Leadership Development
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Leadership Development & Executive Coaching is the first pillar of People-Forward Leadership™, anchored in cultivating deep self-awareness so leaders can operate at their highest level to inspire and influence.
We equip executives and emerging leaders with the communication, presence, and acumen needed to effectively guide organizations and teams. Serving as your strategic thought partner, we leverage assessments like Maxwell DISC Behavioral Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Gallup Strengths, Executive Presence, Professional Brand, and LeadNow! to create tailored, high-impact programs that sharpen decision-making, strengthen team dynamics, and drive measurable results.
Our individualized programs support high-performing professionals and leaders at every level—from seasoned C-suite executives refining strategic leadership to emerging leaders poised for accelerated development.
Potential Areas of Focus:
- C-Suite Executive Coaching:Â Gain strategic insight and personalized support to set the vision, elevate organizational performance, and drive transformative results. Hone decision-making skills, refine leadership style, and expand influence at the highest level.
- Executive Leadership Development: Strengthen core leadership competencies for both emerging and seasoned leaders. Optimize team engagement, communication, and strategic execution to accelerate career growth and organizational impact.
- Career Management & Promotion Support: Chart your professional path clearly and confidently. Get targeted strategies for résumé building, interview preparation, and navigating promotion opportunities in today’s competitive market.
- 360° Feedback: Uncover hidden strengths and pinpoint areas for growth through a holistic review process. Enhance performance by integrating candid insights from peers, direct reports, and stakeholders.
- Executive Presence & Influence: Elevate your authority and gravitas with proven techniques to command the room and inspire trust. Master the A, B, C, Ds of executive presence and influence and develop the polished communication and strategic thinking skills that set top leaders apart.
- Group Coaching: Leverage collective wisdom and peer support in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Share best practices, collaborate on challenges, and spark innovative solutions under expert facilitation.
Angelique Hopkins, PhD, MPH, C-Suite Advisor
"I've worked with other executive coaches, and Dr. Carol Parker Walsh's coaching approach is in a class that is all by itself. There is no comparison. Her expertise, frameworks, and ability to achieve results far exceeds others who profess to do this work."
Tim Shellenberger, CMO, C-Tran
“Every session with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh brings a fresh insight or a reframed perspective that I can instantly apply to my own development and elevating my team and organization.”
Tomika Monterville, MSP, Chief - Regional Outreach & Project Delivery, Federal Railroad Administration
"Dr. Carol Parker Walsh helped prepare me for a leadership role in the C-Suite of a transit agency. Her guidance and insight have made me a better leader in the transportation industry."
Team Development
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Team Development is the second pillar of People-Forward Leadership™, focused on building high-performing, sustainable, engaged, accountable, and agile teams.
Investing in team development directly impacts engagement, performance, and retention by creating an environment where team members feel seen, valued, heard, aligned with a shared purpose, and motivated to contribute at their highest levels. The goal is not just to assemble a group of subject matter experts but to create a team with effective communication, safety, and a collaborative mindset.
Clarifying goals and encouraging a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect can help organizations retain top talent, boost productivity, and ensure long-term success.
Potential Areas of Focus:
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Team Assessments: Provide a clear, data-driven snapshot of group dynamics, highlighting strengths, blind spots, and areas for improvement. This foundation helps align team members and guides strategic interventions for enhanced performance. Available assessments include DISC Behavior Assessment, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Gallup Strengths, Elemental Leadership Archetypes, 360 Reach Brand Assessment, and Lead Now!
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Focused Workshops: Facilitate targeted learning and skill-building sessions that tackle specific challenges—such as communication gaps or conflict resolution—boosting engagement and driving tangible outcomes.
- Role Clarity & Alignment: Empower every team member with a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how they contribute to overarching goals. This clarity minimizes confusion, enhances accountability, and streamlines collaboration for more efficient execution.
- Masterminds/Coaching Circles: These create a confidential, supportive space for peers to share experiences, best practices, and mutual accountability. They accelerate professional growth and foster a culture of continuous learning around a singular topic or leadership concept. Our facilitated groups offer a combination of masterminding, peer brainstorming, education, accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. By bringing fresh ideas and a different perspective, our masterminds help you achieve success.
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 Group Relations & Team Identity: Uncover the nuances of team dynamics to build trust, uncover unspoken communication, and nurture a shared sense of purpose. This results in a cohesive, engaged team culture where everyone feels valued, connected, and driven to achieve exceptional results.
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Strategic Offsites: Offer dedicated time away from daily demands to discuss vision, set milestones, and galvanize the team around shared objectives in a focused, distraction-free setting.
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Peer Feedback: Encourage candid insights from colleagues, allowing team members to understand how others perceive their leadership style, collaboration effectiveness, and impact on group dynamics.
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Stakeholder Interviews/Focus Groups: Gather qualitative feedback from internal and external stakeholders, providing a well-rounded perspective on team performance, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
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Naomi Koerner, PhD, Psychologist & Adjunct at Facultad de Medicina (Bogata, Columbia)
“Our team had achieved significant milestones, but we knew we needed expert guidance to reach higher clarity and productivity. Working with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh transformed our collaboration and gave us the confidence to tackle strategic challenges head-on. Her unique blend of corporate and academic experience, combined with her supportive approach, helped us uncover our strengths, align around our vision, and consistently deliver results.”
Jim Yearby, VP of HR, United Way King County, VP of Board, Atlantic Street Center
“Our board was in a challenging place when we brought Dr. Carol Parker Walsh in to design and facilitate our retreat. Her masterful approach created a safe environment where every member felt comfortable being vulnerable and authentic. She helped us cut through the noise and focus on the core issues, steering us toward new possibilities while disrupting old patterns. In just one day, we laid a strong foundation for the future—and had fun doing it. Time flew by, proving that with a well-executed plan, you can accomplish an incredible amount.”
Susan Chritton, Author & Executive Coach
"At a recent conference, I attended one of Dr. Carol Parker Walsh's workshops. She is a very skilled course facilitator in that she has a strong knowledge base, is attentive to her audience, and presents her material with a positive presence and grace. If you can host or attend a training she delivers, you'll be the better for it."
Training & Culture Change
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Training & Culture Change is the third pillar of People-Forward Leadership™, dedicated to equipping your organization with future-ready competencies and a psychologically safe culture to retain top talent.
Our customized training in communication, conflict resolution, and critical thinking empowers individuals at every level to navigate challenges with confidence, boosting engagement and execution.
We also develop front-line and middle managers to effectively manage their day-to-day responsibilities while actively elevating the talent on their teams.
We help foster an environment where high performers thrive and deliver sustained impact by embedding trust, innovation, and accountability into the organizational fabric.
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Potential Areas of Focus:
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Interactive Seminars:Â These sessions engage participants in dynamic discussions and hands-on activities that deepen understanding and retention. They foster real-time problem-solving and create a collaborative learning environment. They can be topical-focused or used to debrief assessments.Â
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Micro-Training & Learning Labs: These sessions deliver bite-sized, high-impact lessons that fit seamlessly into busy schedules. They emphasize practical application, allowing learners to immediately integrate new skills into their daily routines. Click the link below to download our current Training Catalog for potential training topics.Â
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Virtual Workshops: Provide flexible, online training experiences that accommodate remote or geographically dispersed teams. Participants stay actively involved and connected through live facilitation, breakout sessions, and digital collaboration tools.
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Manager & Emerging Leader Training: Equip front-line and mid-level managers with the competencies to balance daily responsibilities while effectively developing and elevating their teams. Focus areas include communication, coaching feedback, hiring, delegation, performance management, and team-building skills.
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Psychological Safety Assessment & Culture Change: Evaluate your workplace climate to identify areas that hinder trust and open dialogue using the Fearless Organizational Survey developed by Amy Edmondon's research. Implement targeted strategies that promote respect, inclusion, and innovation for a supportive, high-performing culture. Learn more by clicking the link below to download our Leader's Guide to Psychological Safety.Â
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In-Person Sessions & Retreats:Â These immersive, face-to-face experiences allow participants to disconnect from daily demands and focus on team-building, strategic planning, or skill development. These intensive, hands-on events accelerate bonding and collective growth.
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1. Discovery
We begin by scheduling a Strategy Session, taking time to understand your leadership goals and gain clarity around your organization’s unique requirements. Through a thorough assessment of innovative risk markers and current practices, we pinpoint challenges and opportunities that will guide our strategic planning.
2. Strategy
Next, we identify capacity, potential obstacles, and engagement success strategies to address the issues uncovered in Discovery. During this phase, we collaborate with senior leaders to align on a strategic briefing, ensuring we have the right focus, resources, and timeline for achieving meaningful results.
3. Solution Development
Building on the Strategy phase, we co-create a comprehensive plan tailored to your organization’s goals and culture. This includes setting baselines, defining measurable outcomes, and mapping out various learning formats that are personal, situational, and transformational. Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of the solution resonates with your leaders and drives high-impact change.
4. High-Engagement Execution
With the plan in place, we move into action, leveraging our proven framework to maintain maximum engagement and accountability. We communicate expectations clearly and regularly, host mid-way check-ins to assess progress, and conduct a full evaluation and debrief at the end of the program. Throughout this phase, our team remains committed to supporting you and your leaders every step of the way.
5. Sustainability
Finally, we co-create a sustainability plan to measure impact and foster continuous improvement. Utilizing follow-up sessions and cutting-edge evaluation tools, we help you see how far you’ve come and identify factors that may impede further progress. This final phase equips you with the insights and strategies necessary to reinforce new behaviors and sustain long-term results well beyond our engagement.
