Women in Leadership
Cultivating presence, authority and connection
About this service
Women in leadership face challenges and opportunities of their own in establishing presence, authority and genuine connection. Our Executive Coaching for Women in Leadership is designed to help you find your balance, so you can lead with confidence, inspire trust and have an impact that matters, while remaining true to who you are.
We work on a leadership style that is your own and still has weight: authority with empathy, confidence with approachability. That combination is what lets you move through complex environments, build strong relationships and shape a culture where your voice and your vision are heard.
Focus
What We Focus On
Our coaching is shaped around you, in a supportive setting, to strengthen your impact as a leader:
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Strengthening confidence and authority
We work on refining your leadership presence, so that you project confidence, credibility and calm authority. This balance lets you be seen and respected as a strong leader and positions you for greater influence and impact within your organization.
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Finding your authentic leadership style
Every leader has a unique voice and style. Our coaching helps you identify and build on your strengths, so that you bring your full self to your role and lead in a way that is natural, inspiring and aligned with your values.
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Navigating gender dynamics and building influence
As a woman in leadership, mastering influence across organizational levels is crucial. We help you understand and navigate power dynamics, communicate persuasively and create strong networks that support your growth and amplify your voice.
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Creating connection and inspiring trust
Leadership is also about building bridges. We explore strategies for fostering strong, trusting relationships with your team and peers, helping you lead with empathy and establish rapport without compromising authority.
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Maintaining resilience and navigating challenges
Leadership can present unique pressures. We work on resilience-building practices that prepare you to navigate challenges with grace and composure, so that you remain focused, confident and effective, whatever the circumstances.
Why Women in Leadership Matters
Leadership is about growth, influence and positive impact. For women in leadership, coaching offers a space to build a presence with impact: strong and approachable, assertive and still your own. This coaching keeps the balance of confidence, authority and connection in focus, so you can lead with confidence, inspire those around you and drive real, lasting change across your organization.
This coaching gives you the tools and insights to build a presence that is your own and strong, one that makes a difference for you, your team and your organization.
Who delivers it
Global reach, local expertise
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Senior Partner, North America
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Senior Partner, Europe
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Senior Partner, Latin America
The engagement
Our coaching process
Here is what you can expect, step by step.
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Chemistry Meeting
In this first meeting we establish a strong connection and clear alignment. We explore your goals, discuss what success looks like for you and make sure we are a good fit for the work ahead. This foundation sets the stage for work that has an effect.
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Personality Assessment
Using a trusted assessment, we look closely at your strengths, your growth areas and your natural tendencies. These insights give you a deeper understanding of your own leadership style, and help us identify the specific areas that will support your growth and resilience.
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Stakeholder Interviews
We collect feedback from the people who work closely with you: your colleagues, direct reports and supervisors. These insights give a rounded view of how others perceive your impact, which helps us pinpoint the key areas for development and for alignment with organizational goals.
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Development Plan
Together we design a personal development plan with concrete steps, timelines and measurable goals. The plan keeps you focused and makes sure each step aligns with your professional goals and your organization’s priorities.
The three steps that follow
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Ongoing Coaching Sessions
Our regular sessions give you the support, accountability and feedback needed to address challenges and refine your strategies. This is where the real change happens, as we translate insights into steps you can act on that make a lasting difference.
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Process Review
Midway through, we pause to review your progress. This is a chance to recognize what has been achieved, work through any obstacles and make sure your development plan is still aligned with your goals. We adjust as needed to keep you moving forward with confidence.
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The Path Forward
As the formal coaching concludes, we outline a clear plan for continuing your growth and applying your insights on your own. This path forward equips you to sustain and build on your progress long after our sessions end.
In their clients’ words
“Anna Maria is truly in a class by herself.”
“With a broad and holistic perspective, they’ve guided me through challenging moments, helping me make crucial decisions with greater awareness and confidence.”
Anna Maria’s clients have included
From Anna Maria’s clients. Names withheld. Coaching is confidential.
Common questions
Who is women in leadership coaching for?
Women in leadership, who face challenges and opportunities of their own in establishing presence, authority and genuine connection.
What does women in leadership coaching work on?
Cultivating presence, authority and connection: the three things the coaching is named for.
How does women in leadership coaching start?
With a chemistry meeting, so that you and the coach can see whether the match is right. A short note through the form on this page is the first step.
Who is executive coaching for?
CEOs and senior leaders, and their teams. Each of the three coaches held senior operating roles before coaching, so the conversation is with someone who has sat where you sit.
Is executive coaching confidential?
Yes. All coaching conversations are completely confidential. Information is shared only with explicit written consent, and written agreements protect your privacy and intellectual property. The one exception is a legal obligation to report an immediate risk of harm.
Are the coaches certified?
Each coach’s credentials are listed on this page under the standard the practice holds itself to, and on their own pages. The practice is guided by the International Coach Federation.
How do I start?
With a short note through the form on this page, saying what you are facing. A coach replies personally.
Talk to a senior coach.
Thank you.
Your note is on its way. One of the three coaches will reply to you personally.