WHO WE ARE

We say the hard stuff. Expert coaches who see you and your strengths.

LET'S CONNECT

MEET THE CEO & FOUNDER

CHRISTINA MCFADDEN, CPCC, MCC, ORSC

Christina specializes in executive presence, group dynamics, and identifying verbal and nonverbal communication patterns while helping leaders become aware of their impact.

Through her 20+ years of experience in leadership and as a facilitator, she has helped multiple leaders and teams develop skills that support rapid growth.

Meet the Team

  • Stephanie Rincon

    CHIEF OF STAFF

  • Annie Gaudette

    FINANCE

  • Leah Mastilock

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • ISABELLE CAMARILLO

    SPONSORED ATHLETE

Meet the COACHES

  • EDWIN VEGA

    CPCC, PCC

  • LEANNE FRENCH

    CPCC, PCC, ORSC

  • JOHN NICKEL

    M.B.A, CPCC, PCC

  • GINA RESTANI

    CPCC, PCC

  • DON'ANGELO BIVENS

    M.S., CPCC, PCC, ORSC

  • JESSICA MCCLURE

    CPCC, PCC

  • CONRAD HAYTER

    CPCC, PCC

  • AMBER JACKSON

    CPCC, ACC

  • ANDY CONIGLIARO

    CPCC, ACC

  • TARA ROBERTSON

    CPCC, ACC

Happy chatter from those who matter

  • "My coach has transformed the way I see myself and manage my professional & personal lives."

    My coach has equipped me with so many tools by way of real reflection. Not always the easiest to hear, the observations and feedback they had for me spoke to me in a way that my defenses were down the very same day I first met them. That speaks to their skills, personality, and authenticity. And for that, I am grateful to them, and to my company for allowing our paths to cross.

    — VP of Engineering

  • "Really direct, clear Feedback and Engagement."

    It was amazing the useful nuggets that came out of a 30 minute session.

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • "My coach is an absolute pleasure to work with."

    They helped me explore my edges, boundaries, strengths, and areas of growth. I feel like, in the time we’ve known each other, I’ve grown into a different person entirely. I’m super excited about the changes to keep on rollin’.

    — VP of Marketing

  • "I was impressed at how fast the coach was."

    They were able to pick up on some key themes and teach me an approach to managing the issue.

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • "I'm so grateful for the wisdom & joyfulness my coach brings to their work."

    They ask sharp questions, really listen, improv and push into unexpected directions, that lights up exciting new pathways. Unusually insightful — their process wasn't at all what I expected and was just what I needed.

    — Head of Strategy

  • "I asked myself questions I never thought about."

    — Client from Algolia

  • "It wasn't what I expected. It was so much better!"

    My coach saw exactly what I needed with little to no background knowledge! They really see people and connected with me.

    — Client from the University of Washington

  • "My coach helped me identify how things feel rather than just what I think about things. "

    A great take-away was a powerful visualization for what inner peace looks like.

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • MY COACH has truly transformed the way I see myself, and manage my professional and personal responsibilities.

    You've equipped me with so many tools by way of real reflection. Not always the easiest to hear, the observations and feedback you had for me spoke to me in a way that my defenses were down the very same day I first met you. That speaks to your skills, personality and authenticity. And for that I am grateful to you, and to my company for allowing our paths to cross. I can't thank you enough!

    CEO & Founder

  • My coach is, in a word, committed.

    She takes the time to explain various coaching methods and she's a fantastic listener. Further, Christina is someone who really helps you look inside and understand yourself. She asks the right questions and guides you through exercises meant to help you tackle difficult topics.

    Board Member and Strategic Advisor

  • I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with my coach and for the wisdom and joyfulness she brings to her work.

    She asks sharp questions, really listens, improvs and pushes into unexpected directions, and lights up exciting new pathways. Unusually insightful -- her process wasn't at all what I expected and was just what I needed.

    Executive Director & COO

  • "Best use of a half-hour this week!"

    I was amazed at how much ground we were able to cover in 30 minutes, and I walked out with a neat cognitive-behavioral tool.

    — Client from Stripe

  • "The coach made a good connection with me in the short period of time."

    I left the session feeling energized and ready to move forward.

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • "Great attitude and I felt at ease with sharing."

    It felt like an open area to speak about almost anything. It was helpful and insightful, and helped change my perspective about a few things in my life.

    — Client from MedAmerica

  • Janice was positive, help me rethink things in a way that would help me be successful.

    I heard another colleague call it "professional therapy." That's accurate! I would offer a way for individuals to follow up on their own time if that's possible -- give the rates for an hour long session for example.

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • "The coach taught me a lot about a style of interacting with others, without even discussing it."

    I learned a lot from her just by her questions, how she maneuvered through the conversation, and her attention to detail.

    — Client from MedAmerica

  • "Thank you for ensuring an actionable item was identified for me at the end."

    Really helpful to ensure next steps and this is not a stand alone 30 min conversation.

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • "My coach helped point me in a direction that I was looking for, but couldn't see on my own."

    They read between the lines of what I was saying to help me make sense of what I was sharing with them but couldn't pin down myself. It was extremely helpful to have them as a sound board and to have them coach me through my own thoughts.

    — Client from MedAmerica

  • "Loved the opportunity to have a supportive ear for my hopes and dreams."

    — Pop Up Coaching Client

  • "It was really engaging."

    We had a very authentic productive discussion. They had a lot of warmth and was very approachable, made it easy to get right into it.

    — Client from Algolia

  • "My coach was willing to meet me where I was at in the moment, and that moment was pretty intense. "

    I am very grateful to her for holding that space and encouraging me to explore it.

    — Client from Stripe