Professional Profile:

Brenda ‘s coaching draws on her long career in leadership roles in financial services, federal government and private practice.  She served as a member of the operating committee of at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid and held leadership roles in the banking industry for 20 years.  She has a strong track record of helping leaders increase impact, accelerate their careers, and drive meaningful organizational results. She is a recognized expert on women’s leadership and has coached hundreds of women executives in Fortune 500 companies. She is a managing director and former head of the leadership acceleration practice at the firm.  

Executive Coaching Experience and Expertise:

• Supports senior leaders navigating transitions and enterprise influence, preparing for expanded or succession roles, navigating organizational terrain, expansion
• Develops women leaders through evidence‑based leadership programs
• Guides executives through organizational expansion and culture shifts
• Helps leaders translate challenges into actionable development strategies

Education and Credentials:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF)
• Board‑Certified Coach (BCC)
• M.S., Organization Development & Executive Coaching
• Executive Leadership Program, UNC Kenan‑Flagler
• Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum
• Certifications: Hogan, Workplace Big Five, MBTI, TKI
• Author: I Wish I’d Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders (Berrett-Koehler, 2022); numerous articles on women’s leadership and inclusive leadership behaviors for Harvard Business Review.

Coaching Approach:

Brenda believes leaders achieve their greatest impact when they connect purpose with action. Her coaching helps executives grow, strengthen influence, and lead with confidence and clarity. She is known for her practical, empowering, and action‑oriented coaching style.