---

“I am deeply motivated by the dilation of pupils, the raise of eyebrows, and the smile that plays across the lips that tells me my client is seeing something in an entirely new way. That’s when I know the ripples of change are coming: for that leader and their team, and more broadly, their family, community, and the world.”

Bethany is an executive coach, facilitator, and lover of people who is highly regarded for her talent in supporting individuals and organizations on their paths to greatness. An expert at developing leaders since 2005, Bethany brings warmth, spaciousness, and humor to her work as a coach, facilitator and leadership educator.  

Bethany's focus is the development of high potential and senior or executive level leaders in both public and private sectors across a range of industries including consulting, non-profits, law, PR, healthcare, education and professional sports. In addition to her work at Nebo, Bethany is co-founder and Vice President, Education of The Next Play, an organization empowering women athletes to make successful transitions from athletic careers into lives and professions they love.  

As a coach, Bethany’s approach is grounded in deep listening, intuitive challenging, and the ability to see to the heart of an issue.  As a facilitator, Bethany is engaging and motivating, encouraging participation, reflection, and interaction at every turn. Bethany designs high-impact sessions with a keen understanding of organizational culture and context, and deep expertise in leadership and organizational development. Bethany frequently speaks on topics to include: Emotional Intelligence; Leading from Values; Communication; Feedback; Women’s Leadership; Executive Presence; and Personal Sustainability, among others.

Bethany is a facilitator of the Nebo Leadership Academy's Leadership Foundations program. Participants in Bethanay's programs appreciate that she is focused yet approachable, with a fun sense of humor and enjoyment of others' perspectives. Bethany is gifted at bringing key concepts to life, translating frameworks into actionable practices. She is practical and result-oriented, ensuring that the material is relevant for participants. Bethany is a natural coach whose curiosity and interest in the experiences of others sets the tone for participants in her programs.

Experience

• Nearly 2 decades of professional experience in learning and development, and facilitation
• More than a decade of partnering with clients as an executive coach
• Co-founder and Vice President, Education, of The Next Play, a career coaching initiative focused on preparing women athletes for lives and careers in leadership after sport
• Has served as an internal senior leader, managing a remote team across the US
• Designed, implemented, and facilitated leadership and executive development programs

Education, Training and Certifications

• Pursing a certification in Navigating Polarities, 2023
• International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
• Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching (Georgetown University)
• BS in Business Management (Babson College)
• Advanced training in Facilitation and Coaching Core Competencies
• Experienced with debriefing DiSC, MBTI, and Gallup StrengthsFinder reports
• Assessment certifications: Leadership Circle Profile 360

Personal

• Values spending time adventuring – especially in nature – with her husband, twin boys, and extended family and friends
• Voracious reader (some recent favorites: Inciting Joy by Ross Gay; The Overstory by Richard Powers; Holding Space: A Guide to Mindful Facilitation, by Kate Ebner and Izzy Martens; The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker; and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara)
• Places a high value on Fun (à la Catherine Price in The Power of Fun): recent examples include swimming in cenotes and successfully executing a catch on the flying trapeze!
• Located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast PA; a jaunt from NYC and Philadelphia

Learn more about Nebo’s services.

Contact Nebo