Welcome!

Move from where you are to where you want to be.

Carolyn Taketa, J.D., ACC

Ready for Change?

  • Are you ready to break through limitations and experience freedom?

  • Do you want to grow in communicating confidently and effectively?

  • Do you yearn to thrive, and not just survive in your work?

  • Do you wish to overcome self-limiting narratives?

  • Do you crave a sustainable work-life rhythm that aligns with your core values?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are ready to jump-start your life from where you are to where you want to be! As an ICF credentialed coach with over thirty years of leadership experience in diverse settings, I would be honored to help you grow in leading yourself and others with clarity, self-compassion, and confident joy.

  • Carolyn helps me cut through the chaos of my thoughts and brings clarity to the situations I am going through. She is both compassionate and direct, a beautiful balance. She asks great questions and equips me to understand myself and others better. I leave every coaching conversation with Carolyn filled with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

    Megan T.

  • Carolyn's coaching helped me untangle my thoughts and make connections between my ideas and emotions. She enabled me to gain insights about who I am and how my strengths can benefit the people I lead. She is an attentive listener and a great encourager. She asked thought-provoking questions, opened up fresh perspective about various tough situations, empowered me to formulate actionable plans to execute immediately. I highly recommend Carolyn to anyone who wants to grow their leadership skills.

    David H.

  • Carolyn helped me plan my career path and build stronger relationships inside and outside of work. She listened closely as I articulated difficult experiences and guided me to become aware of patterns in my life that are helping or hindering me. She is an amazing coach who has helped me become more honest with myself and discern what I really want. This, in turn, has empowered me to communicate and pursue my goals in a healthy way.

    Joshua G.

  • I was put at ease right away by Carolyn's warm caring personality and infectious sense of humor. She is an empathetic listener who treats you and your problems with undivided attention. When I have been stuck or lacked confidence in knowing what to do, she has gently asked thoughtful and provocative questions that led to greater clarity and self-awareness. She also knows when to interject direct comments and wise observations to guide me forward.

    Mark D.

  • As a leader, I am often the sounding board for others. To have an attentive, calm, and caring presence guide me through self-reflection and provide insights into my own process is a rare and invaluable gift. When considering a job offer, Carolyn helped me identify what mattered most to me and take next steps toward my career goals. She earned my trust with her unbiased guidance steeped in wisdom for my best interest.

    Sarah C.

SERVICES

SERVICES

Customized Coaching

The best thing you bring into your leadership is YOU! Choose to become a more effective leader by increasing self-awareness, amplifying your strengths, identifying blind spots, overcoming self-sabotaging patterns, managing fears, and growing in joy as you become the person and leader you want to be.

Choose a 3-6 month engagement with 1:1 coaching sessions, power check-ins, unlimited emails, and customized resources. Schedule your discovery call to find out how coaching can move you forward!

Workshops & Cohorts

Level up the leadership in your organization through in-house workshops or online cohorts. Journeying with a confidential small group for 6-8 sessions can accelerate your growth and provide support with accountability. Dynamic workshops on single topics or multi-session cohorts are available for these sample topics:

  • Expanding Emotional Intelligence Skills for Leaders (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness & relational management)

  • Women Leaders: utilizing strengths, breaking through stereotypes, developing authentic leadership presence, and cultivating a sustainable, joyful work-life rhythm.

  • Communicating effectively and showing up authentically up, down, and across the organization aligned with your core values.

Leadership Coaching for Organizations

Your organization will only be as strong as your people. Grow a healthy work culture and gain positive employee engagement by providing coaching on:

  • Leadership or personal development for management employees related to specific desired outcomes.

  • Emotional intelligence skills to build a healthy work culture

  • Growing in communication skills, conflict management, and crucial conversations in diverse work environments.

  • Navigating through personal or professional transitions with competence, courage and confidence.