From Session 1 of Coaching to the Oscars—A Day in My Coaching Life
Most people don’t know what I actually do. But my clients do.
I work with leaders who have outsized impact—executives, creatives, and founders navigating high-stakes decisions, leadership challenges, and the kind of pressure that comes with being the person everyone looks to.
When they’re at a crossroads, I’m the person they call—to sharpen their vision, push them past hesitation, and help them step into what’s next with clarity and confidence.
That means no two days look the same.
Some days, I’m coaching a leader on how to cultivate a high-performance culture. Others, I’m helping an executive navigate internal politics or position themselves for a major career leap. And sometimes, like today, I’m inside one of my client’s businesses, working directly with their team.
A Day in the Life: Coaching at A24
On this day, I spent the afternoon at A24, one of my client partners. Here’s what the day looked like:
8 AM – Central Park Walk
Every morning starts with a long walk in CP. No coaching calls until later, so I take my time today.
9 AM – Prep & Emails
I catch up on emails, prep for meetings, and review client notes. Continuity matters—so tracking progress between sessions helps me see patterns in my clients' growth.
11 AM – TV Break
Gossip Girl plays in the background while I get ready. No shame. Just vibes.
12:50 PM – Arrive at A24
Most of my coaching is virtual, but I aim to meet NYC-based clients in person when I can.
1 PM – Coaching with an Accounting Leader
We only have two sessions left, so we’re making them count. We talk long-term career plans, passions, and—of course—our dogs. Surprisingly, it’s our first time meeting in person, and she tells me I’m shorter than she expected. I laugh, it’s not the first time I’ve heard this. It’s all in the presence for sure.
2 PM – Coaching with an Entertainment Executive
She’s behind many of the A24 films we love. I think she’s brilliant. We talk about her vision for the next few months, how she wants to show up.
Then she drops an incredible update: she’s going to the Oscars.
She’s smiling as she says it and I flash back to our very first meeting. "That’s what you said you wanted, you wanted to be in THE ROOM", I remind her. She smiles even bigger.
Something is different this time. The energy in the room has shifted. She’s confident. Grounded. Owning it.
She tells me it’s because we’re chatting in person—she’s feeding off my energy.
But what she doesn’t know is, I feel the same. Her confidence is contagious, and I’m charged up, because this is what it looks like when someone steps fully into their power.
3 PM – Running Into Familiar Faces
I see my HR partner, then bump into a former client. We catch up and she shares something big—she’s discussing expanding her responsibilities with her manager. A little over a year after stepping into her role, she’s ready for more.
We laugh and share life updates and she reveals she’s heading to the Oscars too. We joke about the conundrum of what to wear.
3:15 PM – Conference Room Break
I camp out in a conference room, catch up on emails, then head out to meet a friend at Essential by Christophe.
What This Day Made Me Think About
One of the biggest mindset shifts I help my clients make is moving from hoping to be in the room to owning the fact that they belong there. No room is too big.
This week’s coaching session was a perfect example of that. Three months ago, my client told me she wanted to be at the Oscars—as someone whose work deserved to be recognized in the room. Now, she’s going.
The best leaders don’t just have talent. They have intention. They know what they want and they move with purpose to get there.
How To Work With Me
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