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Hi, I'm Carolyn

BFA, MS Ed, ACC

When I meet with leaders and professionals at pivotal career moments, I often hear the same thing: "I know what I've accomplished, but I'm not sure what's next—or how to get there without burning out."
 

As an executive coach with experience in both the C-suite and career transitions, I partner with accomplished professionals who want more than just professional success—they want meaningful
impact and personal fulfillment too.
 

My clients tell me they appreciate my direct yet supportive approach, my ability to see their blind spots while honoring their strengths, and my practical tools that translate insights into real-world
results.
 

Working together, we'll focus on:
• Building teams that deliver exceptional results

• Aligning your leadership with your authentic values

• Navigating complex priorities and stakeholder expectations
• Making strategic decisions that consider both short and long-term impact
• Reducing unnecessary stress while increasing meaningful contribution
• Creating a career path that honors both ambition and wellbeing

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I Believe...

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Leadership 

Starts From Within

I believe the most effective leaders first master self-leadership—understanding their own patterns,
values, and vision before trying to lead others. True leadership isn't about position or title; it's about
self-awareness, intentional communication, and the courage to make aligned decisions, especially when they're difficult.

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Success

Is Personal

In my experience, true success comes when you define it for yourself rather than chasing externalmarkers of achievement. This means getting clear on what matters most to you, letting go of
"shoulds," and focusing your energy on what brings both results and fulfillment. The greatest leadersI've worked with measure success beyond the bottom line.

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Careers

Serve life

Your career should support your life, not the other way around. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or considering your next professional chapter, aligning your work with your broader life vision creates sustainability and impact that transcends any single role or achievement.

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My Leadership Journey​

My career has crossed borders between corporate leadership, education, and organizational development—giving me unique insight into the challenges you face as a leader or professional at a crossroads.


Business Foundation: I built my career foundation in marketing leadership, working with companies ranging from startups to established organizations. This hands-on experience managing teams, developing strategy, and collaborating with C-suite executives taught me the practical realities of business leadership—lessons I bring to every coaching conversation.
 

Education & Development:  I then followed my passion for developing others and became an educator and department chair in NYC. This unexpected pivot taught me firsthand about career transitions while deepening my expertise in adult learning, talent development, and building collaborative cultures that bring out the best in people. I brought that expertise to learning and development roles in financial services, consulting, and technology.
 

Executive Coaching:  I opened my coaching practice in 2017. Since then I've partnered with senior leaders in industries including technology, healthcare, financial services, construction, and education, creating leadership development programs and providing executive coaching during significant organizational transformations. Having navigated my own career pivots, I bring both empathy and practical guidance to leaders facing similar inflection points.

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Today, I combine these experiences to help you navigate complexity, build effective teams, and lead with authenticity while protecting your wellbeing. You'll gain a thought partner who understands both organizational dynamics and personal fulfillment—because I've lived at that intersection.

Professional Credentials

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF)

  • Certified Executive Coach, Center for Executive Coaching

  • Masters of Science in Education, State University of New York

  • Bachelor of Fine Art, University of Michigan

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Professional Experience

  • Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach (since 2005)

  • Corporate learning leader and executive coach

  • Former marketing executive across a variety of industries

  • Former professional development leader and educator

  • Former instructor at Colorado Free University

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Personal Background

My diverse background shapes my coaching approach. I bring a strategic and future-focused perspective, with a talent for seeing each client's unique strengths. I'm an activator who helps turn insights into action. Having lived and worked in Colorado, Michigan, and New York, I bring a broad perspective to leadership challenges across different environments and industries.

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