by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 24, 2022 | Case Studies, Client Results, Coaching
Anne Marie’s Challenge 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... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 22, 2022 | Case Studies, Client Results, Coaching
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, due... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 22, 2022 | Case Studies, Client Results, Coaching
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... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Jan 27, 2020 | Case Studies, Client Results, Coaching
I. Initial Success 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... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Nov 6, 2019 | Case Studies, Client Results, Coaching
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... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Nov 6, 2019 | Case Studies, Client Results, Coaching
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 manager...