Leadership Development That Actually Develops Leaders
I partner with HR and L&D teams to design and deliver learning experiences that build real capability.
WHAT I BRING
Over my career in tech and consulting, I've coached and trained leaders across global organizations including Cisco, Meta, Salesforce, Google, and Johnson & Johnson. I've designed and delivered everything from single workshops to multi-session leadership programs, and I'm one of a small number of coaches actively integrating AI tools into leadership and career development work. I bring deep expertise in human resources and organizational development, so I understand how organizations actually work, not just how learning is supposed to work in theory.
My approach integrates practical frameworks, real-world application, and reflective coaching to ensure leaders can immediately apply what they learn.
Clients often describe me as both a strategist and a mirror. I surface patterns others miss, ask powerful questions, and help translate insight into practical results. Whether working with an individual leader or a room full of them, I offer:
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Facilitation experience with groups from small leadership teams to 100+ participants, live and virtual
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Custom-built content aligned to your culture, your people, and your business strategy
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Engagements that combine group learning and individual coaching for sustained behavior change
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Rigorously credentialed: PCC through the International Coaching Federation and advanced degrees from Vanderbilt University and the University of Minnesota
WHO I WORK WITH
I partner with organizations that are serious about developing their people — from emerging talent to senior leaders ready to take on more. Whether you're building a leadership pipeline, supporting a team through change, or investing in the executives who will shape your next chapter, we'll design a path that meets your organization where it is and moves it forward.
LEARNING AND WORKSHOPS
When leaders grow, organizations thrive. My sessions are practical, engaging, and designed for teams navigating change, new leadership roles, or communication challenges. Each session blends insight, practice, and reflection -- so participants walk away with tools they can use immediately, not ideas they'll forget by Friday.
Popular topics include:
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Conducting difficult conversations with confidence and empathy
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Giving and receiving feedback that drives growth
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Building executive presence and credibility
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Managing change with courage and composure
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Using AI as a leadership and career differentiator
LEADERSHIP COACHING
1:1 executive coaching, 360-degree feedback, and leadership assessments embedded into your leadership development program, offered to high-potentials or senior leaders navigating growth, transition, or expanded scope. Coaching accelerates what training starts -- and assessment gives leaders the self-awareness to make the most of both.
"Gillian's sessions are energizing, real, and actionable. She helps leaders connect insight to action, and makes learning stick."
Let's design something together
Every engagement starts with a conversation about what your people need and what success looks like for your organization. Ready to explore? Book a call.
Northport, NY 11768