Building a company is incredibly challenging and super personal, and the co-founder relationship can make or break your startup.
I work with co-founders 1-on-1 and as a unit to help you harness your strengths, clarify your values, and develop frameworks and tools to build a strong, long-lasting strategy to manage yourself and each other—since it's a marathon and a sprint.
I work with co-founders for a minimum of 6 months and ideally 9-12 months.
Startup years are like “dog years,” and change and uncertainty are constant. Establishing a longer-term working relationship allows us to establish effective habits, create meaningful change together and set a strong foundation for your cofounding team—and for your company.
In our first 3 months together, we'll fill up your leadership toolkit with deep dives on your vision, strengths, limiting beliefs, communication style, and more.
After that, we'll design goals for each quarter for you as individuals and as a cofounding team, just like you would with your team.
I combine my own experience across a variety of startup roles, sizes, stages, and industries with my Co-Active coaching background to provide coaching informed by real-world experience.
“Working with Claire has leveled up our cofounding team. Through both 1-on-1 coaching and group workshops she's pushed us to refine our processes and reframe the way we think, communicate, and work. I leave each session more energized and equipped for what's ahead — she's an invaluable resource for a fast-growing team navigating uncharted territory.”
“Claire listens intently, asks thoughtful leading questions, isn't afraid to push on sensitive areas when appropriate, and genuinely cares deeply. It has been a joy to work with Claire, not only in that we have become friends, but that I can honestly say I have a more nuanced view of myself and how to leverage that to address current and evolving business challenges.”
If you're looking for someone who understands the unique challenges of a startup and can help you level up as an individual and a co-founding team, let's chat.