Coaching with Impact
I work with CEOs and executives at investor-backed companies to help them excel as leaders and find more fulfillment at work and in life.
As a coach, I bring 30 years of operating experience. I’ve helped build seven companies including a unicorn, two IPOs, and several acquisitions. I’ve also experienced big failures. During my career, I’ve worn many hats including co-founder, executive, VC investor, director, and CEO (see LinkedIn).
In addition to my operating experience, I’ve trained as a professional coach, and I’ve been advising and coaching CEOs and executives for more than a decade. My coaching is also informed by experiences outside of business such as studying meditation at monasteries in Thailand, racing sailboats through winter storms in New England, and working with international peacebuilders seeking to end violent conflicts.
My Approach
Leaders grow through a continuous process of gaining insight, learning new competencies, practicing intentionally, and getting feedback.
I help support each of these activities through a combination of dialogue-based coaching, practical skill building, supporting accountability, and gathering feedback. Along the way, I can be a neutral sounding board to help you resolve critical issues as they arise.
Every leader faces unique challenges and brings their own leadership style, so I adapt to the needs of each leader as well as the current context, challenges, and opportunities in their work and life.
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Getting Started
It's best to start with an informal initial meeting (no fee) to confirm the personal connection and talk broadly about your goals for coaching. If we both decide to work together, we'll organize a kick-off session to get started. (See my Coaching FAQ for more details.)
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