Valerie Vigoda is a Leadership Trainer, Executive Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner. With over 25 years of experience as a leader and an educator, Valerie works with organizations in several industries including health care, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, manufacturing, hospitality, finance, engineering and education. She works with leaders and their teams to increase their emotional intelligence and build their leadership skills.
In her coaching, Valerie helps leaders and their team members become more effective in their relationships, communication, systems, time management and supervision. Her clients learn strategies and build their confidence so they function with more intention, efficiency and effectiveness. Team members become more engaged so the entire organization benefits from improved morale and increased productivity.
Valerie travels the country working with organizations on leadership and team development. She is also a frequent guest lecturer in MBA and other graduate management programs within colleges and universities. She is known for her upbeat engaging and interactive style of presenting. Her most popular workshop topics include:
- Qualities of a Great Leader
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Leaders as Coaches
- Having Difficult Conversations
- Dealing with Difficult People
Valerie holds a graduate degree in Business Administration from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She holds Positive Psychology Coaching Certificates from Positive Acorn in Oregon and Wholebeing Institute in Massachusetts. She is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).