Nathan Parcells
Coach for startup founders, CEOs and co-founder teams
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $325 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentConflict and difficult conversationsBurnout and resilienceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Team performanceStartups and foundersLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Trained in the Enneagram; Trained in Non-Violent Communication; Trained in matrix team dynamics |
| Practice | Sharpend Coaching |
Nathan Parcells is a coach for startup founders, CEOs and executives. He runs Sharpend Coaching and focuses on co-founder and co-executive dynamics. He spent more than 7 years as a founder of Looksharp and worked as a marketing executive at Carta. He has coached founders who have raised over $1b in funding, plus CXOs at Fortune 500 companies. He also speaks at conferences and runs team workshops.
What Nathan helps with
Nathan helps leaders who face fast company growth, partner conflict and burnout. He works to make leaders more effective and bring more joy to their work.
- Conflict between co-founders
- Building trust in co-founder partnerships
- Leading a company through rapid growth
- Burnout for founders and executives
- Understanding blind spots through 360 reviews
- Getting past a leadership plateau
- Giving feedback and building stronger teams
Who Nathan works with
Nathan works with founders and CEOs at high-growth startups, including those backed by venture firms. He also coaches executives at late-stage and scaling companies. Business partners who are working through conflict are another group he serves.
How Nathan works
Nathan sets clear goals and outcomes at the start of each one-on-one engagement. He blends technical and adaptive change, since both are needed for lasting leadership growth. For CEOs, he runs 360 reviews at the start of coaching or as a stand-alone program. He trained in the Enneagram, Non-Violent Communication and matrix team dynamics.
Background and qualifications
Nathan co-founded Looksharp and worked there for more than 7 years. His team raised a round of capital from top investors in 2014, and he faced burnout as the company grew. Before coaching, he also worked as a marketing executive at Carta. He now coaches founders, CXOs at Fortune 500 companies and venture capital teams. He mentors at 500 Startups and Parallel 18. He is trained in the Enneagram, Non-Violent Communication and matrix team dynamics.
Nathan Parcells pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Co-founder coaching
- 360 reviews for CEOs
- Team workshops
- Conference speaking
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The CoachVouch take
He is a former startup founder who specializes in co-founder and co-executive dynamics.
Best for startup founders and co-founders who want to resolve partner conflict and lead through fast growth.
Common questions
How much does Nathan Parcells charge?
Coaching with Nathan runs $175 to $325 an hour. Message Nathan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nathan Parcells help with?
Nathan Parcells helps with conflict between co-founders, building trust in co-founder partnerships, leading a company through rapid growth and burnout for founders and executives.
Is Nathan Parcells certified?
Nathan Parcells lists: Trained in the Enneagram; Trained in Non-Violent Communication; Trained in matrix team dynamics.
Does Nathan Parcells coach co-founders together?
Yes. He supports co-founders as they work through conflict, build trust and form strong partnerships.
Does Nathan offer team workshops?
Yes. He runs workshops such as The Enneagram for Teams and Radical Candor and Delivering Feedback.
How do I contact Nathan Parcells?
Send Nathan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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