Maya Cohen
Leadership coach for mid-level leaders in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesBurnout and resilienceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Promotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeWork-life balanceConfidence and self-esteem |
| Works with | Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach, Life coach and Health coach |
| Based in | District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University; Certificate in Virtual Training and Facilitation, Association for Talent Development; Law Degree, Hebrew University; MBA, Hebrew University |
| Practice | LOTUS Coaching |
Maya Cohen is a leadership coach, trainer and facilitator who helps mid-level leaders move from reactive to strategic. She founded LOTUS Coaching and has almost a decade in leadership development. She was Chief Program Officer at TAMID Group, where she oversaw programs for over 4,000 members. Her clients come from government, corporate, academic and start-up settings, including USAID, Wayfair and McKinsey. She also runs workshops on cross-cultural communication for global teams.
What Maya helps with
Maya works with leaders who feel stretched thin and stuck in daily fires. She helps them build strategic thinking, confidence and influence.
- Moving from reactive to strategic leadership
- Building influence inside an organization
- Motivating and communicating with a team
- Getting clarity on the next career step
- Balancing workload and time
- Communicating across cultures
- Building team cohesion
Who Maya works with
Maya coaches mid-level leaders, such as managers and directors, who are ambitious and high-achieving. Many feel overwhelmed and unsure of their value at work. Her clients work in government, corporate, academic and start-up settings. She has coached leaders from organizations like USAID, Wayfair, Georgetown University and UPenn.
How Maya works
Maya starts with a personal or 360 assessment to show a client's strengths and areas to grow. Then she helps the client set goals and builds accountability into the work. She uses tools from mindful self-compassion, mindfulness-based stress reduction, polarity navigation, values and mission statement work, and improv. She also describes her style as direct.
Background and qualifications
Maya Cohen founded LOTUS Coaching and has almost a decade of experience in leadership development. She served as Chief Program Officer for TAMID Group, where she designed and ran programs on decision-making tools, adult development, values and mission statements, and polarities. She holds a Law Degree and an MBA from Hebrew University. She earned an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She also holds a virtual training and facilitation certificate from the Association for Talent Development.
Maya Cohen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one leadership coaching
- Personal or 360 assessment
- Workshops for teams and leaders
- Cross-cultural awareness workshops for global teams
Maya Cohen reviews
The CoachVouch take
Maya ran leadership programming for over 4,000 members as Chief Program Officer at TAMID Group and now coaches leaders across government, corporate and start-up settings.
Best for mid-level managers and directors who feel stuck in reactive work and want to lead strategically and grow their careers.
Common questions
How much does Maya Cohen charge?
Coaching with Maya runs $225 to $300 an hour. Message Maya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maya Cohen help with?
Maya Cohen helps with moving from reactive to strategic leadership, building influence inside an organization, motivating and communicating with a team and getting clarity on the next career step.
Is Maya Cohen certified?
Maya Cohen lists: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University; Certificate in Virtual Training and Facilitation, Association for Talent Development; Law Degree, Hebrew University; MBA, Hebrew University.
Does Maya Cohen offer workshops for teams?
Yes. She creates workshops for team leaders to improve communication, balance and awareness. She also runs cross-cultural workshops for global teams.
How does Maya Cohen start a coaching engagement?
She begins with a personal or 360 assessment. Then she helps the client set goals and builds accountability.
How do I contact Maya Cohen?
Send Maya a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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