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Human-centered leadership coaching for complex times.

I help thoughtful leaders reconnect with themselves, realign with what matters, and deepen their impact from the inside out.

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    “Exercising leadership is an expression of your aliveness...”
    ― Ronald A. Heifetz

  • "Working with Whitney helped me find my footing during a major life and career transition. She’s a thoughtful and compassionate coach who brings a grounded, holistic perspective. If you’re looking for someone to help you reconnect with your values and lead with more confidence, she’s a great fit. Her approach is less about frameworks and metrics, and more about mindset and presence — if that’s what you’re after, I’d absolutely recommend her."

    - Co-Owner & COO - Public Relations & Communcations Firm

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Whitney Thoren as my executive coach. Her coaching style goes beyond tactics – it's a holistic approach that empowers you to reach your full potential. Whitney creates a safe space for honest reflection, allowing you to confront challenges and gain fresh perspectives. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to grow as a leader."

    - VP Government Relations

  • "My coaching sessions brought more ease and clarity to my life by challenging me to change the way I was approaching tasks and obstacles. The work we did was holistic and aspirational, but also very practical, with exercises and a framework that let me apply it right away. I feel more centered and confident, and have a clearer vision for what's next."

    - VP Communications

  • “I had the absolute pleasure of working with Whitney one-on-one over 6 months as a professional coach. I was brought to coaching originally because I felt scattered in my life and my priorities, but after our sessions and still to this day, I notice a difference in how I show up in my life.”

    - Principal Ballerina & Entrepreneur

Services

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    INDIVIDUALS

    Personalized, holistic coaching for leaders navigating transition, growth, or realignment.

    You might be:

    - Taking on a new or expanded leadership role

    - Reevaluating your direction or purpose

    - Seeking more clarity, confidence, and calm in how you lead

    We’ll create space to explore who you are as a leader—what’s working, what’s shifting, and what’s calling for change. My coaching supports both the inner work (mindset, presence, self-trust) and the outer work (communication, strategic thinking, decision-making).

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    TEAMS

    Strengthen the connection. Build trust. Do great work through team development and coaching.

    Team development may include:

    - Communication + collaboration workshops

    - Trust-building and purpose alignment

    - Visioning and strategy sessions

    - Team assessments with debrief

    I design and facilitate team sessions that help groups slow down, reflect, and move forward with more alignment. Whether your team is newly forming, in transition, or navigating complex dynamics, I’ll meet you where you are—with a process that’s human-centered and action-oriented. Every engagement is tailored to your unique team's way of being and goals.

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    ORGANIZATIONS

    Leadership retreat design & facilitation to zoom out from the day-to-day. Gain new perspectives to move forward.

    Retreats can support:

    - Strategic visioning

    - Organizational values + culture work

    - Leadership team reflection, reconnection, and action

    - Team transition or transformational moments

    Leadership retreats offer a rare opportunity to build deeper connections through meaningful dialogue, strategic planning, and cultivating what more is possible for your organization. I work closely with organizations to design leadership retreats that support exploration, alignment, and renewal.

    Whether you’re bringing together an executive team, board, or cross-functional leaders, I’ll help you craft an experience that’s thoughtful, grounded, and impactful.

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