Are you tired of struggling to be the best leader you can be, but not knowing how - and leadership coaching only being available to executives?
Being a non-executive leader is the toughest stage of leadership. Whether the company achieves its goals depends on your ability to implement the strategy. But you can’t do all of the work yourself. You have to motivate, lead, and develop a team to get the results.
As you already know, the skills you used in your last role won’t work. The leadership landscape is completely different than it was just a few years ago - and the demands and expectations of leaders are at an all time high. To make it even harder, business moves so fast there’s not enough time to “learn on the job” over the course of a few years.
Most non-executive leaders we work with are overwhelmed and unclear about what to do.
We bring experienced executive-level coaching and leadership develop to non-executive leaders.
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Future Leaders
Newer managers on the path to becoming a respected leaders who get results, have high performing teams, and communicate effectively in a fast changing eenvironment.
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Future Executives
Senior and seasoned leaders who have a firm grasp of core leadership skills and are learning to navigate the complexities and new skills and mindsets needed to reach the next level.
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Board of Directors / Future Entreprenuers
Boards comprised of extremely talented individuals who are committed to being a cohesive, high-functioning, and effective team that understand and everages each other’s strengths
HOWARD CLEVELAND, JD, CEC
As a certified executive coach, I serve as an experienced thought partner and confidential sounding board for successful leaders. My goal is to help leaders understand themselves, fully appreciate their strengths, and confidently set and achieve their goals.
As a leader, there is plenty of pressure to "have it all together.” Not in our conversations. Our conversations are a space where you can exhale and be your authentic self. You can explore, process out loud, and meander as you talk. The space we create is a calm, confidential respite from the chaos and stress outside.
With over 25 years in leadership and working with other leaders, I have experienced the challenges each stage of leadership brings. My clients come from a variety of industries, leadership positions, and countries. While their circumstances and specific challenges are different, there are some common themes. most of my clients:
- Are in the middle of a significant personal or professional transition.
- Have been wrestling with a work problem and feel like it’s connected to something deeper.
- Are used to performing at a very high level and are now struggling to gain traction.
- Are struggling to meet their own expectations.
- Are looking for more out of leadership and life.
- Are ready to stop letting others, external situations, or their own fears hold them back.
- Have a good sense of humor.
- Have a complex world of thoughts hidden in their minds.
If you want to grow as a person and a leader and feel stuck and unable to gain traction, let’s talk.
Howard
What Clients Are Saying
What I appreciate the most about Howard is his balance between support and challenge, pushing me to stretch beyond my comfort zone while providing unwavering encouragement.
Through his sense of humor, Howard created a safe space for me to feel comfortable being open. Howard has the ability to sense the right time to speak up and let me be in the moment with myself.
— Elina V., Founder
Howard is an excellent coach. Howard has an incredibly professional, easy, and collaborative coaching style. His presence is of genuine partnership where you feel honoured, respected, and supported. The safety of the space that he creates allows for a deep dive into tough topics.
— Gail B., PCC Executive Coach
Howard is an exceptional coach with an ability to create a safe and accepting environment. In our sessions, I find the freedom to be unapologetically vulnerable, expressing myself openly without fear of judgment. Howard brings a wealth of experience to the table, offering insights that are both practical and profound. His guidance is not just theoretical; it's grounded in real-world business acumen and life wisdom. Howard’s balanced perspective consistently leads to enlightening and actionable advice. His coaching has been an invaluable asset in both my business and personal life.
— Merissa C., CEO
Howard sees strengths in me that I don’t always see and has helped me see myself more fully. If I ever lose confidence in myself, I call Howard and borrow some of his.
— Natalie T., SVP
Howard has helped me understand myself and my team better, which has allowed me to become a better leader. Because of his experience, he sees things from a different level or perspective and challenges me to test my assumptions and look at situations from different.
— Chris M., Senior Manager
As a result of our work together, I was able to gain self-awareness of my needs and goals, and open myself up to accomplishments I didn't know were available to me. I was able to discover my own unique leadership style, become a more open-minded and authentic person, and enjoy being in the present moment.
I wholeheartedly recommend Howard as a leadership coach.
— Anne T., Senior Leader
Working with Howard has been amazing. He’s incredibly easy to work with and presents really good thought-provoking questions that help me reflect and identify blind spots.
I was approaching situations out of frustration and past experience, but Howard pushed me to look at things differently and explore avenues I wouldn’t have otherwise.
I would recommend Howard 100% - 1000 times over. He has helped me tremendously and I can’t thank him enough for all he’s done.
— Marissa L., Director
Howard’s partnership with our leadership team has been incredibly valuable. Howard created a space that helped us quickly identify and candidly discuss the issues most important to the team and the growth of the business.