Merideth Thompson

Merideth
Thompson

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Executive Coaching

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"Having someone on my team and a cheerleader who is an objective third party was transformative. In the coaching relationship, I had someone to get me out of my own head. Merideth asked the tough questions and also helped me get clarity and provided that outside perspective. I learned that I don’t have to lay all of my cards down in order to act with integrity. Coaching with Merideth helped me gain the confidence to pursue my dream outcome and also be able to walk through important milestones from a physical, mental, and emotional perspective, without burning out."
Connor
“Before working with Merideth, I was stuck - in how I spent my time and energy, and the way I was interacting in some of my relationships. Looking back, I now realize I was burned out - not at work but in life in general. Through coaching with Merideth, I was able to get unstuck, to take ownership of my well-being and let go of expectations of others that were leaving me frustrated. Coaching helped me focus and be dialed in at work. It’s taken the weight off my shoulders. I feel less overwhelmed and more in control of my life and happiness.”
Anonymous
“Prior to working with Merideth, I had a promising outlook and opportunities on the horizon. I was also at a deeply pivotal point in my life and career. I had broad goals such as working in a particular field, but also felt anxious or fearful about accomplishing those goals. Coaching helped me break those goals into smaller pieces and equipped me to manage them more easily. I landed an exciting internship toward the end of our coaching relationship. Having dreams is great but having actionable plans to accomplish those dreams is better. Coaching with Merideth helped me achieve that while reducing the stress of the unknown.”
Michael
“Merideth's insight and coaching skills helped me navigate difficult corporate waters. I highly recommend her if you are at a crossroads or need someone who has your back.”
Anne
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coaching clients

In short, I coach go-getters. Those living a good life but sense that they can take it to the next level. Those who are not only living their best life but working to help others do the same. More specifically, my practice focuses on coaching those who are:

  • New to a leadership position
  • Leaders in transition
  • Navigating a major life change such as a new job, change in health, new marriage (with step/bonus children involved)
  • Career pivoters
  • Work-life balance seekers
  • Academics new to the ivory tower or seeking a leadership position

My job is to ask the hard questions, be an objective third party who speaks truth to you, and support you with encouragement, accountability and a plan for behavioral, emotional and mental change. Coaching is one of my superpowers. I’ve built a successful career and life that I am absolutely in love with (it wasn’t always that way). Now I coach others to the same level of health, wealth and happiness. 

as your coach

coaching approach

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My approach to each client is unique and dependent upon their situation and goals. In the initial consultation, I get a sense of where they are in various areas of life (e.g., work, family, finances, hobbies, health) and where they’d like to be over the next 6-12 months. Often I use a psychological assessment to help understand and get a baseline of how the client thinks and/or how they are perceived by their inner circle.

With a Bachelor’s in psychology, an MBA in human and organizational performance, and a PhD in organizational behavior, I bring both deep and broad knowledge to every coaching relationship. Further, with five years consulting with Deloitte and numerous corporate engagements related to goal setting, workplace environments, and negotiation or conflict resolution, I bring over two decades of experience to my clients’ coaching success. More specifically, I’ve been coaching in higher education for over a decade and for about seven years in the corporate arena.

In addition to education and corporate experience, I also bring other real life experience to my coaching:

  • Being raised by a single mother and a “latch-key kid” at 9
  • Completing two graduate degrees while often single parenting a preschooler and an infant while my then-spouse battled mental health issues
  • Remotely finishing the last three years of a doctoral program (I don’t recommend it but it’s doable!)
  • Navigating a divorce and coming out healthier and happier than ever before
  • Paying off $100k in student loans (yes, that’s an insane amount – long story)
  • Using a research-based approach to finding my new partner and then slowly building a relationship with my three bonus children

coaching Experience

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