Leadership Coaching
One-on-One Strategy & Advisement
Leadership today means embracing complexity, navigating change, and adapting to the nuances of an evolving organizational and societal culture. For leaders in transition, stepping into new roles, shifting industries, or reimagining careers, the challenge is even greater. We believe transitions are opportunities for growth, clarity, and purpose.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Our human-centered coaching is designed for experienced executives and new leaders alike who are looking to leverage their experience to deepen, grow and develop their capacity for impact with clarity and confidence.
Why this coaching matters now:
- Clarity in Transition: You’ve achieved success, but the path ahead may feel uncertain. We help you clarify what matters most as you experience change in your organization or as you decide to make a career move. What is the impact you want to have, the environment you want to work in, and the life you want to build?
- Leverage Your Experience: Your career has equipped you with deep expertise. We help you translate that experience into a compelling leadership story that positions you for your desired opportunities.
- Strategic Next Steps: Together, we’ll design a practical, values-based strategy to help you evaluate opportunities, make confident decisions, and take purposeful action.
What you’ll gain:
- A clear picture of your next career step aligned with your values and purpose.
- A strong leadership narrative that communicates your vision, strengths, and impact.
- Strategies and tools for navigating transition moments with resilience and intention.
- The confidence to pursue roles and opportunities that reflect both your ambitions and your humanity.
Jennifer McClanahan is a trusted strategic advisor to leaders and organizations. She supports leaders and teams in building systems and structures that create healthy work cultures. She invests in practicing and sharing Human-Centered Practices to help organizations clarify, operationalize, and live their values.
MJ Mathis helps leaders transition into new positions with intention and compassion so they can co-create high-functioning and values-centered teams. Combining big-picture vision and strategy with human-centered practices and supportive tools, MJ helps new and seasoned leaders build workplace cultures where trust, vulnerability, and authenticity help us all do our best work.
Kim Ho helps HR specialists use Human-Centered Practices to support their people and build thriving cultures. Kim partners with HR leaders and teams to build clear and supportive structures and practices that prioritize our humanity and our relationships. These include equitable hiring processes, compensation philosophies, performance management systems, onboarding for belonging, and more.
“Working with Leverage 2 Lead through both an institution as well as 1:1 personal coaching following a layoff has been invaluable. With thoughtfully guided questions and genuine support, MJ helped me to see that not only is it OK to bring my authentic self and perspective into the work I do, but frankly it’s essential.”
“I loved one-on-one processing sessions with MJ. We started every conversation acknowledging that this is long-term work and that we wouldn’t solve everything in one session. But by the end of the hour, she had taken some very complex issues and helped me move forward.
She challenged me to see where I did and didn’t have the power to make a change, and to be vulnerable in expressing what I need. Going forward, I plan to be an example of what I’ve learned, to be the change myself, and to share with others that if you see the human side first, we can do great work together.”
Monthly Mentoring
At Leverage to Lead, we structure our coaching on a month-to-month basis. This gives leaders the flexibility to work consistently as we accomplish their goals and to push pause when they need time to integrate the learning.
As partners in achieving your goals, each month you will receive the support, ideas, and strategies to make informed decisions that align with your objectives.
We will cultivate and implement the strategy, practices, and habits that move your leadership forward. We start with an introductory session and then each month, clients will receive the following support:
- Introductory Strategy Session: A 60-minute session to clarify your goals, challenges, and vision for the future.
- Actionable Leadership Tools and Strategies: You will gain concrete tools and methodologies to navigate your most complex challenges. These include strategies for values-driven decision-making, conflict resolution, and building human-centered workplaces.
- Bi-weekly Coaching Sessions: Two 60-minute sessions per month, focused on career clarity, leadership narrative, and actionable strategies.
- Leadership Workbook: A companion resource with exercises, prompts, and tools to guide your reflection and track progress.
- On-Demand Support: Additional coaching calls available when urgent decisions or unexpected opportunities arise.
What all coaching clients receive each month
Two (2) Strategy and Implementation Sessions.
Each month, you join two 60-minute private calls with your coach. These pre-scheduled strategy sessions are when we work on goals, ideas, and systems to align your next steps with your vision and drive. We talk, listen, strategize, and get clear on the results you want to achieve.
Reach Out coaching calls for support to help when the unexpected happens.
These coaching calls are for moments that cannot wait. As you start getting clear and making changes, you may experience intense challenges. You might find yourself in an unfamiliar situation and need clarity about how to handle it best. Use these calls to get coaching in the moment.
Email access for questions or check-ins.
While we don’t coach via email, we will be available to answer a quick question or check in as needed. We do not provide coaching advice via text messages.