--- title: Nalani Rodriguez | Home Page description: Nalani Rodriguez is an Executive Coach for leaders with big jobs and little kids --- Executive Coaching # For leaders with big jobs and little kids Most leaders don't realize: the work that transforms your leadership will also transform how you parent But to harness the synergies, you need new tools [ Learn About Coaching ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/coaching?hsLang=en) [ Reach Out about Speaking ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/contact?hsLang=en) I've spent 15+ years in start-up leadership, from Chief of Staff to building People Ops teams from scratch Leaders hire me when they realize that the ways of operating that got them here, won't get them where they want to go next ## You want to be a sturdy leader, who can handle high stakes without losing yourself Coaching together could be a powerful partnership if right now you are: - Stepping into a new role, with high stakes and high visibility - Taking on a new scope, that feels big and unknown - Dealing with messy internal politics, and you're reaching a breaking point - Inheriting a new team, and you need to build trust fast - Navigating an acquisition or layoff, and you need to steady the ship - Finalizing a round of funding, and you're struggling to keep up with the speed Hear from Nalani ## Considering coaching? Hear from me directly about who I work with, what changes, and why leadership and parenting are more connected than you think ## Organizations I've Supported ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/Anthropic.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/Google.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/5842a629a6515b1e0ad75afa.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/Chili_Piper_Logo_Horizontal.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/Later-Logo-BlackColor.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/1280px-Amazon_logo.svg-2.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/960px-Harvard_University_logo.svg.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/500px-Northeastern_Wordmark.svg.png) ![](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/mavrcklogo-no-background-black.png) Through coaching together, you'll build three core abilities that will transform both how you lead, and how you parent   - The ability to respond instead of react - The skills to connect with true curiosity - The strength to say the hard things that matter These aren't just leadership skills. They're the foundation for showing up as the person you want to be. [ Learn More About Coaching ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/coaching?hsLang=en) [![parts-thumbnail-social](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/parts-thumbnail-social.svg) ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/the-board-of-directors-in-your-head?hsLang=en) Featured Article ### [The Board of Directors in Your Head](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/the-board-of-directors-in-your-head?hsLang=en) Ever notice how making decisions can feel like hosting a chaotic meeting of emotional opinions in your head? This is a practical guide to working with your inner voices to create clearer decision-making, reduced stress, and more authentic leadership.  [ Read more ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/the-board-of-directors-in-your-head?hsLang=en) [ Explore More Content ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/content?hsLang=en) ## What it's Like Working with Nalani Hear from clients directly "Nalani helped me navigate the million and one critical moments as an entrepreneur, leader, and parent that are so so hard to figure out on your own. Myself and our company wouldn’t have been able to withstand the instability without having her strength by our side." Alina Vandenberghe Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Chili Piper "Before, I felt like I was floundering. Now, I am an entrepreneur. I needed help understanding why I felt so unsatisfied despite being lucky enough to land top jobs [at Google and Amazon]. Nalani's pointed questions quickly helped me see that hadn't been giving myself permission to be the entrepreneur that I want to be. Being more deliberate about understanding [what was possible] helped the months that followed feel like the most productive I have ever had." Adam Stober Founder, Heroic Services "I could write a novel on how Nalani has impacted me. She is, without a doubt, one of the most important people I have worked with as I navigate the many ups and downs of startups. I always leave our sessions with clarity and a sense of calmness, allowing me to take my current challenge head on." Elyssa Stewart Director of Product, Chili Piper "Working with Nalani has been life changing. She's helped me become more thoughtful in my work and in my life. She has helped me gain clarity on what I really want, pushes me to think differently and more deeply, and has given me the confidence to make meaningful change. My fiancé even remarked, "Nalani is the best thing that has ever happened to you." Katie M Venture Capital Director ← → ![diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash](https://nalanirodriguez.com/hubfs/diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash.jpg) ## Something Needs to Change For you, it might be: The habits that have just been getting you by Your inner self-talk How you handle conflict How you take care of yourself The cost of how you're doing things right now is becoming just too high. [ Schedule a Call ](https://nalanirodriguez.com/schedule?hsLang=en)