What is Professional & Executive Coaching?

Professional & Executive Coaching provides private, customized support designed to strengthen your leadership effectiveness and presence. As your coach, through a thought-provoking and insightful process, I will partner with you to challenge assumptions, expand your thinking, and perform at your highest potential.

Your Coach

My coaching philosophy begins with the belief that you are the expert in your career—skilled, knowledgeable, and capable of growth. As your coach, I listen deeply, ask powerful questions, offer observations, and introduce new perspectives. Together, we turn insights into clear action plans with measurable progress tied to your goals.

With over 30 years of leadership experience, I currently serve as Chief Experience Officer for a technology firm, leading Human Resources and Client Success. In our work together, you may use me as a trusted partner, confidential sounding board, and strategic thought partner. When helpful, I may offer articles, assessment tools, or book recommendations to help accelerate your development.

You set the agenda. Session by session, you choose what matters most towards your goals. I will routinely check in and partner with you to ensure each conversation creates value, clarity, and momentum.

What to Expect: Coaching Session at a Glance

 Following an initial 30-minute discovery meeting to clarify your goals, a typical session includes:

·      Check-in: Review progress, wins, and challenges since the last session.

·      Define the Focus: You choose the topic or leadership area most important today.

·      Deep Exploration: Through questions, reflection, and perspective-shifting, we uncover insights and clarify obstacles.

·      Action Planning: Translate insights into practical next steps tied to your objectives.

·      Commitments & Close: Confirm what you will implement before the next session and what support you may need.

Coaching sessions may be planned virtually by video, by phone, or in person, based on your location and preference.

Common Coaching Topics (not all inclusive)

·      Leading through change or uncertainty

·      Enhancing executive presence and communication

·      Developing confidence and decision-making

·      Navigating challenging dynamics or relationships at work

·      Strengthening strategic thinking and prioritization

·      Managing stress, workload, or boundaries

·      Preparing for expanded responsibilities or a new role

·      Building high-performing teams

·      Clarifying career direction or long-term goals

·      Emerging leaders struggling with imposter syndrome

·      Building high-performing teams

·      Career transition

Interested in exploring coaching further? Contact me through text, LinkedIn or email and let's set some time to connect.

Tobi Lutz, MA, SPHR, UC Davis Certified Professional Coach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobi-lutz-sphr/

Email: Tobi.T.Lutz@gmai.com

Phone: 916-584-1273