Leadership is anyone who takes responsibility for their interactions with others regardless of their position.
You Are Not Alone in the Middle
Are you a middle manager, director, senior level individual contributor (program, project, product, engineer, etc) who feels like you're stuck in the middle? You're not alone.
Many professionals in corporate or even small business roles find themselves thrust into positions of leadership with new expectations and little to no training. And infrequent, if any, conversations about your future career and aspirations. Suddenly, you're responsible for communicating with executives above you, peers next to you and supporting the teams below you - and it can feel overwhelming. Especially if you are like me, someone who leans towards an introvert.
Maybe you:
Can’t remember the last time someone asked you about your career aspirations
Struggle to have difficult conversations and give feedback
Feel frustrated trying to balance the needs of leadership and your team
Find it draining to constantly shift between strategic and tactical work
Feel awkard building new relationships across the organization
Wish you had more confidence in your abilities as a leader
Feeling frustrated balancing peer or employee wellbeing and your own wellbeing?
I get it. I've been there myself. As a professional coach, I specialize in supporting professionals like you who are navigating the complexities of being in the middle. Together, we'll work side by side to help you rediscover your strengths, values and capabilities, shedding expectations of others, so you can thrive, achieve your dreams, build resilience to the future and serve others fully with the mind, body and heart.
You Deserve to Feel Seen and Heard
I know what it's like to feel isolated and unseen, even in the middle of a bustling organization. Your experiences and challenges are valid. I'll provide a safe space for you to share your struggles without judgment.
My coaching is all about listening deeply, asking thoughtful questions, and helping you gain clarity on who you are and what might be getting in the way. Whether you're an introvert looking to communicate more effectively or a high-performer seeking to advance your career, I'm here to champion you every step of the way.
Testimonials
“ It is my honor and pleasure to write this testimony for Chuck Mountz.
I have known Chuck for the past 5 years, as one of my managers and my mentor/coach.
As part of my career planning and development, Chuck helped me immensely. He asked exploratory and open-ended questions, which allowed me to gather my thoughts on what I want to achieve as part of career growth. He diligently took notes, which allowed him to articulate a career development plan tailored to my needs. Chuck not only recommended training courses for my growth, but also researched books I should read to gain understanding and knowledge of subject matter. He is well informed of the changes in the industry as he is an avid reader himself. I highly recommend Chuck as a career coach and a mentor as he is truly vested in your success”
—Anurag M
"Chuck managed to tap into a future career (or volunteer) area for me that I didn't even realize was an option, after only 3 coaching sessions. I started discovery down a single path with the question of "is that career right for me?" but veered onto a very interesting detour down a different but intriguing path based on a passion of mine combined with my own experiences. Now I have two paths to explore and I think one will make an excellent volunteer opportunity for me, at a minimum. I'm thrilled to have options and excitement for the road ahead. I appreciate that Chuck helped to unlock this in such a supportive manner and a short period of time. I highly recommend Chuck for coaching, even if you love the path you're already on."
—Krista K.
“My coaching experiences with Chuck were ones of grounding compassion.He holds space with empathy and non-judgement. Throughout my sessions with Chuck, I felt affirmed in my personal growth. He is a supportive coach, who provided the space for my chaotic creative energy to come to clarity.
Chuck expressed to me his value in connection and that value was ever present. He was mindful when addressing me to use my pronouns and recognize my gender identity. He took the time to dive deeper with me in building my visions and highlighting my capabilities towards achieving my goals. Time with Chuck was time invested in my mental well being and I am grateful to have had such an affirming client experience.”
—Lauren R. (They/Them)
“Being in the IT industry for so long, I never stopped to think about a career path that would make me happy. I was simply in a career that was in demand, and I ended up sticking with. Chuck was the first person to positively review my current situation and helped me understand what sparked both my motivation and passion”
—Karen P.
“Networking and building relationships is key to career success. Prior to meeting Chuck, networking was something I dreaded doing. Chuck provided guidance and key steps that helped build my confidence to engage with others. Now, not only do I network with others. I have “ Melissa Board of directors”. Which is simply my core list of people who I have met through networking and building relationships. Chuck has been a great career coach! He is attentive, caring and passionate about helping other move their careers to the next level.”
—Melissa M
Career Coaching
Build your North Star
This is supportive space where we explore your life experiences, identify your strengths and values, visualize the future and take action to move forward.
Often these conversations are pushed aside in the workplace. This is a dedicated 1:1 coaching experience over several months to ensure you and see the north star of your future.
Knowing the path ahead helps us be resilient to layoffs, organization changes or life changes that are unexpected. And it helps us navigage this path as our authentic selves.
Leadership Coaching
Aspiring and current leaders have some of the most challenging roles in the workplace. Leaders are anyone who takes responsibility for their interactions with others. Leadership is not defined by a position, role or size of the business. Coaching can help you navigate the complexities of human relationships in the workplace working directly for you, above you or your peers. Challenges facing the modern leader today include:
Mental Health - self and others
Human Sustainability and Wellness - self and others
Talent Management
Tug and pull of people, work and responsiblilites in middle management/IC roles.
Remote/Hybrid work
Rapid technology changes
Coaching and feedback
Crisis management
Burnout - self and others
Difficult Conversations
and much more…..