Tuning in vs. Turning off
Posted on Nov 14 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Executives/Managers
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 [...]
Becoming a Team Player
Posted on Nov 14 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Executives/Managers
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 [...]
Discovering Your Values
Posted on Nov 14 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Executives/Managers
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, [...]
Partnerships for Success
Posted on Nov 13 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Business Owners
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 [...]
Can a Business Owner REALLY Have Work/Life Balance?
Posted on Nov 13 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Business Owners
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. [...]
Do You Need A Thought Partner?
Posted on Nov 13 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Business Owners
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 [...]
Moving Forward: Career Changes
Posted on Nov 12 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Individuals
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 [...]
Figuring Out Your Life Purpose
Posted on Nov 12 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Individuals
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 [...]
Values Based Professional Life
Posted on Nov 12 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Individuals
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 [...]
The Entrepreneur’s Challenge: Balancing The Biz With Life
Posted on Nov 10 2008 | Tagged as: Case Studies/Mentoring Coaches
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 [...]

