
Leslie Vander Gheynst
Executive and leadership coach in Austin, Texas
| Rate | $125 to $250 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTeam performanceEmotional intelligenceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Purpose and directionWork-life balanceGoal setting and accountabilityLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Life Coach; NLP Master Practitioner; Human Resources and Recruiting certification; Cultural Intelligence (CQ) certified; Certified Unconscious Bias Instructor; DISC and Invista assessment certified |
| Practice | Ensō Coaching and Consulting |
Leslie Vander Gheynst is an executive, leadership and life coach in Austin, Texas. She helps individuals, leaders and executives who feel stuck, overwhelmed or under supported. She spent 20 years as an executive or VP in large companies and start-ups. Her teams raised employee engagement, cut turnover, and turned a failing culture into one named a best place to work in Texas. She founded Ensō Coaching and Consulting.
What Leslie helps with
Leslie works with people who feel stuck in their work or life. She also helps leaders who want to build stronger teams and cultures.
- Feeling stuck in work or life
- Lack of balance or motivation
- Conflicting priorities and objectives
- Leading a team well
- Communicating effectively with leadership
- Breaking goals into small, doable steps
- Improving team culture
- Building self awareness as a leader
Who Leslie works with
Leslie coaches individuals, leaders and executives. Her clients often feel stuck, overwhelmed or under supported. Some are managers who need help leading a team or speaking with senior leaders. Others are business leaders working on team culture.
How Leslie works
Leslie uses a four step process with every client. First is Assess, which looks at where you are now. Next is Aspire, where you set a goal and plan how to reach it. Then comes Transform, where she supports you through the change. The last step is Measure, which sets clear metrics that show real progress. She also uses assessments such as DISC and Invista.
Background and qualifications
Leslie has 20 years of experience as an executive or VP, in large organizations and small start-ups. Her work covered individual development, leadership, business strategy, HR and recruiting, workplace culture, talent development, and building teams. She is an NLP Master Practitioner and a Certified Life Coach. She holds certifications in Human Resources and Recruiting, Behavior, and Cultural Intelligence. She is also a certified Unconscious Bias Instructor. She founded Ensō Coaching and Consulting.
Leslie Vander Gheynst pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
Leslie Vander Gheynst reviews
The CoachVouch take
Leslie coached from 20 years as an executive who helped turn a failing culture into a best place to work in Texas.
Best for leaders and professionals who feel stuck and want help with self leadership, team culture and clear goals.
Leslie's rate sits within the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $239 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Leslie Vander Gheynst charge?
Leslie Vander Gheynst's rate is $125 to $250 per hour.
What does Leslie Vander Gheynst help with?
Leslie Vander Gheynst helps with feeling stuck in work or life, lack of balance or motivation, conflicting priorities and objectives and leading a team well.
Is Leslie Vander Gheynst certified?
Leslie Vander Gheynst lists: Certified Life Coach; NLP Master Practitioner; Human Resources and Recruiting certification; Cultural Intelligence (CQ) certified; Certified Unconscious Bias Instructor; DISC and Invista assessment certified.
What process does Leslie use with clients?
She uses a four step process: Assess, Aspire, Transform and Measure. It ends with tangible metrics that show progress.
Does Leslie have experience building company culture?
Yes. Her teams raised employee engagement, cut turnover, and moved a failing culture to a best place to work in Texas.
How do I contact Leslie Vander Gheynst?
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