ABOUT R.M. Caligiuri

R.M. Caligiuri is not just a leadership expert — he is a builder of behavior, a challenger of comfort, and a guide for those ready to rise. As the founder of Caligiuri Leadership and the creator of the Rise X system, R.M. has spent decades helping people transform from reactive performers into resilient, self-led, and transcendent leaders — the kind of leaders the world urgently needs.

 

With a background in leadership development, psychology, and human behavior, R.M. brings a rare depth to his work. His frameworks are not theoretical — they are lived, tested, and forged in real-life adversity. He teaches from experience, not just expertise.

 

As a Leadership Development Facilitator and CEO of Caligiuri Leadership, and an instructor at multiple institutions, he works with professionals at every level — from executives and educators to students and public servants. But his mission goes far beyond corporate development. R.M. believes leadership must serve something greater.

 

That’s why 15% of all revenue is reinvested through The Caligiuri Foundation, supporting two deeply personal causes. The Roxy Fund, named after his beloved dog, helps pet owners facing overwhelming veterinary bills. The Edward Budney Fund, honoring his late grandfather — a man who quietly served those experiencing homelessness — supports local charities that assist vulnerable and underserved populations.

 

Beyond leadership development, R.M. helps people at rock bottom rise with purpose. As of Decembmer 2024 he has helped launch 12 businesses for at-risk youth and individuals overcoming addiction — generating over $3 million in revenue and transforming despair into dignity.

 

Through every talk, every program, and every act of service, his goal remains the same: To help people rise — then teach them to help others rise too.

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Please connect with R.M. on LinkedIn and say hi!

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