Onboarding

Get started on the right foot.

Onboarding is customized for the unique needs of each client and includes clarification of expectations for performance and accountability measures. We support the new hire in achieving success factors and avoiding potential derailment. Clients set themselves up to enjoy early wins, credibility, a successful transition, and sustainability in their new organization or new role.

What level of onboarding support do you need?

Kick-Start – Maximum impact in just one session

Knowledge of onboarding best practices, including basic success factors and potential pitfalls
Raised strategic self-awareness
Positioning to maximize your strengths
Preparation for how your common stumbling blocks are likely to play out and how to successfully navigate them
Support to maximize productivity as you begin the new role
Clear action steps to set you up for success

Kick-Start Plus – Sustained support throughout your first 3-12 months

All of the above plus a roadmap and plan for success, ongoing executive coaching and consulting, and accountability partnership.

Comprehensive Onboarding – For not only you, but for your new boss as well

Everything Kick-Start Plus provides with options for your boss’s input and partnership in the process. We even offer a session just for your new boss–to help set them up for success in your working relationship, helping them to better understand how to manage and support you.

Examples of past client success stories

First-time President effectively managed stakeholders in a highly political environment, achieved early wins and buy-in of the board
First-time COO developed confidence in the role, the confidence of his team and alignment with CEO
Senior executive adapted and flexed leadership style while retaining authenticity, to successfully onboard from the for-profit to the not-for-profit sector
Newly hired Regional Executive Director of a national not-for-profit, in a turn-around, effectively managed expectations of the national office to better align with the operational realities of the region
Managing Director successfully walked the tightrope of adapting to the culture while strategically disrupting it and navigating the relationship with the CEO
Recently promoted Director developed executive presence and effectiveness as a leader of former peers

What onboarding clients are saying

Rachel employs a powerful process that provided me with concrete skills to ensure a successful transition into my new organization. I owe a large part of my early success to Rachel’s executive coaching.

In addition, Rachel’s supportive and insightful coaching transformed the way I see myself and helped me connect deeply with my personal and professional goals. She is a caring and brilliant facilitator and our work together exceeded my expectations.

Anna B.

Manager

Rachel was the great sherpa in my leadership adventure.

She provided me with a very real (metaphorical!) bulletproof vest throughout an onboarding process into a COO role…My significant “early wins” are a testament to her abilities as an executive coach…Rachel served as an invaluable guide and thought-partner in my personal onboarding journey, helping my early navigation of the organization, culture as well as my personal evolution as a leader. Rachel helped identify potential derailers, mitigating the risks in forming my early relationships throughout the organization. Her guidance and professionalism kept me focused on key priorities, preventing the tendency to accelerate too quickly…I am grateful for the opportunity to work with her and would highly recommend her as an exceptional partner for high-level leadership journeys.

Michael C.

Vice President and COO

Rachel helped me navigate a new office culture and politics…I got a raving evaluation at my six-month review, much of which I attribute to the support and guidance provided by Rachel.

I have since referred Rachel to at least 5 other grateful executives and have seen her deliver consistent results for this very diverse group of leaders, from both the nonprofit and for profit sectors, and large and small organizations. I continue to be impressed by her ability to onboard leaders and facilitate transformational professional growth. Rachel is efficient, effective and has a style that is flexible to your particular needs and learning style.

Eve C.

Director