• You have difficulty exerting influence and power over others.
• You want a sounding board to discuss key decisions.
• You want an adviser to help with a strategic plan.

• You seek recognition at work or a job promotion.
• You are considering changing companies within your field or transferring to a new field.
• For every step you take forward, you seem to go back two steps.

• You want a ‘start-up assessment.’
• You need help with with the administration side of your organization.
• You need to identify and hire talent and don't know where to start.

• You are at risk of losing your job due to your ineffective and sub par behavior.
• You need help positioning yourself for a more senior position.
• You are a poor communicator and your writing skills need improvement.

Want to sample Leigh's coaching? Sign up for "Leigh's Leader Offer."

“Leigh’s Leader Offer” consists of a self-assessment “Coaching Report for Leaders” PLUS a 45-minute coaching session to review the assessment. Leigh's clients find it of value to priorities ares of growth in a leadership development plan.

The special cost for this offer is $150.

Here’s a sample page from the “Coaching Report for Leaders.”

To take advantage of “Leigh’s Leader Offer,” please contact Leigh at Leigh@LTR-NYC.com.

What follows is a general overview of the Leigh's coaching process and session development.

• Initial Conversation: Each potential client has a conversation with Leigh to articulate reasons for seeking a coach and identify hoped-for outcomes from the coaching process.
• Good Fit Decision: The client and Leigh decide if there is a ‘good fit’ for both coachee and coach in order for the coaching process to be successful.
• Assessments: Client completes appropriate formal self-assessments such as the "Coaching Report for Leaders" or informal assessments such as writing a “Life Story”.
• Session Focus Form: Client’s writes up their progress in specific areas; this document then becomes the agenda for a coaching session and a way to track progress toward a client’s goals.
• 90-Day Goals: Client sets reasonable expectations for achieving three goals within a 90-day period.
• Conversation: Client and coach engage in honest interactions during which client is invited to express deep-seeded ideas or wishes. Leigh listens carefully to what is said and not said in order to discern and offer effective strategies for client success.
• Action steps: Client and coach agree on a series of specific ways to help client get ‘unstuck’ and on track to realize goals.
• 6-Month Planning Guide: Client identifies specific projects and places them on a calendar for completion.
• Homework: Client and coach discuss assignments to help the client build on the insights gained in a coaching session and/or engage in new behaviors to avoid missed opportunities.

Who needs an executive coach? Successful professionals who want to be even more successful.

Why get a coach? One reason: to move forward in a productive, effective way with a trusted and objective resource who listens carefully then asks appropriate questions that lead to realization of goals and specific actions to fulfill them.

How much is your fee? Fees are discussed with potential clients. See “Leigh’s Leader Offer” to sample Leigh’s coaching approach before signing up. Being comfortable talking about what investments in career development are worth is part of Leigh's coaching process.

When is payment due? Payment for a series of three coaching sessions is paid in advance of the first session.

How is payment to be made? Checks or MasterCard/Visa can be used for in-person coaching; a credit card is required for telephone coaching.

How many sessions do you include in each billing cycle? Three.

What else is included in your fee? Clients can be given self-assessment forms to help raise their level of self-awareness. In addition, Leigh provides relevant articles from the Harvard Business Review and other business publications to assist with developmental and leadership growth, e-mail support, and, if needed, short-between-call conversations.

Are there any other charges? Extra sessions billed at a client’s regular rate can be scheduled to review business school applications, edit white papers, update and revise resumes, etc. Assessments are suggested for clients who want a deeper understanding of their presence and potential in the workplace. Instruments such as the Coaching Report for Leaders, Myers Briggs Type Inventory, Thomas Kilmann Conflict Inventory, Strong Interest Inventory, etc. are paid for by clients. Fees for assessments depend on the instrument selected.

How long is each coaching sessions? Executive coaching sessions are one hour.

Do you do consultations? Yes, Leigh offers her consulting services to executives, especially those who would like her to 'shadow' them during a day at their workplace. Other services can range from resume editing to interpretation of assessments that have been administered at the workplace. Consultations are also provided for executives who have specific short-term projects with which they’d like assistance completing.

Where is coaching done? Those who live in New York City can see Leigh at her office on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Others throughout the world reach her via telephone. Telephone and in-person coaching are the same price.

How are coaching sessions spaced? To reap the maximum value, individual executive coaching sessions for the first three months of engaging Leigh's serves are scheduled weekly. After that period, coaching sessions can be every other week or as needed by the client.

Who calls whom? Client calls Leigh at their own expense.

None of the above answers my question. Call Leigh at 646-373-4321 or e-mail Leigh@LTR-NYC.com to set up a half-hour complimentary coaching session.

I was skeptical and not certain this thing called coaching would work. Has my opinion changed! Count me in on those who now understand the power of the coaching process. — Senior legal counsel, technology company

You’re awesome. I thought the conflict with my colleague was insurmountable. You’ve helped both of us learn that it’s not a competition or a fight; we’re on the same side and can collaborate. — Regional director, non-profit agency

Looking on the web for a coach, I saw the names of coaches who had M.S.W. after their names. I didn’t need a therapist; I wanted someone with business expertise. — Lawyer, high-tech company

Leigh, I am learning new things from you every time we meet. --- Senior health care worker, social service agency

Leigh, I’m excited….I’ve been very depressed for the past few months at work….I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. Since we started, every time I get off the phone with you, I’m happy. “I’ve not seen you this happy in such a long time,” a colleague at work told me. You help me feel empowered, focused, and see past the day-to-day to the big picture. Working together, the ‘big picture’ came into focus when you guided me to explore a career change to Security. You not only pointed me to the right resources to explore this field, you reinforced my self-confidence during this transition. You were a tremendous source of courage in an otherwise VERY insecure time. — Security officer, health care management company