Executive Leadership, Career & Business Coach | Founder, Empowered Leadership Coaching
I work with people who have spent years building successful careers, solving problems, and being the person everyone else counts on. Then something shifts. Maybe the career they’ve worked so hard to build no longer feels fulfilling, an unexpected change forces them to reconsider their future, or an idea they’ve carried for years starts demanding their attention. They know they want something different, but figuring out what comes next isn’t as straightforward as they’d expected. I help them recognize the options they already have, explore new possibilities, and create a practical plan to move forward with confidence.
Where I Come In
Most people don’t come to me because they lack ambition, experience, or ability. They come because the strategies that helped them succeed in the past aren’t necessarily helping them figure out what to do next. They’ve spent years making decisions, leading others, and navigating challenges, yet when it comes to their own future, they find themselves questioning everything. Sometimes they face an unexpected layoff and wonder how to position themselves in a changing job market. Other times they’re ready for greater responsibility but aren’t sure how to take that next step. Some have built impressive careers and are quietly wondering whether they want to spend the next decade doing more of the same.
I also work with people who feel the pull toward entrepreneurship. They have years of knowledge, skills, and experience, but struggle to see how those assets could translate into something they could build for themselves. They might have an idea they’ve been sitting on for years, or they may simply know they want more freedom and flexibility without having the slightest clue what that could look like.
Regardless of the circumstances, the work starts in the same place: understanding what they want, recognizing what they already bring to the table, and identifying the options available to them. I’m not interested in helping people throw away everything they’ve worked for. I’m interested in helping them use it to create something meaningful, whether that’s a new position, a stronger leadership presence, or an entirely different professional chapter.
The Way I Coach
I’m a strategist at heart, which means my coaching is grounded in practical action, honest conversations, and a healthy dose of humor. I believe people are far more capable than they sometimes give themselves credit for, particularly when they’re navigating unfamiliar territory. My job isn’t to tell someone what their future should look like. It’s to help them see possibilities they may have overlooked, challenge assumptions that are keeping them stuck, and figure out what makes sense for their circumstances.
Working with me isn’t about sitting through endless conversations about what you might do someday. We roll up our sleeves, get clear about what matters, and start making progress. Depending on what someone is navigating, that might mean strengthening their leadership presence, developing a strategic job search, preparing for a high-stakes interview, or validating a business idea before investing significant time and money. I bring structure and accountability to the process, but there’s always room for laughter, honest reflection, and the occasional uncomfortable question that needs to be asked.
One of my core beliefs is that options create freedom. You don’t have to make a dramatic leap, burn bridges, or gamble your financial security to create change. Sometimes the smartest move is to build what’s next while you’re still standing on solid ground. I want my clients to make decisions from a place of confidence and possibility, not fear or desperation.
What Shaped This Work
For more than 20 years, I built my career in corporate America, working my way through five promotions and eventually leading high-performing technical teams responsible for complex operations and business-critical initiatives. I loved developing people, solving complicated problems, and helping teams accomplish things they hadn’t thought possible. I understood how to navigate corporate environments, build credibility, and create opportunities for advancement because I’d spent decades doing exactly that.
At 50, I decided to leave corporate America and build my own coaching business. I’d spent years helping others navigate their careers and wanted to take that work in a new direction. What I discovered was that being highly successful in one environment doesn’t automatically prepare you for success in another. I knew how to lead teams, manage multimillion-dollar operations, and solve organizational challenges, but entrepreneurship came with an entirely different learning curve. I made mistakes, invested in things I didn’t need, and learned some expensive lessons about what it actually takes to build a business.
That experience gave me an even deeper appreciation for the uncertainty people feel when they’re standing between what they’ve always known and what they want to create next. It also reinforced something I believe strongly: you don’t have to start from scratch simply because you’re starting something new. Your experience, relationships, skills, and accomplishments are assets, even when the next chapter looks completely different from the last.
Those lessons have shaped both my coaching and my writing. My first book, Promotion Ready in 3 Months, focuses on helping professionals position themselves for advancement, communicate their value, and take greater ownership of their career growth. My second book, The Idea to Income Playbook, explores how people can turn their experience, skills, and passions into income-generating opportunities while making thoughtful decisions about their financial future.
Although the books focus on different paths, they share the same philosophy. We have more options than we often realize, and the experiences that brought us to this point can become the foundation for whatever comes next.
Today, I bring the perspective of both a seasoned corporate leader and an entrepreneur who has navigated her own reinvention. I understand the importance of having a plan, the discomfort of stepping into unfamiliar territory, and the value of having someone in your corner who can help you see the bigger picture while keeping your feet firmly on the ground.
What People Say
“She not only provided me with practical tools and strategies but also offered unwavering support and encouragement. Tabatha helped me see beyond the overwhelming sea of job postings, guiding me to focus on positions that truly resonated with my skills and aspirations.”
— Julie K.
“Tabatha’s coaching style is both supportive and insightful. She helped me become more organized and confident in my leadership abilities, both within my organization and in my professional sector.”
— Carla P.
“What makes Tabatha different is that her approach is structured, direct, and actually works — but only if you apply it. She teaches you how to clearly communicate your value, show up with confidence, and navigate the entire process strategically.”
— Nina H.
If You’re Ready to Talk
You don’t have to have everything figured out before asking for support. Whether you’re navigating a career change, looking to grow as a leader, or wondering if that business idea you’ve been carrying around might actually have potential, we can start with a conversation about where you are, what matters to you, and what might come next.
Email: info@betweenward.com
Note to send: “I’d like to explore coaching with Tabatha.”
No pressure or obligation. Just a conversation about your possibilities.