“Being new to coaching, I felt a bit shy and uncertain before my first session. But I found Eleanor very easy to talk to. She has excellent active listening skills and doesn’t judge. She is motivational and encouraging and personalizes all our sessions to my current needs. Her coaching is a great opportunity to spend some “me time” safely discussing work issues with someone outside of work.”

— Judith Ortiz, Executive Director, Monument Impact

“Eleanor’s recommended resources and validating feedback boosted my confidence at work. As a supportive thought partner, she encouraged me to take risks to develop and deliver presentations and facilitate meetings. After a recent meeting, colleagues praised my new skills, and two board members joined the Grants Team I lead.”

— Jessie Galloway, Program Officer, Ability Central Philanthropy

“Our organization’s rapid growth and change sometimes feels overwhelming. After the coaching with Eleanor, I was able to appreciate the resources we have, including our board’s enthusiasm and the commitment of our amazing staff. Eleanor offered ideas and insights different from my own. I now feel more optimistic.”

— Amanda Eicher, Executive Director, NIAD Art Center

“Faced with multiple demands and competing opportunities, I was confused and uncertain how to proceed.  Eleanor helped me to focus on my values and priorities and use them to identify the opportunities most aligned with them.  With this new clarity, I’m more confident moving forward.”

— Tomás A. Magaña, MD, Founder & Director, FACES for the Future Coalition

“Eleanor’s coaching was instrumental to my career growth. I shared about organizational culture and workplace challenges. She offered insight and practical suggestions—always with a sense of humor. Working with Eleanor helped me gain confidence to stretch outside my comfort and reach for my goals.”

— Mia DeJesus, Grants Officer, Energy Foundation

“The coaching sessions with Eleanor were invaluable and helped me manage both up and down. I benefitted from the regular attention of a smart person to serve as a sounding board for what I was thinking about. I appreciated the regularity of our calls for accountability.”

— Moira Duvernay, Deputy Director, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies

“I had been anxious about producing results at work and the possible consequences of not meeting expectations in my newly created role. It was extremely helpful to have Eleanor validate the challenges and frustrations that have characterized much of the past year. After her coaching, I feel more hopeful about the path forward, starting with clarifying what is within scope for my role and what would push me toward a burnout scenario.”

— Internal Evaluator at a Large Foundation