Executive Coaching in Boulder, CO

In a city known for innovation, purpose, and rapid growth, leadership can’t run on instinct alone. Executive coaching helps Boulder, CO leaders bring clarity to complexity, focus to decision-making, and momentum to change. It’s where high-capacity leaders go to elevate not just how they lead—but how they align.

Coaching in Boulder Built for Today’s Leadership Challenges

Boulder blends big ideas with deep values. Leaders here are scaling companies, driving missions, and doing it all while trying to stay human. That’s not easy.

I coach in that tension—between pace and presence, results and relationships. Whether you’re in a high-growth startup, a mission-driven nonprofit, or a mature company navigating change, coaching gives you a grounded place to grow from.

Results You Can See in Your Team (and Yourself)

  • A leadership style that’s more intentional, less reactive

  • Meetings that get clearer and shorter

  • Communication that lands, not lingers

  • Higher trust and accountability across your team

  • A stronger connection to your own goals and values

  • “Members of my Board of Directors are telling me that the planning retreat Shane and his team designed and facilitated for was truly a wonderful experience and the most productive RBFF gathering they have ever been to. I couldn’t agree more.”

    — Dave Chanda, President & CEO, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

  • “Investing in continuous learning and up-skilling is critical for personal and organizational growth. I’ve been a CEO for many years, yet since I invested in working with Shane, I find myself scaling my own value to my business. Our executive team will climb higher mountains thanks to subtle but crucial calibrations resulting from working with Shane.”

    — Virgil Bretz, CEO, MacroHealth

  • “Shane’s approach to facilitation is thorough, and his style is energetic. He can keep a tough group of busy, hard-charging people moving and really drive to consensus. He is excellent.”

    — Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

Why Boulder Leaders Are Investing in Coaching

In Boulder, leadership isn’t just about scaling—it’s about aligning with purpose. Startups, nonprofits, and evolving teams here all face the same tension: moving fast without losing meaning.

My coaching sits in that intersection. I work with leaders who need clearer strategy, stronger communication, and less noise. Every engagement is tailored—because the most powerful insights come when coaching matches your context.

Coaching That Reflects Boulder’s DNA

  • Strategy that connects vision to everyday execution

  • Better focus, fewer distractions, and more traction

  • Leadership patterns that inspire trust, not just compliance

  • A fresh lens on where you lead from—and why it matters

  • Consistent support in high-stakes or high-speed environments

Here’s how I help.

Executive Coaching

For C-suites and senior managers

Unlock new mindsets and methods to inspire teams, equip them to lead change, and actually hold them accountable for results.

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Management Consulting

For nonprofit leadership teams

Devise and lead change in response to intractable organizational challenges, aligning strategy and function for mission delivery.

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Board Consulting

For nonprofit boards of directors

Sharpen focus on those activities and areas that deliver the absolute highest value to management of the organization you govern and serve.

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Planning Facilitation

For boards, coalitions, and more

Have structured, disciplined conversations about where your organization needs to go, how it will get there, and what measurable outcomes it will achieve.

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Strategic Communications

For senior teams that need to break through

Craft and deliver messages and narratives to favorably influence staffs, policymakers, and other stakeholders, in change-leadership scenarios and far beyond.

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Fractional Executive

For short-term leadership needs

Occasional interim or fractional executive leadership for organizations that need someone to engage easily, learn quickly, and bring a facilitative-leadership touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is executive coaching for leaders in Boulder, CO?
It’s a customized support process that helps Boulder-based leaders sharpen their focus, make clearer decisions, and align their leadership with their values and vision.

Who is executive coaching best suited for?
Founders, senior leaders, and high-capacity professionals navigating scale, change, or internal tension in mission-driven or growth-oriented settings.

How is this coaching different from traditional leadership training?
It’s not a curriculum—it’s a collaborative, real-time dialogue tailored to your unique leadership context and challenges.

What results can I expect from coaching?
Stronger team alignment, reduced decision fatigue, better communication, and a clearer sense of how to lead with purpose and presence.

How do I know if I need executive coaching?
If your leadership feels reactive, scattered, or misaligned with your goals, coaching provides the space and structure to reset.

How long do coaching engagements usually last?
Most engagements begin with a 3–6 month commitment, with flexibility to adapt based on goals, pace, and evolving needs.