Client Case Studies —
a few examples of client successes:
COACHING CASE STUDY: Reclaiming Her Spark
When beginning her career 12 years ago, Betty pictured herself working hard, performing well, & growing with her company. Despite her dedication & high performance, she was not promoted.
So, Betty moved up by moving on. Even though she had a higher title and a larger salary, Betty saw this as a black mark on her resume. She felt she failed because she was not internally promoted.
When Betty saw this pattern playing out at her next company, she decided she needed help. She wanted to figure out how to be seen as a confident & assertive leader. So, she sought out the support of a coach.
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Frustrated to Ready to Take on What Lies Ahead
James felt like his position was no longer a good fit for him. He had worked his way up to become a director and was performing well. However, he was feeling frustrated.
He had a new supervisor who micromanaged. After years of working for people who trusted him to do good work, the treatment from his new boss was irritating.
He was also frustrated by frequent questions from his team. People saw him as the “go to” person for quick, accurate answers. While he enjoyed being a resource, the constant interruptions made it difficult to focus on what he needed to get done.
COACHING CASE STUDY: From “Really Unhappy” to Thriving – Without a Job Change
In December of 2020, John started a new job as a senior program manager at a large aerospace company.
It was a really tough transition, moving from a smaller team of just 30 people to a company of many thousands. The team he managed included highly skilled engineers. With a background in business, he felt like an outsider among such a technical team. It was difficult to gain their respect. John also faced challenges from his colleagues, the other program managers.
COACHING CASE STUDY: Started a Job Search for the Sake of Her Health – Landed a Role Where She is Thriving
Ludmyrna had worked her way up in the public sector. She had a lot on her shoulders and the office was strapped for resources. They were understaffed. Ludmyrna had not taken a vacation in 5 years. There was no backup available – no one who could take care of the work that needed to be done in her absence. The stress was starting to impact her health.
COACHING CASE STUDY: How One Client Went from Waiting for a Promotion to Landing Four Amazing Offers
Jeevan has always believed in working to be the best version of himself. He was doing well as a leader of a sales team and was ready to take on more responsibility. He was ready for a promotion, but it was not happening.
COACHING CASE STUDY: The Importance of Finding the Right Environment
With almost 20 years of experience in his industry, Paul was promoted to a Director level position in the fall of 2021. His new supervisor suggested that he work with Alida as he stepped into his new role. Right away, Paul jumped into learning new skills to make him a more effective leader. With guidance from Alida, he began to look at his own leadership style and strengths and discovered some unique things about himself.
COACHING CASE STUDY: Growing into Her Full Potential
With over 16 years of experience at her organization, Patricia had worked her way up and was promoted to be the director of her department. As she started in her new position, she was excited about her new responsibilities and the impact her team could have on the organization as a whole. With this promotion, she now reported directly to the head of her organization. She soon learned this leader was focused on other aspects of the organization.
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Completely Overwhelmed to Thriving in a New Role
Jennifer was coming up on her 5 year work anniversary in the most complex leadership position she had yet to have in her career. She had put all she had into the role and was meeting and exceeding expectations. However, working so hard to keep her head above water was catching up to her...
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Barely Surviving to Thriving
With over 15 years of experience, Colleen had worked her way up to become a Director of Operations at a large manufacturing site. She was responsible for a team of 200 with 5 direct reports. A year and a half into her new role, the company began making changes that made Colleen anxious about her future ...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Should I stay and try to make it work or is it time to leave?
Just 18 months into her new job, Jessica was clear that her new work situation was untenable. Excited for this new opportunity, she had moved to a new area to take on a leadership position. She believed the move was a great step in her career path. However, from the moment she started, she realized the job was not what she expected ...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Finally Doing Work She Was Meant to Do
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, Lisa was recruited for a new role that initially seemed like a great opportunity. But, after she accepted the new job and got started, she began to realize the role was not what she expected. For over a year, she tried to make things work ...
COACHING CASE STUDY: The Key First Step in Any Career Change
When Anne Marie moved to a new state due to her husband’s job, she was excited about the opportunities ahead of her. Although she had over 10 years of experience in education and nonprofits, she was looking for a way to translate these skills into a new area ...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Fearlessly Stepping into a New Role
David was enjoying his role as the Director of Research at a company that created materials to promote sustainable living. His team was responsible for creating new products and solving customer and plant problems. He loved the challenge of hiring great people and...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Figuring Out What’s Next
Chris, a Ph.D. in neuroscience had finally reached his goal of academic tenure. After celebrating this milestone, he faced the question, What’s next? He saw a lot of different possibilities in front of him but was not sure where he wanted to focus his energy. And,...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Overcoming a Blind Spot
Louis, a supply chain professional, was an expert in his field. But, he had yet to find a role where he could really shine. Like many people with specific expertise, he had numerous opportunities in front of him but was struggling to find a role where he could...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Turning a Difficult Situation into a Major Career Win
When Leanne (not her real name) came to Alida for coaching, she had just gotten a promotion, leading the largest team she’d ever managed before. Her former peers were now her direct reports, which presented a new challenge: How to effectively...
COACHING CASE STUDY: How Gaining Clarity Brought New Opportunities
Jonathan had just started a contract position where he had hoped to be hired on permanently. He was looking for a coach who could help him navigate his new role with that goal in mind while also getting clear about his overall career direction. As someone with...
COACHING CASE STUDY: One Client’s Personal Transformation as a Leader and Role Model
When Sonia met Alida, she was a program manager for the Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Program at ICIC, where she was managing a team of four. Despite her deep desire to be a strong leader, she felt uncertain and insecure. “It was my first time being a...
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Frustrated and Stuck to “In the Right Job for Me Right Now”
Ashley (not her real name) is a senior executive at a leading healthcare organization. Before working with Alida, she was struggling at work. This was her first time on an executive team and she had been hired into a brand new role, to lead a part of the...
TEAM COACHING CASE STUDY: Creating “One Team”
For a mega-project in the petrochemical industry, Alida worked with a large team made up of members from multiple companies and multiple countries to create a common “one team” approach to working together. She designed and facilitated a two-week-long kick-off...