Coaching by Justin Papa · Co-founder of Bring Brilliance
In their own words: the leaders I’ve coached, and the colleagues, mentees, and students I’ve worked alongside.
Justin is a wonderful, empathetic person with great intercultural skills, and, above all, a highly skilled coach. Through his coaching, I was able to get much clarity about my role and my immediate and long-term goals, and we were able to gain enormous momentum in a very short time.
HR Manager, Acxiom Deutschland
I’ve grown in confidence, learned to recognize my value, and now approach challenges with a stronger sense of self-worth.
Global Talent Marketing Manager, IPG Mediabrands
Thanks to this time with Justin, I feel more confident, focused, and equipped to tackle my goals.
Digital Partner Operations Expert, Acxiom
His session structure — grounded in reflection, accountability, and momentum — helped me trade paralysis for progress.
Senior Delivery Manager, Acxiom
Justin has a rare gift for helping others see themselves clearly, both their strengths and the areas where they can grow.
Global Director, Audience Analytics & Strategy, IPG
Excerpts from recommendations on my LinkedIn profile.
Justin is professional, approachable, transparent, trustworthy and passionate about what he does. He is a powerful example of what a strategic empathetic leader looks like.
Former direct report, IPG Mediabrands
He gave me the perfect level of support, leaning in when things were harder and giving me space to work when needed.
Former direct report, Kinesso
As a leader, Justin’s mindset is people-first, always. That commitment has built a team that understands each other, builds on each other’s strengths, and works toward shared goals.
Former teammate, Kinesso
Justin doesn’t just manage; he mentors. His leadership left a lasting impact on my professional growth, and I’m grateful for everything I learned under his guidance.
Former teammate, Kinesso
Justin has played a crucial role in helping me find my confidence. His uplifting and positive reinforcement helped me recognize my value and potential in ways I hadn’t envisioned.
Former colleague, Kinesso
He has successfully fostered a culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, enabling seamless collaboration despite geographical distances. His ability to unify a global team and maintain a cohesive vision is truly commendable.
Former teammate, Kinesso
Justin was my mentor during my time in the She Runs It Organization. He led our group with so much empathy and compassion.
Mentee, She Runs It
I met Justin when he was my professor at Middle Tennessee State University and he quickly inspired me as a student and as a human. After all these years he is still the one I go to when I feel in a bind in my career or in my life.
Former student, Middle Tennessee State University
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