Tweet Director of Standards and Technology, Consumer Electronics Industry Developing Talent The CEO of a national products and services company suggested this individual could benefit from working with Andrea. The individual was skeptical of the value a coach could bring to his professional development, but after meeting with Andrea, he had a very different understanding of the coaching process. It was quickly clear to the individual that his adversarial relationships with his colleagues were jeopardizing his ability to be effective in the workplace. His passionate viewpoints and willful defense of those views often left others feeling like there was little room for dialogue. The goal of the coaching was to [...]

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Tweet Director of Internal Audit, Retail Industry Suit of Armor The CEO saw the potential in one of his leaders and valued her knowledge and experience, but felt that most people needed a suit of armor to approach her with issues, questions, or requests. So, the CEO offered Andrea’s coaching services as a means of helping the client achieve the next level of her professional development. Despite the positive context, the client was initially taken aback and wondered, “What’s wrong with me?” Self-Reflection After reflecting on the CEO’s suggestion, the client realized that there wasn’t anything “wrong’ with her, but there could be some real benefit to working with a [...]

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Tweet Consultant, Medical Device Industry Specialization:  marketing analytics, new product development, and acquisition support Difficult Landscape This client worked for a medical device design and manufacturing firm that wanted to move from an entrepreneurial organization to a larger corporate entity. The evolution of the company was creating a situation where the client was caught between the new culture, with no clear path of communication, and the former culture, with an entrenched form of communication that had developed from strong feelings of national identity. Historically, there was an enormous sense of urgency driving most decision-making processes.  It had become increasingly difficult for the client to move forward on key projects, and [...]

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Tweet President, Organizational Development Firm To Sell or Grow? If this client opted for growth, then it was imperative that she engage in a critical thought process that included researching ways to expand the company while also adding value in support of a potential future sale. Andrea’s business acumen, excellent listening skills, and integrity were key factors in guiding this business owner’s decision-making process during this time of change. Andrea, through her quality network, introduced this client to a top-notch Stanford MBA who had a strong record of accomplishment in helping companies buy and/or sell their business.  This expert became the catalyst in helping this business owner (1) analyze her [...]

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Tweet President, Professional Services Firm Building Leadership Awareness The president of a professional services consulting firm was striving to gain a deeper understanding of her leadership style. The business owner had a clear vision of the type of coach whom she believed could best support her as a leader, and address the ever-pressing issue of work and family balance. Namely, she was seeking a working mother who had built and sustained a successful service business. Andrea fit the bill perfectly because she had built and sustained her own business while balancing work and family. Highly professional, yet personable and sincere, Andrea supplied the model for phenomenal leadership success. Assessment Map [...]

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Tweet CEO, Direct Marketing Industry Untapped Potential The owner and CEO of a successful marketing company felt he wasn’t living up to his potential, and needed to think more strategically about the growth of his business. A thinking partner would not only help him prioritize and set goals for himself and his business, but also provide a fresh perspective on his decision-making process. Priorities and Accountability The coaching process featured activities geared towards empowering the owner to effectively and efficiently work through his current work assignments, while at the same time keeping an eye on the “big picture”. Each task or project was mapped out in terms of priority and [...]

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Tweet Manager, Finance Industry Launching a Business An individual who was ramping up to start her own adult education school needed guidance and support in prioritizing her business goals. Many entrepreneurs find there is so much work to be done that it helps to work with someone on thinking through priorities and overcoming start up challenges. Similarly, while setting up a business, some owners feel isolated, and welcome the opportunity to work with a thought partner. This client fortuitously saw Andrea on a local TV program called, “Women’s Work,” and was impressed with Andrea’s business acumen and sageful approach to life, so she sought her out. Landscape of Change Setting [...]

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Tweet Director of Payroll, North America, Equipment Rental Industry Big Questions, Emerging Answers An individual client felt that she wasn’t clear on many of the big questions in her life. Should she buy a house or rent an apartment? What state did she want to live in? What profession did she want to passionately pursue? How could she follow-up on all of the opportunities in her life without spinning her wheels? Andrea helped this individual understand her core personal values. The value clarification process created the starting point for each of her decisions. For example, the client felt that she deeply valued family connections, so she set a goal of [...]

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Tweet Marketing Consultant, Edible Landscape Design Uncertain Times This individual had successfully worked for a number of years in the publishing industry, focusing on gardening. Her passion for her work and commitment to excellence were unwavering, but corporate politics and economic instability in the publishing industry created an uncertain professional future for this individual. With circulation down, and staff changes abundant, this successful executive felt she needed a plan for her career and life. She sought out Andrea to help her determine the next phase of her life, including her career choice. Socratic Method The individual was introduced to Andrea through a mutual acquaintance, and she felt an immediate connection [...]

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Tweet President, Business and Career Transition Coaching Firm The Questions This client was a coach who was required to establish a mentoring relationship with a seasoned coach as part of her credentialling processs. The coach also needed a sounding board for her business ideas on how to launch a successful practice. After interviewing several mentor coaches, the client knew Andrea’s thoughtful and supportive approach was essential for clarifying her business goals. Andrea asked the “big” questions that helped shape achievable goals: Are the goals realistic? What resources are needed to reach the goals? How will you measure progress towards achieving those goals? What Would It Look Like? The question of [...]

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