Brenda leverages her 20+ years of business and consulting experience to empower leaders and teams to reach their potential. Working closely with leaders in a broad range of corporate environments and physician and scientific leaders in academic medicine, Brenda has a keen understanding of the nuances of what it takes for leaders to build their leadership identity and be successful in their specific leadership environments by leveraging their unique, authentic selves.

Multiple long-standing relationships with client organizations and leaders are a testament to Brenda’s success. She has supported them as they and their careers have evolved. In addition, Brenda continues to develop the tools and products that Connect the Dots leverages to support client success. The recent launch of The Academic Leadership Mastery Program is an example of how Brenda and her team continuously keep a pulse on the needs of leaders to innovate and expand offerings that combine proven and emergent methodologies to support those needs.

“As a coach, I have the unique opportunity to empower leaders to see their world differently, gain the confidence and know-how to overcome obstacles, and achieve breakthrough results, ultimately driving their personal and the organization’s growth and success. I am energized by collaborating with leaders who embrace new approaches to achieve their goals. Witnessing their ‘aha moments’ is incredibly rewarding.”

Brenda’s Education and Certifications:

• ICF Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered coaching
• Master Corporate Executive Coach
• University of Michigan Leadership program certificate
• HBX- Harvard Business School, leadership innovation program certificate
• The Ohio State University, BA Communications
• Assessments:
  • EQi
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
  • Multiple 360-survey instruments
  • DiSC

Brenda’s Areas of Expertise:

• Coaching leaders in:
  • Academic Medicine
  • Large complex organizations including automotive, healthcare and retail
• Executive onboarding and transition
• Leadership team effectiveness

What Brenda’s clients say about their work with her:

“I would not have been successful transitioning into my new role if I wasn’t working with Brenda. She gave me the confidence and real-time strategies that I needed to develop my vision, build my team and key relationships in a challenging environment.”

“Working with a coach was new to me, and based on my work with Brenda, I firmly believe that all executives should have a coach. She provides me with the opportunity to work through situations and opportunities in a way that no one else in my network can. I appreciate her insights and ability to provide me with actionable strategies.”

How she spends her free time:

• Hiking and snowshoeing in Colorado and Europe
• Family
• Writing
• Cheering on her favorite sports teams

Email Brenda: bhampel@connectthedotsconsulting.com