STRATEGIC CATALYTICS
EXECUTIVE COACHING SERVICES
Decades of Executive Leadership Experience,
Research, Publications, and Teaching in Leading Institutions
CEC Certified Executive Coach
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FREE DISCOVERY CALL
In this complimentary session,
we will review your situation,
your goals, and any challenges you're currently facing in achieving them
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DESIGN A STRATEGY
After applying an assessment tool, I'll help you design a strategy focused on aligning your knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits to get you
where you want to be
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GET RESULTS
You'll get started with ways to modify your approach to address a problem or situation to trigger a significant shift in thought so you can reach specific goals.
Helping Executives
Achieve Optimal Performance
I love helping individuals and organizations to achieve growth and success. My backgrounds as Chief E-Commerce Officer for Wachovia and Chaired Law Professor at Duke University merge seamlessly with my passion for helping people tap into their full potential. With my executive coaching services I provide you with the tools and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, enhance your skills and reach new levels of achievement.
I firmly believe that coaching can be a powerful catalyst for professional growth and I recognize that each person's journey is unique. I am dedicated to providing a safe, confidential, independent, and supportive environment where we can explore your specific goals, and work together on areas of improvement. By offering customized and confidential guidance, insights, and practical strategies, I help clients navigate challenges, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and develop the necessary skills to thrive in a diverse array of fields and industries.
Together, let's embark on a journey of empowerment, growth, and unparalleled success.
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DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN ADVANCED EDUCATION
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LARGE COMPANY BUSINESS EXPERIENCE & AWARD WINNING CHIEF E-COMMERCE OFFICER
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EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH START-UP COMPANIES AND ENTREPRENEURS
My Coaching Ethos
From the outside, coaching can look deceptively calm — good conversations, meaningful insights, leaders walking away clearer and more confident. And it is all of those things. But it's also a serious discipline, built on a foundation that's often compared to study in psychology or organizational leadership. The credentialing process — through the ICF, CEC, EMCC, or similar bodies — involves rigorous training, supervision, and assessment. The preparation is demanding. The work that follows is worth every bit of it.
As someone with many years of senior leadership experience in both start-ups and multi-national organizations I can anticipate challenges, and strategize the best path forward. Conditions evolve, and so must my approach. The ability to pause, reflect, and consult with trusted colleagues—supervisors, peer coaches, mentors—enables me to respond to leaders with both speed and sound judgment.
A good coach combines an understanding of the client's special talents and then works to build a trusting relationship as a mentor, motivator and thinking partner which is why much of the work happens before the session starts. I review notes, observe changes in behavior and mindset, integrate insights from assessments and stakeholder conversations, and consider the full context of each client’s situation and goals. This preparation is done with sensitivity, aligned to personal schedules and the urgency of a client’s decisions, ensuring every interaction is meaningful and timely.
Where it adds value, I can share models and tools either during or between sessions to further your thinking on the things which matter most to you. This is the essence of my work, and I cannot imagine a more fulfilling profession.
Discovery Call
A chance for us to say hello and
find out more about working together.
I offer a complimentary, no-obligation call for anyone interested in working with me. In this session, we can clarify your challenges and opportunities, explore potential options, and tailor the best steps forward. The discovery session isn't a coaching session as such, but it should give you a good idea of what coaching with me will be like. It is typical that during this meeting we'll identify what you would most like to focus on over the time we're working together, but rest assured, you can bring 'live issues' to each coaching session so that you get the most from the experience.
Feel free to get in touch, and we can find a time
that works for you!
Leadership Inspiration
Leadership Inspiration
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DAILY DIALOGS
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Make Your Project X
My Personal Values
& Philosophy
I'm a natural problem-solver and strategic thinker, adept at identifying inefficiencies and conceptualizing long-term solutions. I believe that nearly all individuals have the ability to achieve valued goals. Key methods are:
Desire to see other leaders succeed and have relentless tenacity to make them excel
Ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective tailored strategies
Focused, creative, and long-range thinking abilities to convert ideas and potential into well-thought-out action plans
Remaining organized and detail-oriented, which helps me create a structured and effective coaching program
Patience, courage, resourcefulness, and creativity.
My Coaching & Facilitation Style:
• Friendly, approachable and human
• Educational with long-term vision
• Humor with sensitivity
• Empathic and logical
• Pragmatic