Sprint Coaching – For CHROs

Your mid-level managers are where growth stalls — or accelerates.

Mid-level managers sit at the most critical point in any organization. They translate strategy into action, carry culture, and keep people engaged. Yet most are left to figure out the leap from expert to leader on their own. Traditional development programs move too slowly, cost too much, and rarely connect to the real work in front of people.

The patterns we see most often

Stuck in execution mode Strong individual contributors who haven't yet made the shift to strategic leadership.
Overloaded and reactive Burning energy on everything urgent, with little room for what actually matters.
Invisible to the right people Doing solid work but not building the visibility and influence needed to advance.
Leading through ambiguity Navigating constant change without the tools to communicate clearly or stay grounded.
Stories that hold people back Capable leaders limited by their own assumptions about what they can do or who they can be.
Faster development
Improved retention
Stronger pipelines
Better collaboration
Scalable across levels
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We focus on 1–2 shifts that actually change how someone leads.

Sprint Coaching is not a training program. It is a focused, individual coaching experience where each leader works with a seasoned coach to identify the specific behaviors that are holding them back — and to practice new ways of working in real time. No generic frameworks. No one-size-fits-all curriculum. Just honest reflection, practical experiments, and real accountability.

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Individual Assessment Clarify each leader's natural style, what serves them, and what gets in the way.
2
360 Stakeholder Interviews Confidential conversations surface the patterns others see — but rarely say out loud.
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6 Focused Coaching Sessions Build awareness, identify 1–2 meaningful shifts, and practice them in the real work.
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On-the-Job Practice Small experiments applied in daily work — where new habits are actually formed.
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Stakeholder Accountability Peers and managers provide ongoing feedback that keeps momentum alive.
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Leadership Growth Plan + Org Report Each leader leaves with a living plan. You receive consolidated insights across your cohort.

Change does not happen in a classroom. It happens when someone sees something in themselves they had not noticed before, and then tries a small experiment that proves a new approach is possible. Sprint Coaching is built around that reality. Three months is enough time to shift a habit, if the work is focused and the support is real.

EdTech Leadership & Organizational Change
Cecilie Everly
Over 20 years in the EdTech industry navigating real change and leading global teams - the kind of work that tests how people lead, builds resilience, and forces clarity. That experience now shapes how she coaches leaders who are in the middle of it.
People Development & Leadership Insight
Lindsey Schrader
Combines organizational dynamics and behavioral psychology to strengthen influence, executive presence, and how leaders motivate the people around them.
Executive Performance & Systems Thinking
Andrew Farnsworth
Works with leaders to find clarity, composure, and systems-level thinking — especially when the pressure is high and the path forward is not obvious.
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The beauty of this program was being able to sit down with three excellent coaches who bring years of organizational development and business leadership to the table. Over a four-month period, we observed our talented employees make tangible and successful shifts in what they do and how they influence.
Georgette Verdin, Chief People Officer — Bitterroot Bio

 

What We Hear From Leaders

The patterns we see most often

Stuck in execution mode - Strong individual contributors who haven't yet made the shift to strategic leadership.

Overloaded and reactive - Burning energy on everything urgent, with little room for what actually matters.

Invisible to the right people - Doing solid work but not building the visibility and influence needed to advance.

Leading through ambiguity - Navigating constant change without the tools to communicate clearly or stay grounded.

Stories that hold people back - Capable leaders limited by their own assumptions about what they can do or who they can be.