We recently performed an in-depth analysis of business/executive coaches serving the Greensboro, NC market. To be analyzed, coaches must be located in the Greensboro, NC area or hold periodic, in-person events at least 1x per quarter in Greensboro. 

Beginning with a list of ~20 coaches, we utilized the below ranking methodology to ensure coaches were ranked objectively and fairly. Coaches on this list may offer one-on-one coaching, small group coaching, or large workshops, but generally the more intimate the coaching medium, the higher the coach was rated.

Here is how we ranked these coaches:

• Years Coaching (20%): Coaches with more coaching experience, while not a direct indication of quality, are generally rated higher. 
• Average Review Score (30%): We examined the online testimonials of each coach to determine not only how they are rated on a standard scale of 1 – 5 stars, but also the quality of testimonials and their specificity in how the coach helped them achieve their goals. 
• Coaching Structure (20%): Coaches offering 1-on-1 or small group coaching are ranked higher due to the individual attention given to their clients. 
• Notable Licenses/Certifications (10%): Coaches that have attained recognized licenses or certifications demonstrating their abilities as a coach are ranked higher. 
• Prior Position (15%): Coaches with prior leadership experience in Greensboro area-based companies are rated higher for their understanding of the local economy.
• Ideal Client Fit (5%): Coaches with more broad expertise in mid-market companies such as those commonly found in Greensboro are given a slight edge.

 

The Top Business/Executive Coaches in Greensboro, NC

 

The Top Executive Coaches in Greensboro – Bio & Testimonials

Read below for further information on each coach, testimonials, and contact information. 

Doug Haynes

Ideal Client Fit: CEOs of Mid-Market Companies Looking to Grow Organizational Output

Doug Haynes is the former President/CEO of Mastermind Prep Learning Solutions, where he provided school management and led training and improvement services for public charter and district schools in North Carolina. After transitioning the company to work with business organizations to improve organizational culture and effectiveness, he dove head first into coaching full-time. Now, he chairs a local Vistage group, where he mentors CEOs in the Greensboro area to build better, more profitable companies by helping executives work on their business, not just in it. 

• Years Coaching: 8
• Average Review Score: 4.9
• Coaching Structure: 1-on-1 & small group
• Notable Licenses/Certifications: Vistage Chair, CAPA Pro Member
• Prior Position: President & CEO at Mastermind Prep Learning Solutions
• Email: [email protected]

 

Click Here to See Doug on LinkedIn / Click Here to Visit Doug’s Website

 

Summary of Client Testimonials

Doug is a “great Vistage chair”, leading the way with “new ideas, concepts, and forethought.” He is a “proven educational leader and visionary”, with another client remarking that they “recommend Doug for anyone.”

 

Anne Shoemaker

Ideal Client Fit: Women in Executive Roles Looking to Elevate Their Careers

Anne Shoemaker began her career in the NC Association of Realtors where she became the Chief Operating Officer before transitioning to a new role as General Manager at Blue Ridge Companies in August of 2012. She left Blue Ridge Companies to become a coach in December 2020, where she later narrowed her focus to helping women in executive roles make positive career transitions. She helps her clients by helping them overcome limiting beliefs that may be holding them back from the career that they want. 

• Years Coaching: 5
• Average Review Score: 4.8/5
• Coaching Structure: 1-on-1, workshops & retreats
• Notable Licenses/Certifications: Prosci Change Practitioner
• Prior Position: Program Manager at Blue Ridge Companies
• Email: Not publicly available

 

Click Here to See Anne on LinkedIn / Click Here to Visit Anne’s Website

 

Summary of Client Testimonials

Anne can be “confidently recommended as a change management consultant” and “flat-out one of the best strategic thinkers” one client has ever worked with. She is a “true value add” to anyone looking to grow in their careers.

 

Steve Buisson

Ideal Client Fit: Financial Executives in Banking

Steve Buisson spent 30 years of his career as a banking executive before deciding that it was time to move on. Using what he knew about the banking industry, he launched Executive Balance, a coaching/consulting firm focused on helping financial executives balance “purpose, profits, and people” as they grow their businesses. Finance executives, especially those in banking, should consider having a conversation with Steve about his services. 

• Years Coaching: 5
• Average Review Score: 4.5
• Coaching Structure: 1-on-1
• Notable Licenses/Certifications: Transition Dynamics Specialist – iPEC Coaching
• Prior Position: Chief Risk Officer of Mortgage at Truist
• Email: [email protected]

 

Click Here to See Steve on LinkedIn / Click Here to Visit Steve’s Website

 

Summary of Client Testimonials

Steve’s coaching is an “innate skill”, that “helps stimulate your thinking for a more balanced perspective.” He is a “thought leader” and “epitomizes executive leadership qualities” through his “understanding of corporate culture and communications.”

 

Mona Edwards

Ideal Client Fit: Non-Profit & Government Leaders

Mona Edwards, while also being a licensed attorney, spent her life within the operations side of various non-profit organizations. She has a real focus on helping these organizations expand their impact and growing the people who are a part of them — most notable in the Human Resources and marketing departments. She now leads Lift Coaches, where she helps executives and leaders in non-profit or governmental organizations create more impactful organizations. 

• Years Coaching: 12
• Average Review Score: 4.0
• Coaching Structure: 1-on-1
• Notable Licenses/Certifications: Hogan Assessment Certification
• Prior Position: COO at The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
• Email: [email protected]

 

Click Here to See Mona on LinkedIn / Click Here to Visit Mona’s Website

 

Summary of Client Testimonials

Mona has a unique ability to “tailor feedback”, meaning clients walk away with “clear action steps to achieve the desired outcomes.” Clients appreciate her “steady and calm” demeanor, and she is passionate about helping others in their “quest for successful careers and meaningful lives.”

 

Lise Evans

Ideal Client Fit: Women in Leadership in the Healthcare/Biotech Industries

Lise Evans’ background is in biotech and marriage & family therapy. This allows her to bring a unique perspective in her coaching and help her coachees develop both in their personal lives and careers. She uses therapeutic practices such as non-judgemental listening in her coaching, allowing her to form a trusting relationship with clients early on. Healthcare/biotech executives in Greensboro will greatly benefit from Lise’s coaching. 

• Years Coaching: 1
• Average Review Score: 3.9
• Coaching Structure: 1-on-1
• Notable Licenses/Certifications: Associate Certified Coach – International Coaching Federation
• Prior Position: Director, Health Care Market – Rare Disease at Genentech
• Email: ​​[email protected]

 

Click Here to See Lise on LinkedIn / Click Here to Visit Lise’s Website

 

Summary of Client Testimonials

Lise’s primary goal is to help you “reach your full potential” and “empowers clients to clarify goals, address concerns, and forge a path to success.”

 

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