Goldie Hartford
Leadership coach for operational performers who now lead people
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationTeam performanceConflict and difficult conversationsAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Leadership and team buildingOperations and systems |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | Certified Executive Coach (Royal Roads University); Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) |
| Practice | H.A.V.E. Solutions |
Goldie Hartford is an executive and leadership coach who helps emerging and established leaders. She works with strong operational performers who moved into people leadership without training. She has more than 25 years in leadership, project management and operations, and an IT background. She coaches in real work settings like meetings and conversations, not just in a classroom. Her practice is H.A.V.E. Solutions. She also leads speaking sessions and team workshops.
What Goldie helps with
Goldie helps leaders who were promoted for doing their job well but never learned how to lead people. She works on daily leadership behaviour in real situations.
- Communicating clearly and with confidence
- Setting clear expectations
- Holding people accountable without friction
- Handling difficult conversations
- Building trust and credibility with teams and peers
- Making leadership more consistent across teams
- Reducing succession and culture risk from leadership gaps
Who Goldie works with
Goldie works with executive leaders and leaders at all career levels. This includes new leaders and people who have led for years without being shown what good leadership looks like. She also works with people who want growth for themselves and their organizations, and people working toward better work life balance.
How Goldie works
Goldie coaches inside the work itself, such as meetings, field time and live conversations. She uses 360 feedback, data-driven insights and direct observation to find the behaviours that hold a leader back. Then she builds a focused development plan that the leader applies day to day. Her 1:1 coaching helps leaders work through real situations as they happen, like a hard conversation or unclear expectations.
Background and qualifications
Goldie is an experienced IT professional with more than 25 years in leadership, project management and operations. She held several leadership roles across industries. She is a certified executive coach through Royal Roads University and a certified Project Management Professional who specializes in information technology. Her own experience working with a certified coach shaped her current work. Today she coaches leaders in real work environments, including a complex mining and process plant setting.
Goldie Hartford pricing
Programs and services
- From Strong Performer to Strong Leader: The Leadership Shift Program
- 1:1 coaching for real leadership challenges
- Embedded, in-the-work leadership development
- Leadership-focused speaking sessions
- Team workshops including The 5 Languages of Appreciation
- Half-day and full-day facilitation
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The CoachVouch take
Goldie coaches leaders live in meetings and real conversations, backed by more than 25 years in leadership, project management and operations.
Best for organizations and leaders who were promoted for strong operational work and now need practical people leadership skills.
Common questions
How much does Goldie Hartford charge?
Coaching with Goldie runs $145 to $275 an hour. Message Goldie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Goldie Hartford help with?
Goldie Hartford helps with communicating clearly and with confidence, setting clear expectations, holding people accountable without friction and handling difficult conversations.
Is Goldie Hartford certified?
Goldie Hartford lists: Certified Executive Coach (Royal Roads University); Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Does Goldie Hartford offer workshops and speaking?
Yes. She leads speaking sessions, team workshops including The 5 Languages of Appreciation, and half-day or full-day facilitation.
How does Goldie coach leaders?
She works with leaders in real settings like meetings and live conversations. She uses 360 feedback, data and direct observation to build a focused development plan.
How do I contact Goldie Hartford?
Send Goldie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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