Robert J. (Bob) Ryan, Partner, Executive Coach and Advisor at Shields Meneley Partners. Executive Transition & Development Coach - C-Level Transition and Senior Leader Development. Shields Meneley Partners is highly specialized firm that advises and coaches senior executives and board members to advance their work and careers. Bob is a Managing Partner of The Sierra Institute, an invitation-only group of up to 50 CHROs from across the USA who meet regularly and work to develop the function, community and themselves. Robert J. Ryan is an opinion columnist for the CEOWORLD magazine. Follow him on LinkedIn.