Executives face specific challenges around career growth. You have a great reputation, and your friends and colleagues associate you with success and accomplishment in a particular niche. This is a good thing, mostly. But it can create barriers.
You need to project strength and competence, when inside you’re not certain at all. When was the last time you even looked for a new opportunity? Can you change organizations or roles without starting over? How can you translate the accomplishments of a long career for audiences outside your area of expertise? What’s even out there? Do I need to start at the bottom if I leave the industry where I’ve built all of my credibility?
It can be risky to explore, or to admit you’re not sure what you want. Some accomplished professionals resign themselves to doing what they already know, because the process of identifying something better can seem overwhelming.
You shouldn’t have to compromise. After all, you have a portfolio of skills, knowledge, and contacts that you’ve earned through focus, talent, and hard work. What you need is a plan to explore wisely, make strategic use of your time, and clarify the language to translate your accomplishments to new audiences.
I understand the complexities of the executive job search. We work together on a customized action plan that includes reflection, research, and thoughtful networking to reduce risks, build and extend your reputation, and identify realistic possibilities for your next chapter.
I’m a warm and rigorous coach with nearly twenty years of experience coaching smart people. Most people don’t learn the step-by-step process for aligning work with their values and goals. I’ve thought about that for years, and I love sharing what I know. The exercises I’ve developed and the tools, templates and frameworks I’ve created have helped hundreds of clients feel more confident about their career decisions.
When smart people like what they do, we’re all better off. Solving interesting problems with colleagues who value you will make you happy and effective — at work and outside of it. I want you to flourish.
One-on-one coaching is a special relationship. I strive to earn the trust of my accomplished clients by reading broadly and deeply, and offering logical, empathetic, and candid feedback. I’ll always respect you and support your wisdom, potential, and growth.
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