We offer individualized and group coaching experiences designed to cultivate self-awareness, build essential skills, and empower you to achieve your goals personally and professionally.
Step Up partners with mission-driven leaders at all levels identify and take action on opportunities for growth through 1:1 coaching.
Coaching is a collaborative, confidential process between a coach and client that provides space for setting goals and developing individualized action plans supporting the overall organizational goals.
The coach is a “guide on the side,” walking with you along each step of your journey, asking powerful questions, and utilizing tools and techniques customized to you, including a suite of strengths and emotional intelligence tools to help build self-awareness, self-management, and self-direction to make a difference.
Executive Coaching provides space for Executive Directors, CEOs, and Founders to confidentially explore the challenges and opportunities that come with being at the top.
Step Up Cofounder Amy Kesling has worked with dozens of founders, executive directors, CEOs, and other executive-level leaders – especially leaders who hold underrepresented identities – to help them meet their leadership goals.
“In just a one hour session, Amy was able to unlock two big, professional development ‘AHA’ insights for me. What might have taken weeks to break through in regular coaching, she was able to zone in on almost immediately. Her coaching style is caring, empowering, and empathetic and it’s also underpinned by a really stealthy efficiency and effectiveness!”
Etienne White, Founder
Let’s Create Possible
This transformative program equips committed leaders like you to find your voice and use it to champion equity in the workplace. Through a blend of online learning, self-reflection, and personalized coaching, you'll embark on a journey to:
Over 3-4 months, you'll not only gain deep cognitive understanding, but also cultivate the emotional depth and confidence to be an authentic, effective, and impactful advocate for equity.
"I left my coaching experience with Amy not only with greater awareness and motivation to integrate DEI concepts into my day-to-day work but also with a refreshed vision for living out my values and showing up in all facets of life as the person I strive to be."
James B., Learning & Development Specialist
New Leader Coaching is for managers who have transitioned into a new organization or team or have gone from coworker to manager.
Step Up coaches have successfully supported individual managers and teams as they navigate transitions and make the shift from great employee to great manager.
EQ coaching helps individuals and teams become more effective and resilient through practicing emotional intelligence (EQ) skills.
The Six Seconds EQ assessment is a validated test used worldwide to benchmark your ability to practice EQ. A Step Up certified assessor will work with you 1:1 in a confidential 60-minute coaching session where you will set your own growth goals and discuss practical steps to achieve them by leveraging and growing your EQ skills.
Step Up has incorporated EQ coaching into organizational development, staff and leadership retreats, DEI and culture training, and onboarding since 2020.
Individual or Team Coaching: We offer options tailored to your needs, whether you want to unlock your individual potential or build high-performing, emotionally intelligent teams.
Gain deeper insights into your strengths, biases, and values, fostering empathy and understanding towards others.
Set clear goals, develop actionable strategies, and stay motivated on your journey towards personal and professional growth.
Equip yourself with the tools and techniques to lead with inclusivity, build diverse teams, and create equitable workplaces.