Coaching for leaders
Leadership coaching from someone who's done it. Whether you're a new executive or more seasoned, whether you work at a large organization or a startup, I've been there and get what you're going through.
We'll find your unique leadership strengths and help you accelerate your business.
Who I coach and what I can help with
Maybe you're in your first executive role or you've just taken another big promotion. Perhaps you've spent your whole career in large organizations and you just took your first startup job. Maybe you're rethinking your approach to your career with the rise of AI in your field. Or you might be a first-time founder or CEO. Regardless of individual circumstance, the big thing my clients have in common is that they are ambitious people in stretch roles, often leading work that is being actively reinvented by technology. This means my clients are typically learning and unlearning in equal measure, trying to figure out what success looks like as they continue to grow.
In addition to working with individual leaders, I also coach leadership teams that are looking to build stronger relationships and results. I'm especially experienced in working with teams who are inventing (or reinventing) their way of working. Some of my most rewarding partnerships are with teams that are navigating conflict or otherwise working to build trust.
Topics I regularly discuss with clients include team communication, how to give and receive feedback, accountability and empathy, managing relationships with team members and investors, creating stronger teams, handling workplace conflict, building and navigating diversity at work, how AI changes workplace dynamics, and balancing work and family. I also have particular lived experience in founding and finding product-market fit, building a go-to-market, and startups.
You won't get one-size-fits-all coaching from me. I will engage deeply to understand your business goals, your personal goals, your team maturity, and your personal leadership style in order to inform our work together.
Am I the right coach for you?
I'm selective in who I coach, and you should be selective in the coach you choose. Meet with a few different coaches to make sure you find the one that's right for you before committing.
I've worked as an executive in huge organizations. I've founded a successful AI startup and served as its CEO. As a woman growing my career in R&D and later a startup founder and CEO, I've been outnumbered in most of the environments where I've worked. I've had hard leadership jobs while raising young kids and teenagers and remained a highly involved parent while being fiercely committed to my work. I have reinvented my career and skill set several times as technology has evolved. I've built high-functioning diverse teams. I have burned out and come back from burnout.
I am likely to challenge you and take you outside your comfort zone, but I will also be your fiercest ally. If these experiences sound like what you might be looking for in a coach, we might be right for one another.
Schedule, availability, and fees
I offer coaching via phone or zoom for clients anywhere. For clients in the Seattle area, I am open to in-person sessions as well. In either case, sessions are 55 minutes long. I meet with clients between 10am-3pm Pacific Time Monday-Friday. In certain cases, I may meet clients outside these core hours depending on mutual availability.
For coaching to be effective, consistency is key. Once we choose to work together, we will mutually commit to partnering for three months, six months, or a year, and we will meet every 2-4 weeks depending on your goals. A lot of the best coaching work happens when we can build a relationship over time. I've been working with my own coach since 2016!
My coaching fee is between $900-$1,400 per session, depending on the length and frequency of our engagement. In some cases, I will consider startup equity for a portion of my coaching fee. I also offer discounts for leaders who have been traditionally underrepresented in their industries.