Executive Coaching

Success isn’t the issue. You are good at what you do and find yourself at a pivotal moment in your career. While you have honed your ability to excel in your organization, you are feeling increased pressure from the constant change of leading in today’s business environment.

If you . . . 

  • Feel squeezed between executing on the strategy of senior leadership and motivating your direct reports.

  • See what’s needed in your organization but want to navigate internal politics with more ease.

  • Aspire to wield greater influence across your company.

  • Approach leadership with skepticism towards superficial techniques and quick fixes.

  • Want to be better at making time for family and personal interests.

  • Find yourself at a crossroads and aren’t quite sure what’s next.

Nina has been an amazing coach. She has provided me with the tools and confidence to handle some of the toughest business scenarios as well as caring deeply about how it impacts my personal life. She has become my trusted advisor and I would strongly recommend her… I have always come away from our sessions with new insights.
— Rajeev Dutt, CEO, AI Dynamics

Our Signature Offering includes:

  • A 90-minute foundation session to clarify outcomes and lay groundwork for a successful coaching alliance

  • Administration of the Integrative 9 or the We-I Profile emotional intelligence experience depending on the leader’s specific needs and desired outcomes 

  • Two 1-hour coaching conversations per month to explore and discuss current issues, brainstorm possibilities, build skills, share feedback, elucidate goals, and move toward action

  • On-demand 20-minute flash coaching sessions for particularly urgent or high-stakes projects and crunch points

  • Recommendations on additional exercises, articles, videos, podcasts, or training to support your goals 

  • Ongoing ad hoc support via email as needed

  • Situationally: The Leadership Circle 360

Working with one of our seasoned coaches offers you . . .

  • A thought partner so you feel less alone

  • Greater influence with senior leaders or your board

  • Practical tools for addressing difficult situations with more effectiveness

  • The courage to make tough decisions with clarity and  integrity

  • A clearer sense of what really matters to you

  • Less stress in your day-to-day and a greater sense of well being

  • Deeper, more connected relationships with the people you care about

Jen is an extremely skilled and insightful coach and facilitator. She helped me identify my leadership values and build behavior patterns that reflect them. My work with her has improved the way I integrate feedback and helps me identify my triggers for difficult emotions and respond in a positive way.
— Keri Burchard-Juarez , Deputy Director, Seattle Public Utilities

This program is for you if . . .

  • You are a visionary, big picture thinker

  • You are curious and striving to be better

  • You are doing well financially and want more meaning in your life

  • You’ve reached a point in your career where you are wondering what it’s all about 

Our coaching is NOT for you if . . .

  • You’re not interested in doing the inner work that comes with growth

  • You want us to provide the answers

  • You’re not concerned about the current state of the world and don’t see how your decisions impact what’s happening

Cai brought a unique blend of insightful coaching and a deep understanding of what it is to lead and manage in a business context. Cai is a great listener and asked thought-provoking questions that helped me see challenges from a different perspective. I’ve been able to develop strategies that are tailored to my leadership style and what my company needs.
— Non-profit Leader, Portland, OR