University of Maryland

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

But it seems everyone has an opinion about who you should and shouldn't be. What you should and shouldn't do. How you should and shouldn't act.

What if you could live a life aligned to your own beliefs, passions, and wants versus being someone you were told “you should” be?

I know it's possible because I've been there!

After 16+ years of corporate life, I found the narrative I wanted to write for myself and followed that path.

In January 2020, I quit my job at Google, sold all my belongings in my NYC apartment and took a 1-way flight to Ghana with my husband to volunteer at a breast cancer non-profit while continuing to coach clients. The plan was to volunteer for 3 months, then travel the world. COVID clearly shifted our plans. We got stuck in Ghana for 7 months and I had to pivot my dreams.

One of my greatest learnings on my journey is: Your mindset, NOT your circumstance, makes all the difference in your happiness and success. Mental Fitness helped me find the courage to pursue my dreams, to pivot my dreams during COVID, and find the gift in every circumstance, to have a stronger relationship with myself and others, to handle the stresses of life and figure out what REALLY matters to me.

I am passionate about doing the same for others. If you want to strengthen your mental fitness, quiet your inner judge, and overcome self-doubt so you can figure out what REALLY matters to you and write the narrative you want to tell about the rest of your life then let's connect. I'd love to meet and hear your story. To help you (re)claim your internal authority and confidently make decisions that lead you towards your dreams (even if that dream isn't totally clear yet)

There is a hero in all of us. I will help you discover your passion, purpose, and power, and I will provide you with the confidence and tools to challenge the status quo, confront your fears, and change your world.

I provide career, leadership and life coaching, and I'm a Board Certified Coach (2015), Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach (2017), EQometer Certified Coach (2020), and the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety certified trainer (2020), as well as a certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory.

PLEASE NOTE: I offer a 25% discount on the below packages for University of Maryland alumni through the Terp Referral Exchange.

TESTIMONIAL: "Chad and I got connected through a series of mutual connections when I was looking for a career coach. I have had many career changes and was looking for help defining what a good career theme for me was that I could work towards. Chad was so helpful in asking the right questions and defining activities for me that brought up common themes across my career and beyond that helped pinpoint what a good fit for me would be. He really helped bring to the surface all those important things that I had a hard time seeing. I am so grateful for his guidance and insight."

COACHING PACKAGE A Two 30 to 45-minute sessions/month $400/month ($200/session)

COACHING PACKAGE B Three 30 to 45-minute sessions/month $525/month ($175/session)

COACHING PACKAGE C Four 30 to 45-minute sessions/month $600/month ($150/session)

Lauren Lefkowitz is an Executive Coach and Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer.

As an Executive Coach, Lauren partners with corporate leaders to support them as they escape the trap of being ‘fine’ and break the work, sleep, repeat cycle. Lauren works with individuals and leadership teams to overcome burnout, create healthy boundaries, improve workplace environments, and find joy in their work.

As a Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer, Lauren partners with small and medium businesses to support the “bookends” of human resources strategy by offering strategic advisory and implementation services for companies in growth or restructuring phases.

Lauren is a former Human Resources and Operations executive, who interim-led several corporate functions, falling deep into, and then escaping, the ‘fine’ trap.

Lauren makes it comfortable to get uncomfortable, create powerful goals, and create real, sustainable career and life transformation.

Lifelong Health and Fitness (LLHF), a 501c(3) non-profit organization, has mission to raise awareness about the benefits of exercise, good nutrition, and stress management. Per the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), less than a quarter of Americans are getting enough exercise, based on federal standards. LLHF aims is to increase the understanding of the power of exercise and proper nutrition to gaining physical and mental strength. LLHF offers Beachbody coaching, training and nutrition support. Exercise classes and coaching is live and virtual and 100% of proceeds are donated to local communities in Maryland and Virginia in need of health and wellness supplies, training, or education. We were featured on Terp Insights in 2020: https://alumni.umd.edu/news/terp-insights-lifelong-health-fitness-and-terp-pride

We empower individuals, teams, and organizations to develop the leadership systems and competencies necessary to succeed, thrive, and generate a lasting positive impact in their local and global communities.

Passionate about empowering women, Jessika Portney is an executive & leadership coach and founder of Journey On. Jessika has worked in the field of leadership development for over a decade, supporting leaders of all backgrounds and tenures. In addition to her work with private clients, Jessika coaches and facilitates leadership development training programs for non-profit organizations and government agencies. Her approach to leadership has been informed by the cross-cultural experiences she’s sought out: pursuing a graduate degree and teaching English in Rome, facilitating Fulbright fellowships for mid-career leaders from 90 different countries, and implementing USAID projects for Egyptian women pursuing a STEM education.

Clients value Jessika’s deep curiosity about the human experience and ability to create a warm environment for them to be vulnerable and dig deep. She became a coach to honor these gifts and create space for those who want to do similar transformational work. Jessika finds true joy in partnering with clients to embrace their superpowers and manifest their potential.

Dr. Rowena Winkler is a Career & Empowerment Coach who helps high achievers unlock their authentic genius and gain clarity in their jobs, businesses, and lives through the power of communication. Using her Ph.D. in Communication, along with mystical modalities such as Astrology, Human Design, and the Tarot, Dr. Winkler’s coaching method enables clients to tap into self-love, build confidence, get unstuck, and make a change.

1.2 million people of working age in America identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive. The employment level of trans people is 15-20% lower than the general population. It’s a scary and intimidation place for trans people right now. In today’s hyper-charged social-political environment, professionals often struggle to find allies for, what can be can be, a stressful and intimidating experience – transitioning at work and becoming authentic selves to colleagues. Transition Planning Services serves as mentors, coaches, and cheerleaders throughout your gender transition journey. With you!, we develop your plan and prepare you to be a magnificent contributor to your business or firm. We help your peers appreciate and celebrate inclusion in the workplace. We ground your journey, anticipate potential roadblocks, and help mitigate things that might impede your progress.

At 3EEE Consulting, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the community by providing tailored coaching, impactful conversations, and workshops that promote personal and professional growth. Our mission is to educate, equip, and empower individuals in critical areas, including career and entrepreneurial development, conflict resolution, goal setting, health and wellness, leadership and team development, and personal and professional branding.

Austin is a Life Coach, who partners with people to manifest their desires through personal empowerment while living a life grounded in ownership and intentionality. Austin works in tandem with those who are ready to purposefully create new possibilities in their life through forward-focused coaching.

As the Founder of RAW Coaching, Austin knows how to work effectively and efficiently when supporting others to reach the pinnacle of their goals. RAW Coaching is designed to empower the client’s individual greatness while aligning who they need to become and what they need to accomplish in order to reach the stated commitments. Austin's mission is to enable people to live their life on purpose.