Wendy Simonson

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE COACH

 

With a deep business change, coaching and consulting background across multiple companies and industries, both for-profit and not-for-profit, Wendy is equipped to help leaders take their game to the next level. Wendy is particularly interested in change and exactly how change happens. She has a passion for helping leaders and teams tackle the challenges and conundrums that are getting in their way. With higher levels of awareness and insights, leaders can often see possibilities they’ve not been able to see before. Often all that’s needed is someone skilled to come alongside and help navigate the path forward.

Wendy is a creative analytic by nature, part rigorous thinker and part creative, innovative spirit. Her approach is practical -- help clients identify what matters most, then partner closely to get results. Ask the thoughtful probing questions that are a catalyst for new ways of thinking. Unearth beliefs that aren’t useful anymore. Work with the client to write new empowering scripts to get new results. Encourage new action. The approach is practical, thoughtful, engaging, and supportive … all with patient listening and a dash of humor to make the journey of learning and change engaging and fun.

 

She Recommends
The books The Mindful Body by Ellen J. Langer, From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks, The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink, and Think Again by Adam Grant; The podcast Guidewise Presents: Implementors

Areas of Expertise
Change Management
Facilitation
Executive Coaching
Team Effectiveness
Organizational Development and Design
Communication
Assessments: Predictive Index, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

 

“The team at Claria Partners has been a true extension of our HR Team. When I think about the tools at my disposal, Claria Partners is a critical piece of that puzzle. They are a pleasure to work with, they always bring significant value to every issue, project and discussion.”

LISA FIERING, HEAD OF HR, KINTAI THERAPEUTICS