Partnership. insight. growth.
We are a coaching team with complementary skill sets that allow us to provide a broad range of support for individuals. We guide people who are in any phase of their careers exploring what they want to do next, growing their leadership and management skills, or guiding them through a transition related to job loss or burnout.
Drawing on our years of training and experience in both management and counseling, we discovered our shared passion is to help others realize their goals in practical and achievable ways. Understanding the current complexity of work and workplaces requires empathy and mindfulness as people navigate change and growth.
How we are different
We will meet you where you are.
We are good listeners.
We are genuine and forthright.
We are experienced in business, management, and counseling.
We are a mix of unguided and guided exploration; sometimes we mentor, sometimes we coach.
Work with us
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Career
Our career coaching sessions are for anyone at any point in their career from those beginning exploration and setting a path to those navigating change and embracing growth.
Explore your strengths and interests, leverage your background and experience in setting your goals and work between sessions to implement learnings. We will partner with you to create an actionable growth plan to move you forward. We bring kindness and empathy to each session as well as accountability! We want you to achieve your goals and doing the work is part of that.
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Management and Leadership
Our management and leadership coaching sessions are for anyone who manages people or wants to manage people across all industries and company sizes. We partner with first time managers, individuals transitioning to management and experienced executives.
We help you gain insight into your strengths, interests and areas of development through assessments and 360 reviews. We will partner with you to create an actionable growth plan to move you forward. We dive into areas of focus depending on your goals - these may include communication, time management, delegation, performance management, implementing change, and strategy.
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Wellness
Experiencing the emotions around a job loss, the exhaustion of job burnout or the burden of work-related stress is not uncommon. We have extensive training and experiences in modalities that can help manage and alleviate these concerns.
We help you identify the stressors and develop creative ways to reduce the impact on your life. Through talking and supportive materials, we look for ways to strengthen your internal resilience. We will offer breathwork exercises, meditation techniques and other stress reduction methods.
Kind words
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Unique and Refreshing Approach
Sam and Elaine took a very unique and refreshing approach to the laborious nature of job hunting. They were very diligent in the process of getting to know me and finding positions that suited not just my skill set, but also my personality. Sam and Elaine’s experience across industries that are relevant to todays job market was invaluable in finding a role that truly suited my needs and plans for growth in the future.
Adam A.
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Sum of your mentors
I’m lucky - I’ve gotten to know and work with Elaine as a younger member of an organization, as her report, as a leader on her team…and now as an advisor, a mentor, and a friend.
She’s a remarkable listener and leader of engineers and people. She knows how to help make the marriage of people, process, and technology work at all scales of an org. She just gets “it”.
I believe that you are the sum of your mentors and I’m grateful that Elaine is one of mine.
Brendan G.
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Creating opportunities for growth
Working with Samantha is truly a life-changing experience. As a team leader, she possesses the unique ability to genuinely understand people – she recognizes individual talents and areas for growth, while gently enhancing the former and creating opportunities for the growth of the latter. She has an exceptional ability to bring teammates together and help them thrive.
Lindsay S.
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Patience and Encouragement
This may be a bit long winded, but it is hard to condense my explanation of what a miracle Elaine has been. I have been lucky enough to work with Elaine since the start of my small business. From building my website, acquiring product, marketing, and setting up financial goals, Elaine has been an invaluable part of it all.
When I started, I had no idea what I was doing. Her patience, amazing way of teaching, and encouragement helped me build my business and grow in ways I never thought possible. With her help and guidance, my business has doubled in size and profits in just one year and on track to double again. I know people say this all the time, but I can say with proof, I would not be where I am today without her help. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her and I look forward to what the future holds.
Maura D.