Reflective, effective leadership growth.

Professional coaching for intentional leaders.

You were meant for more.

Inspirational leaders don’t happen by accident. But in too many organizations, opportunities to develop leadership skills can be hard to come by. Like many executives, you probably reached your position through hard work and subject matter expertise; but were you taught how to lead? When it feels like all your time is claimed by regular duties, fires to put out, and competing priorities, when do you find the time to develop your own leadership skills and those of the people who work with you?

Get personalized feedback on your areas of strength and growth.

Learn actionable strategies for how to reach your vision.

See yourself in a new way with the reflective power of coaching.

“As you find opportunities to encourage others, you will also find encouragement for yourself.”
— Dr. Holly Ward

It shouldn’t be so hard to lead.

As a leader in your organization, it can feel like your time isn’t really yours. Between meetings, deadlines, and never-ending issues, “your time” is already spoken for. You deserve dedicated time and space to plan, reflect, and train as a leader.

The tools exist.

Coaching equips you with the skills you need to lead and support your team.

Founded and led by Dr. Holly Ward, Shore Coaching has served over 1000 clients over 20 years in professional coaching. Over 90% of all our clients come to us through personal referrals, which is the greatest compliment we could imagine receiving.

“If you own your own business or have a high-stress position and are wanting to improve your performance, Shore Coaching will help.”

Brent Taylor, CEO
Two Eight Drilling

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“Coaching? I say strong, trustworthy professional confidante! My coach pushes me to consider every angle and encourages me to put myself out there and showcase my talents and abilities, which has allowed me to discover my true potential and brought about an advancement within my organization.”

Kim Eberhardt, Director of Special Projects, Office of Vice President for Finance and Administration, UGA

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“Working directly with Holly has been a truly profound and impactful professional experience.”

Michael Luthi, Director
UGA Search Group

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Our Services

Our coaching agreements typically span 6 to 12 months to make the most lasting impact. We work with a variety of industries in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, with specialized experience with higher education institutions. No matter which service you choose, Shore Coaching will help you determine your goals, measure progress, and celebrate growth and success along the way.

  • One-on-one coaching can include individual coaching sessions and shadowing during meetings. 360 feedback offered if desired. Flexible scheduling and adjustable session frequency starting at one 1-hour session/month. Meet via Zoom or in person. Easy online scheduling.

  • Enhance group development with one 2-hour session/month with groups of 4-5 individuals. Interdisciplinary learning and facilitated communication. Schedule online with flexible options. Meet via Zoom or in person.

  • One 2-hour group session every other month with one 1-hour individual session every other month, alternating. Includes individual and group services. Easy scheduling online with flexible options. Meet via Zoom or in person.

  • Shore Coaching has extensive specialized experience working with professionals in higher education. Get all the foundations of effective leadership and executive coaching through a higher education lens.

    Encourage cross-functional and cross-divisional engagement with impactful relationship building. Effect change across the entire institution through collaboration between departments. Improve change management planning, career development, and overall higher education operations. Shore Coaching has significant experience coaching at institutions of higher learning; leverage our expertise for your institution’s benefit.

  • Dr. Holly Ward is proficient in the FourSight Assessment Profile. FourSight is a collaborative problem-solving system that helps people see their differences through a whole new lens. The FourSight Thinking Profile assessment reveals how people approach a challenge. The FourSight Framework provides a universal language and problem-solving tools to solve tough challenges.

    Denise Musselwhite is a certified coach who utilizes the CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite® to provide data-informed executive and leadership development coaching. This multidimensional approach partnered with her Tech & Thrive Operating System™ ensures sustainable success in developing high-talent leaders and teams through scientifically proven accurate, concrete, and business-oriented information about each individual’s differences: character, acumen, inherent risk factors and motivational drivers. The CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite® provides unique insight into a leader’s key strengths and development needs.

    Learn more about assessments Shore Coaching can provide you and your organization by booking an intro call.

  • Shore Coaching designs workshops and/or trainings based on a variety of team-building professional development topics including:

    Effective Communication

    Conflict Management

    Culture

    Book an intro call to learn how we can tailor an invaluable experience just for your team.

 HOW IT WORKS

  • Discovery Call

    Book an introductory call to discuss your needs and learn more about our approach. After the initial consultation, we will provide a personalized plan including areas of focus, personal and professional growth objectives, and an overview of the coaching process with flexible options for how to help you achieve them. Most coaching agreements are for 6-12 months to achieve lasting impact.

  • Onboarding + Kickoff

    For individual coaching, we’ll schedule your first coaching session and get into setting goals, creating action plans, and gathering feedback right away. For group coaching, the first session will be an informational kickoff to explain the process, and then group members will meet with individual coaches.

  • Learn, Grow, Lead

    Work with your coach to build awareness and stay accountable to creating the time and space to focus on your long-term development. Cultivate the habits of a leader and break patterns that hinder your performance. Your coach will be accessible by email and phone, and can meet via Zoom or in person as agreed.

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“Coaching done well may be the most effective intervention designed for human performance.”

— Atul Gawande

If you’ve made it this far, you clearly have a growth mindset. If you feel there must be more to leading than what you’ve learned in your career thus far, you’ve come to the right place. You deserve to feel confident that you have the skills needed to be successful as a leader. A coach can help you discover your strengths, strengthen areas needing focus, and recognize you for the effort you put forth to develop yourself professionally and personally.

Your commitment to this work will be so rewarding.