Mission
Building talent and career strategies with intention.
I approach each search and coaching assignment with intention. Each organization and leader is unique and, therefore, requires a customized approach. I spend time getting to know each client’s business, culture, structure, goals, and challenges in order to develop a targeted strategy that results in high and long-term impact.
SERVICES
What I do.
I bridge the gap between the organization's search and the individual leader's success by supporting both ends in the talent process.
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Executive Search
Retained executive + leadership search for recruitment needs that require a customized approach. I provide a full end-to-end search experience with an emphasis on your long-term talent strategy. My process includes a targeted search strategy for high impact, deep talent market research, thoughtful candidate management, and a mindful approach to meet business goals.
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Executive Coaching
I work with leaders to build sustainable strategies as they continue to progress and succeed in their career. I particularly enjoy working with leaders who are in pivotal opportunities and are tasked to build new teams, strategies, and stakeholder relationships or would like to design an intentional and meaningful career strategy.
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Transition Coaching
There are moments when an executive needs to evolve or move into a new position. Whether it's a new role in a different organization, a larger role that resulted from a promotion, or a lateral but expanded position within the same company - these moments of transition provide an opportunity to deepen and improve leadership skills in order to make meaningful impact and change.
About Me
Hi, I'm An McLeod.
With over 20 years of experience leading executive and leadership level searches, I understand the complexities and strategies that are involved in making critical hires. But it’s not just about the search and hiring process. An effective talent plan includes the transitional process, leadership onboarding and offboarding, as well as succession planning. I lead and coach organizations and leaders on all aspects of this process. Specifically, I provide support with Executive Searches, Talent Market Research, Succession Planning, Transition Coaching, and Executive Coaching.
I am your ultimate ally in overcoming the challenges that hinder your full potential. Steer your business toward success with me by your side to help you navigate your journey. Together, we will conquer uncertainties and propel your business and career forward.
Who I've worked with.
I have worked with amazing businesses ranging from start-up renewable energy to high-growth consumer technology and global financial services. Each organization brings its own story and requirements that are mainly driven by where they are in their growth stage - start up, growth, maturity, or renewal.
I have worked with individual leaders from start-up to mature businesses to design intentional career strategies, strengthen stakeholder relationships, build diverse teams, grow leadership capabilities and executive skills, and identify blindspots that interfere with their professional growth.
Eleazar, VP Strategy + Ops
I've had executive coaches in the past , but no one has come close to An. She was excellent at helping me figure out action plans to address concerns/situations, as well as providing tools/assessments that helped bring the situation together in a very clear ad concise manner.
John, CTO
An's vast knowledge of executive leadership, combined with her ability to ask thought-provoking questions, consistently challenged my assumptions and pushed me to think in new ways. She provided valuable insights, practical strategies, and actionable advice that I could immediately implement in my role as an executive.
Andrea, CAO
I had such a positive experience working with An. She advocated for me in many ways during my unique transition circumstances so I could leave my former employer on good terms. An is very personable and provided transparency, which enabled me to feel I could trust her right at the start. An was truly a thought partner throughout the process.
Sriram, CEO
Executive search, innovation, and thinking out of the box comes naturally to An. What also sets her apart is that she’s a great human being who cares about experience and transparency.
Christine, CPO
An is truly superior to what she does. She approaches each search thoughtfully and provides great service to each Executive candidate and client.
Steve, COO
An recruited me and was instrumental in my successful transition to my new position. She is highly professional and thoughtful. I look forward to working with her again.