Paula Castillo
Executive and leadership coach in Washington, DC, bilingual in English and Spanish
| Rate | $95 to $200 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Executive presence and communicationLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesConflict and difficult conversationsAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Promotions and advancementConfidence and self-esteem |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach, Life coach and Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | PCC, International Coaching Federation (ICF); Harvard MPP; BA; BS; MA; Gallup CliftonStrengths certified |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
Paula Castillo is an executive and leadership coach in Washington, DC. She helps high achievers, managers and leaders turn imposter syndrome into confidence. Before coaching, she worked in international development finance at the IDB and IFC. She has coached people in finance, pharma, consumer goods, sales and professional sports, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. She coaches in English and Spanish, and she also leads team facilitation and retreats.
What Paula helps with
Paula works with people who have a strong track record but doubt themselves in high-stakes moments. She helps them speak up, lead with presence and step into new roles.
- Imposter syndrome
- Building confidence before big meetings and presentations
- Speaking up in high-stakes conversations
- Handling difficult conversations
- Owning a new role with confidence
- Leading through career transitions
- Building a clear voice in the room
Who Paula works with
Paula works with high achievers, managers and leaders. Her clients come from finance, pharma, consumer goods, sales and professional sports. They range from startups to Fortune 100 multinationals. Many face a big meeting, a key presentation or a new role. She also works with teams.
How Paula works
Paula looks for the root of self-doubt, not just the surface. She and her clients work on the specific patterns that keep them stuck. They rebuild confidence in real strengths. They also build skills like a clear voice in meetings, handling hard conversations and leading through change. She uses CliftonStrengths and the Leadership Circle Profile 360 as assessment tools. She also offers team facilitation and retreats.
Background and qualifications
Paula was born in Colombia and is based in Washington, DC. She spent years in international development finance at the IDB and IFC. She has coached for the past five years. She holds the PCC credential from the ICF and a Harvard MPP. She is certified in Gallup CliftonStrengths and the Leadership Circle Profile 360. She has also earned a BA, a BS and an MA. She has coached professionals across finance, pharma, consumer goods, sales and professional sports.
Paula Castillo pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Team facilitation
- Retreats
- Free consultation
Paula Castillo reviews
The CoachVouch take
A bilingual coach with a background in development finance at the IDB and IFC who focuses on turning imposter syndrome into confidence.
Best for high-achieving managers and leaders who doubt themselves in high-stakes meetings, presentations or new roles.
Paula's rate sits within the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $239 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Paula Castillo charge?
Paula Castillo's rate is $95 to $200 per hour.
What does Paula Castillo help with?
Paula Castillo helps with imposter syndrome, building confidence before big meetings and presentations, speaking up in high-stakes conversations and handling difficult conversations.
Is Paula Castillo certified?
Paula Castillo lists: PCC, International Coaching Federation (ICF); Harvard MPP; BA; BS; MA; Gallup CliftonStrengths certified.
Does Paula Castillo coach in Spanish?
Yes. Paula works with clients in both English and Spanish.
Does Paula Castillo work with teams?
Yes. She works with teams through facilitation and retreats.
How do I contact Paula Castillo?
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