ABOUT
WHY ME?
We are all on a path – you may be standing still, you may be moving forward, or you may need a map! And you might have negative emotions about the path you are on – perhaps you feel indifferent, uncertain, or exhausted. If this is you, keep reading.
I navigated several challenges on my path as a leader and executive. I have been overwhelmed and know what feeling stuck can be like. I know the pressures a leader can face and know how setbacks can impact your confidence. I know how feeling uninspired can dilute your effectiveness and I know what it's like to want a change. I also know what the right level of confidence can do for your career.
In my 25-year corporate experience, I learned that your path is not permanent. Change is always possible, but it can be challenging without the right tools, awareness, and support. My coaching services bring those elements forward and increase your ability to make positive changes.
My solutions
Executive Coaching
- Successful executives are forthright, decisive, and confident. But what if you want a trial run or practice before a major decision? What if you want some insights to know you are on the right path before you act? What if a thought partner could help you explore ways through a new situation or increase your awareness? Coaching gives an advantage to executives by being a sounding board in a safe space, something I often realized was missing as I moved up the corporate ladder. The higher you go, the more you truly need a confidant. My executive coaching can offer the sounding board you need and can also help you strategize for a more successful future.
Leadership Coaching
- Leadership is best learned while on-the-job and through experiences…but what if a new leader wants to build their skill set more quickly? Leadership is also customized and situational – there is no one right way in leadership. So how do you know if your leadership skills are where they need to be? Leaders may need to further develop their skills to advance or to increase their impact. With my leadership coaching, you will become more prepared as a leader, master new skills, and achieve what it takes to get ahead.
Career Coaching
- Developing a career path can be overwhelming given its importance and the many ways to approach it. New leaders or those unsure of their next move can benefit from career coaching with me, which can prompt ideas and generate clarity around what's possible. I offer simple and effective methods to work through your career options and can help you improve the pace of your decision making. Whether you need a career plan, a personal brand, or a plan to get started in a new role, I can help.
MY BACKGROUND
I offer a unique benefit to my clients by having BOTH experience and extensive training:
- Served for eighteen successful years in progressive and transformational leadership roles at Southwest Airlines, which included regular interaction with the C-Suite and Board of Directors
- Led a well-respected nonprofit for ten years, navigating support for critical events and collaborating to improve board procedures and communication
- Certified as an Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching, hold an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, and have acquired other topic-specific credentials for career planning, change leadership, power and influence, strategic planning, and time & productivity