Coaching at the Cottage

Life, Leadership, and Executive Coaching are offered by Norris E. Dickard.  You may wonder what is coaching? One way to think of it is boosters talk about you, consultants talk to you, counselors work with you,  -- but coaches talk with you, tap your wisdom, help you clarify goals + provide support and exercises so you can grow and change. You can read more about coaching online (one good overview is the Wikipedia entry).   Norris helps both individuals and companies thrive, grow, and soar! He specializes in transitions, whatever may be the desired change for a client.  Norris helps clients master change in all life transitions and move to optimal wellness levels.

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.  Assessments may be proposed to inform you of strengths and development goals.  Outside consultations may be recommended.  

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. Federal government and has worked at Brookings, the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and as a management consultant in a Fortune 1000 company. 

He really knows about the many struggles leaders, business owners,  individuals, and companies/organizations face. 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 -- so he also understands what a challenge it can be to manage the tightrope that is work and life!

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