They know it creates the kind of impact that can’t always be quantified in terms of numbers, but can be felt in terms of impact. It inspires team members in the moment, and also influences their behaviors far down the line, creating a ripple effect that can echo throughout an organization and beyond.
Unfortunately, leaving a legacy is more challenging than it seems.
As leaders, we are expected to have all the answers. We’re expected to know what to do. And we struggle with how to bridge the gap between the leader we are currently being and the one we aspire to be.
We know that before we can help others reach that next level, we need to do it for ourselves. And that means having a place where we can grow as a leader.
Michelle is a credentialed executive coach, group facilitator, and change agent with over 20 years of extensive experience working with all levels of leadership, from C-Suite executives to first-line leaders.
I have worked with a few different coaches, but none have held a candle to my executive coach’s ability to connect, create a safe space, and successfully hold the mirror to reflect back the essence of what I was saying. She was especially gifted at digging out what was beneath the surface of my words. I was able to have breakthroughs I had struggled to get to with other coaches for years.
My executive coach challenged my negative thinking and habits, helped me to visualize my future, and guided me to increase my self-confidence. She was extremely compassionate yet direct and thoughtful in her approach. I found her coaching style to be authentic, non-judgemental, and highly effective.
I can’t tell you how much better I feel about everything whenever I walk out of a session with my executive coach. Challenges that seemed hard just fall away, and I walk out with a sense of purpose and possibility.
I have worked with a few different coaches, but none have held a candle to her ability to connect, create a safe space, and successfully hold the mirror to reflect back the essence of what I was saying. She was especially gifted at digging out what was beneath the surface of my words. As a result, I was able to have breakthroughs I had struggled to get to with other coaches for years.
My coach has a fantastic way of seeming to “summarize” my thoughts and feelings and was immediately able to articulate the challenge I was describing or why I was struggling with a particular situation. She was always present and focused on me, asking probing, thoughtful questions without directing me down one particular path. She didn’t allow me to take anything lightly, didn’t avoid asking challenging questions, which helped me explore all the things that were helpful for me to think through. She was also fantastic at relating similar experiences – or remembering things I had shared in previous sessions and bringing those forward to ‘connect the dots” and point out patterns or different ways of viewing a situation which was always helpful and insightful.
My executive coach challenged my negative thinking and habits, helped me visualize my future, and increased my self-confidence. She was extraordinarily compassionate yet direct and thoughtful in her approach. I found her coaching style authentic, non-judgmental, and highly effective.
My executive coach quickly understood what I was looking for and how I operate by asking me a series of questions. She would then call me out on things I might gloss over that were actually patterns or getting in my way. She also shared some examples from other areas and her own experiences, and it often helped me to feel more confident that I’m not the only one.
Michelle Krebs offers over 20 years of expertise as an accomplished leader, outcome-based executive coach, and leadership consultant.
After witnessing firsthand how many leaders were vastly underprepared for the ever-increasing demands of executive leadership, Michelle was inspired to start Bloom Executive Coaching to support them in unlocking their true leadership potential for a more significant impact. She brings a balanced approach to her clients, combining her years of executive leadership experience in Corporate America with a caring and human-centric approach to coaching.
Michelle spent over 20 years at a large-scale multinational pharmaceutical company in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Specialty Sales, before shifting her focus to executive coaching and leadership development. Before leaving her corporate career to start her coaching practice, she was the Head of Coaching for North America and Latin America.
She is a credentialed executive coach, group facilitator, and change agent with extensive experience working with all levels of leadership, from C-Suite executives to first-line leaders. Her coaching work expands across Fortune 100 to mid-sized companies, primarily in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and tech industries. She is recognized in the industry as an outcomes-based transformational coach.
As a coach, Michelle believes that leadership transformation occurs at the intersection of trust, vulnerability, and openness. Her approach is results-focused and designed to help leaders overcome any obstacle or block preventing them from reaching their goals. Her non-judgmental manner creates a safe space to uncover what is holding one back and push through it with confidence.
In addition to Michelle’s coaching practice, she has designed and delivered women’s leadership development programs throughout North America and Latin America. She serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is also the founder of Get in the Game Girl, a nonprofit leadership development program serving high school female athletes.
As a Coach and Consultant, Patrick empowers clients to achieve growth and success in their professional and personal lives.
With an emphasis on holding individuals accountable to achieve their goals, Patrick’s style helps leaders dramatically improve performance, address development needs, and successfully navigate through significant decisions and transitions.
Patrick spent more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical research and development industry at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Covance. During this time, he mastered key skills required to lead successful international organizations. He has extensive experience in organizational planning and change management, department design and deployment, international team management, business operations activities, and supplier and contract management.
As a coach, Patrick works diligently to create a space for self-discovery on the part of the client and ensures that the development process is enjoyable and stimulating. Using assessments, and proven tools and techniques, he works with individuals and teams to unlock their full potential. His approach addresses the client’s stated objectives as well as any limiting beliefs that may be getting in the way. His coaching work expands across Fortune 100 to startup companies, primarily in pharmaceutical, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and aerospace.
Gary brings over 23 years of global consulting expertise, distinguished leadership, and a results-driven approach as an executive coach and leadership consultant.
Gary has a rich background as a Partner at a Big 4 accounting firm and extensive global consulting experience, Gary P. Nowak has been immersed in diverse company cultures, dynamic executive personalities, and a spectrum of challenges and triumphs. Gary’s philosophy centers on maintaining a growth mindset in every interaction and conversation, fostering a holistic perspective on life and success.
Gary brings over 23 years of global management consulting expertise, with his career spanning the US, Europe, and, most recently, China and Australia. As a KPMG Partner, he led major projects and teams, driving transformative outcomes. Recognizing the profound impact of coaching, Gary naturally transitioned into executive coaching and mentoring, leveraging his extensive experience to facilitate significant career advancements.
A credentialed executive coach, group facilitator, and change agent, Gary has a proven track record of working with all leadership levels. He successfully managed a team of over 65 professionals in China, delivering exceptional results for Fortune 500 companies. His consulting ventures across Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific have honed his ability to achieve high-impact results across diverse cultures. These experiences have shaped Gary into a highly adaptable executive, a proactive leader, and a consistent motivator committed to adding value to his clients.
In his coaching practice, Gary focuses on enhancing the strengths of his clients and team members, highlighting their positive attributes while supporting areas for development. He is passionate about providing candid and constructive feedback to students and professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of consulting, global work environments, and personal performance improvement.
How others describe Gary and his style:
“Strong communication style. Clear, concise, quickly builds rapport.”
“Logical, analytical with a positive outlook.”
“Reliable, genuine and honest.”
“Leadership style reflects someone who is approachable, calm and measured.”
Stephanie is an experienced talent management executive with significant business experience in a large multi-national healthcare company.
She is a highly sought after and trusted advisor to senior executives who want to become better leaders, who lead large-scale, complex transformational change, and who want to engage and align organizations to create high-performance cultures. Stephanie has worked with senior leaders at GSK, BMS, AstraZeneca, HCl, Novartis, Genmab, CSL Behring, Women’s Way (nonprofit), and Food Trust (nonprofit).
As a leader herself, she has a proven track record of turning around business results by focusing large teams on key priorities, developing capabilities, and creating a high-performance culture. After a successful sales career, Stephanie became an organizational development consultant.
One of her biggest achievements was leading the organizational development work for a global digital transformation program, successfully executing a new organizational design, change management plan, and ways of working using technology to communicate with healthcare professionals.
Stephanie was also a primary contributor to GSK winning the 2016 ICF PRISM Award for the company’s Accelerating Difference for Women Program and internal coaching program.
