Lead with Clarity, Not Chaos
Executive coaching for leaders ready to move from surviving to thriving. Heather partners with you to close the gap between where you are and the leader you know you can be.
Three Steps to Stronger Leadership
No cookie-cutter programs. Every engagement starts with understanding where you are, then building a plan tailored to where you want to go.
Discovery Conversation
A candid, no-pressure conversation about what's working, what's not, and what leadership looks like at your best. You'll leave with clarity whether we're the right fit.
Your Tailored Plan
Drawing on 25+ years of corporate experience, Heather designs a coaching roadmap around your specific challenges. Your growth areas, your pace, your goals.
Ongoing Partnership
Regular sessions, honest feedback, and practical tools you can apply immediately. You'll build sustainable habits, not just temporary fixes.
What Leaders Say After Working with Heather
Real feedback from executives and founders who've worked through their toughest leadership challenges with Stark Coaching.
"Heather's ability to listen and then ask the right question at the right time helped me uncover blind spots I'd been carrying for years. I left every session with something concrete I could use that same week."
"I was skeptical about coaching until I experienced Heather's approach. She didn't tell me what to do. She helped me see what I already knew but couldn't articulate. My team noticed the difference within weeks."
"Heather brought a rare combination of corporate experience and personal warmth. As a founder, I needed someone who understood both the strategic decisions and the emotional weight of leading a growing company."
From Fortune 500 Boardrooms to Your Corner Office
Before founding Stark Coaching, Heather spent over two decades in corporate leadership and change management consulting, working with some of the world's largest organizations. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and brings the rigour of that training to every coaching relationship.
Her approach is built on a simple belief: the best leaders aren't born with some special gift. They've just been willing to do the uncomfortable work of growing. That's exactly where Heather meets you.
As an ICF member and certified professional coach, she combines evidence-based coaching methods with the real-world business experience that comes from navigating corporate complexity firsthand.
What You're Probably Wondering
Honest answers to the questions most leaders ask before starting coaching.
What does a typical coaching engagement look like?
Most engagements start with a discovery conversation where we identify your specific goals and challenges. From there, we meet regularly (typically bi-weekly or monthly) for focused coaching sessions. Each session is a working conversation, not a lecture. You'll leave with clear actions you can apply immediately. Engagements typically run 6 to 12 months, depending on your goals.
How is this different from consulting or mentoring?
A consultant tells you what to do. A mentor shares their experience. A coach helps you find your own answers, then holds you accountable to acting on them. Heather's approach is collaborative, not prescriptive. She brings deep business experience and asks the right questions to help you see what you already know but haven't articulated yet.
I'm already a successful leader. Do I really need coaching?
The most successful leaders are the ones who invest in their own growth. Coaching isn't about fixing something broken. It's about getting to the next level when you've already done well. Think of it the way elite athletes use coaches: not because they can't compete, but because a trusted outside perspective helps them perform at their peak.
What if I'm not sure coaching is right for me?
That's exactly what the free discovery call is for. There's no commitment, no pressure. We'll have an honest conversation about where you are and whether coaching makes sense for your situation. If it's not the right fit, Heather will tell you that directly.
Do you work with teams, or only individuals?
Both. Heather offers one-on-one executive coaching and organizational development services including culture development, strategic planning, leadership workshops, and 360 assessments. Many clients start with individual coaching and then bring Heather in to work with their broader leadership team.
Ready to Lead with More Confidence?
Your free discovery call is a candid, no-pressure conversation about where you are and what's possible. No pitch, just an honest look at whether coaching is your next smart move.