Executive coaching has emerged as a powerful and transformative tool for enhancing leadership effectiveness and professional growth. As the corporate landscape becomes increasingly complex and demanding, executives from all industries are turning to coaching as a means to unlock their full potential and drive tangible results.

This one-on-one, personalized approach offers a safe and confidential space for leaders to reflect, strategize, and develop essential skills while addressing specific challenges. Backed by a wealth of empirical evidence, the proven benefits of executive coaching encompass improved decision-making, enhanced communication, increased emotional intelligence, heightened self-awareness, and ultimately, a profound impact on both individual and organizational success.

Beza Ayalew

Beza E. Ayalew is an ICF-certified Executive Coach and Organizational Development Consultant with over 16 years of experience. She is the Founder of The Mela Way, a transformation partner for leaders and organizations ready to grow from great to greater. Beza specializes in strengthening leadership, aligning vision with execution, and supporting teams through strategic coaching and facilitation. Her work spans government, military, and private sectors. With advanced degrees from George Mason University and Boston University, and certifications including the Leadership Circle Profile™, Beza brings a well-being-centered, results-driven approach to building resilient, high-performing leaders and teams.

Darlene Hawley

Darlene Hawley is a communication expert dedicated to empowering heart-centered entrepreneurs and executive leaders to find their voice and share their message with confidence and clarity—because she believes clear communication is the key to thriving businesses and powerful leadership. Growing up, Darlene was often told not to speak up, and overcoming that challenge inspired her commitment to helping others be seen, heard, and valued. With extensive experience in leadership development and communication coaching, she equips her clients with practical tools to engage their teams, build trust, and create lasting impact in any setting.

Kruti Kapadia

Kruti Kapadia is a leadership and performance coach dedicated to helping senior women leaders unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of experience—including leadership roles at the World Bank and Booz Allen Hamilton—she brings deep expertise in strategic influence, stakeholder management, and leading change. As founder of Kapadia Coaching, Kruti partners with women executives to navigate complex transitions, elevate their leadership presence, and drive meaningful impact. Her coaching style is compassionate, direct, and results-driven. A Certified Leadership Coach, Kruti is honored to support the C-Sweet community in advancing powerful, purposeful leadership at the highest levels of business.

Leyna McKenney

Leyna McKenney is an Executive Coach and HR leader who blends sharp strategic insight with deep somatic awareness. With a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a background in theater and dance, she helps leaders unlock embodied presence, emotional range, and authentic connection. Leyna’s coaching invites clients to ditch performative leadership in favor of something more real—rooted in values, vulnerability, and voice. Her work centers on integrating the personal and professional self, guiding leaders to show up fully and lead with clarity, credibility, and depth. She believes real leadership lives in the body, not just the boardroom.

Sandy Lewis

Sandy Lewis is an Executive Coach with extensive experience across leading companies like Illumina, Genentech, Logitech, Samsung, and VMware. With deep compassion for the human experience in leadership, she partners with clients to build authentic resilience, enhance genuine executive presence, and create sustainable transformation that honors both personal growth and business impact. Sandy's heart-centered approach helps leaders maximize their natural talents and foster psychologically safe teams where people thrive. She holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and Professional Certified Coach certification from the International Coaching Federation.

Tracy Colahan

Tracy Colahan is a life sciences and medtech business consultant and ACE Certified executive coach with over 25 years of industry experience. She specializes in coaching newly formed leadership teams and emerging leaders to enhance their influence and collaboration in rapid-growth environments. Tracy’s scientific and business background provides clarity and meaningful paths forward for her clients. As a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, she also incorporates executive wellness into her coaching engagements.

Wendy Sterling

Wendy Paige Sterling is an Intuitive Business Mentor and The Sacred Feminine CEO™️who guides visionary women leaders to lead from soul rather than strategy. A former corporate executive turned 7-figure entrepreneur, Wendy blends over a decade of leadership experience with certifications in life coaching, Reiki, ThetaHealing®, and sound healing. She helps high-achieving women release burnout, embrace embodiment, and reclaim radical self-trust. Her signature gift is seeing a client’s highest self before they do—and mentoring them into it. Through coaching, retreats, and her podcast The Power in the Pause, Wendy empowers women to lead with freedom, pleasure, and unapologetic authenticity.