Cathy Crosky

Leaders cannot survive on a reputation of business acumen alone.

My approach is founded on the principle that leaders operate within a system they influence and that influences them. Exceptional leaders know they are severely limited in the short- and long-term results they can create if they have not captured the hearts, hands, and minds of people they lead.

In this approach, the nature of the coaching relationship is that of a “trusted advisor.” The relationship involves learning, sharing, challenging, teaching, empathy, appreciation, listening, believing, visioning, and stretching.

I help leaders to develop emotional competence and executive presence in order to build the trust and rapport necessary in the modern context of work.

While there are no two coaching relationships that are exactly the same, they are always very personal, extremely powerful, and the best way to get leaders to change old patterns and adopt more effective ones.

Successful organizations demand a vital, committed workforce.

Organizations today need to create communities where employees feel a sense of belonging, purpose, and value. Leaders who are committed to cultivating a cohesive team will be rewarded with an exceptionally creative, highly productive, and emotionally satisfied workforce.

Change is hard, but it doesn't have to be painful.

Research shows that over 70% of change efforts fail or sub-optimize. The key to transforming business lies in aligning people, processes, structures, and systems with the business strategy. I help leaders understand how to create alignment in a way that engages employees in the process of sustainable change.

Realigning an organization requires people at all levels to make significant changes in what they do and how they do it. I help leaders identify obstacles to change, develop strategies for overcoming resistance to change, create communication plans for rolling out changes, and understand the importance of their role in the change process. I also work with teams to help them understand the drivers of change, the impact on their part of the organization, and the roles they need to play in successful implementation.

Coaching Women Leaders   

I have a particular focus on helping women advance in their careers and develop stronger leadership skills and executive presence. I understand the external barriers women face as well as the internal self-limiting behaviors that can hold them back and diminish their effectiveness. Together we create a development plan and engage in a coaching process that will help you move forward to achieve greater success.

You don't have to do it alone.

As a Chapter Chair for the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), I facilitate a monthly executive roundtable for women business owners. The synergy of the peer advisory group empowers members to achieve increased business and financial success and individual growth. As a result, each member exceeds performance expectations for her business and develops a more balanced personal life.