The van Helden Group
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About Me

Experience and Expertise

Deep corporate leadership expertise based on 15+ years building, managing and growing teams in Healthcare, Finance, Technology and Publishing

Coaching philosophy honed over 20+ years of coaching teams, individuals, and work as a professional horse trainer

Diverse leadership perspectives drawn from experience as a Founder, Executive, Investor, and Board Member (Current: Director, KQED)

Education

BA, International Relations - Stanford University

MBA - Graduate School of Business, Stanford University

Front End Coaching Intensive Certification - Columbia University

Coaching Certification Practicum (Current) - Columbia University

Conversational Intelligence - Stanford University Continuing Studies Program

Exceptional Leader - Stanford University Continuing Studies Program

 
 

Client Testimonials

 
 

Alex has an incredible gift for breaking down complex problems and helping identify simple solutions. She is patient, methodical, insightful and really helped me connect the dots to find a way forward when I felt really stuck. Alex achieves a great balance of speaking plainly and directly to articulate insights that aren't always comfortable to hear, while also creating a "safe space" to openly explore. Working with Alex was empowering and impactful. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Jacqui G. - Startup Partner Lead, Stripe


I've worked with coaches before, but my work with Alex was on a completely different level. She helped me clarify my objectives, identify barriers, and create a path toward my goals that made them feel attainable. After working with Alex I felt empowered and in control.

Lauren L. - Senior Manager, Deloitte


Alex has played a critical role in helping one of our new executives be effective in his new role. Her coaching has helped make his transition to the executive team smooth and has accelerated his impact on both the executive team and the broader organization.

Zach G. - Founder and CEO, Thanx

Engagement Overview

Short Term

Sometimes a few coaching sessions are all it takes to get you on the right track. With a clearly defined, time bound, objective we will work together over the course of 3-5 sessions to tackle a defined issue and set you off on the right direction.

Medium Term

For slightly bigger issues, change management, interpersonal dynamics, defining your passion, we can structure our work over several months, meeting at the pace that works for your schedule, to define success, identify the core issues at play, and develop and execute an action plan.

Long Term

For those looking to elevate their leadership style, build emotional awareness, or those interested an ongoing strategic advisory relationship, a longer term engagement is the best approach. The structure will depend on your short term and long term goals.

My Approach


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One on One Coaching

My flexible approach makes it easy to integrate coaching into your existing routine. I will work with you in person, or via video conference. I am also accessible by email in between sessions to ensure that you stay on track with your goals.

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On-site Shadowing & Interviews

In order to gain a full picture of your impact, I can come on site and shadow you as you go about your day. Through this process and interviews with your coworkers I gain a full picture of your strengths, areas for development. and potential blind spots.

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Online Assessments

Where relevant, we can select an online assessment to inform the process of self-exploration and help you understand your preferences and tendencies.

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