Valerie J Davis
PhD, PCC
Senior Executive Coach & Facilitator
Overview & Strengths
With over 25 years of experience as an executive coach, leadership development facilitator, and coach educator, Valerie collaborates with leaders who are ready to increase their impact and achieve meaningful results. Drawing from her background as an executive in global organizations, she understands the challenges of today’s fast-paced business landscape. Valerie pairs this practical insight with evidence-based strategies, enabling leaders to gain self-awareness, navigate complexity, strengthen their influence, and consistently perform at their best. As a published author and speaker, Valerie contributes to the progressive conversation on the future of leadership in an ever-evolving world.
Coaching Philosophy
Valerie’s mantra is: Elevate. Transform. Thrive. And, at the heart of her coaching philosophy are three essential principles:
- Create a Safe, Supportive Space: Valerie fosters an environment of trust and openness, where clients can explore their goals and challenges without fear of judgment.
- Engage in Deep, Empathic Listening: By focusing on each client’s unique aspirations and obstacles, she ensures every engagement is meaningful and tailored to their needs.
- Drive Actionable Transformation: Valerie equips leaders with the clarity, strategies, and tools they need to bridge the gap between their current reality and their ideal future.
Delivering Results That Matter
Valerie’s coaching is more than inspirational—it delivers tangible outcomes. Her clients have achieved results such as:
- Advancing their careers through promotions or landing coveted Board roles.
- Resolving complex organizational challenges, from conflict resolution to post-merger integration.
- Navigating career crises and redefining empowering visions for their future.
- Successfully transitioning into retirement while creating a legacy of leadership.
Valerie is committed to helping her clients unlock their potential, equipping them to succeed in dynamic environments, while making a lasting impact in both their personal and professional lives.
Certifications
- Professional Certified Coach
- (PCC), International Coach Federation
- The Leadership Circle 360 Profile
- The Leadership Circle Culture Survey
- Hogan Assessment Systems
- Hogan 360 Multi-rater Feedback Tool
- Workplace Big Five Profile
- MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator)
- TAIS (The Attentional and Interpersonal Style)
Experience
- Executive Coaching
- Program Design and Facilitation
- Leader as Coach
- Various Leadership Development Programs
- Boards of Directors including various officer roles
- Human Resources Executive
- Human Capital Consulting
Specializations
- Executive Coaching and Assessments
- Facilitation: Collaboration, Decision-making & Power
- Leader-as-Coach Education
- New Leader Orientation
Education
- Fielding Graduate University, PhD in Human Development with a concentration in Leadership
- American University, Master of Science in Organization Development