Knowledgeable. Innovative. Creative. Intuitive.
My journey to becoming a Master Coach began as a child, at the dinner table, listening to my father talk about the leadership shortcomings in his company. I made a vow that when I grew up, I would find a way to help leaders do their job better.
In my early 20’s, I was recruited to manage a political campaign at the state and federal levels. That immediately led to work consulting with school boards, then leading a Kellogg grant project to help hospital boards and administrators understand and fulfill their responsibilities. Many of the CEOs I met during that time were deep thinkers and engaged citizens who understood that their jobs went well beyond managing employees and maximizing bottom lines. They showed me that it was possible to lead from the center of being, to bring both mind and heart into every action and every decision.
“Over my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a range of leadership coaches in myriad ways, which I found only moderately useful, until I worked with Linda. What makes Linda unique is the diverse skills and tools at her disposal. Many coaches apply a handful of methods. Linda’s “toolkit” is such that she can access specific tools for specific circumstances. I also appreciate that she is on the cutting edge of the leadership field and brings in new and innovative tools to her practice.”
A voracious learner from a very young age, I began reading everything I could about organizational leadership. There was a quality that some leaders had and others didn’t, and I was determined to identify it.
Once I had earned several degrees and began teaching and coaching, it quickly became clear to me that my students and clients were still not walking away with all the leadership skills they needed. They had the right information in their heads, but not in their hearts. They knew intellectually how to lead but were unable to embody their leadership in a way that gave them executive presence and allowed them to fully own their power.
Embodied Leadership is Steady Leadership
Over time, I developed a unique approach that helps leaders think and act from a grounded center. This guarantees strong, steady leadership in a changing world. And the benefits extend well beyond the professional sphere. My clients say what they learn through our sessions transforms their personal lives as well. They are able to navigate today’s complex world with purpose, confidence and effectiveness, and enjoy themselves along the way.
My methodology is a tapestry woven over decades with threads of neuroscience and social science, incorporating elements from all the innovative programs I have developed, all the people who have inspired me, all the clients whose lives I have helped transform. It involves talking, listening, questioning, digging deeper, and collaboratively coming up with practical exercises that change habits and yield actionable results.
