Leadership is complex. There isn’t always space to think it through.
I work with leaders and leadership teams, particularly in health care and other high-stakes environments. Together, we work through complex situations, decisions, and dynamics that don’t have easy answers — a difficult conversation, a leadership transition, or a team that isn’t working as it should.
This might be where you are
- You’re carrying more than you can say out loud — and don’t have a clear place to think it through
- The expectations of your role have outpaced the support around you
- You’re navigating complexity without a trusted sounding board
- Your team — or your approach to leading them — isn’t getting the results you expect
- You’ve received feedback that’s stayed with you and you’re not quite sure what to do with it
- Something about how you’re leading no longer feels quite right
How I Work
A steady, thoughtful, and direct approach
Coaching creates space to think clearly — often for the first time in a long time.
I’m not here to give you answers. I believe most leaders already have good instincts; the challenge is having the space to think them through clearly.
My work is shaped by more than two decades supporting leaders in complex, high-stakes environments.
What you can expect
A place to step back, think out loud, and work through what matters most.
We’ll explore patterns, assumptions, and dynamics that aren’t always immediately visible, yet often shape how you lead.
We won’t stay at the surface. I’ll offer perspective and challenge when it’s useful, helping you see things in a new way.
Our conversations stay grounded in your real work — decisions you’re navigating, conversations you need to have, and relationships that matter.
She pushes us to think more deeply about how our actions and reactions shape outcomes.
David Sontag, JD — Executive Director, Clinical Ethics, Beth Israel Lahey Health
What I Offer
Coaching that helps you:
- See what you’re not seeing
- Cut through the noise and stay focused on what matters most
- Work through relationships and dynamics that don’t have easy solutions
- Respond to challenges with greater steadiness
- Lead in a way that doesn’t leave you depleted
I also partner with leadership teams navigating complexity together. This work includes:
- Creating space for more open and productive conversations, especially when issues have gone unspoken
- Working through tension, misalignment, or periods of change
- Helping teams clarify priorities, roles, and ways of working
- Using assessments to bring greater visibility to team dynamics
The goal is to help teams better understand how they are working together and what may need to shift.
Where I Help Most
Where leaders often begin
Stepping into a larger role
The expectations have shifted — what got you here isn’t quite enough anymore. You may be preparing for a broader scope or stepping into more strategic conversations.
Leading in uncertainty
You’re making decisions without clear answers, often with competing priorities.
Navigating complex relationships
Stakeholder dynamics, team tension, or organizational ambiguity are making progress harder. You may be working to influence, be heard, or strengthen key relationships.
Rebuilding confidence
You’re second-guessing yourself more than you used to, or working through feedback that has stayed with you.
Sustaining yourself in the role
The pace and pressure are constant, and you’re looking for a way to lead effectively without depleting yourself.
What Leaders Notice
In their own words
About me
Hi, I'm Amy
I bring a steady, grounded presence to leaders navigating complex challenges.
Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across healthcare, financial services, and other high-stakes environments, supporting leaders as they navigate complexity, make consequential decisions, and lead through constant change.
Having worked inside complex organizations, I understand the pressures that often sit just beneath the surface of leadership roles.
I create a space that is both thoughtful and direct, supportive but not passive, where leaders can step back, think clearly, and see patterns that may not be immediately visible.
25+ years in leadership & organizational effectiveness · Trained and certified through the International Coaching Federation (ACC) · Experience coaching 100+ physician and administrative leaders
Connect
If this resonates, we can start with a conversation.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting.