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Welcome to my profile! I’m Joyce Heckman, a leadership coach with a background as a human resources executive. Over the years, I’ve worked in the global financial services and public utility industries—leading initiatives that supported thousands of employees and strengthened organizational culture. I have experience in Human Resources consulting focusing on healthcare, pharmaceutical, and energy. I have Higher Education experience as well. Today, I work with leaders and individual contributors to help them find solutions that empower them to reach their goals with confidence and clarity. Let's work together to elevate your leadership skills and achieve your career aspirations. Reach out to start your journey today!

Why you should come work with me to meet your career goals: 📌 Leland's 2024 Top 50 coach on Leland based on my client successes and satisfaction 📌 Created McKinsey's Executive Leadership Program - now rolled out in Fortune 100 companies 📌 Interviewed and coached 150+ professionals since 2017 to get into top consulting firms, make strategic pivots, and advocate for themselves (salary negotiations, promotions) 📌 Wrote my own job description at my current company where I lead strategy & product development

I’m a certified executive coach and leadership strategist who partners with senior leaders and emerging executives to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With a background in organizational strategy, talent development, and equity-centered leadership, I help clients navigate high-stakes decisions, expand their influence, and align their leadership with their values. My clients are often successful on paper but facing new levels of complexity—stepping into bigger roles, managing competing priorities, or leading through change. Together, we sharpen your leadership presence, strengthen decision-making, and build strategies that drive both results and sustainability. I blend deep, reflective coaching with practical tools for stakeholder management, communication, and executive positioning—so you can lead effectively without losing yourself in the process. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, increase your impact, and navigate what’s next with intention, I’m here to support you.

I bring over a decade of experience working with senior leaders at Microsoft and in institutional governance, with deep expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and strategic HR. At Microsoft, I’ve coached VPs through critical transitions, guided leadership teams through post-acquisition integration, and helped executives gain clarity on complex decisions amid competing priorities. I’ve also served as Chair of the Bowdoin College Alumni Council and its Diversity Committee, leading governance and strategic decision-making at the institutional level. My approach is grounded in real-world experience with power dynamics, organizational complexity, and the isolation that comes with senior leadership. I specialize in creating space for leaders to surface unseen blockers, strengthen their decision-making, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I hold certifications as a Prosci Change Practitioner, OKR Coach, and Agile Scrum Master, and I bring practical tools from organizational psychology and adult development to my work.

I bring 20+ years of experience with a robust blend of technical, strategic, and leadership expertise to my coaching practice. Having worked across engineering, consulting, product marketing, and product management, I understand the complexities of navigating diverse roles and career transitions. As a leadership coach, my goal is to empower leaders to accelerate their careers, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at top companies such as Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal. At Bill.com, as VP of Product Management, I played a key role in driving the company’s revenue growth by over 10x to >$1B ARR. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of what it takes to lead with impact, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on my own non-linear career journey, I provide personalized coaching to help leaders stand out, achieve their next promotion, plan strategic career moves, or prepare for new and exciting roles. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and take your leadership to the next level, I’m here to help guide your journey.