Executive, Career, Business & Lifestage Coach
Finding & Forging Your Own Path Make An AppointmentAbout MeBusiness Coaching
Shorten your startup’s time to launch with experienced business coaching services. Avoid costly mistakes and see your idea take shape faster than you ever imagined.
executive branding
Developing and managing your leadership or executive brand is key to long term, sustainable C-Suite success. Stay ahead of your competition with self-awareness and planning.
Leadership Coaching
Managers work in a business, leaders work on the business. Grow your leadership acumen by improving your self-awareness and strategic thinking.
Career Change
Getting where you want to go has a lot to do with how you present yourself on paper and in person. Steer your career in the way you want it to go using tried and true methods to increase your network and win in interviews.
Goal Setting
Working with an Executive Coach helps you focus on strategic thinking around your goals – keeping them simple, specific, measurable and on track.
Communication Coaching
The root of all conflict is unmet expectations. Using core values analysis helps to identify what expectations you have that drive your motivations and feelings.
Leveraging Change
Paradigm shifts are always happening, but there are times in our lives when they become more pronounced so having a coach to work with is beneficial.
Lifestage Coaching
There are pivotal points in life where a coach can help you gain clarity on what’s important now and why. Post college job search, change in marital or work status, mid-life re-evaluations, re-entering the work force, retirement or other situations can be easier when using a coach to assist you.
Coaching Packages
Strategic coaching designed to help professionals gain clarity, strengthen leadership, and move confidently toward their next goal.
Single Session
Prepare for an interview, board presentation, or important meeting with a focused one-hour coaching session. Clarify your message, build confidence, and refine your strategy before the big moment.
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Preparation is key.
Many people think they are well prepared for meetings, interviews, presentations, pitch meetings, all hands annual meetings, board meetings, etc., but then they get a question they didn’t anticipate and all the preparation is useless because they forgot to prepare to be surprised.
Take the guesswork out of preparation with a single coaching session designed to make sure you’re not surprised when the time counts.
6 Sessions
Choose your preferred schedule and save 10% off the single session rate. Meet weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, or every other month to focus on shorter-term projects and achieve meaningful progress.
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Job search process coaching including resume and LinkedIn updates, interview prep and negotiation. Working on shorter term projects like ESL professionals seeking to improve written and verbal communications skills, launching a new brand or product, tweaking a business plan or other personal topics like meeting expectations, team building, corporate leadership and personal growth topics.
12 Sessions
Choose your preferred schedule and save 15% off the single session rate. Meet weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, or every other month to work on longer-term projects, brainstorm ideas, or stay accountable to your professional goals.
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Most commonly chosen by executives who want a once a month conversation. Also popular for indivudals conducting a significant career pivot needing resume and LinkedIn profile updates plus one-on-one job search assistance including interview preparation and negotiation advisory services. Ideal for longer-term business planning and launch processes, writing and delivering book manuscripts and other longer-term projects.
24 Sessions
Save 20% with a coaching package designed for ongoing growth. Flexible scheduling allows you to meet regularly to deepen self-awareness, strengthen leadership skills, and maintain consistent accountability.
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About Carolyn Thompson
Carolyn is a creative entrepreneur and Hogan certified career coach, regularly published on careers, women in technology, and professional development. She has started seven companies, successfully exited four, and has extensive boardroom and industry experience. Carolyn co-founded BioPharma Global, ResellXL, Elevar Group, and Aravenda, and is active in the International Coaching Federation and National Speakers Association. She serves on the Girl Scouts’ boards in the Nation’s Capital and Tropical Florida councils, and is an author and trustee of Kansas State University.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can we start?
I only work with 10 people or so at a time, and they are starting and finishing at different times. Usually we can start within a few days as your schedule allows, and we set the schedule moving forward on the first session so the time is set aside for both of us upfront.
How much notice do you need for a speaking engagement?
Usually 2-3 weeks minimum, but most engagements are set 2-3 months in advance.
Can I pay session by session?
Yes. The session packages are discounted off the basic hourly rate to extend savings opportunities. Individual sessions are scheduled upon payment, not in advance.
Can sessions be rescheduled?
Yes, 24 hour notice is required to reschedule.
Do you meet in person, via phone or video chat?
Yes to all 3 – whatever you prefer is fine. Location and geography play into setting in-person meetings, though.
Do packages expire?
Yes, all packages expire one year from date of purchase. Sessions are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
Companies & People I’ve Worked With
MedImmune • Roche • IQVIA • Quintiles • PwC • KPMG • Deloitte • EY • Accenture • Pillsbury LLP • Latham & Watkins • DLA Piper • Motorola • Johnson & Johnson • Sprint • Kellogg’s • DoorDash • FDA • CIA • FBI • NASA • DOT • DOJ • AARP • United Way • Girl Scouts • Brown & Root • FedEx • Fannie Mae • Freddie Mac • Microsoft • Amazon/AWS • Apple • Google • JPMorgan Chase • Citigroup • Brown Brothers • Gelman • Bloomberg • and many more.
“I had the opportunity to work with Carolyn in a consulting capacity through involvement with a business networking organization where we both have mutual contacts. Carolyn is thoughtful, insightful and candid in her approach and feedback with regard to executive coaching. During a recent phone conversation, I have to say that it was one of the most insightful hours ever spent. She is truly a pleasure to work with.“
“Carolyn provided coaching services during my job search. Her depth of expertise is apparent as soon as you speak with her. I was able to glean invaluable tips during my session with her, which I subsequently implemented leading me to a great position. I highly recommend Carolyn’s coaching services during the job search and over the course of one’s career. “