Experience Highlight – Executive coach with multi-disciplinary certifications and experience, specializing in 360 feedback and diversity and inclusion assessments, and with a Masters in Organizational Development & Leadership

More about me - An ICF-certified coach, I have 15+ years of experience coaching emerging leaders and executives alike, leveraging evidence-based tools like 360 feedback and strengths-based assessments. My coaching is informed by experience in management roles and strategic consulting both outside and within organizations, like Motorola and Wells Fargo, where I led enterprise-wide change initiatives. My formative years were in Asia, and now, having lived in the U.S. for 25+ years, I am inspired to help clients tap into the power of cross-cultural competency, and stay open to learning diverse ways of working and leading. When I'm not coaching, I love to Zumba, do weight training, take long walks, sing in a chorale, and travel.

My philosophy - My coaching is rooted in the belief that people have the inner resources to find the purpose for the moment they are in, and to figure out the means to fulfill it. Sustainable change happens when they can truly see and be seen. It's not just the coaching outcome (the what) but the process of reframing meaning and experimenting on learning approaches (the how) that sets off a self-generating cycle of growth. There is an African Zulu greeting that says, “Sawubona! I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.”

Endorsements –

"Grace is an exceptional diversity and inclusion consultant and executive leadership coach. She is known for her ability to link adult learning theory, intercultural competence and measurement strategies to drive individual and organizational change."

"Grace has researched, designed, developed and implemented best practices in diversity and inclusion. She is passionate about the work and commits to projects to ensure employees grow in their knowledge and skills. She looks for solutions that go beyond the "check the box" to real experiences that make lasting change."

"Grace differentiates herself by working collaboratively and inspires you to bring your best ideas to the table. She has pushed my own learning edges to not only bring my own depth of knowledge and experience, but to respond to the magic created by our synergistic working relationship."

Icebreakers

3 words that describe my coaching style are Authentic and gently direct, deeper insight, practical.