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Executive Coaching & Team Coaching
Signature Executive Coaching
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Helping exceptional leaders find their voice, own their presence, and lead with unshakeable confidence.
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How do others perceive you? The fact is, no matter what you are trying to achieve, the answer to that question will dictate your level of success. Intelligence, expertise and hard work are important, but they are not enough.
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Perception shapes reality. True influence arises when you embody the essence of a leader—mature confidence, poised, and strategic—capable of navigating complexity with grace. For this transformation, a trusted adviser is crucial, one who offers precise, personalized guidance to refine your presence and amplify your impact across all tiers of interaction.Â
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Are you ready to:
- Cultivate executive behaviors that resonate with authority and authenticity?
- Navigate leadership transitions with strategic, actionable insights?
- Articulate your vision with the gravitas of a seasoned public figure?
- Unify your team’s diverse strengths towards a common pinnacle of excellence?
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Pave your way to enduring leadership with coaching that is as unique as your fingerprint. My clientele spans the spectrum from corporate leaders, news anchors, to seated lawmakers - all sharing the aspiration to transcend the ordinary.
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I ignite transformation within leaders, empowering them to unlock their true potential and lead with unparalleled impact. As an ICF Certified Executive Coach, I partner with C-Level Executives, Senior Leaders, and Legislative Professionals to unleash their highest potential and master the art of impactful leadership, ensuring their legacy is built on unshakeable influence and genuine fulfillment.
Is This You or Your Organization?
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✓ You’re ready for a next-level transformation — not just better communication, but a full elevation of your executive identity, presence, and impact. You want a bespoke coaching experience tailored to your leadership style, challenges, and aspirations.
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✓ You've recently been promoted — or you're eyeing your next big move — and know that what got you here won’t get you there. You need executive coaching that’s laser-focused on the moments, mindset, and messaging that accelerate leadership maturity.
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✓ You lead through complexity — competing agendas, high-stakes meetings, board politics, or public visibility. You want clear-thinking, trusted counsel to help you show up calm, credible, and effective.
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✓ You’re in a succession pipeline — or should be. But lingering misconceptions, poor visibility, or outdated narratives are holding you back. You’re ready to reposition yourself strategically and rise.
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✓ You’re under the spotlight — a spokesperson, executive, or public figure preparing for high-pressure media appearances, debates, or keynote speeches. You want a coach who will refine your message, ground your presence, and unlock your on-camera magnetism.
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âś“ Your team, department, or division is fractured or fatigued. You need leadership development and executive alignment that inspires trust, galvanizes unity, and sets a shared vision in motion.
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✓ You're not looking for cookie-cutter coaching. You want high-impact sessions that feel like they were built just for you — bold, strategic, identity-expanding, and supportive of your most ambitious leadership goals.
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✓ You’re preparing for a keynote, investor pitch, or high-stakes presentation and need help crafting a delivery that moves people — one that lands with power, clarity, and executive presence.
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✓ You want a keynote speaker or workshop facilitator who doesn't just "check the box" — but energizes, challenges, and moves the room. Someone who blends entertainment, storytelling, and deeply relevant leadership strategy.
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CLIENT PRAISE:
"You've given me great insights and targeted guidance in regards to what I was focusing on." ~ P. Lilly, SVP Food Manufacturing Industry
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"I really felt like you were invested in my success, and there’s no other feeling like that - when someone from outside of the organization supports you and is invested in your success." ~ Rashanda B Associate, Robins-Kaplan Law Firm
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"Her message of grace, showing up, determining the one thing that I will change when I get back to the office. I love Polly!" ~Â Audience Member at Minnovation Summit
FACILITATED WORKSHOPS FOR LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION: I have developed comprehensive leadership development resources for teams and leaders including WCCO, Kohler, Project Management Institute, ExxonMobil, CFMoto, Minnesota Department of Health, SC Johnson & Co, Donaldson, Olmsted County, Hennepin Healthcare, The Libertarian Party, Cub Foods, 3M, & Honeywell. Connect with me to discuss how executive coaching can unlock your full potential.
Featured Coaching Programs
Executive Coaching & Team Coaching
Powerful Leadership Development Training
Our Executive Coaching programs are designed to catalyze profound transformations. Coaching  meticulously nurtures positive leadership behaviors, effective communication styles, and a robust executive presence. Tailored specifically for C-Level executives, senior leaders, and those stepping into new pivotal roles, our coaching helps you stand out in an environment where attention is a premium.
Leading Through Crisis SolutionsÂ
Coaching. Keynotes. Breakout Sessions.
When the pressure’s high and the stakes are real, leadership can’t afford to go quiet. Whether you’re navigating burnout, staff turnover, public scrutiny, or paralyzing uncertainty—what you do next matters.
Leadership in Crisis is built for leaders who are tired of reacting and ready to rise. Through high-impact coaching, transformative keynotes, and strategy-rich breakout sessions, you’ll learn how to stay grounded, communicate with clarity, and lead your team forward—especially when it’s hard.
Because when things feel most uncertain… that’s when true leadership begins.
Media Training & Spokesperson Training
The camera doesn’t miss much. Neither do I. When you stand before the camera or in front of a microphone, you’re not just making an appearance, you’re making an impression. Nailing that first impression with even one media engagement can open countless doors of opportunity. Whether you're the reporter or the interviewee, this training can show you how to make the best impression possible.
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Keynotes. Presentations. Workshops.Â
Polly designs and delivers HIGH-ENERGY, STRATEGY-FILLED virtual and in-person keynotes, presentations and workshops. Her keynotes are high-energy, and her virtual presentations use all the tech and gadgets you'll find in a professional production studio. A professional commercial actor with over a decade of experience, Polly knows how to engage and entertain a virtual and in-person audience. Learn more about what Polly and her team can do for your next event or workshop.Â
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Political Leadership Development
Advance your political career with coaching tailored to the unique demands of public leadership. The Candidate Institute merges solid research with practical strategies, providing focused coaching and interactive workshops. Prepare for public speaking, effective messaging, media engagement, debate tactics, relational skills, and authentic personal branding. Transform your approach to ensure a confident and resonant political identity.
LEARN MOREIgnite Your Signature Leadership Journey
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Discover the difference a dedicated executive coach can make.
As a leadership coach, facilitator, and founding partner of Executive Development Consultants, I have been studying, practicing, and teaching conscious leadership since 2011, supporting individuals to make powerful shifts in behaviors and awareness that strengthen their capacity to lead across professional and personal contexts.Â
 My unique methodology goes beyond conventional strategies. Through incisive assessments and cutting-edge research, we don't just understand your leadership style—we redefine it. I equip you with the unwavering communication mastery, commanding executive presence, and decisive clarity essential to navigate any challenge and inspire extraordinary performance.
My programs are meticulously designed to catapult your leadership journey: from igniting peak performance in executive and team coaching, to commanding any room with powerful media and spokesperson training, and shaping the future through elite political leadership development. It's time to lead with purpose and undeniable presence.
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TESTIMONIAL: "Honestly immeasurable. Polly's coaching helped me to reach higher levels of confidence and performance. Her insight is invaluable. And her training is creative and impactful." Tom H. Vice President, Aerospace Global Business Enterprise
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PROUDLY RECOGNIZED / CERTIFIED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS:Â ICF-ACC, CEC-ASCTH, DBE-MN, CERT, MNUCP
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-Â Cali Weddle, Miss Outstanding Teen MinnesotaÂ
"Thank you for coaching me to be my own kind of champion."
– Carisa Rasmussen, Motivational Speaker, Frequently seen on Fox 9, Course Creator
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