“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Before working with Heidi I felt stuck professionally. With Heidi’s help I was able to step back and evaluate my current situation, identify ways to progress my career, and make a plan to move forward.”
— Jenn, Marketing Manager
Hi, I’m Heidi Besik
I am a professionally trained and certified coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Co-Active Institute. Prior to becoming a coach, I spent 15+ years leading marketing and product teams across tech start-ups and enterprise organizations. Over the years I found that my passion had evolved from driving the business to helping people develop and grow into strong leaders. So, I decided to follow my inner compass, pivot my career and focus on coaching.
I very much believe that a business is only as good as its people and that the best investment an organization can make is in its people. While I work with all types of leaders, my passion is working with women to tap into their unique strengths, gain confidence in their leadership style and move purposefully towards achieving their personal and professional goals.
A little about me personally, I live in the Bay area with my husband and two young children who have helped dramatically hone my improv and multi-tasking abilities. I love traveling, food and wine - I’ve been to over 40 countries and have eaten my way through most of them.
“Heidi worked with me on finding clarity on what my values are and the importance of honoring them in my life - both personally and professionally. The confidence and peace of mind that I received from our sessions have been instrumental in helping me bring my best self to any situation.”
— Teresa, Talent Acquisition Manager
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Personalized 1:1 coaching sessions designed to help you gain clarity around your personal/professional goals and take actionable steps towards achieving them. Typically sessions are twice a month for 3-6 months.
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Customized coaching engagements that help leaders build and develop the critical capabilities needed to lead and “thrive” during unpredictable times. These are typically 6-12 month engagements.
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Group programs where 8-10 participants deepen self-awareness and develop critical leadership skills that enable them to advance and thrive professionally and personally.
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Customizable programs and events designed to enable talent at all levels to advance and thrive. These programs are built to be relevant and aligned with organizational needs and priorities.
Coaching Services
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Support to navigate change and grow as a leader
Change doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes, we simply need space and support to help us gain a new perspective. With over 15+ years of experience in the tech industry I’ve worked with leaders at all stages to successfully navigate times of transition and grow their leadership mindset.
Change Career Path or Role
Are you feeling stuck in your current role? Or feeling like it’s time to make a bigger change but unsure where to start? I help clients connect with their values, to get clarity around what they truly want and need in their career and take actionable steps to get there.
Define Your Leadership Style
Whether you’re an emerging leader or have been leading teams for years, there is always room for growth. I work with clients to identify their core values, connect with their unique strengths and explore how they want to “be” as a leader.
Navigate Mergers/Acquisitions
These events can be major catalysts for change for leaders, teams and entire organizations. I help clients chart a course through these transitions to successfully achieve their goals and lead with confidence.
Plan for Parental Leave
Preparing for or returning to work after leave can feel stressful and uncertain. I help clients gain clarity around their goals, connect with their values and identify actionable steps to move purposefully through this exciting time.
“I started coaching sessions with Heidi because I felt stuck in my current role, but I wasn’t clear about how to change that. She helped me address current challenges and set a course to move forward more confidently. I especially appreciated her careful listening and ability to help me clarify my goals and develop a plan of action.”
— Margaret, Sr. Technical Writer
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