“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

– Socrates

Professional Coaching

In decades past, only executives had access to coaches, meaning the majority missed out on the benefits of coaching. A Harvard Business Review survey revealed that over a decade ago, coaches were mostly hired to address toxic behaviors in leadership, whereas now:

 

Top 3 Reasons Coaches are Engaged2

EC&C believes in making progressive professional development accessible to those other than just corporate executives–small business owners, individual contributors, managers; anyone looking to enhance their professional self. In line with the data below, EC&C partners with both self-initiated clients and those sponsored by organizations.

 

Who typically initiates the coaching relationship?2

EC&C Coaching Specialties

Courageous Communications

Career Advancement and Transitions

Leadership and Management Skills for New and Experienced Leaders

Delegation Techniques

Strategic Interactions and Effectiveness

Succeeding in a Team Environment

Creating Balance and Boundaries in Work and Life

Organization and Prioritization Tools

What do clients say?

I initially started working with Amanda to help me improve my effectiveness and impact in a new role at work.  Her coaching has helped me navigate changes in the field organization, identify opportunities to improve my leadership skills, deal with difficult coworkers, and be more thoughtful in my overall approach and decision making.  She is a great sounding board and helps me to see things more clearly and then create a plan to move forward with intention and integrity.  For me, having her as a coach is like having someone who is always in my corner working to help me succeed and be better at what I do.

– C.S., Small Business Owner, Des Moines, IA

Before working with Amanda, I did not have my professional wants in order for my career path.  I wanted to find a new job, but didn’t know how to navigate the process and brand myself.  Amanda guided me through conversations and workshops, and then pieced together beautifully my ideas and successes when I couldn’t see them clearly myself.  She helped me organize them into a forward motion action plan that lead me to making one of the best decisions I have made professionally thus far.  I cannot thank her enough! 

– A.T., Internal Communications Partner at a Mid-Sized Private Company, Des Moines, IA

Amanda has a sharpness and insightful focus that is effective and powerful.  She is very present and she processes information quickly, analytically, and proactively.

– T.I.,  Majority Owner of a Consulting Firm, Austin, TX

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Amanda. She has helped me to develop organizational skills, work through project details, prioritize competing pulls on my time, and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Thank you for getting me to the light at the end of my vision!

– J.E., Small Business Owner, Cedar Rapids, IA

Amanda is excellent at guiding insights into one’s own opportunities for development and identification of obstacles to achieving professional objectives. Importantly, she takes this information to assist in/facilitate the development of a potential plan of action.

– L.H., Marketing Director at a Fortune 500 Company, Minneapolis, MN

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