Executive Coaching

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Sharper Thinking. Clearer Voice. Stronger Influence.

I work with leaders who want to make decisions with greater perspective, communicate with maximum power, and deliver results while staying true to who they are.

My approach blends behavioral science, organizational insight, and the discipline of the performing artist. Research shows that lasting growth comes from articulating clear goals and working toward them with a strong mechanism for practice and feedback. 

Together, we’ll build on your strengths, address challenges that limit performance, and make shifts that deliver visible impact—on your results, your relationships, and your reputation. Expect fresh ideas, and the clarity and confidence to turn them into action.

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“Margie helped me develop my voice as a leader, re-engage with my work in a deeper and more authentic way, and significantly grow my impact across the organization. Her insight, encouragement, and ability to challenge me thoughtfully made all the difference.”

— Zach A., Director of Engineering

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Three Dimensions of Leadership Growth

Personal 

Leadership starts with knowing yourself. We’ll explore what brings out your best, what throws you off balance, and how to recover quickly when the pressure’s on. We’ll build practices into your routine that energize and ground you. The goal: greater clarity, steadiness, and a presence people can trust.

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Interpersonal 

We’ll refine how you influence and build trust, and understand what truly motivates your closest colleagues. Using evidence-based tools like stakeholder check-ins, message testing, and rehearsal, you’ll make every interaction count. We’ll make your communication connect in a way that amplifies your leadership.

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Organizational

We’ll explore the structures that make good work easier—meetings that drive action, feedback that spurs growth, and shared priorities that keep alignment strong. As you create the conditions for the people around you to thrive, we’ll increase your influence across the organization—helping shape culture, strategy, and how leadership works at every level.

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A Partnership That Drives Change

My clients want more than insight—they want measurable progress. Each engagement starts with clear success measures and stakeholder input so we can track real results.

Sessions are focused, candid, and practical. You leave each one with a small set of behavioral commitments and a plan to test them in real situations. Later, we debrief those experiments, adjust, and repeat.

Rehearse for Results
Change doesn’t happen just by understanding what to do—it happens by doing it. Rehearsal bridges the gap between vision and action. In a supportive space, we’ll practice key conversations, presentations and pitches so new behaviors become natural under pressure.

What the research supports, we will apply:

  • Goal clarity
    better execution and faster decisions.

  • Deliberate rehearsal
    visible skill gains under pressure.

  • Regular, real-time feedback
    higher adoption and sustained change.

  • Psychological safety in coaching
    more honest reflection, enduring growth.

Coaching, at its heart, expands perspective, strengthens presence, and clarifies purpose. All of this drives better decisions, which leads to bigger results.

How We Measure Progress

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Baseline & targets:
defined behavior change and business outcomes up front.

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Mini-360s / pulse checks:
brief stakeholder inputs every 4–6 weeks.

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Behavioral experiments: rehearse, apply, review, refine.

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Lead + lag metrics: meeting outcomes, decision cycle time, team engagement, stakeholder confidence.

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Outcomes of Coaching

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  • Sharper strategic focus

  • Increased influence

  • High-quality feedback loops

  • More impactful relationships

  • Practical strategies for crucial moments

  • Stronger executive presence

  • Renewed clarity, balance and capacity

  • Greater organizational savvy

Last, but not least

Coaching isn’t about fundamentally changing who you are. It’s about helping you show up as your best self—no matter the circumstances.

“Margie offers a truly unique coaching experience. Leveraging her background in theatre and her deep expertise in working with both individuals and organizations, Margie brings a creative, no-nonsense approach to help her clients unlock new perspectives. If you're looking for a thoughtful, effective coach to help you or your team navigate change, define goals, or tackle tough decisions—Margie is someone to have in your corner.”

– David W. Salzman, Founder and CEO of Gatehouse Bio