Coaches in Residence

Elevating teams. Strengthening culture. Driving change.

Our Approach to Leadership Development
At Leadership Council SMC, we believe strong teams and thriving organizations are built on purposeful, authentic leadership. Our model—used in our Leadership Immersion Programs—focuses on Leading Self, Leading Through Others, and Leading Change in the Community.

This framework helps teams align around shared purpose, navigate group dynamics with clarity, and strengthen their capacity to lead through complexity and change. Grounded in inclusive practices and systems thinking, our approach equips organizations to lead with intention—and deliver impact that lasts.

Through our Coaches in Residence program, we partner with experienced executive coaches to offer custom coaching and consulting to teams and organizations in San Mateo County. Whether you’re developing a leadership bench, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, or driving strategic change, our coaches help unlock your team’s potential and turn leadership into action.

Schedule a Discovery Call
Engage a certified coach to further your leadership journey. Gain tools and techniques to accelerate your impact.

Ready to Learn More?

We can help you find the right coach to meet your needs.

Pricing varies by consultant and by sector or industry served.

Upcoming Events

Info Sessions for Emerging Leaders and CORPS Programs 2025-2026

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Event Details
4/9/25, 4/14/25, 4/24/25
via Zoom

Join us and learn about our Leadership Immersion Programs:

>Leadership CORPS for senior-level leaders, and
>Emerging Leaders for rising San Mateo County leaders.

Get all of your questions answered! Registration for Info Sessions is required.

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Office Hours - April 9, 12 noon- 1 pm
Office Hours - April 14, 12 noon- 1 pm
Info Session - April 24, 8-9 am
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LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World

Event Details
4/3/25
Carolands Chateau

Event Date & Time: April 3rd, 2025, 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Registration begins at 12:45 pm.

VIP Reception: Purchase a VIP ticket and join a speaker’s reception and VIP tours of the Carolands Chateau from 4:00 - 5:00pm.

This isn't just another professional development event -- it's an opportunity to:
> Connect with cross-sector leaders in a breathtaking setting
> Gain fresh perspectives on collaborative leadership
> Support the next generation of local leaders through our scholarship program.

Speakers
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Chris Ernst
Chief Learning Officer, Workday
Kishshana Palmer
Author, Podcaster & CEO, ManageMint, Inc.
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Purposeful Leadership Program March 2025

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Event Details
3/14/25
Via Zoom

In this workshop, you will:

> Gain clarity on the triggers and root causes fueling your burnout
> Explore techniques to shift your mindset and behaviors to address these root causes
> Develop a personalized action plan to lead with more choice, intention, and purpose

Making a shift can be hard. You don't have to do it alone!

Early bird pricing is available through 3/2/25, and registration closes on 3/11/25.

Questions? Email purposeful.leadership.program@gmail.com.

Facilitators
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Yuwen Chu
MBA, Certified Coach
Rahul Khatod
MBA, Certified Coach
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