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CREDENTIALS
Master Certified Coach (MCC)
MCC Certified
International Coaching Federation
25+ Years
HR and leadership experience
Confidential
A private, professional practice
The International Coaching Federation’s highest credential, held by fewer than 4% of ICF-credentialed coaches worldwide. It requires 2,500+ hours of coaching and a rigorous performance assessment.
THE REAL CHALLENGE
The higher you go, the fewer people you can think out loud with.
From the outside, you look like you have it handled. Inside, the decisions are heavier, the politics are sharper, and there’s less room to get it wrong. Most of my clients don’t need more effort. They need a confidential place to think clearly, with someone who knows how organizations really work.
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You’re carrying more than others can see.
Pressure, people decisions and competing priorities, with very few people you can be fully candid with.
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What got you here won’t get you there.
A bigger role asks for a different way of leading, not just more hours.
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You’re facing a decision that matters.
A promotion, a restructure, a career move. You want clarity, not a rushed answer.
WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE
What changes when you have clarity.
Coaching offers a space to think more clearly, navigate complexity with greater confidence, and move toward meaningful progress in a way that fits who you are and where you want to go
Leadership Presence
Lead with greater confidence, steadiness, and clarity in how you show up.
Difficult Conversations
Address conflict, performance and pushback directly, without damaging trust.
Decision-Making
Move through important choices with stronger thinking, discernment, and self-trust.
Pressure & Complexity
Stay steady through competing demands, politics and the weight of the role.
Navigating Transition
Step into a new role, a restructure or your next chapter with a plan.
Leadership Teams
Build trust, sharpen accountability and get your team moving in one direction.
HOW THE WORK UNFOLDS
Coaching tailored to you and the moment you’re in.
No generic formulas. Every engagement is shaped around you, your organization and the decisions in front of you.
PHASE ONE
Clarify what matters
We begin by exploring where you are, what feels most important, and what may be getting in the way. This creates a grounded starting point for the work ahead.
PHASE TWO
Go beneath the surface
Together, we look beneath the immediate issue to uncover patterns, assumptions, strengths, and deeper opportunities for change.
PHASE THREE
Move forward with intention
As clarity grows, the work becomes more practical and focused. Decisions become cleaner, leadership strengthens, and next steps become more meaningful.
Coaching engagements are personalized based on the individual and the nature of the work.
Tailored to you
Completely confidential
Thoughtful and practical
Paced around you
ABOUT LORNA
Thoughtful, grounded coaching
for meaningful growth.
MASTER CERTIFIED COACH (MCC) · 25+ YEARS IN HR & LEADERSHIP
I’m Lorna. I’m a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with more than 25 years of experience in HR and leadership, so I understand organizations from the inside — how decisions are made, how careers stall, and what leaders are really up against.
I coach executives and senior leaders through moments of meaningful change. Clients often come to this work when something important is shifting — in leadership, identity, direction, or the way they want to live and lead.
My style is thoughtful, direct, and practical. I create space for honest reflection, challenge your thinking, and help you turn deeper clarity into meaningful action.
This is not about surface-level motivation or generic answers. It’s about stronger self-trust and forward movement that fits who you are and where you want to go.
APPROACH
I work with the whole person — not just the presenting issue. Real change rarely begins where it first appears.
STANDARD
I work with a small number of clients at any one time so that each engagement receives genuine attention and care.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Everything discussed is completely confidential. This is a private, professional space.
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Leadership complexity
Navigating heavier responsibility, team dynamics, or a shift in how they lead.
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Identity and transition
Rethinking direction, moving into a new chapter, or questioning what comes next.
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Visibility and confidence
Finding the language, presence, and self-trust to be seen and heard more fully.
WHO I WORK WITH
Leaders navigating what comes next.
My clients range from newly promoted leaders to the C-suite. What they share: they’re capable, they’re stretched, and they want an experienced, confidential thinking partner for the road ahead.
Executives & C-Suite
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Senior Leaders
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Newly Promoted Leaders
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Leaders in Transition
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Leadership Teams
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High-Potential Talent
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FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Coaching for your leaders.
HR and L&D teams bring me in to support senior leaders through promotions, transitions and performance challenges. With 25+ years in HR myself, I understand the business context, the stakeholders and the need for confidentiality.
Executive coaching for individual leaders
Team coaching for leadership teams
Support for newly promoted and high-potential leaders
Clear goals agreed with the leader and sponsor at the start
Client reflections
“Working with Lorna provided a depth of clarity I hadn't been able to reach on my own. The space she creates for reflection is truly transformational.”
Executive Director, Global Tech
“Lorna’s approach is both thoughtful and direct. She helped me navigate a significant leadership transition with confidence and intentionality.”
Senior VP, Financial Services
“An invaluable thinking partner for any leader navigating complexity. The ROI on our sessions has been evident in every decision I make.”
Founder & CEO, Creative Agency
“Lorna is more than a coach—she’s a trusted thought partner. Her ability to listen beyond the words, challenge assumptions, and help me think strategically has changed the trajectory of my leadership.”
VP, Financial Services
“Before working with Lorna, I often second-guessed myself and avoided hard conversations. I now lead with much more confidence, even in high-stakes moments.”
Director, Software Organization
“She quickly understood the dynamics of my role and offered tools that helped me lead with intention rather than reaction. Her ability to balance empathy with directness is rare.”
Executive Leader, Technology Sector
One honest conversation.
A 30-minute call to talk about where you are and what you want to change. If coaching with me isn’t the right fit, I’ll tell you.
Confidential, with no pressure
No obligation to proceed
Available worldwide by video
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