Expert Executive Coaching Consultants

With over 20 years of experience strategically leading and developing people across varied sectors, geographies, and culture frameworks, I offer a unique perspective and approach to Strategic Advisory and high-impact Executive and Results Coaching.I specialize in elevating performance by broadening perspectives and increasing clarity while identifying and modifying success-impacting behaviors and limiting beliefs. In short, I effectively bridge the gap between performance theory and achievement, thus empowering clients to accomplish and sustain previously unattainable outcomes. With a master's degree focused on industrial and organizational psychology, I am a lifelong student of human behavior and performance optimization and I have deep expertise in Human Resources and Executive Leadership & Development. My philosophy of positive behavioral change is grounded in the work of Dr. Carol Dweck / Growth Mindset, and I utilize a “build vs. break” approach to leverage executive, team, and organizational strengths to quickly deliver measurable results.

26 years experience coaching 3000+ executives and leaders at over 2,000 companies, training 150,000 employees across 37 countries on high-performance leadership skills, including culture crafting, psychological safety, trust, alignment, performance conversations, performance development, shared leadership and communicating to brain types. Keynote speaker at 250+ conferences. Passionate about leadership skills and company culture.

Sharmin Banu brings over 25 years of combined experience in technology and executive coaching. With a background in software engineering and leadership at Microsoft, she understands the demands and complexities of leading in high-performance environments. As an ICF-certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Sharmin has been coaching senior leaders and executives since 2009. Her clients span Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits across various industries, including technology, biotechnology, aerospace, financial services, and healthcare. Sharmin’s coaching approach centers on aligning self-awareness and core values with business outcomes. She helps leaders enhance executive presence, manage stakeholder dynamics, and lead with emotional intelligence. Her work enables clients to build influence, drive engagement, and lead sustainably in fast-changing environments. She is especially passionate about coaching women in leadership, bridging the EQ/IQ gap, and supporting diverse leaders from various cultural backgrounds, including LGBTQ clients. Notable client outcomes include promotions to SVP roles, improved team dynamics, stronger cross-functional influence, and significant business growth, as well as enhanced work-life balance, purpose, and fulfillment. In addition to the PCC credential, sharmin is certified in a wide range of leadership tools, including Hogan, CCL 360, Leadership Circle 360, EQ in Action, and Systemic Team Coaching. She has served as President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) in Washington State and continues to give back through her leadership in the nonprofit sector. She is currently serving as a State and Regional Coordinator (Volunteer role) for Braver Angels, a national, grassroots-based non-profit working towards bridging the political divide across America.

Harvard-trained I/O Psychologist and Assessor, 3X Founder helping leaders in VC/PE funds and in their Portfolio Companies (PortCos) elevate their leadership impact. I provide psychological insights to leadership effectiveness, give behavioral insights to drive top performance, and bring clarity to investment decisions.

I prepare mission-centered leaders to grow their capacity to grow others and better achieve mission objectives. As a Certified Executive Coach, I partner with established and emerging leaders worldwide to develop practical approaches and solutions that turn their success into significance, with lasting and meaningful impact.

Results-driven professional with a customer-centric approach and a proven history of delivering high satisfaction rates. Known for clear, persuasive communication and adept problem-solving skills across diverse roles. Detail-oriented with a knack for precise content creation and exceptional multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments. Experienced in coaching, team leadership, and relationship management. Thrives both independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives.

A leadership strategist and the founder of KS Insight, with over 25 years of experience advising high-level leaders across various sectors. I specialize in guiding executives and organizations through complex challenges, particularly in leadership development, conflict resolution, and strategic transformation. With a strong background in public policy, international relations, and coaching, I work with leaders in both the public and private sectors, including governments, non-profits, and global institutions. I am passionate about fostering effective leadership in divided societies and helping organizations navigate times of change with clarity and resilience.

Katie Leimkuehler is an Executive Coach and Founder of the Executive Leadership Center. She has 17 years of experience and has been coaching clients for over a decade. Katie has coached clients in finance, technology and large enterprises working with hundreds of leaders including C-Suite executives and VPs on strategic planning, team motivation and succession planning. She previously served as the Managing Director, Head of Learning and Development at Cresset Capital and prior to that worked as a Senior Manager and Leadership Coach at Charles Schwab for five years. Katie has her Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation and was recently recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Cleveland in 2024 by Influence Digest. She has her Executive Coach Certification from the Center of Executive Coaching, her Organizational Leadership Certificate from Northwestern University and an Organizational Development Coaching Certification.

From introverted aspiring artist to challenger sale trailblazer in commercial construction my journey has been one of unexpected detours, constant growth and learning. Earning my degree while doing the work you can't teach in classrooms was a huge milestone and lead to many wonderful sales career opportunities following my early days leading operations and IT at Consolidated. Today, as an ICF certified Professional Coach, I'm on a mission to help others achieve their personal and professional best. Paying it forward! Let's do this.

Human Resources professional with a demonstrated history of over 8 years of experience in a high-performance work environment. Self-starter who thrives on learning new skills and pushing myself to succeed. Whether I am assisting executives, creating content, or leading a team, I always strive to bring my best to every situation. Skilled in staff development, process improvement, organization proficiency, and confidentiality.

At Allstate, my role as a Human Resources Compensation Consultant II hinges on developing cost-effective, competitive compensation practices that aid in attracting, retaining, and motivating exceptional employees. Our team's success is rooted in robust job evaluations, benchmarking, and the discerning analysis of compensation trends, enabling the design of impactful compensation policies. Reflecting on my previous tenure as Water Resources Manager at Town of Queen Creek, leadership in public policy was instrumental in managing the town's water resources effectively. My commitment to fostering client relationships and delivering process improvements has been a cornerstone of my professional ethos, contributing to the sustainment and growth of the communities we serve.

Lori Dernavich is an Executive Coach, specializing in startups. She coaches seasoned leaders as well as those new to leadership, including first-time founders, CEOs, CSOs, and scientists transitioning into people leadership roles. With a rare blend of experience as a food chemist, psychotherapist, and executive recruiter, Lori brings both scientific rigor and psychological insight into her coaching. This multidisciplinary background gives her a deep understanding of diverse personalities, functions, and industries. Her work has been featured in Life Science Leader, Investors’ Business Daily, U.S.News & World Report, Crain’s NY, CFO Magazine, and ForbesWoman. PARTIAL LIST OF WORKSHOPS: ⭐ Feedback Mastery: Navigating Courageous Conversations for Effective Change ⭐ The Power You Carry: Executive Presence Starts From Within ⭐ Unlocking Potential: Embracing the Judger/Learner Mindset for Growth and Success ⭐ From Lab Coat to Leadership - Understanding the significant differences between academia and business. Setting you up to be a stellar leader. ⭐ No Apologies Needed: Executive Presence for Women Leaders ⭐ From Dreaded to Dynamic: Transforming Performance Reviews ⭐ Zoomed In Leadership: Managing Teams to Thrive Remotely SPECIALTIES: Executive Coaching | Leadership Development | Company & Team Coaching | VC Advisory | 360 Assessments | Workshops | Conflict Mediation | Female Founders | First-time Leaders

Ulrika Gustafson, LL.M, PCC, is a certified Executive Coach PCC and former attorney, City Manager, and C-suite executive. She has rebuilt her career across five countries and three continents, leading government systems and senior teams through political pressure, organizational turbulence, and high-visibility moments where trust and credibility are on the line. Today she advises Fortune 500 leaders on executive presence, organizational politics, cross-cultural leadership, and how behavior at the top shapes performance, morale, and reputation. Her work draws on two decades of leading complex systems, managing high-stakes conflict, and coaching executives whose decisions carry real consequences for people, culture, and the bottom line. Reporters turn to Ulrika for grounded, experience-based insight on leadership under pressure, workplace behavior, manager–employee dynamics, talent strategy, and how power actually moves inside organizations.

With extensive experience in executive coaching and training/keynote speaking, I guide business leaders and their teams to thrive amid change and transform their operations. Executive Coaching: I specialize in helping established business leaders elevate their strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, team motivation, and leadership capabilities. My focus is on creating lasting impacts on both individual performance and organizational success through proven frameworks. Training & Keynote Speaking: Passionate about empowering businesses from high-potential startups to Fortune 500 companies, I deliver impactful training sessions and keynote speeches on a variety of critical topics, including: - Leadership Development - Executive Communication - Imposter Syndrome - Professional Development - Corporate Culture - Talent Management - Team Development - Sales Performance - Strategic Planning My mission is to drive transformation and growth for businesses and their leaders. If you're ready to elevate your business, let's connect at roberta@pellant.com.

Navigate conflict & difficult conversations, build your leadership confidence, communicate & delegate with ease, and discover leading in a way that's a true balance of head and heart. Through one-on-one coaching and corporate consulting, I help leaders and organizations create teams and cultures that are rooted in kindness - and get things done without burning out! Check out the Doing (good) Business podcast where we prove that you can make the world a better place through business. We feature leaders who are making a difference by prioritizing people, planet *and* profit. Start your week with my Monday Motivator on KindOverMatter.com, and grab your copy of my book, Practical Kindness, on Amazon.

I work with leaders to build career resilience. Leaders have a hard time admitting it out loud: the pressure isn’t the only problem. It’s the politics, the personalities, and the way they’ve been holding everything together out of sheer habit. When they hit a stall, pushing harder only makes the cracks show. That’s where the inner work begins. I help them see what’s actually driving the friction so they stop reacting to the noise and start leading from their center. From there, they walk into the rooms they’ve earned without shrinking or performing. This is the work that changes every conversation, every decision, and every opportunity that comes next. It becomes the foundation you stand on for the rest of your career.

"Be well. And be great...ya hear me now!" It's what Leo encourages others to be so they can do and have at the highest level personally and professionally.He backs it up by helping others create value for those they serve.Leo gets to be a project manager, a speaker, an author, an entrepreneur, a professor, and a strategist, as well as be known for straddling between and bridging well the worlds of strategy and execution.He unleashes the versatility of his mindset, skillsets, and toolsets through his commitment to value creation and void elimination. If he has reached out to you, you are likely on the verge of exponentially increasing your value creation impact.