Leadership Development Institute
Business Consultant in San Francisco, CA
We have 30 years of experience designing and conducting goal-driven and results-oriented leadership coaching programs that help drive your organizational objectives. Our focus is on the acquisition of leadership skills and effective interpersonal leadership styles. We help managers and executives develop leadership skill sets through a customized program of one-on-one or two-on-one executive coaching. Our coaching engagements last an average of 9 months to give leaders an opportunity to embed the skills they have acquired.Jeff Lugerner and Karen Cooley bring a combined 30 years of leadership development training, executive coaching and business management experience to Leadership Development Institute. Their experience with both high level executives and high-powered teams uniquely positions LDI as a leading executive leadership development firm in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We develop and implement management coaching for executive management teams as well as one on one. Our Programs include a 360 Survey Feedback program that utilizes the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) assessment tool. We also include Transitional Coaching to address the leadership needs of newly hired, acquired or promoted executives and managers, as well as, one-on-one coaching and group leadership training sessions.
From start-ups to large companies, LDI coaches Executives in the C-Suite down through Director level leaders and their teams. Programs include a 360 Survey Feedback program that utilizes the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) assessment tool. We also include Transitional Coaching to address the leadership needs of newly hired, acquired or promoted executives and managers, as well as, one-on-one coaching and group leadership training sessions. Let us invest in you and your career.
Areas Served
- San Jose, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Bay Area, Mountain View, California, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Oakland, Silicon Valley
Business Details
- Serving commercial and industrial clients
- Year established: 30
- Number of employees: 5
Highlights & Specialties
- executive coaching programs
- executive coaching women
- executive development
- executive leadership coaching
- executive leadership development
- executive leadership development program
- executive leadership programs
- executive management training
- leadership coach
- leadership coaching
- leadership development
- leadership skills development
- leadership training
- team coaching
- team development
- team training
- team leadership development
- team management training
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Ben Farrell
read moreThere isnt a day that goes by that I dont reflect and draw on the management techniques that I studied with LDI. The greatest value of the LDI course is that it makes you confront and re-evaluate pre-conceived notions about yourself as a manager and mentor to others.
There is no magic wand that turns people into effective leaders it is a process of listening, learning and self-discovery. Jeff and Karen have a knack for drilling into the heart of an issue and creating the opportunity for those Ah ha! moments where something intangible becomes clear and useable.
LDI has made me a better manager by helping me discover more about myself and my ideal leadership brand, which is the essential first step in managing others.
There is no magic wand that turns people into effective leaders it is a process of listening, learning and self-discovery. Jeff and Karen have a knack for drilling into the heart of an issue and creating the opportunity for those Ah ha! moments where something intangible becomes clear and useable.
LDI has made me a better manager by helping me discover more about myself and my ideal leadership brand, which is the essential first step in managing others.
Shannon Hall
read moreLDI has been a central part of Horn Groups executive development program for several years. From group dynamics and motivational techniques to individual coaching on leadership and management, their training has contributed greatly to the success of our organization.
Marge Breya
read moreI have seen immediate, measurable and positive differences in the effectiveness of my team. LDIs coaching is not only a strong benefit for myself and my team, its a competitive advantage in this job market. Its an investment in the number one asset we all have our people!
Stan Vuckovich
read moreJust a note to express how valuable Jeff Lugerner has been to the development of my career. I have made the difficult transition from Sales to VP of Sales and Jeff was instrumental in coaching me through the difficulties this change has brought about. I have been better prepared to meet the challenges that management has presented due in large part to the time I spend with Jeff. The LDI program is an integral part of my success.
May Petry
read moreKaren is an intuitive, creative and trusted partner. She focuses not only at the issues at hand, but also takes into account all aspects of a persons professional and personal experiences. Karen provides relevant perspective and is always good at questioning the status quo. Her clarity in coaching has been invaluable in my career.
Connie Milburn
read moreKaren has partnered with me numerous times and provided exceptional executive coaching to many of my employers and clients. She is intelligent, thoughtful, and highly focused. She has the ability to quickly understand issues and can determine practical, real-world solutions to complex problems. I would never hesitate to hire or recommend Karen to my colleagues. She is an extremely valued resource.
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Christine McKinley
Oct 04, 2021
Great service!
Karen and Jeff have worked with our company for several years now to provide coaching to individuals and team building for groups. Both Karen and Jeff are excellent at figuring out what individuals or teams need to work on, identifying the best strategies for making improvements, and following through with the coaching or facilitation. They use various feedback and diagnostic tools to supplement individual or group coaching which helps to customize the process and make it more effective.I especially like their style of communicating, which is very candid but supportive, and our employees respond well to this also. I wasn't sure initially how this would work, but we've also benefited from their approach of co-coaching and co-facilitating, since their skills and coaching styles are complimentary but also different. We've essentially had the benefit of two coaches for what we otherwise might have paid for just one. I highly recommend Karen and Jeff based on our work with them and would be happy to talk with anyone in more detail.
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Jeff Lugerner
PresidentSan Francisco, CAread morePrior to working as an Executive Coach, Jeff worked with professional athletes on the mental and behavioral aspects of peak performance and incorporates this work into his coaching. Additionally, Jeff was part of a 10 year research project where he led work groups in the behavioral modification of the Type A Behavior Pattern through Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco. Jeff has post graduate degrees and certifications in Counseling/Psychology, Team Coaching, The Leadership Versatility 360 Tool and the Hogan Suite of Assessments.
Karen Cooley
Principal And Executive CoachSan Francisco, CAread moreKaren Cooley has over 20 years experience consulting and coaching senior-level executives at both Silicon Valley startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise ranges from employee and team performance to executive leadership assessment and development. Karens exceptional understanding of the impact of leadership styles, team dynamics and corporate cultures leads executives of companies to seek out her feedback and trust her perspective. Karens primary focus and work currently is centered around being a thought partner to female leaders and executives.
David Cox
Executive CoachSan Mateo, CAread moreDave leverages his 25 year career in explosive growth, technology companies to help aspiring leaders reach desired higher levels of leadership. In building global operations capabilities for several start-ups and very successful young public companies, Dave differentiated himself as the in-house executive coach for top performing, yet challenged leaders, on his direct teams and cross-functionally. As Dave rose to the senior executive level, he partnered with and coached dozens of co-workers, from Sr Managers to Sr Vice Presidents, to help them achieve the next level of leadership. Across nearly every corporate function Dave has formally and informally coached ambitious co-workers seeking that often elusive promotion. Coaching has been and continues to be the most rewarding aspect of Daves career to date.
Nicole Stephen, PhD,
Executive CoachSan Jose, CAread moreWith over 18 years of experience coaching managers and executives, Nicole has worked in a variety of industries, with deep expertise in technology, healthcare, financial services, nonprofit, and energy sectors. While Nicole coaches leaders at all levels, many clients are newly transitioned executives, wanting to make business impact quickly or high potential individuals looking to move into the executive ranks of their current organizations, thus coaching engagements often focus on the behavioral changes needed to obtain and effectively transition into these high profile roles. In addition to coaching, her professional expertise is in succession management, assessment, talent management, and leadership development. Nicole emphasizes partnership, goal setting, and reflection in order to produce the greatest impact. Quick to build trust and identify what the key success factors are for a particular client, she uses a pragmatic, real-world approach to coaching, which enables her clients to find the greatest levers that will have the most profound impact on improving performance. Regardless of whether the topic is related to leadership effectiveness, communication style, improving relationships, prioritization, or having greater impact, specific tangible results can be reached through a strong partnership, motivation, and willingness to think and behave differently.