ensure participants are prepared for the ICF ACC credentialing process. Practice Makes Permanent Participants will have the opportunity to practice the ICF coaching competencies and the Vanguard XXI coaching model through several coaching triads during the course. Course Overview & Discounts Upcoming Cohorts (Columbus, GA): Sep 15–19, 2025 (VPCC 3‑25) Nov 3–7, 2025 (VPCC 4‑25) Discounts: Early Bird 1 (90 Days Out) – 10% off Early Bird 2 (60 Days Out) – 5% off UM/FUM/VUM – 10% off Buddy Discount (register together with three or more) – 10% off Why Choose the VPCC? Accredited by ICF and approved for Army Credentialing Assistance, including PDSI A3B/A4B credits. Delivered from a world-class leadership environment at the National Infantry Museum—rich with historical and strategic resonance. Supported by seasoned facilitators, including leaders like Dr. Anthony Randall, Dr. Phil McKinney II, Dr. Kim Zovak, Court Whitman, Mike Rauhut, and Brett Funck (all PCC/MCC level coaches), who will guide you through deep experiential learning. Join the VPCC Community Transform your leadership, build critical coaching competencies, and drive organizational impact. 👉 Request a free consultation or register today! https://www.vanguardxxi.com/vpcc Invest in your leadership—become the coach and catalyst your organization needs.
