Peter Dudley
Career, life, and executive coach with 30 years leading teams
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementLife transitionsPurpose and directionStress and overwhelmRetirement and midlifeLeadership developmentBurnout and resilienceNonprofit leadersTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Executives, Parents and Retirees |
| Also coaches | Life coach, Executive coach and Parenting coach |
| Credentials | ICF certified coach (ACC level); StrengthsFinder; VIA Strengths |
| Practice | Gray Bear Coaching LLC |
Peter Dudley is a career, life, and executive coach who helps people with career change, retirement, caregiving, burnout, and big life shifts. He built and led teams for 30 years at startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 50 companies. He has coached leaders through three CEO changes and onboarded two CEOs. He has helped more than 300 people from 18 to 85. He also coaches parents of gender-expansive teens and young adults, and he coaches writers on finishing books.
What Peter helps with
Peter helps people who want clarity, are thinking about a change, or are facing a change they did not expect. He also works with leaders on team and organization challenges.
- Changing careers and growing in a career
- Planning for retirement and life after work
- Caregiving for an aging parent without losing your career or health
- Overcoming burnout and compassion fatigue
- Parenting gender-expansive teens and young adults
- Leading through CEO changes and mergers
- Finding personal direction and purpose
- Writing and publishing a book
Who Peter works with
Peter's clients range from 18 to 85 years old. They include leaders at every level, from project teams to the C suite and board room. He also works with nonprofit leaders, caregivers, people near retirement, people changing careers, and parents of gender-expansive teens and young adults.
Background and qualifications
Peter is an ICF certified coach at the ACC level. He spent 30 years building and managing teams at startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 50 companies. His work covered marketing, corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, and software development. He has made at least four major career changes himself. He has logged over 1,500 hours of paid coaching with leaders at well-known brands. He also began as a technical writer in 1989 and has published four novels, two poetry collections, and a chapter book. He serves on the board of the San Francisco Writers Conference.
Peter Dudley pricing
Programs and services
- Single coaching sessions
- Executive coaching
- Life, wellness, and caregiver coaching
- Book and writing coaching
- Free intro conversation
Peter Dudley reviews
The CoachVouch take
Peter combines 30 years of team leadership and over 1,500 hours of executive coaching with experience as a published novelist and book coach.
Best for people facing a career change, retirement, caregiving, or a major life shift, and for leaders who want an experienced guide.
Common questions
How much does Peter Dudley charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Peter from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peter Dudley help with?
Peter Dudley helps with changing careers and growing in a career, planning for retirement and life after work, caregiving for an aging parent without losing your career or health and overcoming burnout and compassion fatigue.
Is Peter Dudley certified?
Peter Dudley lists: ICF certified coach (ACC level); StrengthsFinder; VIA Strengths.
Does Peter Dudley coach parents of gender-expansive kids?
Yes. He coaches parents of gender-expansive teens and young adults.
Can Peter Dudley help me write a book?
Yes. He offers book and writing coaching, including structure, voice, editing, and self-publishing help.
How do I contact Peter Dudley?
Send Peter a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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