Sales Coaching & Professional Development




Katy Hansell '84

Location:

Chicago, IL

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(847) 687-3469

We offer the following professional services to Duke students and Duke alumni with a 15% discount on all packages:

Coaching (career transition, executive leadership, high performance*)  

Strategic Advisory services to early stage founders and their teams (biz plan, pitch deck)

We offer individual and group coaching, master classes, online courses, and a free-to-join community. 

Katy is an expert coach and consultant with 25 years of experience.  What makes our practice unique is that we work with talent at every career stage, whether talent starting out a career OR the C-Suite/ Sr. Exec. talent. Katy’s background with BCG as a global management consultant, as a director of strategy for a global biotech, and an entrepreneur provides a strong foundation for helping others navigate their careers.  Katy has helped over 500+ clients on three continents in multi-year relationships continuously achieve their evolving goals. Katy has served on many boards and consults with many F100 execs, but also works with a super diverse set of people including artists and creatives, authors, academics, and most importantly, the next generation of leaders and influencers.

*High performance program is Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Academy Coaching program for which Katy is a Certified High Performance Coach. 

Rayner Jae Liu, '16

Location:

Elkhorn, NE

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(408) 515-6785

I help conscious leaders stand tall. In an age where old systems are crumbling and each individual is called to empower themselves and discover their unique leadership style, I help creative problem solvers make their visions an undeniable reality. My clients include organizational leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, highly sensitive professionals, and activists. Through deep inner and outer work, I help you gracefully handle complex situations, expand what you can accomplish, and claim your place in the family of things. A certified Integral Coach® and faculty member in New Ventures West’s ICF-accredited professional coaching course, I have worked with leaders from the Big 4 and Fortune 100 and have been recognized by 4x NYT Bestselling Author Marianne Williamson for my insight on the human condition. Through our work, you’ll learn how to find your frequency and establish new patterns in the world.

Kelly Brown (Sanchez), '06

Location:

San Rafael, CA

Whether you’re switching careers, trying to find greater balance in your current career, or not sure what you’d like to do next, I specialize in helping people move forward with clarity and confidence. Clients describe our sessions as effective, warm, and inspiring and our conversations often lead to immediate and meaningful change. 

I’ve been coaching since 2013 and hold certifications from the University of California Berkeley, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. In addition to my private practice, I’m currently a Faculty Coach at UC Berkeley and a Career Coach at Parentaly. I also have a credential from the International Coaching Federation.

Prior to becoming a coach, I worked at Google and Duke Corporate Education. My knowledge of the corporate world helps me understand the nuances and rewards of building a career while juggling a personal and family life. 

On a personal note, I’m a mother of three, a lover of RV camping trips with my family, and a frequenter of coffee shops. I’ve called many places home including Chicago, Nothern California, and currently Cary, North Carolina. 

Stacey Stern ‘88

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

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(303) 808-9756

An Executive, Life, and Leadership Coach, I work with bright, motivated people who want to live more powerful, less stressful lives. Whether you are embarking on your career, are at the pinnacle (so far) of your professional life, or are somewhere in between, you have ample opportunities for growth and increased fulfillment. 

Knowing who you are and what you really truly want is where it all begins. Early in our engagement, you'll be given the Energy Leadership Index™ (ELI) Assessment, which captures how you currently perceive and approach work and life. Through your personalized debrief, you'll learn practical strategies to fortify what's working and shift what's not.

Together we'll embark on a rich process of creating a life you love. Expect to be deeply listened to, heard, valued, challenged, and supported as I bring my full intuitive self and nearly 20 years of experience as a business consultant and coach. For the rest of your life, you can enjoy the benefits of our work. 

I offer a 15% discount for Duke students, alumni, and staff.

Certifications: Certified Professional Coach, Certified Leadership Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, and Graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

Brian Alvo '11

Company:

NextGen Center

Location:

Durham, NC

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(703) 899-2824

Brian specializes in training and coaching the "Next Generation" of leaders, especially those transitioning in their career, managerial, or Executive roles. Because there is no cookie-cutter manual for success, he works with these individuals and their companies through an intentional process of coaching and consulting to create opportunities for them to discover their abilities, develop their skills, and ultimately deliver results.

Karen Shapiro '88

Location:

Haverford, PA

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(610) 642-4313

Karen coaches with compassion and authenticity. Through a combination of introspection and strategic goal-setting, she helps her clients visualize their ideal selves and generate realistic plans toward realizing their visions. Whether this means changing careers, waking up earlier in the morning, or joining a local running club — Karen supports her clients both professionally and personally, empowering them to set goals and navigate hurdles.

In addition to her personal practice, Karen runs Thriving Doctors, a specialized coaching service for medical professionals. Thriving Doctors helps medical professionals take care of themselves, so they can go on caring for so many others.

Karen is a certified coach and lawyer. She coaches primarily by phone.