HIGHER EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL & TEAM COACHING
Transform your leadership approach with coaching designed specifically for higher ed professionals.
Leading in higher education means juggling impossible demands with shrinking resources while somehow staying true to your institution's mission. Whether you're a department chair who never received leadership training or a manager who got promoted because you were great at your job (but nobody taught you how to lead people) or a senior leader tired of feeling like you're just putting out fires, coaching helps you find clarity in the chaos.
Individual Coaching
Team Coaching
Manager & Leadership Coaching
The Coaching Experience
Grounded in Real Experience
My higher ed coaching approach is informed by 23 years of hands-on leadership in student affairs and university administration. I understand the budget constraints, political dynamics, and mission-driven culture that shape your daily experience because I navigate them myself as a sitting VP of Student Affairs.
Strengths-Based Framework
As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I help you identify and develop your natural talents rather than trying to fix perceived weaknesses. This approach leads to more sustainable growth and greater job satisfaction.
Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately
Every coaching session includes concrete strategies and frameworks you can implement right away. My goal is to help you develop skills that serve you long after our formal coaching relationship ends.
Who this is for
New Managers transitioning from individual contributor to leadership roles
Mid-Level Leaders seeking to expand their influence and effectiveness
Senior Administrators preparing for executive-level responsibilities
Cross-Functional Teams working to improve collaboration and communication
Anyone feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or uncertain about their leadership approach
Individual Coaching
Strengths-Based Leadership Development
Stop trying to be the leader you think you should be. Through personalized coaching sessions, we'll figure out how to lead authentically from your actual strengths… not some idealized version of leadership that doesn't fit who you are.
What we'll work on together:
Identifying and activating your core leadership strengths
Developing strategies for difficult conversations and conflict resolution
Building confidence in decision-making and strategic thinking
Creating sustainable approaches to work-life integration
Preparing for career transitions and advancement opportunities
Establishing clear boundaries and priorities in demanding environments
Team Coaching
Building Connected, High-Performing Teams
Coaching extends beyond individual development to transform entire team dynamics. I work with you and your team to improve communication, enhance collaboration, and create environments where everyone's contributions are valued and utilized effectively.
Team coaching process includes:
Individual assessments to understand each team member's strengths and working style
Group sessions focused on communication patterns and collaboration strategies
Customized workshops addressing your team's specific challenges and goals
Follow-up coaching to ensure sustainable implementation of new practices
Tools and frameworks your team can continue using independently
Manager & Leadership Coaching
Navigate Higher Education's Complex Landscape
Whether you're supervising student employees, managing seasoned professionals, or leading cross-functional initiatives, higher education coaching provides practical support for the unique challenges you face in academic environments.
Areas of focus:
Developing supervision and staff development skills for both administrative and academic leaders, including department chairs, deans, and faculty in leadership roles
Managing up, across, and down in university hierarchies
Leading through change and uncertainty
Building trust and accountability within your team
Creating inclusive environments where all team members can contribute
Balancing competing priorities and stakeholder demands
INVESTMENT & NEXT STEPS
Higher education coaching is an investment in your professional growth and personal wellbeing.
Individual coaching packages typically range from 3-6 months, while team coaching engagements are customized based on your specific goals and timeline.