Coaching at the Cottage

Life, Leadership, and Executive Coaching are offered by Norris E. Dickard.    Norris has a unique approach to coaching and organizational development. First, he really helps both individuals and companies thrive, grow, and soar!  Second, he starts with the premise that we all have special talent, abilities, experience, and a unique leadership style.  And, we can all learn to improve, live a better life, and be more effective!

His coaching approach is focused on where the client is in their life and based on their unique learning style.  He works with clients to create a coaching plan, including the frequency and the focus of sessions.  His approach is based on the latest findings from neuroscience, adult learning theory, psychology, and the published research literature on leadership effectiveness.  Assessments may be suggested to measure such traits as: leadership strengths, resilience, social-emotional intelligence, etc.  

CALL 540 371-4000 to book an appointment.  The first session is totally complimentary.  No obligation is expected but it will focus on your story, needs, and help you and Norris figure out if  coaching is right for you.

Norris served at the White House as a senior policy advisor in the presidential administrations of both political parties.  He spent most of his distinguished career in the U.S. Federal government but has also worked at national think tanks such as Brookings, the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and as a management consultant in a Fortune 1000 company. 

These demanding experiences gave him a unique perspective on the challenges that leaders, individuals, and companies/organizations face.  He also raised three children while doing this, and is married to Dr. Delise Dickard with her own demanding professional life -- so he has balanced the tightrope that is work and life!

Norris has coached and developed individuals and leaders throughout his career and in his private coaching practice.  In 2020 he completed Georgetown University's leadership coaching program.  In 2021 he completed training in interpersonal neurobiology, a process to accelerate personal transformation.  He earned a master's degree from Harvard and is certified as coach by the International Coaching Federation.    BTW:  Norris loves all things outdoors, including: hiking, biking, exploring, camping, sailing, and more!