About Wende

 

I help senior leaders step into the next level - because that transition rarely comes with a playbook.

You've worked hard to get here. But senior leadership can feel isolating — the stakes are higher, the expectations have shifted, and no one hands you a roadmap. Maybe you're wrestling with how to think more strategically, show up with greater presence, or motivate and inspire a team that's counting on you to set the vision. Or perhaps you lead a team with real potential that's stuck — where trust hasn't been built, real conversations don't happen, and accountability is inconsistent at best. You know something needs to change. You don't have to figure it out alone. I know this territory. And I can help you move forward.

I’ve been leading, coaching, mentoring and training for over 25 years in a variety of roles. I’ve had many jobs in my life, from Wende’s Sit-A-Pet at age 12 to Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World to brand management and sales at Procter & Gamble, to coaching leaders, serving at non-profits and being on Boards in a variety of roles and running my own business. Some jobs were great. Others not so much.

Add a partner, kids (3 sons: 2 here on earth, 1 in heaven) and pets on top of that, and my life, like yours, becomes really full. Walking through personal tribulations has enabled me to gain insight, wisdom, perspective and a wide variety of tools to help others move forward. This helps us get to the heart of what you are dealing with, and make progress faster. 

I’ve balanced work and family through every combination of:

  • Working with no kids, working with kids, staying home with kids, working as an empty nester

  • Working in full-time, part-time, in-the-office, virtual, volunteer roles

  • Working in corporations, non-profits and my own business.

My past work has ranged from presenting brand strategy to Fortune 50 CEO’s to being client sides on filming TV commercials, from leading complex multifunctional teams to leading the Board of Directors at a large non-profit. And in all that, I’ve worked as you do in balancing work and family, navigating the challenges of leading myself and others inand having the impact that matters to me. I’ve led numerous teamsThat means I understand where you are. And I can help you get where  you want to go.

When I’m not coaching leaders, you can find me eating dark chocolate, and enjoying time with my family and dogs. I love running, reading, exercising with friends. I’ve trained several therapy dogs and right now, our goldendoodle Kiwi and I volunteer and work with children learning to read.

I feel strongly that communities benefit from educated and empowered women. As a result, Coach Wende contributes to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting women’s education, small business loans, career training, and rescue from trafficking.

 

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