Our Coaching Philosophy

We believe that effective leadership is developed, not simply discovered. Executive coaching works best when it is grounded in trust, driven by the leader’s own goals, and supported by a coach with the experience to ask the right questions at the right time.

Our approach is goal-driven and confidential. Every engagement begins with a clear understanding of where the leader is today and where they want to go. From there, coaching sessions are structured to build self-awareness, strengthen decision-making, and accelerate growth — whether a leader is navigating a new role, managing organizational change, or building long-term leadership capacity.

We do not believe in generic frameworks applied uniformly. Every leader is different. Every engagement is tailored.

How We Work

A typical coaching engagement through Vision to Purpose includes:

  • Discovery: An initial consultation to understand the leader’s goals, challenges, and development priorities
  • Coach Matching: Selection of the coach best aligned to the leader’s needs, sector experience, and preferred working style
  • Structured Sessions: Regular coaching sessions (typically bi-weekly) delivered via Zoom or in person, based on the leader’s preference
  • Progress Evaluation: Periodic check-ins and a post-engagement evaluation to assess growth and outcomes
  • Confidentiality: All coaching conversations are confidential. Evaluations are designed to measure engagement success without sharing session content.

Engagements typically span six months, with session frequency and structure tailored to the needs of the individual leader and their organization.

We are equipped to deliver coaching remotely via Zoom, in person, or in a hybrid format. Assessments, 360 tools, and additional development services are available based on the unique needs of each engagement.

Our Executive Leadership Coaches

The following coaches are available to support leadership coaching engagements. Each brings a unique combination of credentials, sector experience, and coaching methodology. Leaders are encouraged to review each profile and select the coach whose background and approach best fit their goals.

Jeannine Bennett

Dr. Jeannine Bennett

Stephen Josh Jackson RDML

RDML (RET.) Josh Jackson

Available After August 1, 2026
Dr. Cynthia Coy

Dr. Cynthia Coy

Pat Tamakloe

Dr. Pat Tamakloe

Our Career Transition & Workforce Support Specialists

In addition to executive leadership coaching, Vision to Purpose offers career transition and workforce support services through a network of award-winning, nationally recognized career strategists. These specialists support professionals and organizations navigating executive career transitions, outplacement, personal branding, and workforce mobility. Career transition services are available independently or in coordination with leadership coaching engagements.

Laura DeCarlo

Beverly Smith

Bridget Batson

Bridget Batson

Marie Plett Lane

Marie Plett Lane

Deborah Schuster

Deborah Schuster