“And the day came when the risk it took to stay in the bud was greater than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin

Coaching, unlike advice or mentoring, is a process that helps develop new awareness, insights and behaviors that remove blocks and mobilize energy to achieve your goals. In this 1:1 coaching process we will define your vision for being the most effective leader you can be and meet biweekly to help you LIVE your vision.
This type of leadership coaching is right for you if you are a leader that holds one or more marginalized identities and want a coach who understands the additional challenge of leading in systems that do not fully accept who you are. This customized coaching will help you be an effective leader while maintaining your authentic self.
The responsibility of leading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility (DEIBA) work can be overwhelming. Whether you are a DEIBA leader or a leader looking to become better at leading inclusively and equitably, work with me 1:1 to do the personal work necessary to be effective.
Many leaders thrive in groups of peers who have similar experiences. Meeting with leaders outside your organization provides a safe space to discuss your challenges. Join leaders from other organizations in this coach-facilitated biweekly virtual group to get coaching, share information and resources, generate ideas, and more!

not having the leadership impact you want.
spinning in negative self-talk that prohibits you from having confidence in your abilities as a leader.
having difficulty leading through organizational change.
feeling overwhelmed and unable to identify leadership priorities.
wanting a safe space to develop as a leader.
having trouble communicating with your direct reports and/or peers.
in need of an unbiased sounding board to listen as you work through your leadership challenges.

wondering if you have (or you have been told that you have) “imposter syndrome.”
experiencing barriers and microaggressions that you suspect have to do with your social group identity.
being marginalized and told you need to “fit in” or be more like others in the organization.
in a setting where your contributions are continuously overlooked because of who you are, not what you are contributing.
seeking a leadership coach who has a DEIBA background and understands what it is like to lead as a person in a marginalized social identity group.

new to DEIBA Leadership.
feeling isolated in your role and could use support from someone who understands DEIBA.
experiencing resistance to DEIBA work in your organization.
in a setting where your peers do not value the work of DEIBA.
wanting strategies to make your DEIBA work have greater impact.
lacking allies in your organization.
in need of a sounding board to work through challenges of leading DEIBA work.

would like a space outside your organization to vet ideas.
want feedback to help you develop as a leader.
feel isolated in your role and would like a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings about your work.
have a particular project or strategy that you would like outside input on.
want to learn from other leaders who have experience.
enjoy learning in group environments.
want a safe space to brainstorm and strategize with peers.

<autoplay speed=6></autoplay> "This has been the best experience I've had working with a coach! Through working with Amber, I did the inner work necessary to be a more effective leader. My colleagues have given me a ton of positive feedback on the changes they've seen. Amber is the best in her field."

Brian S. — CEO
"Amber has some sort of magic sauce that helps you eliminate barriers and realize your vision!"

Amy B. — Executive Director
"As a result of working with Amber, my team members have told me I am a much better leader. Specifically, they said that I am more attentive, better at facilitation and that they truly trust me and my competence. I can't recommend coaching with Amber enough!"

Greg D. - Executive Director

FAQs

Coaching, unlike therapy, advice-giving or mentoring, is a partnership that maximizes the potential for new awareness, insights, ideas and plans. Coaching is empowering. Instead of telling you what to do, a coach helps you do the work necessary to remove blocks often created by unhelpful mindsets and unchecked assumptions. Through the coaching process, a leader develops new skills, ways of thinking, and behavior patterns that lead to greater leadership success.
A leader is anyone who is tasked with managing and mobilizing people to fulfill a common purpose. You do not have to be in the C-suite to be considered a leader. Leaders can be at any level of a hierarchical system, a co-leader in a flat system or a leader of a community. If your job is to influence, manage and support people in service of achieving a particular vision or outcome, you are a leader!
Book a discovery call! These complimentary calls are meant to test chemistry between coach and coachee and to help you identify the service(s) that will best serve you.
You are ready if you:
- care about your impact on people
- are open to learning about yourself
- are interested in understanding your strengths and areas for development
- are ready to do commit the time and resources to develop your leadership abilities
I have experience in all sectors and many industries. I work with any leader who is ready and willing to do the work to develop!