Leadership Coaching Program
Eight weeks of individual coaching for Circles RVA participants, 2026.
The Challenge
Many people working toward a more stable career carry real talent and heavy self-doubt. Circles RVA wanted a coaching program that built leadership confidence alongside practical career skills, so participants could handle pressure and make decisions on their own terms, not only update a resume.
The Approach
PEACEWITH designed and delivered an 8-week program of individual virtual coaching sessions, up to 60 minutes each. Each participant chose three leadership competencies to focus on, such as decision making, communication, and personal responsibility, and named the habits of thinking that most get in their way. Every session combined a grounding practice, a progress review, a coaching conversation, and action steps for the week. Participants rated their confidence and the influence of those habits before and after the program.
Outcomes & Impact
Five people enrolled, and four completed the final survey. 75% of respondents grew in confidence in at least two of their three leadership competencies. 75% of respondents reduced at least two of their three identified patterns of negative self-talk, the habits that held them back from reaching their goals. All four said the program helped them manage stress, and they rated it 9.25 out of 10. Participants also reported results during the program, including a management position, a full-time teaching job, a negotiated work schedule, and new income streams.
Why This Partnership Worked
The program worked because awareness led to action. Participants named the habits holding them back, practiced a different response between sessions, and brought real situations to each conversation. Every participant named that awareness work as a key takeaway. Virtual sessions also made it easier for people to speak openly.