About

Cocoon Coaching & Consulting

Have you ever wondered what happens inside those miraculous structures caterpillars create to work their magic? I used to think that the caterpillar somehow just “turned into” a butterfly. What I’ve learned, however, is that there’s an instinctive process that leads the caterpillar to eat a ton, turn upside down and shroud itself in silk. Then, proceed to digest itself – literally. It turns to goo. Specialized cells survive to form the butterfly, a wholly new creation built from parts of the caterpillar that initially went into hiding.

Cocoon Coaching & Consulting was born because I believe in change and the ability to enhance and, when needed, rebuild ourselves. I embrace what nature shows us about lasting change – it is gradual, it favors consistent improvement over radical shifts, and it is careful to keep the best parts of the original. Now, let’s not pretend or leave out that the process can also be messy. But, when done in an environment that supports the struggle, pain, and joy that change brings, the result can be far more beautiful than what you started with.

Service Offerings

From individuals to
large
organizations,
I can help

1:1 COACHING

Want to take your effectiveness to the next level to get the life you want?

Embark on a journey to learn about the best parts of you, identify your struggles or what no longer serves you, and utilize them both to create a vision supported by goals and a plan to help you take flight.

As a coach, I can help you assess your situation and deliver what you need at the time – encouragement, suggestions backed by experience and research, and/or accountability partnership (in the form of holding your feet to the fire or a kick in the pants).

TEAM COACHING

Are you finding leadership a lot harder and more lonely than you thought it would be?

As your personal coach, I can help you sort out your leadership and management styles and then work to improve your knowledge and skills. Explore your strengths, areas for growth, team dynamics, and strategies to become a high flyer. If you think your entire flutter (yes, that’s what a group of butterflies is called!) needs support, I can help you move toward higher performance through trust building, communication, expectation setting, and performance management exercises.

SPECIALIZED CONSULTING

Does your team or organization have a great idea but no real plan to get it off the ground?

You’re in luck! I have successfully supported many teams and a number of organizations through large- and small-scale projects. Some of the services I offer include organization and team assessments, project evaluation and definition, project scoping and management, and process consulting.

I’m not an expert in everything but I am highly skilled at helping you identify, sequence, and accomplish the right things.

About Me

Veronica

There’s such power in the ability to change and sometimes we just need a partner to join us on the journey.

I have had to figure out how to “get comfortable” in lots of different scenarios, with lots of different people, and in lots of different settings.

I’ve spent more than a decade studying, managing, and leading change in organizations, across systems and through people development. Add that to my lifetime of learning to navigate my own successes and challenges…as the fifth of six children in a blended, military family that lived overseas twice…to 20+ years of experience in the for-profit, non-profit, and education sectors…to earning dual Master’s degrees while discovering who I am as a wife and a mother.

Figuring it out, adapting to change, and helping others as I help myself are my God-given, practice-honed, and time-tested superpowers.

I have built a reputation as a leader who can forge success where others have failed. Although there are few ways to guarantee exact outcomes, I know that we create our outcomes through our intentions and our ability to navigate change with grace.

It took me a while to realize it, but coaching is what I’ve always done and, thankfully, it’s what I love to do.

Think you're

Ready to fly?

Close your eyes and see yourself making the changes you want. Can you see it? If you can, great – let me help you make a plan and stick to it. If you can’t, that’s okay. Getting a clear picture can be part of our work.
Every change starts with a choice. Contact me for a free 45-minute consultation. Choose your change.

FAQ

Coaching

In general, I advise starting with a consultation to see if the vibe between coach and potential client is present. Yes, I know “vibe” is a very subjective term but I believe that our bodies know things often before our minds do and, as a result, I think it’s wise to have an interaction before committing to a relationship.

Once it’s established that a coaching relationship is desired, the first session will be spent getting clearer on a client’s goals. In some cases, helping clients get clearer about what they want is the work – and once that’s clear, they’re off to the races!

A coaching session with a client:
• Will always include a review of successes or slips since the last session.
• Might include the introduction of an assessment, model, tools, or strategies applicable to the defined goals.
• Often includes processing a recent experience to glean learnings.
• Will always include an agreed-upon mini-goal to be worked on between the current and next session.

Coaching is a very individual experience where no two clients, goals, or paces are the exact same.

Given that, it’s tough to put a specific timeframe on how long a relationship might last. However, I have created packages that are designed to help clients reach the place where they can continue on their own or even get to full resolution of their need.

Given the current state of affairs, virtual sessions are preferred, but in-person sessions can be arranged.

All coaching packages include unlimited email and phone support. Once the engagement/package has concluded, all clients will have the option to continue email and phone support for a small fee or purchase additional coaching hours at a preferred client rate.

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