Process

Luke and I worked on a vision of opportunities at mission-driven organizations; he had many choices in front of him and at times he felt overwhelmed. By helping him name what he actually wanted, in both his personal and work lives, he and I were able to create a map for him to make smart choices. Luke worried that he would take the safe road and go back to his old job. By having someone to walk through this process with him, he was able to keep that panic at bay.

Results

Luke left the “safe” cycle of PR and embarked on a path pursuing work for mission-driven organizations that aligned with his own values. Within a year of coaching, he was the Director of Communications at a high school, a career that he has pursued happily for a number of years. He is living the outcome he had imagined.

Process

I helped him transform his sense of his value in the world and encouraged him to literally rewrite his personal story so he could see how everything he had accomplished in the past was based on a more authentic definition of success. Rewriting this personal narrative allowed him to create a meaningful vision for the future. Based on this new awareness, we then established a plan for him to build a life that was both meaningful and financially sustainable.

Results

James began to approach his work and world with greater clarity and confidence. Within a year of coaching, he had developed and performed a sold-out one-man show and developed some engaging and profitable teaching and writing opportunities.

Process

I interviewed a dozen of the organization’s supporters—board members, staff, community members—to get a 360 degree view of Curt’s strengths and opportunities for growth. Based on this information, Curt and I created a development program aimed at helping him strengthen professional and personal areas where he was weak and bolster areas where he was strong. We focused our bi-weekly sessions on improving the partnership between Curt and the board.

Results

At the end of six months, Curt was reenergized and felt all the more committed to the success of the organization. He started to create a sustainable support system for himself encompassing board, staff, other community organization leaders and his surfing community. Board members, staff and community contacts all commented on his strengthened strategic and engagement skills.

Process

My partner Barbara Stevenson and I helped Potential Energy rewrite its story and strategy to redefine its value for the broader economic development realm. We created an operational plan that integrated messaging, outreach to new funders and internal capacity-building to support the broader vision and mission. We then coached staff on how to engage with new supporters.

Results

Potential Energy broadened its vision and developed a new understanding of its deeper impact. It started to engage new funders.

Individual Coaching

“It was truly wonderful to be coached by Rachael. I appreciate her foresight; throughout our coaching time, she offered great suggestions, from meditation to journaling, and other small things that added up to a big difference."
 
—Christina

“As a coach, Rachael gracefully navigates between an individual’s personal and professional growth and an organization’s business development. By  balancing best practices experience and creating space for risk taking, she  empowers individuals and teams to produce results that are impactful and relevant.”

—David

Consulting and Coaching

“Rachael and Barbara helped lead the SFCMP board leadership and key stakeholders towards alignment around the organizational mission. Rachael and Barbara took a sensible, collaborative, inclusive, and probing approach. This work was conducted in tandem with helpful professional coaching sessions by Rachael for me in my role as the Executive Director.”

—Rozella Kennedy, former Executive Director of San Francisco Contemporary Music Players (SFCMP)

Consulting: Cross Sector Partnerships

"Solidaridad contracted with Rachael to build a corporate partnership strategy. Rachael provided a unique blend of knowledge of non-profit and for-profit worlds, and is great at speaking in a way that both worlds can understand thereby creating cross-sector partnerships.  Her coaching insights were also very valuable.” 

—Andreanne Grimard, former Director, Economic Development, Solidaridad North America

Executive Coaching

“Serving as the board president of SCRAP-SF one needs to rely on many resources to sustain and grow our organization. Rachael has coached me about organizational development. Her wisdom and experience is invaluable to me. Her counsel is always knowledge-based and also influenced by a true commitment to our mission.”

—Michael Bongiorni, Board President of SCRAP SF

For individuals, I offer:

• Integrated Work/Life Structures
• Personal Purpose Planning
• Career Development and Planning
• Stress Management
• Self-Care and Resiliency

For organizations, I offer:

• Executive Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Practical Strategic Planning
• Development and Marketing
• Cross-Sector Partnerships