I’m Dr. Robert Solano—Army veteran, executive coach, and plant medicine guide. I help high-performing leaders reconnect with purpose and navigate major transitions through a mix of ancient wisdom, modern coaching, and community support.

If you’re feeling stuck, in search of clarity, or drawn to psychedelic therapy for the first time, you’re not alone. I’ve walked that road—and I can walk it with you.

West Point gave me a world-class education in mechanical and aerospace engineering, but more than that, it launched my leadership journey. I became an Army Blackhawk pilot, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, and even flew President George H.W. Bush during Hurricane Katrina relief operations.

I led soldiers in combat, served as a senior maintenance test pilot, and eventually became a battalion operations officer responsible for over 300 personnel. I also lost friends—fellow aviators, 14 classmates to combat, and six more to suicide, most linked to PTSD.

During that time, I got married. And later, divorced. That was painful.

Like a lot of leaders, I learned how easy it is to look successful on the outside while quietly falling apart inside.

After more than a decade in combat operations, I transitioned into Army acquisitions—managing contracts, working with cutting-edge programs at organizations like U.S. Special Operations Command and Palantir Technologies.

I earned my master’s in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech, got certified as a Project Manager Professional (PMP), became a certified executive coach (ACC), and completed a PhD in technology, researching how artificial intelligence is adopted across the Department of Defense.

I went on to lead the Apache helicopter production mission at Boeing in Phoenix. As the commander, I led an incredible 50-person government team of engineers, test pilots, and quality professionals, managing $6 billion in DoD contracts.

Most importantly, I found love again. I married my incredible wife, Zaira, and we’ve built a beautiful life with our three children—Sky, Rey, and Rio.

After retiring from the Army, something inside me shifted. I felt a deep spiritual calling to help others heal—especially other high-achieving leaders who’ve carried too much for too long.

I began learning about psychedelic medicine and studying indigenous healing traditions, reconnecting with my Taíno roots in the Caribbean. I trained with the Psychedelics Today Vital program and through direct mentorship with respected medicine carriers and shamans. In the summer of 2026, I’ll train with Zach Leary and will also begin working with the Heroic Hearts Project, helping veterans access healing pathways that were never available to us in uniform.

This work isn’t just professional—it’s personal. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful these medicines can be when combined with deep preparation, trusted guidance, and real community.

I work with executives, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, and other leaders who feel the inner pull for something more. Maybe you’ve achieved a lot but still feel unfulfilled. Maybe you’re navigating burnout, divorce, grief, or major career changes.

You don’t need to walk that path alone.

Through one-on-one coaching, immersive retreats, and the Psychedelic Leaders Circle, I help you prepare, integrate, and grow—spiritually, professionally, and emotionally.

You’ll be supported every step of the way, not just during the ceremony, but before and after—because true transformation takes time, structure, and a community that sees you.