WELCOME
I'm Meredith.
I know that leading is as rewarding as it is demanding.
With more than two decades of experience as an Executive Director, board member, and consultant, I know what keeps you up at night. I understand the weight of making high-stakes decisions in the face of uncertainty and the isolation that leaders often feel.
I started my practice to become the thought partner I often wished for – someone with the perspective and experience to help me cut through the noise and make skillful decisions in the face of uncertainty.
My approach is centered on Grounded Leadership: helping you develop the clarity, confidence, and internal capacity to lead with intention and impact. Whether I am coaching a first-time Executive Director or facilitating an experienced board’s retreat, my goal is the same: to move you from a place of "managing the stress" to a place of reflection, acting with intention, and steady growth.
I bring decades of leadership experience, a curious and compassionate mindset, and a commitment to ensuring every leader I work with feels seen and supported.
If you're ready to lead with more clarity, courage, and impact, I'd love to work with you.
My clients turn to me for support with:
Cutting through competing priorities to find a clear path forward
Making confident decisions, even in the face of uncertainty
Aligning teams around a shared vision and common goals
Challenging assumptions and expanding perspectives
Strengthening their organization's leadership and governance
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My Story
My coaching and consulting practice was born from my own leadership journey. During my years as an Executive Director and working parent, I was juggling so many responsibilities that I often felt overwhelmed. Does that sound familiar?
Practicing mindfulness helped me become more grounded and gave me the clarity I needed to lead with intention. A few years later, I began working with a coach who helped me navigate thorny challenges and expand my leadership toolkit. Through my service on various boards, I learned the vital importance of good governance and saw firsthand that leadership is truly a team sport.
Over the years, I recognized that supporting leaders and organizations in their development was the most rewarding part of my work. This realization led me to earn my certification in Organizational and Leadership Coaching from Northwestern University.
Today, I bring what I've learned from my training and decades of leadership experience—along with the perspectives I’ve gained as a mother, educator, athlete, and earth scientist—into every client relationship.
Want to learn more about my credentials and experience? Visit my profile on LinkedIn.
— WHAT CLIENTS SAY —
"Meredith’s thoughtful coaching seamlessly guided me in realizing and applying actionable steps for achieving my goals. I saw the direct benefits reflected in my daily work.”
- Hannah Inayoshi, Senior Manager, Start Early
MY CLIENTS LEAD A RANGE OF TEAMS INCLUDING:
What Makes Me Different
I know what it costs to lead.
And I know what it feels like when there's no one in your corner.
That's why I show up to this work with equal parts curiosity, compassion, and practical experience — to help you become the leader you intend to be.
Clients tell me they appreciate my…
Genuine curiosity and the questions that create new insights
Practical support with prioritization and next steps
Commitment to self-compassion without losing sight of results
Warm, direct communication that makes hard conversations easier
Leadership wisdom that comes from having lived the work
Unlike coaches and consultants who've only studied leadership…
I've lived it: managing staff, reporting to boards, aligning teams around strategy, all while raising a family and navigating the vicissitudes of life.
