Colleague Consulting

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Colleague Consulting is a women-owned small business with a simple goal — improving the workplace.

For over 25 years, we have had the privilege of providing human capital management, coaching, training, facilitation, and leadership development services to a range of federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector companies. 

Capabilities

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Training

We design, develop, and deliver customized training.

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Coaching

We deliver one-on-one and team coaching.

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Facilitation

We facilitate leadership retreats, team building sessions, and more.

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Leadership Development

We empower leaders to realize their potential.

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Change Management

We help organizations navigate and manage change.

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Insights

The latest observations and recommendations from our subject matter experts.

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION, EXECUTIVE TRANSITIONS, EXECUTIVE COACHING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC THINKING, AVOIDING BURNOUT, MANAGING UP

What New Executives Need to Master, Fast

Succeeding at the executive level requires specific skills – the 3 Cs of Calendar, Confidence, and Communication. 

New executives who make a fast, successful transition tend to master three things: how they manage their calendar, how they build confidence at a new level, and how they communicate with impact. Most leadership training stops short of teaching these skills directly, which is where coaching has stepped in to close the gap. 

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Experts

Colleague Consulting uses a “hub and spoke” service model to quickly deliver organization- and topic-specific experts to our clients. Our clients engage with a dedicated program manager who is supported by an extensive cadre of subject matter experts.

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What our clients are saying

  • “Colleague Consulting provides some of the best—if not the best—training, including learning materials and presenters.”

    Department of Energy

  • “My coaching experience was superior—life-changing, as a matter of fact. My coach provided me with the tools and the insight that changed my thinking about the possibility of being a leader within my agency.”

    Internal Revenue Service

  • “You knocked it out of the park.”

    Defense Acquisition University

  • “Your course was one of the best courses I’ve taken—instructor presentation, content, recourses, and testing relevant material!”

    U.S. Air Force

  • “Your training was fresh air.”

    National Guard Bureau

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