Coaching Services

Life, Leadership, and Executive Coaching are offered by Norris E. Dickard.  You may wonder what is coaching?  Coaches talk with you, tap your wisdom, help you clarify goals and values + provide support, exercises, and/or assessments.   

Norris works with clients (both individuals and organizations) to help them thrive, grow, and soar!  In particular he helps clients:

• Manage change in various forms: CFO to CEO, at-home parent to working one,  public to private sector or vice versa, entering new markets, etc. 
• Create an organization that is profitable, retains employees through a supportive culture, and makes a difference in the world  

Norris's is a certified and experienced coach with an approach informed by science. His work is grounded in the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and leadership effectiveness.  

CALL 540 371-4000 to book an appointment.   The first session is totally free.  You meet Norris, discuss your priorities , get a taste of a coaching (including an exercise), and discover whether working with him is right for you.  No further obligation is required.  

Norris served at the White House as a senior policy advisor in the presidential administrations of both political parties.  He spent most of his career in the the U.S.  government and has worked at Brookings, the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and as a management consultant. 

He knows about the many struggles leaders, business owners,  individuals, and organizations face -- and has helped numerous clients meet their challenges. Raised in a working class neighborhood he appreciates the value of education and hard work.  He raised three children and is married to Dr. Delise Dickard and understands how to manage the tightrope that is work and life -- and works with clients to lead the life they want or make needed organizational changes.

He earned a graduate degree at Harvard, and in 2020 completed Georgetown University's leadership coaching program.  He is certified as a coach by the International Coaching Federation.  Norris loves all things outdoors.  He relishes reading, travel, talking to his three daughters,  and a good cup of tea or coffee.