Coaching comes in all shapes and sizes...

  • Individual coaching

    Sometimes we all need a little one-on-one time to tackle a new challenge. Work with a certified executive coach to achieve goals which are meaningful to you - whether you're trying to navigate a sticky situation, set better boundaries, or figure out what you want to come next.

  • Peer communities

    Find a sense of community amid the inherent isolation of freelance consulting through the Boss-to-Boss Consultant Network. This is an opportunity to build authentic connections with other consultants , share experiences, and gut check your strategies with folks who really get it.

  • Team building

    Building a cohesive business development team means drawing on the talents of the people you have. Work with a certified Gallup Certified Strengths coach to help your team reconnect, deepen mutual understanding, and work together to do more of what they do best.

Why do humanitarian and international development professionals need coaching?

Everyone knows the rhythm of business development work is a challenge. Moving from bid to bid, trying to meet demanding expectations, and suffering from in-built people pleasing tendencies makes it easy to fall into less-than-ideal habits. Breaking that cycle is hard to do on your own.

How does it work?

Working with an individual or team coach starts with identifying the challenges you are working through and goals you'd like to achieve. Whether that's a specific interpersonal issue, a cultural or mindset shift, or simply an accountability buddy, your coach will help you identify and test approaches to help you achieve your goals.

Two options to get started...

  • Free

    First Time Coaching Session

    Never worked with a professional coach before? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Most people haven't! That's why you can schedule a one time 45-minute session with Whitney to discuss your challenges, goals, and whether coaching is the right fit to get you where you want to go.
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  • $245.00

    Inner Circle Coaching

    Need a minute to check-in with someone gets your business development life? If you have worked with Whitney in the past, schedule a one-off 50-minute session to discuss burnout, boundaries, and boss moves to craft a career you'll love.
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Real words from real clients

Whitney is very good at shedding new light on something I may have already closed the door on mentally, and encouraging me to think longer and harder about things. She is a very good listener and can take what I say and synthesize it into more sensible language so that I understand my own foggy brain more clearly.

My supervisor immediately noticed my growth and confidence and my enhanced performance. It influenced my personal life in feeling more empowered and leaning more into my values that define me as a being - outside of my work.

By Session 3/6, I felt like I had accomplished so much. I identified my goals that were important for me to accomplish, I received the transformation coaching, I put the work in, and I am experiencing a renewed sense of power.

Whitney's ability to listen to her clients, not just hear them, but actively listen. She is very present and helps you to reframe perceived weaknesses to reveal actual strengths, thus making her clients feel more empowered and in control.

Life-wise, I also feel like I benefited because I feel more confident saying no to opportunities that don't clearly align with my values or ambitions. I also just generally feel more well-rounded and knowledgeable and have been able to pass that knowledge on to other peers and colleagues which has been very helpful.

FAQ

  • What is executive coaching?

    Coaching is an iterative, interactive process designed to help you make concrete changes to support your goals—both personal and professional. At Bid Boss, we help our coaching clients achieve their goals through powerful conversations that are intended to navigate to the root of challenges, inspire new thinking, and support the achievement of goals.

    Executive coaching can also be offered to staff in support of overall professional development or retention goals. If you would like to provide individual coaching to your top performers, email [email protected] directly.

  • What is the objective of a coaching engagement?

    The objective is entirely set by our clients. Our objective is to help you focus on your potential by leveraging your strengths, uncovering what is getting in your way, and targeting the areas that you are most interested in addressing to help you reach your goals.

  • How long does the coaching engagement last?

    The time frame can vary greatly and depends on a wide range of factors: your goal(s), your commitment and openness to change, your capacity for introspection, your circumstances, how quickly and thoughtfully you complete homework assignments, and other unique factors.

    We have individuals who come in for a very brief engagement (e.g., one mock interview coaching session). We have others who come in focused on one goal, achieve that goal, and begin work on another goal and then another. Individuals and teams who partner with us in multiple capacities and for multiple goals work with us for a year or more.

  • How often would I met with my coach?

    We recommend meeting with your coach once per week or every two weeks. Over many years, we've found that this frequency helps us maintain momentum and make lasting change happen. Meeting once a week offers time for reflection and application of learning between sessions, while maintaining the momentum of our work together.

  • Where do I meet with my coach?

    Individual coaching sessions are all conducted virtually using Zoom or Google Meet to ensure multiple options to connect. At this time, we do not offer in-person coaching for individuals.

    Our Boss-to-Boss Consultant Network meet virtually in a private online community and in regularly scheduled virtual meetings.

  • What about confidentiality?

    All individual and group coaching sessions are private to the participants in that session. We fully understand the value of your trust, and we take every measure to safeguard that trust. We will provide information on the ethical code that governs all client-coach relationships we enter. This document lays out our standards, in addition to explaining our mutual commitments and expectations.

  • How much does coaching cost?

    We recommend starting individual coaching (after an initial consultation to confirm your coach is a good fit) with sessions priced on a sliding scale. Financial aid and scholarships may be available to those who qualify. If you are interested in financial aid, please contact [email protected].