We bring experience and expertise across all sectors and sizes of organizations, having worked across multiple industries including: healthcare, finance, education, technology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, retail, food service, consumer packaged goods, and marketing. Our customers have spanned private and public, for and not for profit organizations working with small, medium, and large organizations.
Anna Luedecking, Ph.D., Certified Coach
CEO and Leadership Coach
Anna’s key interest and expertise is coaching leaders and teams in transition.
In her previous leadership positions as a coach, professor, facilitator, and organization development consultant she had the opportunity to serve in a variety of industries, including higher-education, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, and manufacturing in Fortune 500 to medium sized companies, in both the private and public sectors.
Anna’s expertise centers on diagnosing and improving individual and team effectiveness. Prior to co-founding Avenue Leadership, Anna led a large team of internal consultants focused on leadership and culture at the University of Virginia.
She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, specializing in Organizational Behavior from Western Michigan University. She is a Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.
Testimonials
Utilizing the approaches, techniques, and guidance that Anna gave me, I was able to transform teams from bottom tier to top tier employee engagement within a 2 year time span.
Sarah Ferrell Souter, MPS Manager, Patient Progression
Anna provided insight into some of my most challenging issues that I needed to address as an effective leader and she then helped me to identify options that I had not thought of. I am happier and a better leader after spending time with Anna.
Mary Crandall, Ph.D., Director, Continuum Home Health Care and Home Infusion Therapy Services
Overall, working with Anna has been the single most beneficial decision I’ve made in my career. The clarity she helps create and the learnings made along the way result in many downstream successes beyond the length of the engagement
Michael Chilmaid, Performance Improvement Coach, University of Virginia Health System
Leadership coaching has helped me navigate some really tricky staffing situations with confidence and clarity. Working with Anna has reduced stress and uncertainty by providing space for focused inspection and critical thinking.
Deb Green, Manager, HIT
Outcomes reported
Improved Individual Performance
Outcomes our clients have shared:
- increased engagement and more likely to stay in leadership position
- improved business results
- more time spent on strategic work
- increased productivity
- more effective leadership
- better balance between work and personal life
Greater Team Cohesion
Our team programs have shown significant results including:
- improved performance, productivity, engagement, and customer satisfaction
- team members are speaking up more, working together more frequently, have a greater team cohesion
- increased trust, increased appreciation of each other, and more open communication
- individuals on the team are more likely to stay with the organization and feel more valued
Lasting Behavioral Change
Participants in our programs develop new behaviors that create a lasting impact. Examples include:
- requesting feedback
- providing more feedback
- better communication
- more productive team meetings
- improving relationships with direct reports
- greater ability to engage in difficult conversations
100% of those who hire us strongly agree it was worth the investment.
100% are extremely likely to recommend us to others. Read more testimonials.
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