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Context  A Founder/CEO  came to coaching because she was ready for a fundamental shift — not just at work, but in how she saw herself. Despite an impressive career, she carried internal narratives from earlier life experiences that kept her playing small, overfunctioning, and editing herself in high-stakes environments. She was doing everything “right” professionally, but internally she felt stalled, under-recognized, and disconnected from her own power. She wanted to level u

Across multiple transactions, investment banks and private equity firms brought me in as a strategic partner to prepare management teams for high-stakes sale processes. These companies ranged from consumer brands to manufacturing to technology, but shared a common pressure point: strong businesses with leadership teams who needed sharper communication, tighter narrative discipline, and confident delivery when meeting sophisticated buyers.

Context A fast-growing professional services firm had been built on the vision, charisma, and drive of its founder. Her creativity, fearlessness, and industry relationships powered early momentum and differentiated the firm in a crowded market. As the business scaled, the team increasingly relied on her for energy and direction — and began feeling the strain of rapid shifts, unclear priorities, and a pace that was hard to match. The founder wanted clarity: How was she showing

The Context  After closing a significant Series B, this founder-CEO of a fast-growing consumer brand wasn’t celebrating — she felt flat from burnout. Her role had evolved, but her calendar hadn’t. Her executive team was expanding, yet she still felt like the bottleneck. Burned out from high-stakes fundraising and scattered focus, she questioned whether she even wanted to keep doing this. The Work  We got honest about where she was — and where she wanted to be. Her energy was

Context A tech founder/CEO came to me in the middle of a full-scale leadership implosion: a co-founder breakup, several executive departures, challenging investor relationships, and a company wobbling under operational and emotional strain. She was exhausted, doubting her judgment, and carrying both the practical and psychological weight of rebuilding the business while protecting the value of an eventual sale. Behind the scenes, the real challenge wasn’t just “fill the leade

Photo by Jules Beau Context:  This leader was highly competent and deeply committed—but his time, energy, and confidence were consumed by constant reactivity. He often second-guessed himself, deferred to senior partners, and over-functioned for his team. Though technically strong, he wasn’t yet operating as a true powerhouse CFO. The Work:  Through coaching, we focused on: Building self-trust and shifting from approval-seeking to self-led decision-making Delegating more effec

Context  The CEO of a fast-growing wellness brand was navigating rapid scale, team complexity, and a flood of opportunities. She was known for her executional focus and strong decision making, but the demands of the CEO role were shifting. Team members were hitting skill ceilings, key functions were not operating smoothly and the CEO was increasingly pulled into firefighting mode. She knew she needed to step into a higher-level CEO seat, without losing the magic that makes he

Context  A CTO at a fast-scaling frontier tech company was managing through complexity: a small but mighty team, shifting priorities, and a rapid pace of change. He was stretched across strategic planning, technical execution, and team development—all while navigating the natural growing pains of a scaling leadership structure. Team dynamics were increasingly strained. Emotional responses were slowing momentum. And with multiple stakeholders involved, he found himself reactin

The Context  The leadership team of a growth-stage company had gone through major change — half the team was new. With funding secured and scale ahead, the founder-CEO knew this was a make-or-break moment to align the team, build trust, and reset how they worked together. But there wasn’t time to waste. This needed to be fast, real, and practical. The Work  I designed and facilitated a full-day offsite that prioritized human connection, cross-functional clarity, and operation

The Challenge A fast-growing hospitality startup reached out during a moment that felt both exciting and overwhelming. The team was talented and committed, but operating without shared norms, clear decision-making, or a strong sense of “one team.” Communication felt inconsistent, priorities shifted quickly, and the executive team was feeling the strain of building while running. They needed clarity, alignment, and smarter ways of working — without losing the energy and creati