Anne Wallestad
Leadership coach for nonprofit and philanthropic CEOs and executive directors
| Hourly rate range | $200 to $375 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives |
| Based in | Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | Certified DRiV Practitioner; Georgetown University Certified Coach |
Anne Wallestad is an executive and leadership coach for nonprofit and philanthropic CEOs and executive directors. She works with social change leaders in Maryland. Before coaching, she spent 25 years leading in mission-driven organizations. For 10 of those years, she was CEO of BoardSource, a global nonprofit focused on nonprofit leadership. She uses that first-hand CEO experience in her coaching and acts as a confidential thought partner to her clients.
What Anne helps with
Anne helps nonprofit and foundation leaders focus on their own leadership so they can do more good. She works with them on hard situations and new ideas.
- Working through challenging leadership situations
- Exploring new ideas as a nonprofit CEO
- Managing yourself and your own leadership
- Building practices that bring balance and joy to the role
- Finding fulfillment as a mission-driven leader
Who Anne works with
Anne coaches nonprofit CEOs and executive directors. She also coaches leaders of philanthropic foundations. Her clients are social change leaders who lead mission-driven organizations.
Background and qualifications
Anne spent 25 years leading in mission-driven organizations. 10 of those years were as CEO of BoardSource, a globally recognized nonprofit focused on nonprofit leadership. In that role she engaged with thousands of nonprofit leaders across the country and around the world. She is a Certified DRiV Practitioner and a Georgetown University Certified Coach. She now brings her nonprofit CEO experience to her leadership coaching.
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The CoachVouch take
A former CEO of BoardSource who coaches nonprofit and foundation leaders from first-hand experience.
Best for nonprofit and foundation CEOs and executive directors who want a confidential thought partner.
Common questions
How much does Anne Wallestad charge?
Coaching with Anne runs $200 to $375 an hour. Message Anne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Anne Wallestad help with?
Anne Wallestad helps with working through challenging leadership situations, exploring new ideas as a nonprofit CEO, managing yourself and your own leadership and building practices that bring balance and joy to the role.
Is Anne Wallestad certified?
Anne Wallestad lists: Certified DRiV Practitioner; Georgetown University Certified Coach.
Does Anne Wallestad coach foundation leaders?
Yes. She coaches foundation CEOs and executive directors as well as nonprofit CEOs and executive directors.
How do I contact Anne Wallestad?
Send Anne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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