Executive & Leadership
Coaching

Working With Leaders At All Levels

Heather B. Johnston, JD, MA

"I had the privilege of working with Heather for over a decade and can attest to her natural leadership and executive coaching capabilities. There aren’t many people who match Heather’s level of business acumen and her innate ability to grasp all functions and domains across an organization. Heather is a strategic thought partner who challenges and brings thought provoking perspectives to all situations. Most importantly, she excels in creating a supportive environment to those around her where individuals feel empowered to learn, grow and transform."

- HR Director, Global Business

Demand For Skilled Leaders

Effective leadership requires a core set of scalable qualities: confidence, decisiveness, vision, integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire. Organizations increasingly demand these qualities from leaders at every level, from executives to frontline managers. To meet these demands, leaders must adapt to the rapidly changing business environment. Skilled leaders contribute significantly to the bottom line by enhancing financial performance, employee commitment and retention, innovation and agility, customer satisfaction, and thoughtful decision-making.

Are you equipped with the tools to be a strong leader?

How Coaching Can Help Meet This Demand

A coach’s role is to understand you as a leader, identify the leader you aspire to be, and support you in achieving your goals. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or new to leadership, having the right skills is crucial. With my experience as a senior executive in a multi-billion-dollar, publicly traded global company, I have navigated the evolving challenges of leadership and the increased pressure that comes with it. Additionally, my background as a therapist allows me to help leaders uncover necessary changes and improvements without judgment, fostering a holistic evaluation that supports goal attainment.

Bringing My Unique Background & Skills To Coaching

My unique blend of skills includes strong analytical abilities, a deep understanding of business dynamics, and extensive experience negotiating from everyday business situations to boardroom discussions. I am known for identifying key issues and delivering comprehensive solutions that address the entire business context while balancing the needs and perspectives of all stakeholders.

Before my corporate career, I worked in large law firms on complex legal matters, requiring creative problem-solving. My experiences working with colleagues facing common business frustrations motivated me to pursue a Master’s Degree in Counseling. This degree provided me with extensive training in helping individuals understand what drives their behaviors and how to comprehend others’ perspectives. My counseling background, combined with my executive experience, positions me uniquely to offer a well-rounded approach to leadership coaching.