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Executive Coaching With Cecily

Executive Coaching With Cecily

Cecily says: Leaders don’t need more time. We need more space. When you’re drowning in dysfunction, that space is everything.

April Mueller

Former VP Creative + Marketing, Illume

The mental jiu jitsu to recognize that with so much change happening externally that can’t be predicted or anticipated, leaders need to get their sh*t together internally to be prepared and adapt. Can’t recommend Cecily enough!

April Mueller

Former VP Creative + Marketing, Illume

There is only one person at the center of your personal and professional lives—this is the you I am coaching.

Whether it’s articulating a vision as you transition into (or out of) a senior role, creating an entirely new business, moving through a time of reinvention, a wish for greater alignment between your inner and outer lives, or simply a sense that greater peace and freedom is possible…  you are still at the center.  I will meet you there.

Defining courage as a receptive state has changed my view of leadership forever.

Omar Guevara-Soto

SVP, Baranick Foundation

Defining courage as a receptive state has changed my view of leadership forever.

Omar Guevara-Soto

SVP, Baranick Foundation

Performance goes up once you drop all the shoulds and simply start moving from the truth of who you are.

As leaders we have to learn to get out of our own way. This does not mean that we sacrifice ourselves, it means that we learn to take full responsibility for how our inner life colors perception and performance. It’s what people describe as transformative: seeing the stories and expectations that drive us as the true imposters. We begin to recognize when power struggles, blame, and unworthiness creep in, clouding our judgment and relationships.

Developing that awareness in the context of your work and your life is what coaching with me is all about. With your goals in mind, we come to a clear view of what's in front of you—and within you—so you can move from a place of awareness, purpose, and ease.  This is the material that's behind executive presence, communication skills, thoughtful decision making, and meaningful connection with others. 

As leaders we have to learn to get out of our own way. This does not mean that we sacrifice ourselves, it means that we learn to take full responsibility for how our inner life colors perception and performance. It’s what people describe as transformative: seeing the stories and expectations that drive us as the true imposters. We begin to recognize when power struggles, blame, and unworthiness creep in, clouding our judgment and relationships.

Developing that awareness in the context of your work and your life is what coaching with me is all about. With your goals in mind, we come to a clear view of what's in front of you—and within you—so you can move from a place of awareness, purpose, and ease.  This is the material that's behind executive presence, communication skills, thoughtful decision making, and meaningful connection with others. 

My every interaction with Cecily has left me happier, more thoughtful and more energized. Without exception!

Nate Garvis

VP Target

Executive Coach

Cecily Sommers

Known for being direct, warm, and wise, Cecily’s coaching is valued by people who recognize What I know has gotten me where I am, yet I sense there’s a way to live with even more freedom.

She has worked with executives moving into big roles, including CEO succession, VPs of large divisions, those forging an entirely new offering, charting a new CHRO’s path.  In each of these situations, Cecily’s business acumen has been an asset alongside her skillful leadership coaching.

But business is just the context for your development and, for many clients, it’s not the point at all. What is the point is the transition you’re making in life, career, or both. Though we wish to have an easy answer of what to do, Cecily’s coaching teaches you to trust yourself as you face an uncertain future, learning how to know what to do when you don’t know what to do.

Named one of the “Top 50 Female Futurists in the World,” Cecily is also the author of Think Like a Futurist, creator of the Lead Like a Futurist leadership development program, and a certified Transformational Coach. 

Known for being direct, warm, and wise, Cecily’s coaching is valued by people who recognize What I know has gotten me where I am, yet I sense there’s a way to live with even more freedom.

She has worked with executives moving into big roles, including CEO succession, VPs of large divisions, those forging an entirely new offering, charting a new CHRO’s path.  In each of these situations, Cecily’s business acumen has been an asset alongside her skillful leadership coaching.

But business is just the context for your development and, for many clients, it’s not the point at all. What is the point is the transition you’re making in life, career, or both. Though we wish to have an easy answer of what to do, Cecily’s coaching teaches you to trust yourself as you face an uncertain future, learning how to know what to do when you don’t know what to do.

Named one of the “Top 50 Female Futurists in the World,” Cecily is also the author of Think Like a Futurist, creator of the Lead Like a Futurist leadership development program, and a certified Transformational Coach. 

Global keynote speaker, business futurist, and strategic advisor guiding executive teams in their most consequential work. One of Forbes’ Top 50 Female Futurists.

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