“Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior.”
― Martha C. Nussbaum, Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Drawing from two decades of work in the creative, cultural, and public sectors, I bring a unique perspective to coaching executives and leaders. I employ a wide range of resources and skills-building exercises drawn from scientific research, neurobiology, anthropology, business innovation, systems thinking, and psychotherapy to help leaders and leadership teams become more effective, more inspiring and more successful. From helping you to crystallize your mission and purpose, to getting your team aligned on strategy, to improving employee morale and engagement, I can help you lead your organization through transformational change.
Look through the list of topics below to see what resonates for you:
Strategic Planning from the Bottom Up – By engaging your whole team – bottom to top – in developing or renewing a strategic vision and planning process for your company, my method helps every member of your team see the unique role they have to play. The result is greater strategic alignment, a team that is more motivated team at every level and the ability to tap into the unique perspectives, experiences, and wisdom that exists within all your people.
The Renewable Team - Hiring for Succession and Progression – A traditional HR approach will tell you that everyone is replaceable. While that may be true to some extent, that same approach will cost you months of lost time and money when you finally do need to replace an integral part of your team. I will help you develop a culture of continuous progression and succession, building a pool of talent that is aligned, already-trained, ready to step up – all by harnessing your organization’s natural “churn” to develop a network of past, present and future employees who are dedicated to your success.
Purpose-Driven Leadership - Inspiring Your Team, Building Loyalty, Getting Results – My customized blend of coaching and psychotherapy techniques will help you to find your unique leadership style. The most inspiring leaders exude purpose, passion and principles, leading by example as much as by direction. Through a combination of personality assessments and one-on-one coaching, I work with you to develop your sense of self, enhance your presence and help you to let go of fears and anxieties that keep you stuck. Together, we will bring your purpose into focus and develop your capacity to inspire loyalty and drive in your team.
Leading with Compassion - The Empathy Differentiator – Moving beyond the simple emotional intelligence and leadership skills one learns in business school, I can help you develop a more profoundly engaging presence. We will work on developing three core skill sets that will set you apart as a leader that people want to follow: Compassion, Curiosity and Clarity. I draw on my years of experience in public speaking, media relations, speech-writing, and crisis communications to help you develop your capacity to be the best, most authentic leader you can be.
Coaching is available in hourly one-on-one sessions beginning at $185 per hour. Get in touch for a 30-minute telephone consultation to determine how coaching sessions can help you. Coaching services can be combined with custom workshops and retreats designed to meet the needs of your organization.