Holly Thompson Coaching

Organizational Coaching & Consulting

I consult with leaders on organizational and business development, including leadership and management, strategy, staffing, program design, performance and more. My consulting clients have included large and mid-sized organizations in health care, human services, education and arts and culture. 

I coach executive and senior leaders on topics relating to managing up and down, engaging employees, navigating key relationships, self management, cultivating motivation, and managing time and productivity—all with a grounding in values, purpose, and a vision for the future. 

I also help organizations navigate through transitions in executive and senior-level leadership, or when a function of the organization is in need of assessment and re-design.  I believe moments of transition and change are opportunities—especially when organizations can take a step back and evaluate their assets and gaps. I stive to help organizations transform what may feel like a time of uncertainty and vulnerability into a period of strengthening by:

  • Assessing organizational/departmental assets and gaps to identify the qualities and skills needed on staff and/or in the next leader or manager.

  • Coaching leaders at all levels—executive directors, development directors, finance directors, program directors and other senior and middle management staff—on professional growth areas.

  • Facilitating team meetings to foster open communication, set goals and build esprit de corps.

  • Supporting leaders and staff to avoid disruptions in workflow and potential burnout while keeping the trains running on time. 

  • Leading and facilitating the search for new leaders or managers, from start to finish based on assessment findings--with the goal of finding the right person for the organization.

Organizational coaching & consulting engagements can include:

  • Strategic assessments of leadership capacity, organizational or departmental operations, or staffing structures

  • Coaching for leaders and employees on management, transitions, communication skills, team building and more

  • Facilitation and project management of strategic planning processes and other organizational initiatives

Clients—Past and Present:

  • MediaJustice

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

  • Third Street Music School Settlement

  • Voices of Ascension

  • Project FIND

  • Korean American Community Foundation

  • NYU Lutheran Medical Center and Family Health Centers

  • Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services

  • Good Shepherd Services

  • Brooklyn Community Services

Getting started

If you are a leader in a company or nonprofit and would like to discuss my coaching and consulting services, please contact me by email or phone.

The privilege of a lifetime is being
who you are.
— Joseph Campbell
I am a happy repeat customer for the unique set of skills that Holly brings to the table. Her collabrorative style, good strategic sense and warmth has helped us shape a development team with the skills, qualities and direction to bring our fundraising operations to the next level. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other organizations looking for guidance during critical transitions.
— David Gillcrist, Executive Director, Project FIND