Dream bigger.
Lead better.
Achieve more.
Executive and leadership coach Carolyn Groobey helps mission-driven leaders and high achievers accelerate their progress toward meaningful goals.
“A ship is always safe at shore, but that is not what it’s built for.”
—Albert Einstein
Dream Bigger
Together, we’ll pinpoint what it is you’re really after—and use proven neuroscience to overcome the internal and external obstacles that stand in your way.
Clarify your aspirations and motivations.
Shift your mindset and dismantle doubts.
Set specific and actionable goals to reach your dreams.
"Who is staring at the sea is already sailing a little."
— Paul Carvel
If you can dream it, you can achieve it. But it’s easy to let day-to-day realities scale back our vision and to lose sight of what's possible.
Lead Better
Together, we’ll define your "leadership dexterity" and prepare you to push past your comfort zone, champion new roles and conquer novel challenges.
Successfully transition into more demanding and complex situations.
Strengthen universally valuable skills, like conflict resolution, presence and delegation.
Build productive working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and peers alike.
"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails."
— John Maxwell
Leadership involves leveraging and maximizing your strengths. But in an ever-changing world, leaders must also adapt and grow.
Achieve More
Together, we’ll sharpen your vision and bring your time and energy into alignment with it.
Holistically assess where you are today—and where you want to be.
Better manage your time and expend your energy to reach your goals.
Bring your best self to consciously focus on what matters most.
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."
— Louisa May Alcott
You have the power to create the life you want. But sometimes we allow limiting beliefs and old stories to keep us from living a life in alignment with our goals and values.
CONFIDENTIAL
Our coaching sessions are a safe space. Nothing you say will be shared without your permission.
Collaborative
Remember that you’re not in this alone. With a partner committed to your success, you can reach your goals.
Non-Judgemental
Coaching is a safe and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Intentional
Start our engagement and every session setting clear intentions that move you toward your ultimate goal.
Respectful
Maintain open, honest and constructive communication that’s respectful of boundaries.
Insightful
Identify the patterns, stories, opportunities and blind spots with a second, unbiased pair of eyes.
An experienced corporate executive, consultant, board member, angel investor and world sailor, Carolyn wears many hats. And her well-rounded experience has colored her coaching career, allowing her to connect with clients of all kinds.
With eight years as an executive at both big businesses and scaling startups alike, Carolyn has an appreciation for the day-to-day challenges of each environment. In her 13 years as a consultant, she was a trusted advisor to business, not-for-profit and government leaders, helping them to set and achieve ambitious goals for their people and organizations.
As a board member for two companies, working closely with the CEOs, and an angel investor actively engaged with startup founders, she deeply understands the needs of leaders at large.
"Throughout my career, I've experienced the power of coaching in navigating new and demanding situations. Now I'm grateful for the opportunity to assume this role of coach to support other leaders around me."
Carolyn and her husband achieved their big dream when they quit their jobs to travel the world by boat with their two dogs. This experience taught her as much about what it takes to achieve your dreams as any of her professional experiences.
Add me on LinkedinContact Carolyn at Toccata Coaching for a free consultation.
Let’s Go!TESTIMONIALS
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Carolyn skillfully infuses a thoughtful approach to coaching with rich insights from her years of advising Fortune 500 companies and directly leading teams within the Financial and Technology sectors.
She is unafraid to provide honest feedback and challenge assumptions to help unblock problematic ways of thinking. Her guidance during my recent career transition was instrumental in helping me set a strong direction moving forward built on passion and authenticity.”
— JP, consultant to executive transition
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Carolyn’s thought provoking questions, insightful guidance and relaxed approach helped me focus on the most important issues
during a tumultuous time in my role as the CEO/Co-Founder of a software company. Those conversations have forever transformed how I think about my career and the careers of those I am privileged to serve in my role. She is a wonderful person and a trusted adviser.
— Mark, CEO & Co-Founder
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Carolyn didn't give me answers but she helped me grow personally and professionally by giving me both insight and inspiration to develop and apply thoughtful leadership skills.
I originally contacted Carolyn in hopes of gaining some insights on how to maximize Board involvement in our organization. While we worked on this over the course of several months, we ended up exploring so much more. We talked about my goals as the leader of a non-profit and how my skills and management style helped or hurt my efforts to achieve my goals. We talked about what success looks and feels like for me and Carolyn provided a calm, welcoming space for me to dig into some tough issues.
—Kim, Managing Director
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I have made exponential progress in the 8 weeks I have been working with Carolyn.
Carolyn and I created a list of goals at the beginning of our coaching relationship. They were both personal and professional, and as we have approached each goal, mini-goals have emerged. I am already taking away so much more than what I thought possible from our start.
—Meg M., COO
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