Leadership Coaching
Unlock your full potential and reach greater success in your career as a leader. Leadership coaching services are an important part of the professional development experience for leaders at all organizational levels.
Leveraging the power of small, women and minority owned businesses (SWaM), VCU HR has vetted a select group of leadership coaches at SWaM-certified external coaching firms to provide their valuable services to VCU employees. Criteria for selection of coaching organizations included an ability for coaches to be on-site, experienced and have the skills and capacity to work with all levels of leadership, including executives. VCU HR also provides an in-house option for leadership coaching in partnership with the VCU Center for Corporate Education.
Self-awareness
Gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and style
Decision-making
Develop critical thinking skills to improve outcomes
Accountability
Set goals and develop actions plans
Well-being
Find your purpose and be your best
Getting started with a coach
Step 1: Determine if coaching is right for you
- Set up a consultation with the Organizational Effectiveness team
Step 2: Confirm availability of departmental resources for payment
- Discuss with your manager and coordinate with school/unit financial team
- Secure and finalize budget
Step 3: Choose a coach
- Review coach profiles below to determine which coaching firm best suits the needs of the individual or group
Step 4: Department begins the procurement process
- Have a representative of the school/unit contact the selected coaching firm(s) to review engagement details and pricing, including a scope of work document and official quote
Step 5: Fiscal administrators complete the procurement process
- Ask your fiscal administrator to work with Procurement and the coaching vendor for payment
Coaching providers
Ready to get started finding your leadership coach (Step 3)? Use the accordion menu below to review VCU HR's coaching providers and choose the one that works best for you.
Gail Letts - Letts Consult
From the coach: I’m Gail Letts, CEO Founder of LETTS CONSULT, a consulting firm focused on talent. Having worked in corporate America for more than 30 years, I have coached, mentored, sponsored, trained, recruited and built top performing teams and have helped employees advance and grow in their profession. Having personally benefited from great coaches who helped me in my career, I’ve put together a team of outstanding coaches who bring together academic theory and practical application, utilizing our “prac-ademic” approach to coaching.
We offer group and individual coaching options and Leadership Workshops, to meet the needs of our clients. Our group coaching programs draw on the experiences and wisdom of the group. Our individual coaching programs are individualized to meet specific needs and opportunities. Our Leadership Workshops are designed to be highly interactive, designed to inspire and motivate change.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: www.letts-consult.com/
Email: gletts@letts-consult.com
Phone: 770-714-3798
Becky Edmunds - The Edmunds Group
From the coach: When it comes to executive and leadership development programs, one size does not fit all. The Edmunds Group takes an individualized approach to every executive and every leadership challenge, taking the time to understand each person’s unique values, aspirations and goals. Our proven process, experience across a diverse set of organizations and mindfulness of our clients’ unique needs make The Edmunds Group best-in-class in leadership and executive development.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: edmundsgroup.com
Email: bedmunds@edmundsgroup.com
Phone: 336-682-6377
Lee Ann Pond - Engaging Leadership
From the coach: Engaging Leadership provides leadership development, training and coaching for individuals, groups or teams in any type of organization. These programs are effective for employee engagement, succession planning, development of high potential employees or train-the-trainer for onsite training departments. Assessment tools can be used separately as part of hiring, on-boarding or developmental programs.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: engaging-leadership.com/coaching
Email: ann.pond@engaging-leadership.com
Phone: (804) 543-6922
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lee-ann-pond
Jan Bazow - Fortis Leadership
From the coach: Fortis Leadership creates long-lasting relationships with individuals and organizations. Our commitment to helping people grow transcends the last engagement as we continue to connect with those we serve throughout their leadership and organizational journey. We exist to help people grow, change and lead. Want to learn more? Read about the team of coaches at Fortis Leadership.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact
Website: fortisleadership.com
Email: jan@fortisleadership.com
Phone: (804) 347-0648
Emily Grandinetta - Grandinetta Group
From the coach: I'm Emily Grandinetta, CEO of The Grandinetta Group, seasoned executive and accomplished leadership coach specialized in developing leaders and their teams. My company of coaches helps organizations optimize employee performance and engagement. I work with organizations across industries, to bring the power of coaching to employees and teams. It is my favorite thing to do, and I have been fortunate to help many, many people meet their goals. Now I want to make access to high impact content and coaching available to everyone. With years of experience and education, my ninja skill is helping people achieve personally and professionally by increasing self-awareness and taking action in their lives. Together with a few select colleagues who make up the Grandinetta Group, I offer practical techniques that are relevant and easy to apply in one's own life.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: grandinetta.com
Email: info@grandinetta.com
Phone: (703) 927-6152
Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim - Universal Self-Leadership Institute
From the coach: A shared purpose of Universal Self-Leadership Institute is to empower individuals and teams through high-impact learning and coaching. Our coaches are proven in both high- and low- performance situations, from C-Suite to individual contributors. Team development is a specialty of ours, from diagnosing issues to creating and implementing solutions. We are known for helping teams maximize opportunities and work through challenges. We believe that through self-awareness comes choice and a sense of control over one’s experience, regardless of circumstance.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: www.universalselfleadership.com/
Email: universalselfleadership@gmail.com
Phone: (703) 927-6152
Michaela Bearden - VCU Center for Corporate Education
From the coach: The VCU Center for Corporate Education, housed within the School of Business, offers a suite of services including coaching, assessment, and professional development courses. Learn more at the VCU Center for Corporate Education website.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Responsiveness: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: VCU Center for Corporate Education
Email: corp-ed@vcu.edu
Phone: (804) 828-1595