Leadership coaching connection
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), the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture (LDOC) team has vetted a select group of leadership coaches at SWaM-certified external coaching firms to provide their valuable services to VCU employees. An internal VCU offering is listed as well. 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.
Getting started with a coach
Step 1: Determine if coaching is right for you
- Learn about the process
- Consult with your HR Professional
Step 2: Confirm availability of departmental resources for payment
- Begin discussion with your manager, who may need to confer with school/unit financial team
- Secure and finalize budget
Step 3: Choose a coach
- Review coach profiles to determine which coaching firm may suit the needs of the individual or group; confer with your manager
- Decide on one or more coaching firms to contact
Step 4: Begin procurement process
- Representative of the school/unit contacts the selected coaching firm(s) and reviews coaching methodology, outlines of coaching sessions, frequency of engagement, pricing, etc.
- Coaching firm provides scope of work document and quote to school/unit representative
Step 5: Fiscal administrators complete the procurement process
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- Create a requisition in RealSouce
- If less than 10K, approve at department level
- If more than 10K, requisition goes to Procurement
- Once the coaching engagement is complete, the vendor will invoice VCU
- Vendor may invoice session by session (declining balance PO)
- Paying all at once at the end is a normal requisition
- Create a requisition in RealSouce
Gail Letts
Letts Consult
Hear it 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.
Turnaround time: 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 number: 770-714-3798
Becky Edmunds
The Edmunds Group
Hear it 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.
Turnaround time: 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 number: 336-682-6377
Lee Ann Pond
Engaging Leadership
Hear it 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.
Turnaround time: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Website: engaging-leadership.com/coaching
Email address: ann.pond@engaging-leadership.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lee-ann-pond
Phone number: (804) 543-6922
Jan Bazow
Fortis Leadership
Hear it 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.
Pricing: Varies by firm and based on contracted rates, scope and length of agreement. Detailed pricing will be available in the VCU Procurement system.
Turnaround time: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Want to learn more? Read about the team of coaches at Fortis Leadership.
Contact
Website: fortisleadership.com
Email: Jan Bazow, jan@fortisleadership.com
Phone number: (804) 347-0648
Grandinetta Group
Hear it 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.
Turnaround time: 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
Hear it 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.
Turnaround time: The coach typically contacts potential clients about 24-48 hours after the initial request is submitted.
Contact:
Email: universalselfleadership@gmail.com
Phone: (703) 927-6152
Michaela Bearden
VCU Center for Corporate Education
Hear it 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.
Turnaround time: 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