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Executive Coaching

Helping senior leaders and entrepreneurs maximize their potential

What Partnering with Me Can Do for You 

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A New Mindset

Discover the power of appreciative intelligence and positive reframing so you can overcome imposter syndrome and lead with confidence.

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Clarity

Refine your definition of success and develop a clear path to achieving it so you can have the life you want. 

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Empowerment

Build confidence and skills so you can gain more control over your life and career.

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Leadership Presence

Improve your ability to connect, engage, and influence people so you can command a room.

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New Strategies

Discover new strategies and techniques to confidently influence others, manage perceptions, increase social capital, and communicate your vision.

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Practice

The more you practice for difficult conversations,negotiations, or presentations, the more confident you will become. Coaching gives you the luxury of practicing radical candor in a low-stakes setting so you can give a performance they'll never forget.

My Coaching Philosophy

An Appreciative Approach

My approach to coaching is rooted in Appreciate Inquiry, which is an energizing and collaborative process that fosters creativity through the art of thought-provoking questions that foster creativity and possibility.

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Building on positive psychology and human behavioral sciences, Appreciative Inquiry builds self-awareness and emotional intelligence to shift our focus, attention, and energy to exploring opportunities and possibilities. 

 

I invite you to partner with me to build the future you want.​​​​

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Appreciative Inquiry Process

Define. Choose the topic or focus for the session.

Discover. Inquire about strengths, positive experiences, and share stories. 

Dream. Create inspiring images of a desired future. 

Design. Innovate ways to create the ideal future. 

Destiny. Live your design and make changes as needed.  â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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"Thank you for being a great coach, Vanessa. This year, I led three workshops (including one at the Smithsonian and one at KIPP DC), and I was a guest on a local radio show. The skills I learned in your classes helped me focus on my audience, determine my objective, and be an informative and entertaining presenter. I could not have done this without the lessons I learned from you.  I keep your 'Steps for a Successful Presentation' and 'Qualities of an Engaging Speaker' posted on my wall." 

- Simone Boyd, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 

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