Joanne Heyman

I coached a new CEO to establish his leadership brand, foster strong relationships, and develop a future vision. This resulted in measurable organizational improvements, a stronger culture, and extended community impact. Our collaboration advanced his career even further when he was appointed head of a larger organization with a significantly increased budget and reach several years later.

The CEO and his principal deputy faced significant external challenges and a team that sought answers and clear direction when I coached them on strategy and communication to effectively address organizational design, change management, and cultural needs. By navigating difficult discussions and conversations, these executives strengthened their leadership brands while making critical decisions impacting their company’s sustainability.

Aligning expectations among members of the executive team and the board of directors of one of the country’s leading cultural organizations was a critical need and outcome of this coaching engagement. I guided executives in preparing for essential conversations around vision, mission, priorities, and brand elements. This effort resulted in outstanding performance and much clearer management objectives for the entire group of executives and directors.