As an leadership coach, I leverage experience, curiosity and science to help clients excel in their work and careers.
I bring a doctorate in work-related psychology, years of leadership and talent management experience in corporate organizations, consulting experience and formal coaching training.
Coaching approach and philosophy
I apply curiosity to help coaching clients explore their own strengths, challenges, and career interests.
Powerful questions combined with scientifically valid assessments support coaching clients to develop, grow, and overcome obstacles.
I serve as a sounding board for discussion, leverage data and insight to clarify needs and provide external accountability.
Coaching focus and expertise
My typical clients are mid to senior level leaders and specialized experts in large organizations. I also coach college students on leadership through the Doerr Institute of New Leaders at Rice University.
Typical coaching engagements focus on helping leaders smooth out limiting behaviors, improve emotional intelligence, transition to new roles or teams or prepare for larger roles.
Certifications include assessments such as Hogan personality assessments, EQi, Leadership Versatility Index, MBTI, DISC, and the Denison Culture survey.
How we’ll work together
Engagement overview for coaching
Every client engagement flows differently. But typical steps include:
- Exploratory phone call
- Decision to work together
- Prepare and sign the statement of work (SOW)
- Invoice 1
- Coach and client agree on working boundaries
- Questionnaire for client
- Assessments (if applicable)
- Meeting with client’s leader (if applicable)
- Start regular on-going coaching sessions for 3-6 months
- Check in with client’s leader at half way point
- Invoice 2
- Finish regular ongoing coaching sessions
- Wrap-up meeting
Am I the coach for you?
When looking for a leadership coach, you should consider expertise, credentials and process. But just as important, you must feel chemistry. Your coach should be someone you trust and who will have the strength to challenge you as needed.
If you are considering an executive coach, you probably have a lot of questions. Please contact me. We will arrange a free call to determine if I am the right coach for you.