Leadership

For the Greater good

Business leaders today are navigating the most dynamic and demanding environments in history. As our global landscape is changing, competent leadership is needed. The leadership challenge is to choose a path of growth and action on behalf of the greater good. Unlock the next level of leadership for your organization with individual and team coaching.

Evolve Consulting provides leadership development and executive coaching for individuals and teams that create breakthroughs in management and leadership – propelling you and your organization forward.

Organizations live and die by their people. When people aren’t engaged, developed and aligned for action, nothing happens. Projects come to a standstill. Customers go elsewhere. Organizations struggle. Competent leadership is the solution that puts people and strategy together for success.

Evolve Consulting works with committed leaders that want to transform their organizations and themselves. We strive to advance effective leadership in organizations to achieve better business outcomes while fostering a deeper sense of personal fulillment; healthier workplace cultures; and better financial results that serve the greater good.

Leadership and Executive Coaching is a professional development process designed to help leaders such as executives, managers and business owners – enhance their leadership capabilities, improve performance and achieve personal and organizational goals.

“True leadership is moral authority, not formal authority. Leadership is a choice not a position. The choice is to follow universal timeless principles, which will build trust and respect from the entire organization. Those with formal authority alone will lose this trust and respect.”

~Stephen Covey

unleash organizational potential

In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape, great leadership isn’t optional —it’s essential. At the heart of every high-performing organization is a team of leaders who think strategically, inspire action, and drive change. Our leadership development and executive coaching programs are designed to transform good leaders into exceptional ones—and in doing so, elevate your entire organization. Leadership and Executive Coaching offers powerful benefits not just for individuals, but for entire organizations. Here’s how coaching can impact an organization at every level:

Improved Organizational Performance

Coached leaders make better decisions, which trickles down to all areas of the business
Studies show a 53% increase in productivity at the organizational level after executive coaching (Manchester Inc.).
Companies with coaching cultures are more likely to be high-performing and financially successful (HCI/ICF research).

Stronger Employee Engagement and Retention

Leaders who communicate better, empower teams, and lead with empathy foster more loyal, motivated employees.
Organizations with coached leaders see 25–30% higher team engagement and significantly lower turnover rates.

ROI and Competitive Advantage

Organizations see up to 788% ROI from executive coaching (MetrixGlobal).
Leadership coaching helps align personal goals with organizational strategy—leading to better focus, execution, and innovation.

Enhanced Leadership Pipeline

Coaching builds a stronger bench of future leaders by developing high-potential talent early.
This reduces risk in succession planning and prepares organizations for smooth leadership transitions.

Greater Agility and Change Management

Coached executives are better equipped to lead through uncertainty, transformation, and disruption.
They help create organizations that are more resilient, responsive, and adaptable.

Culture of Continuous Learning

When coaching is integrated across leadership tiers, it creates a culture where:

- Feedback is valued
- Growth is ongoing
- Mistakes are seen as learning opportunities

Services

Executive Coaching

Integrity.

With over 20 years of experience in executive and leadership coaching, we help men and women grow their leadership to create high-performing teams and thriving organizations. We partner with leaders to build a reputation of competence and empathy in their personal leadership. Our executive and leadership coaching methodology is grounded in neurological and behavioral science; the art of influence and communication; a robust decision-making framework; and intertwined with compassion-based leadership. (read more)

Group Programs

Transparency.

Evolve programs are focused on empowering leaders, teams and organizations to thrive and cultivate effective practices that support doing what’s best for the organization and it’s stakeholders. We use the powerful collective wisdom, team goals & objectives and the group cohort to; learn, grow and execute on behalf of the organization and its stakeholders. Our proprietary methodology combines group coaching with experiential learning that aligns with the best practices in leadership development. (read more)

Speaking

On behalf of the Greater Good!

Carolyn Godfrey is an inspiring speaker who engages her audience to experience their personal leadership from the inside out. Her innovative talks on influencing, effective leadership, and women’s empowerment mix science, research and play to support her audience to have both an intellectual and a visceral understanding of ethics, empowerment, influencing and leading others masterfully. (read more)

the top reasons leaders engage in executive coaching

Sometimes the most well intentioned leaders have blind-spots that can result in ineffective behaviors and poorly functioning teams or cultures. Unfortunately, there can even be instances where blatant abuses of power and incompetence go un-checked due to collusion and a lack of oversight. Mostly, leaders want to take their personal leadership to the next level of success.

Leaders seek Executive Coaching for a variety of reasons usually tied to growth, change, or a desire to maximize their impact. Here are some top reasons:

Navigating Complex Challenges

Senior roles come with high-stakes decisions, competing priorities, and organizational politics. Coaching provides a confidential sounding board to clarify thinking and work through complex scenarios.

Enhancing Leadership Presence

Leaders want to refine their executive presence, influence, and communication style to be more impactful in boardrooms, presentations, and cross-functional environments.

Transitioning into a New Role

Executives promoted into a new position often seek coaching to accelerate onboarding, navigate higher expectations, and establish credibility early.

Driving Organizational Change

When leading change—such as a merger, restructuring, or culture shift—leaders need to inspire alignment, communicate vision, and manage resistance. Coaching helps them lead change with clarity and confidence.

Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout

Leadership is demanding. Coaching gives leaders tools to balance performance with well-being, manage stress, and build personal resilience.

Improving Specific Skills

Leaders often want to refine capabilities like:

Strategic thinking
Conflict resolution
Delegation
Time management
Decision-making under pressure

Building Stronger Teams

Leaders use coaching to become better people developers—learning how to motivate, mentor, and cultivate high-performing teams.

Increasing Self-Awareness

Coaching helps leaders uncover blind spots, understand how they’re perceived, and align their intentions with their impact—a key driver of growth.

Preparing for Succession or Legacy Planning

Senior executives nearing retirement or transitioning out of a role often use coaching to ensure a smooth handover, strong succession, and meaningful legacy.

Seeking a Trusted Advisor

At the top, it can be lonely. Coaching offers a safe, confidential space to reflect, gain perspective, and explore big questions—without judgment or agenda.

Leadership & Executive coaching Delivers a strong ROI

Leadership & Executive Coaching has a strong track record of improving individual performance, team dynamics, and organizational outcomes. There’s a solid body of research showing the impact on individuals. Here are some key statistics that demonstrate the measureable benefits:

Individual Performance & Development

70% improvement in work performance: According to the International Coach Federation (ICF) Global Coaching Client Study.
80% increase in self-confidence after leadership coaching.
86% of companies report they recouped their investment in coaching and more (ICF).

Leadership Skills & Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is linked to better leadership: A study by Green Peak Partners and Cornell University found that self-aware leaders deliver better team performance and profitability.
Harvard Business Review reported that leaders who improved self-awareness saw a 31% increase in leadership effectiveness.

Communication & Team Management

Leaders who participated in coaching reported a:
- 72% improvement in communication skills
- 67% improvement in work relationships
- 63% improvement in conflict resolution

(Source: ICF & The Conference Board)

Team and Organizational Impact

Organizations that support leadership coaching report:
- 23% higher employee engagement
- 18% higher productivity
- 20% increase in employee satisfaction

(Source: American Management Association)

Personnel Management Association found that training alone increased productivity by 22%, but when combined with coaching, it increased by 88%.

Leading the way

Exceptional leadership that serves the people and planet.