Strong leaders don’t just need more skills.
They need clarity about how they’re really showing up.
A coaching partnership for leaders who want to lead with more clarity, steadier energy, and real influence—without burning out or losing themselves in the process.
Leadership Coaching
Leadership coaching at Brazen Leadership Development is designed for moments that matter—when the pressure is high, the stakes are real, and how you show up makes a difference for both results and people.
“I was able to turn around low morale and low motivation. I’m now respected by other senior leaders as someone they trust and want to work with. I’ve achieved alignment with people I wasn’t able to before.”
Tom McCaffrey - Vice President, Products, Consilio
What’s not working right now?
You’re capable. You care. And yet…
Second-guessing yourself more than you want to
Stuck in reactive mode, with no space to think strategically
Carrying too much—emotionally and operationally
Navigating cross-functional tension or influence challenges
Worried about team energy, burnout, or disengagement
Knowing you could be leading at a higher level—but not quite getting there
These aren’t personal failures.
They’re signs you’ve outgrown old ways of leading.
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What LEADERS GAIN
THROUGH COACHING
Coaching creates space to slow down, reflect, and lead with intention—without losing momentum. Through coaching, leaders build:
Greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional regulation
Stronger influence and communication across stakeholders
Clearer decision-making rooted in purpose, not pressure
More sustainable energy and resilience
The ability to lead others in ways that inspire trust, ownership, and creativity
Leadership starts to feel less heavy—and more grounded, focused, and effective.
What coaching looks like in practice
This isn’t talk-only coaching. Coaching is a working partnership grounded in your real challenges, real decisions, and real leadership moments. Together, we:
Clarify what’s happening beneath the surface
Identify the leadership patterns helping—or holding—you back
Design small, intentional leadership experiments in live work
Reflect on what works, adjust quickly, and build confidence through action
The result isn’t just insight.
It’s leadership that shows up differently—in meetings, conversations, and decisions that matter.
How our coaching works
Our coaching follows a structured, repeatable cycle that supports meaningful behavior change over time.
Investigate
Understand how you’re leading today—through assessment, 360 interviews, reflection, and feedback.
Ideate
Clarify how you want to lead. Define goals, values, and bold leadership experiments.
Iterate
Apply new ways of leading directly inside your work. Reflect, gather feedback, and refine.
Integrate
Review what’s changing, strengthen what’s working, and set next-stage goals to sustain growth.
The impact
Leaders don’t just feel better—they lead better.
They show up with:
More clarity and confidence
Stronger presence and influence
Better decisions and healthier boundaries
Teams that feel more energized, aligned, and engaged
And over time, organizations benefit from stronger leadership capacity, improved retention, and cultures where people do exceptional work—and feel good doing it.
our coaches
All coaching engagements are led by experienced, people-first leaders who are:
Professionally trained and certified
Deeply vetted and aligned to our leadership philosophy
Skilled at working with complexity, influence, and real organizational dynamics
Depending on fit and availability, your coach may be our founder, Teresa Brazen, or another trusted coach from our team—each bringing deep leadership experience, practical insight, and a shared commitment to building leaders who inspire others.
What our clients say
Tom McCaffrey
Vice President, Products, Consilio
When we began coaching, Tom was managing a product team at a fast-paced company—while feeling stuck in patterns that weren’t working.
In his own words:
I was struggling to connect with and manage several members on my team.
I had strained relationships with key stakeholders, especially engineering leaders.
I was micromanaging because I couldn’t communicate what was needed and why.
I came across as a task master. My team and others didn’t trust or believe in me.
Tom invested in coaching to determine his authentic leadership style, shift from micromanagement to true empowerment, build trust with his team, align better with senior leaders, and lead with less friction and stress.
“I was able to turn around low morale and low motivation. I’m now respected by other senior leaders as someone they trust and want to work with. I’ve achieved alignment with people I wasn’t able to before.
I can better relate to the people on my team while still driving high standards. I’m leading with empathy—with product leads and engineering partners alike. My team wants to perform. They see me showing up as myself—and they rise with me.
Teresa guides you to focus on what really matters—then helps you get there with your own insights. She challenged me to be prepared, to reflect, and to do the work between sessions. It paid off.”
Michelle Hernandez
Regional People Partner, Byte
Finding her voice
On the surface, things seemed to be going well for Michelle Hernandez, Regional People Partner for Byte, a global design agency. But inside, she was:
Confused about her career trajectory
Frustrated with organizational changes
Overwhelmed with emotions that felt debilitating
Michelle wanted transformation. She invested in coaching to boost her self-confidence, govern her emotions more effectively, and discover her unique leadership voice. She achieve that—and more.
“Working with Teresa, I've learned to wrestle with my emotions, giving them an expiration date. I've started making choices based on my core values: authenticity, belonging, cultivation, creativity, empowerment, and empathy. Teresa taught me the power of pausing and reflecting—habits I now prioritize as a leader
Coaching turned me into a person unafraid to share perspectives. I was the one who used to stay silent, worrying what others might think. Now, I not only share but actively encourage dialogue. People WANT my opinion and input.
My newfound voice has been a total game-changer—not just for me, but for those around me as well. I used to hesitate, fearing how others would react to my opinions. Now, people actively seek out my input and perspective. By making my presence known, I now create environments that encourage open dialogue and mutual growth.
I went to Teresa for help with discovering my true potential. I wanted to be an inspiring, resilient leader who catalyzes powerful growth in others. As a result of coaching, I’m more of the leader I wanted to be, and I feel more comfortable with who I am—both personally and professionally. The experience was life-changing.”
“Teresa is bold and kind. No bullshit; she holds you to it. And she turns the lens of your attention on the things that matter.”
Bart Renner - UX Design Manager, Syniverse
“There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of Teresa. Coaching with her was one of the best investments I’ve made.””
Vidya Rajaram - Senior Director, Digital Product, UnitedHealth Group
"I’ve worked with a LOT of coaches, and Teresa is top tier. She’s an extraordinary listener. The way she confirms the intent of what was said is fantastic. Her questioning style is superb, which led me to thinking in much deeper and thoughtful ways—and resulted in my ability to tackle the subconscious topics that were holding me back.”
Barbara McAteer - Gallup Strengths Coach
“I worked with Teresa through a professional coaching program designed to help me get unstuck, and I cannot overhype how helpful and thoughtful she was throughout the entire process. The genuine compassion and ability to get me to a better place personally and professionally was nothing short of amazing, exceeding any expectations I had for her or the program. The entire experience was truly a game changer and has made an immediate and positive impact in my personal and professional life that I will be forever grateful for.”
Andrew Ashenfelter - Business Communication Advisor, Cigna
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Frequently asked questions
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Coaching is ideal for leaders navigating complexity, growth, or change—whether that’s stepping into a bigger role, strengthening influence, leading through uncertainty, or wanting to lead with more clarity and intention.
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Coaching is future-focused and action-oriented.
Rather than diagnosing the past or prescribing solutions, coaching helps leaders build awareness, test new ways of leading in real work, and develop skills and habits that support long-term impact.
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Most coaching engagements run 6 months, depending on goals and scope.
This provides enough time to build momentum, apply learning in real situations, and integrate meaningful leadership shifts.
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Sessions are typically held twice per month, with applied leadership experiments, accountability and support between sessions to reinforce progress and address emerging challenges.
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Leaders are thoughtfully matched with a coach based on goals, context, leadership challenges, and fit.
All coaches are seasoned leaders, professionally trained, and ICF-certified, and work within the same leadership framework and values.
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Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential, even when funded by an organization. This is critical for creating a trusted space for honest reflection, experimentation, and growth.