The Inner Edge: Building the Confident Leader in You
You got the role. You're ready to show up. And you're probably also navigating a whole set of questions nobody handed you a manual for — how to have the hard conversations, how to make decisions you can stand behind, how to lead people who used to be your peers. That's not a gap. That's exactly where great leadership gets built. The Inner Edge is a coaching program designed specifically for new leaders with direct reports who are ready to do the real work — not just learn the theory, but develop the self-awareness, confidence, and skills to lead in a way that's authentically and unmistakably you.
What's included
- Building confidence in your leadership identity
- Navigating difficult conversations
- Values-based decision making
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Managing direct reports effectively
Meet your expert
Carrie M.
Executive Coach | Team Enhancement
I love to laugh, I love a good adventure, and I believe milestones are better when someone's in your corner celebrating them with you. That's basically my coaching philosophy, too. I grew up in the dance and theatre world — I trained as an actor and stage manager at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, then spent years as a professional stage manager, adjunct faculty member, and administrator, mentoring students and helping productions (and people) hold together under pressure. Stage managers run the room nobody sees. It turns out that's excellent training for coaching. These days I coach people in three worlds I know from the inside: Higher education — faculty, department chairs, deans, and administrators navigating transitions, team dynamics, and leadership roles they didn't always plan on. Artists and creatives — performers, makers, and the people leading arts organizations, including brilliant artists who never expected to be running the show. Sports — coaches, athletes, and sports professionals working through transitions, leadership questions, and what's next. As a runner, a marathoner, and a mom of four kids deep in their own sports, this world is personal. My background: 20+ years in higher education at NYU; a Master of Science in Executive Coaching and Consulting and an MPA in Executive Leadership; 700+ coaching hours; PCC and ACTC certifications from the International Coaching Federation; and training in the Leadership Circle Profile, Hogan, the Center for Creative Leadership 360 Suite, and Genos Emotional Intelligence. I specialize in 1:1 and team coaching. How I work is simple: coaching is a partnership, not advice. I ask good questions, we get clearer together, and you decide what happens next — with support, honest conversation, and usually a little laughter along the way. Personally, I'm a wife, mother of four, friend, and dedicated runner. Running has taught me the same things coaching has: set the goal, trust the process, celebrate the milestones. If you're in a transition, stepping into a bigger role, or leading a team you want to work better, let's have a real conversation.
