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 Andrea Novakowski is an executive and personal coach who has been helping
clients align their professional goals with their personal values since 1997. She guides executives from strategic vision to measurable action plans, and works with
high-potential employees seeking to move up in their careers. By tapping into Andrea's knowledge, tools and skills, clients are able to meld career development
and personal growth to reach higher productivity and deeper levels of job and personal satisfaction.
Andrea brings 20 years of corporate experience to her work as an executive coach. She co-developed
and grew a highly successful employee benefit consulting firm. Her responsibilities included managing the P&L, strategic planning, sales, client service, marketing, and
the hiring, training and management of staff. She was awarded a consulting contract through a joint venture (and subsequent sale of the firm) with Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). At BCBSMA she was part of the executive team that opened a new distribution channel by establishing a dedicated broker sales
organization. She developed excellent working relationships with top-level division heads in marketing, product development, service, finance, and underwriting.
As an executive and personal coach, Andrea helps individuals navigate the shifts that occur at the
intersection of career and life, including small-business entrepreneurship, forging and maintaining business partnerships, deriving full benefit from a job promotion, and balancing career with parenthood.
Client List
Andrea
has worked with managers, directors and executives — both men and
women — from small, medium and large companies. Her corporate clients include: Avery Dennison,
Cerami & Associates, Inc., Eliassen Group, Inc., Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, OMGEO,
Project Bread, Sincere & Co., State Street Bank, The Bostonian Group, The Commonwealth Institute, Thomson Financial, Tweeter and Warner-Lambert. Read success stories from Andrea's work with various clients.
Education
Andrea received a B.A. in Psychology from Simmons College and an M.B.A. with a specialization in
Finance from Babson College. She graduated from the Entrepreneurial Master program from SBANE/Babson in 1992. She is a Professional Mentor Coach for Coach University where she is a 1998
graduate. She holds the designation of Master Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation.
Public Speaking and Seminars
Andrea inspires her audience with her knowledge, energy and passion, sharing stories based on her work
with clients and her own life. Her highly interactive presentations share tips, techniques and strategies that
you can easily learn and use. Her background as an employee, business owner and coach give Andrea a unique perspective to share.
Some of the organizations where she has spoken include:
A..G. Edwards, Broad Institute, Downtown Women's Club, Environmental Protection Agency, Gilbane Building Company, International Association of
Administrative Professionals, Keefe Tech Continuing Education, The Marriott Hotel, Milford Bank, New England Meetings Industry Conference, Simmons College, Women's Summit at Bryant University.
Community Involvement and Volunteer Activities
Andrea is a Past President of the International Coach Federation - New England chapter. Andrea
participates in Babson College's Women's Leadership Program as a Mentor to an MBA student for the
school year. She is actively involved in The Rodman Ride for Kids, an annual event which benefits children
at risk in Massachusetts. She and her husband, Bill reside in Ashland, MA with their two children, James and Anna. More...
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