Coaching Case Studies
Long-serving CEO Facing Career Crossroad
Amy was a long-serving CEO of a nonprofit organization where she had worked for much of her career and where she was deeply attached to the organization and the community. She was offered an opportunity to join a different organization that would pay her more, but which lacked the emotional attachment. Amy came to coaching to figure out which path to take.
“With a potent mixture of empathy, expertise, and prodding, Deann guided me through a uniquely challenging career moment. She is first and foremost a listener who asks probing questions and distills your thoughts and concerns into manageable, actionable items. Run, don’t walk, to work with Deann. You and your career will thank you.” — Amy K, Executive Director
Successful Marketer Pivoting Her Career
Jennifer came to coaching to break patterns of perfectionism she knew could get in the way of successfully pivoting to a new career. Life and elements of becoming an entrepreneur for the first time left her occasionally feeling "stuck" and unable to determine a way forward. Jennifer leveraged coaching as a tool to challenge her deep rooted beliefs and create a new vision for her future.
“Deann was able to see through my words at once and suggest what might be the real issue we needed to tackle. She has an uncanny ability to recall the most salient takeaway after what felt like five minutes of "rambling" to you. I worked with Deann for almost a year during one of the most seminal periods of my entire adult life – a most unexpected relationship, sizable career transformation and a global pandemic to top it all off. She worked fluidly with all of the ups and downs, and was also comfortable in the ‘lulls’ where it felt like nothing was really moving in either direction. She is an invaluable partner in creating progress and pushing you to your outer limits.” –Jennifer P., Chief Marketing Officer in Fashion, Beauty & Media
Rising Star Seeking Growth Opportunities
Matt was identified by his senior manager as a rising star with high-potential, but with no obvious path for growth within the organization. Not wanting to lose him, Matt’s boss invested in coaching for Matt as a way to help him figure out how to create opportunities for growth within the confines of the organization. At first, Matt was skeptical about the purpose or benefits of coaching but he quickly became invested in the process.
“As someone who is in the beginning stages of my career, I had trouble with speaking my mind and adding to a discussion with higher-up members of my organization. I felt a lot of frustration. After my sessions with Deann, I figured out not only how to be more confident in myself and my ideas but also why it was important to speak up. Deann never gave me the answer but instead helped me to come to these important realizations myself. I highly recommend getting coaching from Deann as I have seen the benefits first hand.” – Matt M., Assistant Director
Successful HR Executive at a Crossroads
Kathleen was an extremely successful HR Executive. After surviving a life-threatening accident with residual effects, she found herself at a crossroads and came to coaching seeking direction on how she wanted to move forward in her career.
"I had a lot of uncertainty and self-doubt, and I was asking myself the same questions over and over. Deann is an attentive listener and her follow up questions made me pause and reflect in a way I hadn’t before. After working with Deann, I viewed my options in a new light. My self-doubt subsided and I had renewed confidence in what lay ahead. Deann helped me realize there would be other bends and turns in my journey, and that I could navigate, readjust and continue on whatever path lay ahead. When I hit the next juncture, I will seek her coaching expertise to help me discover and realize the next best route.” –Kathleen O, Founder, Compass Consulting