Leadership Coach DC

Are you...

Stressed out by the demands of your job? 

Struggling to be understood in your office?

Searching for fresh meaning in your life and work?

...Liz Barron can help you...

Uncover new, powerful, life-enhancing options

Develop real leadership presence and persuasive communication skills

Understand what's really going on at work--and how you can begin to turn things around

Top 5 reasons for working with a coach:  

improve self esteem/self confidence | improve work/life balance | explore career opportunities | improve business management skills and/or relationships at work | work on interpersonal and communications skills | ICF Global Client Coaching Study, April 2009

Executive Coaching with Liz Barron ACC, Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Unlike many other coaches, Liz always coaches in person, not on the phone. She prefers to coach at 8am--ideal for busy executives in Washington DC.

Check out her full resume here

" She brings a wealth of knowledge about leadership and personal growth and offers suggestions and resources for future development"  mid-level manager seeking executive level opportunities

"During a recent career transition, Liz helped me focus on critical next steps and provided a broader view of possibilities than I would have imagined. Coaching surpassed my expectations. Liz is an invaluable resource"  GS 15 preparing for an SES position

"I feel clearer and more grounded in my career path. Liz 'got' who I am and what I am trying to do and provided a solid, non-judgemental, friendly ear and many helpful suggestions and useful contacts" newcomer to the policy world

Working with the best in business and government 

As Director of Education at the National Association of Corporate Directors in north west Washington DC Liz supports  non-executive directors and C-suite leaders committed to boardroom excellence.

In her former position as director of Leadership Programs at the Brookings Institution, she provided training and development for thousands of federal managers and members of the Senior Executive Service and also helped countless corporate executives better understand the policy making process. 

Liz's coaching work is informed by her 20-year career as a successful  BBC and Discovery television executive, working both in Europe and the US. 

She particularly welcomes inquiries from people who feel they don't fit in at work, or who seek a change in direction. Originally from Ireland, she has built a successful life and career in the U.S. and enjoys working with other newcomers to Washington DC or the United States.

Contact Liz now to arrange a sample coaching session--it's free.

"Liz is an intuitive, keenly insightful listener"  executive client planning a career change

"Liz helped me identify patterns of thought and behavior that were acting as a roadblocks to the career and life that I want.  She is warm, sensitive, firm and genuinely wants to see her clients succeed" Non-profit director questioning her career choice

I felt that she truly understood and supported my choices and my vision and encouraged me to take the next steps" ambitious academic embarking on a new project