Betsy Pickren
Executive and leadership coach using Positive Intelligence tools
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; Certified Professional Coach; Certified Co-Active Professional Coach |
Betsy Pickren is a leadership and executive coach who helps leaders, entrepreneurs and small business owners build a stronger mindset. She has over 30 years in leadership roles, leadership development and executive coaching. She uses Positive Intelligence tools taught in the WFL Mental Martial Arts Bootcamp. 70% of her clients are Black, Indigenous and people of color who have moved into middle management or higher.
What Betsy helps with
Betsy helps leaders strengthen their mental and emotional fitness so they can lead themselves and others with more focus.
- Building self-command as a leader
- Spotting obstacles and possible breakthroughs
- Seeing more choices for change
- Staying committed to goals
- Handling stress in work relationships
- Building a more positive mindset
- Growing leadership strengths in self, others and the organization
Who Betsy works with
Betsy works with leaders at all levels, entrepreneurs and small business owners. 70% of her clients are Black, Indigenous and people of color who have risen to middle management and above. She also works with people who want a more positive mindset.
How Betsy works
Betsy uses Positive Intelligence (PQ) tools, which she practices in the WFL Mental Martial Arts Bootcamp. The work builds self-command through mental and emotional fitness. Her coaching centers on three areas: Awareness of obstacles and breakthroughs, clarity on choices for change, and tenacity to reach goals.
Background and qualifications
Betsy has over 30 years in leadership roles, leadership development and executive coaching. She is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, a Certified Professional Coach and a Certified Co-Active Professional Coach. Her work centers on helping leaders magnify their strengths in themselves, in others and in the organization or cause they serve.
Betsy Pickren pricing
Programs and services
- WFL Mental Martial Arts Bootcamp
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The CoachVouch take
Betsy pairs Positive Intelligence tools with a Mental Martial Arts approach, and most of her clients are BIPOC leaders in middle management and above.
Best for leaders and business owners who want stronger self-command and a more positive mindset.
Common questions
How much does Betsy Pickren charge?
Coaching with Betsy runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Betsy Pickren help with?
Betsy Pickren helps with building self-command as a leader, spotting obstacles and possible breakthroughs, seeing more choices for change and staying committed to goals.
Is Betsy Pickren certified?
Betsy Pickren lists: Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; Certified Professional Coach; Certified Co-Active Professional Coach.
What is Mental Martial Arts in Betsy's coaching?
It is a discipline that builds self-command through mental and emotional fitness. Betsy uses Positive Intelligence tools as its base.
How do I contact Betsy Pickren?
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