Executive Coaching
Grow your career and make an impact
Heather coaches high-achieving women who want to grow their career and make an impact - and who often overwork and exhaust themselves to do that. They tend to be hard on themselves and hold themselves to extraordinary standards, both inside and outside of work.
They might feel like they have to be responsible for everything and keep everyone happy. Or like they’re not allowed to say no or disappoint anyone. Or that they’re simply never doing enough.
We'll work together to identify the rules getting in their way and rewrite them so they can shift beliefs and behaviors to grow in a way that creates results, is good for their wellbeing, and authentic to their strengths and style.
Whether you’re a leader looking into coaching for a team member, an HR professional wanting a new coach for your company, or inquiring about coaching for yourself, Heather would love to talk with you.
Email Heather at heather@whelpleyconsulting.com to inquire about coaching.
“Through working with Heather, my revenue went up over $100k - and I worked fewer hours.”
— Laura Enwere, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director, Ameriprise Financial Services
Common focus areas of Heather’s coaching clients include:
Increasing confidence and decreasing perfectionism, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, over-thinking, and second guessing
Greater trust in their experiences, abilities, and unique talents
Work-life balance, managing stress, and setting boundaries
Prioritization and focusing on the important work
Leading change
General leadership skills, like delegation, coaching and developing others, and leading high-performing teams
While Heather has worked with women at all levels, her specialty is women who are transitioning into expanded leadership and need to evolve what has made them successful in the past so they can lead with greater authority, influence, and authenticity.
Heather’s Coaching Credentials
Co-Active Training Institute graduate with 100+ hours of coaching training.
15 years and 500+ hours of coaching experience.
Coached women in a wide variety of roles and organizations, including The Toro Company, UCB pharmaceuticals, Ally Bank, Cargill, and Ameriprise Financial.
Coaching Impact Stories
“I have always been very driven and achievement oriented – my mom used to find to-do lists in my room when I was little. As I stepped into a larger leadership role, I was starting to feel my natural tendencies get the best of me and I knew in my gut that it wasn’t sustainable.
Working with Heather, I have gotten much better at establishing boundaries, delegating, and prioritizing being present – personally and professionally. Not only do I feel better, but people around me have noticed as well. I share my voice with more confidence at work - and I get recognized for it. I've learned I can be authentic and powerful at the same time.”
— Meg Ryan, Executive Director and CFO of Consumer & Commercial Banking, Ally Financial
“Working with Heather is such a delight. After a year of feeling stuck and disengaged, she was able to help me orient myself toward my true North Star. And with her amazing insight and toolkit of skillful means, it happened so fast!
For anyone seeking what’s next and frustrated with the spinning, know that there is an answer—likely already inside of you—just waiting to be seen. All you need is Heather to shine the light. She’s a game changer!”
— Alison Fairbanks, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Shop Class Creative
“Heather has been an incredible executive coach, guiding me through a significant transformation as I stepped into the role of the first DEI Leader at the Toro Company. Moving from being seen primarily as an academic professor and researcher to a leader in diversity and inclusion was challenging, but Heather's support made all the difference.
Her ability to navigate major changes with grace and clarity helped me find my footing and build confidence in my new role. Heather's insights on overcoming self-doubt, leading through complexity, and practicing self-care were invaluable. She creates a vision of hope and positivity that truly motivates and inspires action, making every conversation feel like a step toward something meaningful.
Heather’s coaching was not just about tackling immediate challenges but also about fostering a mindset geared toward long-term impact. Her guidance has been instrumental in my journey as a changemaker, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to transform their leadership and drive real, positive change.”
— Carliss Miller, PhD, Corporate DEI Leader
“Through working with Heather, my revenue went up over $100k - and I worked fewer hours. I committed to only taking on clients who were a best fit for my skill set and capacity. Heather helped me identify and mitigate my limiting beliefs and start saying no to things that took time from what I valued most. Now, I have more time for myself and my family and I feel more relaxed than I have in years!
If you are an overachieving perfectionist that can’t seem to get off of the hamster wheel of being over-worked, you need to talk to Heather.”
— Laura Enwere, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director, Ameriprise Financial Services
“When I started working with Heather, I was overwhelmed. I felt like I had to be completely responsible for all aspects of everything I was involved in, and it was exhausting. It wasn't working for me personally or professionally.
Through coaching, I learned to focus on where I can have the most impact. I now know I don't have to do it all -- and I don't have to be perfect while doing it. I've stopped second guessing myself so often. I feel like a weight has been lifted.
My life has changed since I started this journey.”
— Michelle Maddix-Sovero, Head of Innovation and Strategy for US Immunology, UCB
