Coaching at the Cottage

Life, Leadership, and Executive Coaching are now offered by Norris E. Dickard.   He is the husband of Dr. Delise Dickard, and together they are truly a dynamic duo!   Norris has a unique approach to coaching.  It 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. It is based on the latest findings from neuroscience, adult learning theory, psychology, and the published research literature on leadership effectiveness. Psychological assessment and referral to treatment is an option for clients, if there are issues that prevent them from living life to the fullest, or meeting their full potential either as professionals or in personal life.  Other assessments may be suggested, to measure such traits as: leadership skills and deficits, resilience, social-emotional intelligence, etc. 

CALL 540 371-4000 to book an appointment

Norris served as a senior policy advisor in the presidential administrations of both political parties and spent most of his distinguished career in the U.S. Federal government.  He 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 positions and experiences gave him a unique perspective on the challenges that leaders and individuals face. 

Norris has coached and developed individuals and leaders as part of his professional jobs and in his private coaching practice.  He retired from the Federal government in November 2020 after completing the Georgetown University leadership coaching program.  He previously earned a master's degree from Harvard, and is now "rewired" to focus on consulting and coaching.  He is a member of the International Coaching Federation, and is certified by that organization as a coach.