Amy Daws is the founder of Growing Global Leaders, a coaching and consulting organization dedicated to developing leaders with cultural awareness and the skills to build effective, productive relationships in a wide variety of work environments. As a dual UK and US citizen and a bilingual Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, Amy brings extensive expertise from senior executive roles in HR and Communications. With over 20 years in leadership development on both sides of the Atlantic, Amy has coached executives at global organizations such as Colgate-Palmolive, Sumitomo, and Azenta Life Sciences. Her clients span all levels—from emerging leaders to C-suite executives—in fields as varied as education, technology, and science. Amy holds an MA in Global Leadership and a BA in Communications with a minor in International Business. Amy has lectured for DeSales University’s MBA program and has taught students in the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP) program since 2018. As a certified Designing Your Life facilitator, she applies innovative techniques to help clients and students successfully navigate personal and career transitions. Outside of work, Amy enjoys hiking and cycling. 

Jill Gillard is a versatile leader whose career spans international marketing, publishing, science, and leadership development. She began her professional journey at Young & Rubicam in New York City, where she was part of dynamic teams managing major accounts. Jill was also a founding member of the creative team behind Cigar Aficionado magazine, contributing to its successful launch and early growth. Driven by a passion for science, she earned an MS in Biological Oceanography from Rutgers University and contributed to groundbreaking deep-sea research on underwater volcanoes aboard the Alvin submersible—an achievement that earned her the “Honorary Explorer of the Year Award” from the Explorer’s Club. For over 20 years, Jill has worked as a leadership coach across industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, financial services, government, and academia. As the co-founder of Transformation Associates, Inc. and founder of 9 Degrees North Leadership Coaching, LLC, she coaches emerging leaders through to C-suite executives, helping them unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change. Her work empowers leaders to build high-impact skills, foster personal growth, and create lasting transformation within their organizations. Jill is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), mentors aspiring coaches, and gives back to her community through pro bono work. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, drawing, and reading. 

Marian Janes is the founder of Ignite Growth Coaching and Ignite Growth Coaching Academy, dedicated to increasing capacity to drive breakthrough performance results within the boundaries of chaos and disruption. With expertise in developing leaders, uniting teams, and energizing culture, Marian works with a broad group of global clients, helping to process complex challenges and address them with practical, real-world solutions that positively impact strategic company goals. With a background in sales, marketing, corporate education, and human resources, Marian learned early on that there is a leader in each of us, and when cultivated to their fullest potential, anyone can make a difference in an organization and the world at large. Marian possesses a deep understanding and application of coaching within organizations. A lifelong educator, she is adept at motivating others towards meaningful change, which leads to sustainable growth. A graduate of Indiana University, Marian’s services include leadership and executive coaching, cultivating coaching cultures, coach education and mentoring for new and existing coaches, and transition coaching for those wishing to connect with their next chapter. An avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast, Marian serves on the board of the NJ School of Conservation, dedicated to promoting sustainability practices, climate change mitigation, and environmental justice.

Annalise Matulewicz is the Principal of Build IN, a national performance and workshop practice. Annalise’s approach to partnering with clients has been shaped by more than 20 years of driving revenue through building and leading high-performing, international sales teams. As a coach with clients that range from C-level executives to emerging leaders, she has earned a reputation as both a catalyst for inspiring authentic leadership and igniting positive change. In addition to teaching at Rutgers University and American University, Annalise was an adjunct professor at West Chester University in the graduate program in training and psychology. She earned a bachelor of science in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech and a master of arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from West Chester University. Annalise is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation.

Jennifer Pasiakos is the founder of JKP Coaching & Consulting and a veteran brand marketer and executive coach with over 20 years of experience developing high-functioning teams, inspiring emerging leaders, and advocating for founders and entrepreneurs seeking meaningful impact. She transitioned into coaching and consulting when she recognized fulfilling her purpose came through helping others identify and realize their own. Jennifer’s prior work experience deeply informs her coaching practice. She has built, motivated, and led robust marketing and creative teams at Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and agencies locally and internationally. She navigated the early days of digital marketing and advertising at Digitas, Wunderman/Y&R Brands, and McCann Worldgroup; the height of luxury branding and storytelling at the LIPMAN Agency and the L’Oréal Groupe; and the rise of mission-driven founder-led start-ups at Rebecca Minkoff, Nasty Gal, Business of Fashion, and theSkimm. To this day she continues to dedicate time to supporting small business owners with early-stage brand development and proudly serves as a Scholar Coach for The Marketing Academy United States. Jennifer is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a certified GCHQ Group Coach, and a practitioner of TTI Insights TriMetrix EQ.

René Sonneveld is a quadrilingual leadership and team coach who elevates entrepreneurs, executives, corporate and sports teams, and family systems. With a background as a chairman and C-Suite executive working and living in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, René brings his clients a wealth of cross-cultural governance and leadership expertise. He began his career as an international tax lawyer and later held global leadership roles at UBS, Deutsche Bank, and privately held companies. In 2010, he concluded his corporate career as Citibank’s “family and corporate governance champion” for Latam. Appointed as Honorary Consul General of the Netherlands, René supports international relations, sustainable energy, and Conscious Capitalism. He teaches Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP) and was nominated as a Distinguished Executive-In-Residence at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. René holds a law degree from the University of Amsterdam and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He has certifications in coaching from American University and high-performance sports psychology from Barça Universitas.

• Improved work performance, with a 70% increase in individual performance through greater employee goal attainment (ICF).
• Stronger business management with a 48% increase in organizational performance (ICF).
• Improved communication and team effectiveness with a 50% increase in team performance (ICF).
• Increased revenue from greater time management efficiency.
• Gain the skills and resources to enact substantive change and lasting results within the fields you are passionate about.

NC State’s LCOP program is designed for those seeking to become an internal or external executive coach, start their own consulting business or set themselves, or their organization, apart by consistently bringing out the best in those around them through impactful leadership.

Business professionals & independent coaches from public, non-profit, and private sector organizations in varying stages of their careers. Some are building their coaching skills for their current job, and some starting a second career as a coach.

Yes. Leadership development training has a 788% return on investment (ROI), according to the International Coaching Federation, leading participating companies to report increases in productivity, teamwork and employee retention. Advance individual, team and organizational performance through investing in LCOP.

LCOP is a 12-day program spread across five months and includes supplemental readings, journaling, coaching practice and weekly telephone conference calls. The total program typically runs from Aug-Dec or Jan-May.

No. After successfully completing the LCOP program, you may immediately apply your leadership knowledge and insight within a broad array of in-demand fields, from commercial to nonprofit.
For those eager to continue their coaching journey, LCOP will unlock doors for earning Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certifications, which will further enhance your career opportunities.

Yes. Along with payment plans, participants may be eligible for the Sallie Mae loan and MyCAA programs. Visit the Funding Sources and Financial Assistance webpage for more information. Please contact continuingeducation@ncsu.edu for more information.

You may use the following Word document as a template when requesting funding: LCOP Funding Request Template Letter.

Upon successful completion of LCOP, you are eligible to apply for two ICF credentials: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), after completing 100 coaching hours and the ICF ACC Credential Exam, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), after completing 500 coaching hours and the ICF Credentialing Exam.

In addition to our free, monthly webinars giving participants the opportunity to meet and speak with one of our lead instructors, you may reach out to us directly through our request form. Interested individuals can also drop in to staff/program alumni office hours by visiting here.